Gwen Beal

My taste is omnivorous, as are the wonderful and talent authors and illustrators I am lucky enough to represent. I am looking for author / illustrators across picture books and graphic novels, and escapist, humorous, and/or heartfelt middle grade. I am also actively looking for young adult, crossover, and new adult fiction across genres, including romantasy and fantasy. I’ve been especially craving a lush, cozy atmosphere and anything gothic. In romance, I am looking for a slow burn, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, and love triangles. I am especially keen for a genre mashup or blend (cozy fantasy, speculative romance…surprise me!) I am open to contemporary, but the voice has to be undeniable (Six More Months of June by Daisy Garrison is a favorite of mine for that exact reason!) In general, I’m looking for stories that feel familiar yet fresh, that make my heart pound or flutter, and a voice I can’t possibly forget. From romantasy to rom-com to paranormal to thriller, I want to read and represent books that demand to be read. I am very open to working with authors who have previously self-published or write fanfiction.

I am not looking for non-fiction, memoirs, screenplays, short stories, or poetry collections. For picture books and graphic novels, I am exclusively interested in signing author/illustrators.

Please query me through the UTA portal! I look forward to hearing from you.

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