Travis Pennington is a literary agent at The Knight Agency representing YA, middle grade, suspense, and Christian fiction and nonfiction.
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What Travis is looking for
Travis is looking for young adult and middle grade fiction — particularly high-concept stories with a strong voice — along with compelling mysteries, psychological thrillers, and horror. He's also interested in sci-fi grounded in reality and Christian fiction across all genres, from thrillers and contemporary to historical romance.
Actively seeking
- High-concept YA and middle grade with a strong voice
- Mysteries, psychological thrillers, and horror
- Science fiction grounded in reality
- Christian fiction across all genres
- Inspirational memoirs and general Christian nonfiction
Notable sales & clients
- Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia
- More than My Scars by Kechi Okwuchi
- Jerkbait by Mia Siegert
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Frequently asked questions
Is Travis Pennington open to queries right now?
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What genres does Travis Pennington represent?
Travis Pennington represents Young Adult, Middle Grade, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction, Christian Fiction, Memoir.
How do I query Travis Pennington?
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