Ali Herring

Literary Agent

Spencerhill Associates

Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 šŸ“š Eclectic in life & books. I šŸ’™ Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens šŸ‘½ rock!

Ali Herring
@HerringAli
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 šŸ“š Eclectic in life & books. I šŸ’™ Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens šŸ‘½ rock!
239 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Queries
33 Tips

Ali Herring (closed to queries until 8/16) @HerringAli

I have now answered every query in QM I received PRIOR to closing to queries at the beginning of summer. I've got inbox zero for when I reopen tomorrow.

#MSWL -YA historical realistic centered on a historical but fictionalized MC -High-concept fast-moving YA -Contemporary MG -space opera -generation ship setting -western settings / adventure -inspy & category romance -accessible scifi -diverse scifi -Hallmark-esque MG 1st love

Ali Herring
@HerringAli
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 šŸ“š Eclectic in life & books. I šŸ’™ Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens šŸ‘½ rock!
239 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Queries
33 Tips

#MSWL Middle Grade Mystery w/a girl protag! Think THE INHERITANCE GAMES but for middle grade (not that exact concept; Iā€™m just giving an example of šŸ”„-high-concept mystery). Fast plotting. Short chapters. Chapter cliff hangers, pls. Commercial but some emotional nuance too pls!

Ali Herring
@HerringAli
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 šŸ“š Eclectic in life & books. I šŸ’™ Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens šŸ‘½ rock!
239 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Queries
33 Tips

#MSWL Iā€™m drawn to high-concept commercial fiction with a literary flair! I also love a funny MG voice. I want all the YA & MG (contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal). Yes to spooky MG and coming age. Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, (Secular and Inspirational).

Ali Herring
@HerringAli
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 šŸ“š Eclectic in life & books. I šŸ’™ Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens šŸ‘½ rock!
239 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Queries
33 Tips

Would love commercial high concept #MG, written in a literary style, that explores some important emotional competency for the characters (death, loss, catastrophe, violence, race, differences/disability, social justice, growing up, etc) contemp, fantasy, sci-fi, etc. #MSWL