Directive 51 by John Barnes (Ace)

We represent literary and commercial fiction, as well as non-fiction for adults (self-help, parenting, pop culture, mind/body/spirit, true crime, business, science). We also represent fiction for younger readers (chapter books through YA). See list of genres handled below for more information about what we like to see. We are seeking more mysteries and thrillers. Our submission requirements have changed, please see below.

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Our most recent Agency Blog Post is at: http://graysonagency.com/blog Most recent posts: Directive 51 on sale, iPad news, Amazon Pulls Macmillan Titles from Online Store. Print is declining, The Nook reviews, Apple tablet e-book terms

Denise Dumars is now accepting very specific proposals. Scroll down to "Submission Requrirements" on this page and read them carefully.

John Barnes's YA novel, Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973 (Viking) - now a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book! read the American Library Association Press announcement at ALA website - The LA Times review says Karl Shoemaker is "as troubled, relevant, relatable and hilarious as J.D. Salinger's Holden Caulfield." Read LA Times review at at The Los Angeles Times

Carrie Vaughn's Kitty Goes To War debuts at #17 on NY Times Mass Market Best Seller List

Christopher Pike's Thirst No. 1 now 29 weeks on NY Times Children's Best Seller List and Thirst No. 2 now 7 weeks on NY Times Children's Best Seller List.

The agency has posted our analysis of the Google Settlement on our blog http://graysonagency.com/blog

Clients include Isaac Adamson (HarperCollins), John Barnes (Viking, Tor, Ace), Andrew Fox (Ballantine), Barb and J.C. Hendee (ROC), Geoffrey Landis (Tor), Rick Tillotson (Clarkson Potter), Carrie Vaughn (Grand Central, HarperCollins, Tor). In children's books, our clients include Bruce Coville (Harcourt), J.B. Cheaney (Knopf), Kirk Scroggs (Little, Brown), Allison van Diepen (Simon Pulse and Harlequin Teen).

MAGIC SHOP series by Bruce Coville
CHAIN LETTER and LAST VAMPIRE series by Christopher Pike
THE SKY SO BIG AND BLACK by John Barnes
THE RETURN by Buzz Aldrin and John Barnes
DHAMPIR and the Noble Dead series by Barb and JC Hendee
KITTY AND THE MIDNIGHT HOUR series by Carrie Vaughn

Funny Cat pictures The web site for our most exciting Cat book, Rick Tillotson's Cat Yoga, is live at http://www.catyoga.net (Clarkson Potter)

To see what's hot for us in Children's books, check out Kirk Scroggs' work at http://www.wileyandgrampa.com (Little Brown)

Lisa Mantchev's genre-bending YA Fantasy Eyes Like Stars “Electric…delicious…fascinating…vivid…smart and sassy…bawdy and hilarious…Brava! Encore!”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Fiction
DIRECTIVE 51, PRESIDENT 51, and third Untitled by John Barnes, Ace
BLOOD MEMORIES and HUNTING MEMORIES by Barb Hendee, NAL/ROC
Three untitled novels in the Noble Dead series by Barb and J.C. Hendee, NAL/ROC
TINY LITTLE TROUBLES by Marc Lecard, St. Martin's Press
GENTLEMEN PREFER SUCCUBI and SUCCUBI LIKE IT HOT by Jill Myles, Pocket Books
KITTY'S HOUSE OF HORRORS by Carrie Vaughn, Grand Central Publishing
DISCORD'S APPLE and AFTER THE GOLDEN AGE by Carrie Vaughn, Tor
HER WARRIOR KING by Michelle Willingham, Harlequin Mills & Boon
LOVE, LIES AND A DOUBLE SHOT OF DECEPTION by Lois Winston, Dorchester
Non-fiction
BE BLESSED by Denise Dumars, New Page
A PERVERSION OF JUSTICE by Kathryn Medico and Mollye Barrows (true crime), Morrow
CAVE PAINTINGS TO PICASSO:THE INSIDE SCOOP ON 50 ART MASTERPIECES by Henry Sayre (children's book about art), Chronicle Books
CAT YOGA by Rick Tillotson, Clarkson Potter
Books for younger readers
TALES OF THE MADMAN UNDERGROUND by John Barnes, Viking Children's Books
THE MIDDLE OF SOMEWHERE by J.B. Cheaney, Knopf
EYES LIKE STARS and PERCHANCE TO DREAM by Lisa Mantchev, Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan
JURASSIC GRAMPA in the WILEY & GRAMPA'S CREATURE FEATURES chapter book series by Kirk Scroggs, Little Brown Books for Young Readers
RAVEN by Allison van Diepen, Simon Pulse at Simon & Schuster
THE ORACLE OF DATING by Allison van Diepen, Harlequin Teen
VOICES OF DRAGONS by Carrie Vaughn, HarperCollins

We successfully handle most foreign rights sales ourselves. We attend (most years) the major rights fairs in Bologna, Frankfurt, and BEA. Film rights to Bruce Coville's MAGIC SHOP series to Universal in six-picture deal; publication rights to Fragment (Czech Republic), Havas Poche (France), Ravensburger (Germany), Minoas (Greece), Kodansha (Japan), Bertrand (Portugal), Corint Junior (Romania), PenPocket (Thailand), Hodder (U.K.); MONSTER ROAD by David Lubar sold to Clavis, The Netherlands; KITTY AND THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, KITTY GOES TO WASHINGTON, and KITTY TAKES A HOLIDAY by Carrie Vaughn at auction to Heyne/Random House in Germany; FAT WHITE VAMPIRE BLUES by Andrew Fox to Andrews Press of Japan and AST of Russia; MOVE YOUR STUFF, CHANGE YOUR LIFE by Karen Rauch Carter in French, Korean, Portuguese, Polish.

Agents for the estates of A.E. van Vogt and James White. The classic SLAN has been republished by TOR to coincide with the first publication of SLAN HUNTER by A.E. van Vogt and Kevin J. Anderson.

Ashley Grayson and Carolyn Grayson are members of the Assn. of Authors' Representatives (AAR).
Ashley Grayson is a member of SFWA and the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Carolyn Grayson, Lois Winston, Denise Dumars are members of Romance Writers of America (RWA).

For rights information, please contact
rights@graysonagency.com

Selected titles represented by:
Lora Fountain and Associates, France (+33 1) 43-56-21-96
Graal Agency, Poland (+48 22) 895-2000; fax (+48 22) 895-2001
Yumi Chun, Bestun Korea Literary Agency (+82 2) 3486-3012

Ashley Grayson, Agent - Fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, young adult
Carolyn Grayson, Agent, carolyngraysonagent@earthlink.net - Women's fiction, romance, chick-lit, mysteries, thrillers, children's books, non-fiction
Denise Dumars, Agent - Non-fiction including Mind/body/spirit books; women's fiction; dark fantasy/horror
Lois Winston, Agent, lois.graysonagent@earthlink.net - women's fiction, romance, chick-lit, mysteries

Note: New submissions policies

Announcement:
From May 25 - June 21, 2010 ONLY, Denise Dumars will consider queries for character-driven, well-plotted novels in the following genres:
           --Science fiction
           --Fantasy
           --Horror
           --Paranormal Romance
           --Literary fiction
How to submit: Send a query either by mail to the Agency address or in the body of an email to Denise Dumars at denise@graysonagency.com.
Include the following:
--The genre AND subgenre if possible; i.e., a Steampunk novel, a psychological thriller, etc.
--Approximate word count
--Brief author bio including any publication credits (NOT self-published works)
--List examples of novels you like in similar genres (mandatory!)
Mailed queries: include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply.
All submissions must contain author’s phone number and email address.

Published authors of fiction and non-fiction: We are still accepting clients who are previously published by a known publisher (no self-published or print-on-demand).

Unpublished authors - Fiction: Other than Denise's announcement, as above, the agency is temporarily closed to queries from writers who are not published at book length (self published or print-on-demand do not count). As of September 15, 2006, there are only three exceptions to this policy: (1) Unpublished authors who have received an offer from a reputable publisher, who need an agent before beginning contract negotiations; (2) Authors who are recommended by a published author, editor or agent who has read the work in question; (3) Authors whom we have met at conferences and from whom we have requested submissions.

Unpublished authors - Non-fiction: Authors who are recognized within their field or area may still query with proposals. Note: We cannot review self-published, subsidy-published, and POD-published works to evaluate moving them to mainstream publishers.

Why we are doing this?
We have always been open to new talent and have excellent success selling first-time novelists. At this time, however, we must concentrate on the needs of professional authors who need our intellectual property management skills and financial skills. We are prepared for the future, and must concentrate on those authors who are equally prepared. We will let you know when we reopen.
How to submit
If you meet the criteria above, send query letter plus list of your publication credits, including by whom published and year of publication. Ashley Grayson, Carolyn Grayson, and Lois Winston accept queries by email. Do not include attachments to your email unless requested. Denise Dumars does not accept queries by email; send by ordinary post. Never ever, ever send a query by certified mail. Do not query more than one agent in our agency, whether by email or post; we will make sure that your query reaches the right person.

We represent selected titles for Editions Nathan, France and Rageot, France.