Laura Crockett is a Senior Literary Agent at Triada US who specializes in upmarket, character-driven adult and YA fiction — with a particular appetite for fantasy (epic, historical, folkloric, gothic, dark academia) and book-club-ready contemporary and historical fiction rooted in emotional depth and diverse perspectives.
In brief
Crockett has been at Triada US since 2014, giving her over a decade of relationships with editors across commercial and literary imprints — a meaningful advantage for her clients navigating a competitive market.
Her personal reading list skews heavily toward lush, atmospheric fantasy with historical and folkloric roots (Babel, The City of Brass, A River Enchanted, The Year of the Witching) — writers in this lane have a strong alignment signal.
She also has a genuine appetite for quiet, character-first contemporary fiction that rewards book-club discussion — Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Maame suggest she values warmth, interiority, and emotional realism alongside the fantastical.
Her background as both a bookseller and a readers advisory librarian is rare: she thinks about how books find readers, not just how they get published — a useful lens for writers crafting their pitch.
As of March 2026, her submission form is open; however, she explicitly deletes unsolicited email queries sent after January 1, 2026 — the online form is the only accepted channel.
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Crockett's agency page confirms she is seeking upmarket adult and YA fiction with emotional depth and diversity, spanning fantasy (epic, historical, folkloric/fairytale, horror, gothic, dark academia), contemporary fiction suited to book clubs, and — in the adult market only — historical fiction offering a fresh vantage point.
What Laura is looking for
Crockett actively pursues adult fantasy across several registers: epic, historical, folklore- and fairytale-inspired, horror, gothic, and dark academia. The unifying thread is upmarket prose, emotional stakes, and a sense of world that feels fully inhabited. Her touchstones (Babel, The City of Brass, A River Enchanted, The Year of the Witching, The Book of Gothel) suggest she responds best to fantasy with historical texture, morally complex characters, and lyrical writing — not purely plot-driven adventure.
In the adult market specifically, Crockett is looking for historical fiction that surfaces a perspective or angle that feels fresh rather than well-trodden. Her reference titles (Hamnet, The Square of Sevens, The House at Riverton, The Thirteenth Tale) point to a preference for intimate, voice-driven narratives over sweeping panoramas — history experienced from the inside rather than observed from above.
She welcomes upmarket contemporary realistic fiction with strong commercial appeal and the kind of emotional resonance that drives book club conversation. Her touchstones here skew toward character studies with warmth and wit — novels where the protagonist's inner life is the primary engine.
Crockett is actively building her YA fantasy list with the same appetite for atmosphere and emotional depth she brings to adult. She gravitates toward YA fantasy with folkloric or mythological roots, vivid settings, and protagonists navigating identity and belonging. Her named favorites signal an openness to romance as an element, but the strongest fits lead with world and character.
Character-driven, emotionally grounded YA contemporary that reflects diverse experiences and feels authentic to how young people navigate the world today. She names Happily Ever Afters (a contemporary YA with romance) as a touchstone, suggesting she welcomes warmth and wish-fulfillment alongside genuine emotional stakes.
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How to query Laura
Use only the online form — email queries sent to Crockett on or after January 1, 2026, are deleted without being read. This is an absolute policy, not a preference.
Lead your query letter with the emotional core of your story, not the plot mechanics. Her touchstones are character-first books; your pitch should reflect that the protagonist's inner life drives the narrative.
If your adult fantasy has historical, folkloric, or mythological roots, say so explicitly and early. This is her most specific and active lane — don't bury the lead.
For adult historical fiction, articulate clearly what fresh perspective your story brings. Her stated criterion is novelty of vantage point — a familiar period alone is not enough.
Invoking one or two of her named touchstone titles as genuine comps (not flattery) is appropriate if the comparison is precise and honest. Rebecca Ross appears as both an adult and a YA touchstone — useful if your work bridges those sensibilities.
Diversity is an explicit criterion across both adult and YA — if your book centers underrepresented voices or perspectives, make that clear in the query without reducing it to a marketing checkbox.
She participates in book clubs; framing your adult contemporary as 'book club fiction' in the query is not a cliché here — it is the language she uses herself.
Verify the form is still open immediately before submitting, as status can change without notice.