Glass Elevator

Mary C. Moore is a Bay Area–based senior agent at Aevitas Creative Management whose intersectional feminist sensibility and former career as a field biologist and zookeeper drive her toward layered, world-expanding SFF, upmarket fiction, and books starring characters living at the margins.

Synthesized from 3 independent signals · last reviewed June 2026
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In brief

the 30-second read
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Her sales record is dominated by SFF — particularly epic fantasy and speculative fiction by women of color — with C.L. Clark (a six-title Magic of the Lost series plus tie-in novels) and Kylie Lee Baker (nine titles confirmed) as anchor clients, revealing deep, long-term relationships and strong commercial muscle in that space.

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Despite her wishlist naming a wide range of categories, her confirmed deals skew heavily toward SFF and genre-adjacent speculative fiction; writers in those categories have the clearest evidence she can place and champion their work.

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Her roster shows a consistent pattern of multi-book, series-length commitments — she is not a one-book agent, and her agency page explicitly states she prefers to build long-term partnerships.

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Kylie Lee Baker's *Japanese Gothic* is a USA Today bestseller and C.L. Clark's *The Unbroken* received a Nebula nomination — concrete proof she has both commercial and critical reach in adult SFF.

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Her submission form was directly observed as CLOSED on 2025-10-31; writers must verify the live form before querying.

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Lately

most recent public notes

Her agency biography currently highlights upmarket fiction with light speculative elements and SFF with fresh worlds and nuanced themes as her primary areas of focus — a more distilled framing than her older, broader wishlist.

January 2024 · 2y ago
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What Mary is looking for

organized from the wishlist, interviews, and listings
Upmarket & Book Club Fiction (with light speculative elements)Actively seeking

This is her stated top priority right now. She wants deeply satisfying upmarket fiction that generates real discussion — the kind of novel a book club could argue about for hours. A thread of speculative possibility woven through otherwise grounded literary fiction is a strong plus. Think culturally rich, emotionally layered, and thematically resonant. Her touchstones include *Educated* by Tara Westover and *Bluebird, Bluebird* by Attica Locke.

CompsEducated by Tara WestoverBluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke
Adult SFF — Epic Fantasy & Speculative FictionActively seeking

Her sales record makes this her single strongest category. She wants fresh worlds and nuanced themes, not paint-by-numbers secondary world fantasy. She is drawn to SFF that crosses over to a wider literary readership — ambitious, idea-driven work that doesn't sacrifice accessibility. Female-centric epic fantasy and speculative fiction with feminist underpinnings are a particular sweet spot. Her deal history strongly supports pitching adult SFF here.

CompsThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaThe Unbroken by C.L. ClarkJapanese Gothic by Kylie Lee BakerThe Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
Young Adult (Fiction)Open to

She welcomes YA from writers who bring a genuinely distinct perspective on adolescence — not the familiar beats of teen experience, but something that illuminates what it actually feels like to grow up in a specific place, culture, or circumstance. Given her roster, YA with speculative or fantasy elements from diverse voices is the strongest fit. She has sold multiple YA titles by Kylie Lee Baker.

CompsThe Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee BakerGirl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang
Middle GradeOpen to

She gravitates toward whimsical, warmhearted MG that feels magical without sacrificing emotional depth. Stories centered on children who don't fit neatly into their worlds — outsiders, misfits, kids with complicated family lives — resonate with her personal history. She has sold MG titles including work by Van Hoang and Donna L. Washington.

Thrillers & MysteriesOpen to

She is drawn to mysteries and thrillers built around unconventional protagonists — characters who exist outside the mainstream. Ensemble casts and twisty, puzzle-box plotting excite her. She has named atmospheric, literary crime fiction as a touchstone, and appreciates mysteries that double as social commentary.

CompsBluebird, Bluebird by Attica LockeInto the Woods by Tana French
Women's Fiction & RomanceOpen to

She lists women's fiction and romance as categories she seeks, and her roster's fantasy titles often carry strong romantic throughlines. Cozy or warmly funny romance with genuine emotional stakes fits her sensibility — she has cited *Legends and Lattes* as a touchstone. Feminist underpinning and cultural specificity will stand out to her.

Narrative NonfictionSelective

Her agency page lists her as representing fiction primarily, but her wishlist notes interest in narrative nonfiction in the vein of *Educated*. She is most likely to respond to nonfiction with a strong personal or cultural lens, rigorous research, and literary prose. Query selectively here — her confirmed deal record is fiction-heavy.

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Not the right fit

save yourself the rejection
Picture books (from writers only — she represents illustration-integrated children's work through Aevitas Kids & Illustration, but unsolicited picture book text manuscripts from non-illustrators are not her focus)
Hard science fiction or military SF without strong character and thematic layering
Traditional high fantasy that hews closely to established genre formulas without a fresh cultural or feminist lens
Children's nonfiction as a standalone submission focus
Screenplays or scripts
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On Mary's list

authors and titles represented
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Kylie Lee BakerJapanese GothicUSA Today bestseller; repeat client with 9+ confirmed titles sold
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Kylie Lee BakerThe Keeper of NightDebut; repeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerThe Empress of TimeRepeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerThe Scarlet AlchemistRepeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerThe Blood OrchidRepeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerI'll Find You Where the Timeline EndsRepeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerInfernally YoursRepeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerBat Eater and Other Names for Cora ZengRepeat client
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Kylie Lee BakerHell to PayRepeat client
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C.L. ClarkThe Unbroken (Magic of the Lost Book 1)Nebula-nominated; repeat client
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C.L. ClarkThe Faithless (Magic of the Lost Book 2)Repeat client
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C.L. ClarkThe Sovereign (Magic of the Lost Book 3)Repeat client
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C.L. ClarkFate's BaneRepeat client
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C.L. ClarkAmbessa: Chosen of the WolfRepeat client; tie-in novel
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C.L. ClarkWarmongersRepeat client
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C.L. ClarkUntitled Critical Role novelRepeat client; tie-in novel
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Yume KitaseiThe Stardust GrailNPR Books We Love pick; repeat client
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Yume KitaseiThe Deep SkyRepeat client
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Yume KitaseiSaltcropRepeat client
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Yume KitaseiEnvoyRepeat client
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Van HoangGirl Giant and the Monkey KingRepeat client
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Van HoangGirl Giant and the Jade WarRepeat client
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Van HoangAuntie Q's Golden Claw Nail SalonRepeat client
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Van HoangThe Monstrous Misses MaiRepeat client
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Van HoangSilver and SmokeRepeat client
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Veronica G. HenryBacchanalRepeat client
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Veronica G. HenryThe Quarter Storm (Mambo Reina Book 1)Repeat client
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Veronica G. HenryThe Foreign Exchange (Mambo Reina Book 2)Repeat client
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Veronica G. HenryThe Canopy Keepers (The Scorched Earth Book 1)Repeat client
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Veronica G. HenryA Breathless Sky (The Scorched Earth Book 2)Repeat client
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Veronica G. HenryThe People's LibraryRepeat client
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DaVaun SandersForged in FIYAH: Celebrating Ten Years of Black Speculative FictionRepeat client
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DaVaun SandersMinecraft: The TournamentRepeat client; licensed tie-in
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DaVaun SandersMarvel: What If...The Multiverse Was Doomed?Repeat client; licensed tie-in
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DaVaun SandersKeynan Masters and the Peerless Magic CrewRepeat client
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DaVaun SandersKeynan Masters and the Remixed MonsterRepeat client
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Donna L. WashingtonPrak Fills the HouseRepeat client
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Donna L. WashingtonThe Shortest Tuskegee AirmanRepeat client
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Gracie MarsdenBones of Jade, Flesh Like IceCurrent client
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Heather PrewittBy the Sickle MoonCurrent client
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Anela HuihuiLava & RainCurrent client
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Taste fingerprint

the threads that run through Mary's taste
intersectional feministmulticultural & bilingualwomen of color SFFlong-term author partnershipsNebula/bestseller track recordcozy to epic fantasy rangeupmarket literary-commercial crossoveroutsider & marginalized protagonistsspeculative with literary ambitionseries-friendly
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How to query Mary

8 ways in Through an online form
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Her form was observed closed in late October 2025 — check the live status before doing anything else; submitting to a closed form wastes your query.

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She explicitly states that unsolicited email queries are deleted without being read. The submission form is the only acceptable path.

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Lead with the feminist or cultural lens of your work — her own words make clear this is the unifying thread she looks for across all genres. If your book has one, surface it early.

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Multicultural specificity and bilingual or bicultural experience carry real weight with her; if your story inhabits that world authentically, say so plainly in the query.

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She has built her client list on long-term partnerships with authors who work across multiple books and sometimes multiple genres. If you have series potential or a vision beyond a single book, note it — she responds to writers, not just manuscripts.

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Her roster is almost entirely fiction; if you are querying nonfiction, make an especially strong case for why your project fits her sensibility and be prepared for a higher bar.

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She says her taste is eclectic and explicitly invites writers who are unsure to query anyway — do not talk yourself out of submitting on the grounds of category alone, as long as there is a genuine feminist or culturally expansive hook.

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Genre tie-in work (media franchise novels) appears on her roster, so if you have a project in that space and a relationship with a licensor, that is not outside her range.

Open the submission form
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Frequently asked

what writers ask about Mary
Is Mary C. Moore currently open to queries?
Her submission form was directly observed as closed on October 31, 2025. This is the authoritative signal — do not rely on older cached statuses showing her as open. Check her agency page for the current form state before submitting.
What agency is Mary C. Moore with?
She is a Senior Agent at Aevitas Creative Management, based in the Bay Area. The agency's main office is in New York.
What does Mary C. Moore represent?
Her current focus is upmarket and book club fiction (especially with light speculative elements), SFF with fresh worlds and nuanced themes, YA, middle grade, women's fiction, romance, thrillers, and mysteries. Her confirmed sales are overwhelmingly in adult and YA SFF.
What does Mary C. Moore NOT want?
She does not want unsolicited email queries — they are deleted unread. Her wishlist and agency page don't flag hard category exclusions, but her deal record suggests formula-driven genre fantasy without a distinctive cultural or feminist lens is a poor fit. Picture book text-only submissions are not part of her stated focus.
Who are Mary C. Moore's most notable clients?
Her highest-profile clients include Kylie Lee Baker (USA Today bestseller *Japanese Gothic*, nine-plus titles), C.L. Clark (Nebula-nominated *The Unbroken*, six-plus titles), and Yume Kitasei (*The Stardust Grail*, an NPR Books We Love selection). She also represents Veronica G. Henry, Van Hoang, DaVaun Sanders, and Donna L. Washington, among others.
Does Mary C. Moore have a background beyond publishing?
Yes — her first career was in field biology, which took her to Ghana, Costa Rica, Maui, and elsewhere, before she settled at the San Francisco Zoo. She later earned an MFA in Creative Writing and English from Mills College and transitioned into publishing from there.
Does Mary C. Moore want diverse or multicultural stories?
Strongly yes. Her partner is a Mexican immigrant, her household is bilingual and bicultural, and she has lived in three countries and traveled through more than twenty. She has explicitly stated that stories blending cultures hold a special place for her. Her roster reflects this — multicultural and cross-cultural narratives are a consistent thread.
How do I query Mary C. Moore?
Through her online submission form only — she does not accept unsolicited email queries, which she states will be deleted without being read. First confirm the form is open, as it was closed as of October 31, 2025.
Does Mary C. Moore want fantasy? What kind?
Yes — SFF is her strongest sales category. She favors female-centric epic and contemporary fantasy, and speculative fiction with crossover literary appeal. Fresh world-building, nuanced themes, and a feminist or culturally specific lens are the hallmarks of the fantasy she gravitates toward. Formulaic or derivative secondary-world fantasy is a weaker fit.
What is the feminist thread Mary C. Moore mentions?
She describes herself as an intersectional feminist and has said this is the invisible connective tissue across her otherwise eclectic client list. She is not looking for a specific political message, but for books that take women's and marginalized people's experiences seriously and don't reproduce limiting or reductive frameworks. Work with strong female protagonists, particularly in fantasy and SFF, is a clear sweet spot.