Jessica Errera is a Jane Rotrosen Agency agent who hunts for emotionally resonant, genre-blending fiction — from laugh-out-loud romcoms and YA in high-concept settings to quirky mysteries and speculative adult fiction with a warm, human core.
In brief
Errera's wishlist skews heavily toward emotional gut-punches: books that make readers laugh out loud or cry in public — ideally both. That's not marketing language; it's a genuine filter for what lands on their list.
Their stated taste for theater, food, travel, family dynamics, and embedded story elements (lists, letters, texts) gives writers a surprisingly specific checklist to run a manuscript against before querying.
YA is a consistent pillar across their wishlist — they name it across all subgenres — but their hunger right now tilts toward locked-location premises (boarding schools, summer camps) and emotionally ambitious contemporary or speculative work.
Errera signals comfort with LGBTQ fiction and genre-blending commercial work, reflecting the broader Jane Rotrosen roster's strengths in commercial and upmarket fiction.
The agency submits through an online form that notes formatting will be stripped — a practical signal that query letter prose, not layout, is what gets evaluated.
Lately
Errera's current wishlist expresses active appetite for speculative adult fiction with emotional warmth, locked-location YA premises, laugh-out-loud romcoms, and character-driven quirky mysteries — signaling a clear tilt toward voice-forward, emotionally resonant commercial fiction.
What Jessica is looking for
Errera is actively hungry for speculative fiction with warmth, wit, and humanity — the kind that blends magical or fantastical elements into deeply felt contemporary stories rather than leaning into world-building for its own sake. Think emotionally anchored stories where the speculative element illuminates something true about being human. Hints of magic woven into otherwise grounded narratives are particularly welcome.
YA is a cornerstone of Errera's list across every subgenre. Their current priority is high-concept, contained settings — boarding schools, summer camps, locked-location premises — that naturally amplify teen dynamics and stakes. They're drawn to YA that carries real emotional weight and is structured in ways that feel propulsive and readable in one sitting.
Errera wants a romcom that earns genuine, audible laughs — not just charm, but actual comedic craft on the page. Contemporary romance more broadly is welcomed, with a preference for voice-driven, emotionally satisfying stories. The bar for humor is high: they're explicit that the book should make them laugh out loud.
Errera is drawn to mysteries with personality — offbeat protagonists, warm or comedic tones, and hooks strong enough to read compulsively. The vibe is character-first, with the puzzle serving the story rather than the reverse. Cozy-adjacent but with literary or commercial ambition.
Emotionally resonant stories centered on women's relationships, particularly family and sister dynamics, are a recurring draw. Errera is especially interested when the narrative weaves multiple subplots together in unexpected but satisfying ways, or incorporates food, travel, or theater as meaningful story elements — not just window dressing.
Errera welcomes historical fiction that excavates lesser-known stories or reimagines history from fresh angles. Imaginative retellings of myths, fairy tales, or historical events are a particular draw. The emphasis is on 'untold' — familiar territory retold in a conventional way is less likely to excite them than a genuinely surprising angle.
Errera will consider suspense and thriller projects, but only when the hook is exceptional. They are explicit that this is a narrower appetite than their other categories. Romantic suspense, eco-thrillers, international political plots, and courtroom procedurals are all explicitly off the table — the thriller has to offer something genuinely distinctive to get traction.
Middle grade appears among Errera's listed fiction categories, suggesting openness to strong MG projects — particularly those with the voice, heart, and humor that define their broader taste. No specific sub-emphasis stated; emotional resonance and readability are likely the key filters.
Errera lists LGBTQ fiction as a category of interest across age groups and genres. This is consistent with their enthusiasm for titles like Red White and Royal Blue and I'll Give You the Sun, both of which center LGBTQ protagonists. No separate pitch required — LGBTQ stories fit naturally within their other category interests.
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How to query Jessica
Submit through the Jane Rotrosen Agency's online submission form — this is the only method Errera accepts; email queries are not the path in.
The agency's form strips formatting, and they note this explicitly. Write your query letter so it reads clearly as plain text — no bullets, tables, or special characters that depend on layout to land.
Lead with your hook: Errera's wishlist is rooted in emotional premise and distinctive concept. Your first paragraph should make them feel the book's emotional register, not just summarize the plot.
If your manuscript includes epistolary elements — lists, letters, texts, documents embedded in the narrative — mention this early. It's a named draw for Errera and distinguishes your query immediately.
Name any relevant thematic threads upfront: family or sister dynamics, food or travel settings, theater connections, or LGBTQ protagonists. These are all explicit signals of fit and will catch Errera's attention.
For YA, name the setting type prominently if it's a locked location (boarding school, camp, retreat). This is a stated priority right now.
For romcom queries, give a concrete sense of what makes the book genuinely funny — a joke, a bit, a situation. Telling Errera a book is hilarious is far less persuasive than showing it.
Avoid pitching into their exclusions: no romantic suspense, eco-thrillers, political thrillers, courtroom procedurals, poetry, novels in verse, or picture books.
Confirm the form is still live and open before submitting — status was verified open as of mid-April 2026 but can change.