KRISTEN TERRETTE

Senior Literary Manager – Martin Literary and Media Management

Kristen is honored to be a Senior Literary Manager with Martin Literary and Media Management where she has NYT bestselling authors as well as debut authors as valued clients and friends. Her eclectic list features authors writing in genres of young adult, new adult, fantasy, thrillers/mysteries/suspense, romance, women’s fiction, horror, literary fiction, historical fiction, contemporary, non-fiction, faith-based books, and illustrators. She has a hard time staying in one lane.

She has a BA in Early Childhood Education and MA in Theology and Religious Studies which led her into children’s ministry for many years. Eventually, her lifelong love of books and authors drew her back to her original dream of entering the publishing world. Kristen is a multi-published, award-winning author and freelance writer. She’s held such positions as the Blog Manager for a national women’s ministry and the Social Media Manager for a publishing house. All these components landed her a spot in the coveted Writers House Intern Program. There, she received valuable hands-on agenting and publishing experience which she brings into her position. She was also named an ECPA Emerging Leader in 2023 and went through a precious mentorship during 2024 to further her understanding of the publishing landscape. 

Additionally, Kristen has long been a voice for diversity. She’s written extensively on topics of racial reconciliation and unity and has been a facilitator of groups around these topics in her church. In all her focused wishlist genres, she welcomes books with BIPOC or disabled main characters and diverse friendships. She believes books change people in all the best ways and that every child should see themselves in the pages.

Wishlist

Overall Preferences: Settings I’d love to see: Reservations, underpopulated areas in the US, anywhere other than the US or England… I love books with unique structures or retellings, time lapses, dual POVS when warranted, industry-standard word counts (!), and hooks/stakes shown within the first 5-8 pages.

I am not a good fit for Science Fiction (even in YA), books with any political agenda, extremely foul-mouthed characters, sick-lit or cancer books, books over 100k words, and books with gratuitous sex scenes.

Young Adult (All subgenres except Sci-fi): My background in writing YA and extensive reading in this genre has given me a great love and understanding of it. Grab my attention within the first couple of pages. Send me books with first loves, unique friendships, interesting and/or challenging family dynamics, and hard-hitting subject matter (race relations, suicide, abuse, divorce, etc.) but leave me with a satisfying (not necessarily happy!) ending.

I, generally, like friends-lovers tropes, am a little tired of most contemporary YA stories (so it better be fresh!), and I like witches or dark, rogue magic and characters over Fae and court intrigue. I will always love dragons, but would need a new take here, and do you have a unicorn story? I’m game to see it!

YA TV/films comps I’d love to see: Maxton Hall, Reservation Dogs, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Trinkets, Stranger Things, Me and Walter Boys, Labyrinth, The Vampire Diaries, My-So-Called-Life, Ginny & Georgia…

Thrillers/Suspense/Mystery: Send me the smart, tough, and brave lady crime solvers. I love serial killers. I love small towns and big cities. I love relatable and quirky characters. If I can’t figure out what’s going to happen next or what the ending will be, you’ve gotten my attention. (Note: I am less into straight police/procedural fiction unless there’s a strong hook.)

Thrillers/Suspense/Mystery TV/films comps I’d love to see: Only Murders in the Building, Based on a True Story, Reacher, Presumed Innocent, Harlan Coben’s stories made into movies, The Lincoln Lawyer, Will Trent, Dark Winds…

Horror: Creep me out. Make me scared to read the story at night. Give me a book that explores death- the process of, grim reaper, death personified… If folk-horror is a thing that sounds like it could fit your book, send it. Have a ghost story? I’d rather it be like ‘The Ghost Whisperer’ versus a romance with one. Vampires? Werewolves? Great! But it better be fresh! No slasher-film style stories please- these don’t read well for me. Is your story a thriller with a touch of horror/speculative elements? Send it.

Horror TV/films comps I’d love to see: From (!), Chapelwaite, The Forrest, Midnight Mass, The Lost Boys, Predator, World War Z, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Haunting of Hill House, Wolf Like Me, Stranger Things, Castle Rock, Dark, Salem’s Lot, Jeepers Creepers, Kindred…

Contemporary: Voice will be what gets me here. Also, everyday life stories that aren’t set in the US or England.

Contemporary TV/films comps I’d love to see: Beef, Reservation Dogs, Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Tell Me Lies, The Brothers Sun…

Romance: I am currently open to all subgenres of this category. Surprise me.

New Adult: I love college stories! And humorous young twenties. Send me these!

Women’s Fiction: I am picky in my tastes here. I tend to lean to lyrical stories here, but I’m open to all. I LOVE diverse stories here too! I love new structures, interesting and surprising POVs. Send me all and I’ll take a look.

Historical Fiction: I’m interested in the Civil War to present-day time periods, little-known parts of WWII that haven’t been explored, the Viking era, and Native stories from around the world.

Great TV/Film comps I love here: The Last Kingdom, Vikings, Highlander, The Blitz, Forrest Gump, The Chosen

Literary Fiction: I’m picky here… But I’ll give anything a shot. Surprise me.

Faith-Based/Inspirational Fiction and Nonfiction: I love a good redemption or forgiveness story, a historically accurate saga, a clean and beautiful, yet realistic love story, or a memoir that has me crying and laughing within the span of a few pages. Surprise me with the beauty of God’s grace. I also want to see more bible studies and devotionals. 🙂

True Crime (Nonfiction): I’m obsessed with true crime. If you’ve got a story, tell me about it…

Illustrators: I am open to seeing your artwork! Query me with your portfolio!

Fantasy: My tastes definitely lean toward romance here (Romantsy). And while I do love some Lord of the Rings (the soundtrack was played at my wedding!), I’m currently not looking for high fantasy. Like my tastes in YA fantasy, I’m tired of the court intrigue storyline, or the princess needing to save the realm.

Non-fiction: Send me memoirs, culture, celebrity, parenting, and psychology books. If you have an interesting idea, send it. My tastes vary greatly here. (Please have a strong platform and/or authority to speak on the subject if you are bringing me a NF submission.)

Middle Grade (All subgenres except Sci-fi): I heart Middle Grade! I only take pitches at conferences, and it better WOW me. 🙂 so bring your A-game. But no matter the genre, I could potentially love it- though if it has magic, it’s a win already.

Picture Books: Picture books are an important part of establishing a love for literature at an early age! I will only look at these at conferences, so they better be the BEST ever. Do your homework. If there’s something out there like it, I don’t need to see it. If it rhymes the whole time, probably not for me. And even then, it’s highly unlikely I’ll take on more PBs with the market flooded the way it is.

SALLY M. KIM

Associate Agent – Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Sally M. Kim is an associate agent with Andrea Brown Literary Agency based in San Francisco, CA. She represents a wide range of children’s book authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators of picture books through middle grade. Sally is drawn to stories with a distinct voice, unexpected wit, aggressive pacing, punchy and/or emotionally resonant endings. When it comes to illustration, she gravitates to traditional mediums and is always on the lookout for versatile artists with a unique take on color, texture, perspective, and thoughtful details. Sally is especially eager to see authentic explorations of underrepresented cultures, relationships, and identities.

Wishlist

Sally is looking to represent a wide range of children’s book authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators. She is drawn to stories with a distinct voice, unexpected wit, aggressive pacing, punchy and/or emotionally resonant endings. When it comes to illustration, she gravitates to versatile artists using traditional mediums and those with a unique take on color, texture, perspective, and unexpected details.

Please send Sally fiction and non-fiction submissions in the following categories: picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. Across all categories, Sally is especially eager to see authentic explorations of underrepresented cultures, relationships, and identities.

Sally is not the best fit for

• Rhyming picture books
• Horror
• Sports
• Time travel

PALOMA HERNANDO

Agent – Ayesha Pande Literary

Paloma Hernando got her start at Einstein Literary Management in 2020, where she built a list focusing on graphic novels and illustrated books, and joined APL in the fall of 2024. Coming from a background of independent comics and the DIY scene, Paloma has always been attracted to well-told stories with a passionate drive behind them. Paloma is actively expanding her list to include novels and prose and is seeking any book that tells genre stories in new ways. The only thing she likes more than trope-y fun is the chance to break it down into something new. Paloma also represents illustrators for literary projects and is always on the lookout for strong visual styles. As a daughter of Argentinian immigrants, Paloma views publishing globally and would love to work with any bilingual or international projects. Currently located in Brooklyn, Paloma can usually be found at a drag show or in the karaoke room, and would love to recommend the next movie you should watch. @agentpaloma

Wishlist

Coming from a background of comics, fantasy, and speculative fiction, Paloma is looking for stories with intimate stakes and strong aesthetic hooks for both teens and adults. In YA, she loves contemporary and genre fiction where adolescence really shapes the story. If you can describe your work as a genre-blender, gothic, cultural, based in mythology, or with any type of -punk tacked on the end, she wants to see it. In every genre, she wants well-defined characters who wrestle with difficult choices.

My favorite books/comics that I’ve read recently are:
Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas, Astral Season, Beastly Season by Tahi Saihate, The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey, Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin, Daemons of the Shadow Realm by Hiromu Arakawa,The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren, Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto

LISA MANGUM

Editor – Shadow Mountain

Lisa Mangum has worked in publishing for more than twenty-five years. She has been the managing editor for Shadow Mountain since 2014 and has worked with several award-winning and New York Times best-selling authors.

Lisa is also the author of four national best-selling YA novels (The Hourglass Door trilogy and After Hello), several short stories and novellas, and a nonfiction book about the craft of writing based on the TV show Supernatural. Her most recent book, Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published.: A Master Class for Fiction Writers, was awarded Utah’s Best of State award for nonfiction in 2024.

She regularly teaches at writing conferences across the country as well as hosts a writing weekend twice a year in Capitol Reef National Park.

Facebook: Lisa Mangum
Instagram and TikTok: @authorlisamangum
X: @LisaMangum

Wishlist

• Historical Fiction
• Mystery (with romance)
• YA romance
• YA fantasy
• MG contemporary
• MG fantasy

TIFFANY ROSENHAN

Jumelle Press

Tiffany Rosenhan is a storyteller across genres—an author, editor, and publishing entrepreneur whose work celebrates curiosity, connection, and courage. She is the author of young adult spy thriller, Girl From Nowhere, and author/creator of children’s picture book, Pippa & Poppy’s European Adventure. Tiffany co-founded Jumelle Press, an independent trade publisher specializing in developing books from concept to completion. Some of her books include Let’s Eat Cookies, Frances the Fox, An Intentional Home, A Little Extra Jayne, Life at Our Table, A Promised Vengeance, and most recently, Jennie Makes Room by First Lady Abby Cox. Tiffany is an identical twin and mother to four daughters. She loves to travel as often as possible and lives in Millcreek, Utah.

Wishlist

Fantasy novels written for teen readers. I want to see complex world building written in short, clippy chapters that keep young readers entertained! If you have something specific for teen boys, I want to see it! I’d also l love to see: picture books that make me laugh or cry, mystery books for middle grade, and any adult romance with a sprinkle of magic!