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Rita Veras
Rosecliff Literary
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I am currently open to queries. I am an award-winning poet and literary agent specializing in historical fiction, romance, magical realism, horror, and retellings. I advocate for Latinx, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC authors and underrepresented voices. Actively involved in AALA’s DEI committee, I promote accurate representation and accessibility in publishing. Before joining Rosecliff Literary, I spent nearly twenty years guiding entrepreneurs into business ownership, an experience I now apply as an agent by blending entrepreneurial strategies with the craft of writing. You can connect with me online at @rita__veras, where I discuss the querying process and share fun stories about the challenges of writing. I am actively seeking Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ authors and stories. Fun facts about me:
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to Submit queries directly through QueryTracker. Submit your query directly here: https://querytracker.net/query/rveras Please do not send unsolicited inquiries to my email. I will not respond. Please include a query letter, full synopsis, and your first ten pages. Please note: I cannot offer personalized feedback due to the high volume of submissions. *I do not work with children, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, or certain non-fiction categories. Please refer to the genre list or what I have specified here. Guidelines & Details Vital Info Website
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