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What Marlene is looking for
Marlene is looking for book club fiction that balances commercial and literary appeal, as well as historical and women’s fiction in both contemporary and historical settings. She is interested in crime fiction, thrillers, suspense, and mysteries of all kinds, along with psychological horror and magical realism. She also represents romance across subgenres, excluding erotica, and is open to older YA, both fantasy and contemporary.
Notable sales & clients
- The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson
- Summit Lake by Charlie Donlea
- The Paper Magician by Charlie Holmberg
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marlene Stringer open to queries right now?
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What genres does Marlene Stringer represent?
Marlene Stringer represents Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror, Book Club Fiction.
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