ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY?
Greyhaus Literary Agency is strictly focused on the promotion of writers in the Romance Genre. It is our belief that if we keep it small and focus extensively in one area, we can better meet the needs of our clients.
Greyhaus Literary Agency focuses primarily on the following RWA recognized sub-genres. If you are a writer in one of these areas, we might be the place for you!
I should note that despite being small and new, publishers in New York have been very happy with our work. I have sold to houses such as Pocket, Kensington, Dorchester, Mills and Boon, Avalon, Harlequin, Source Books, and Ellora's Cave.
GREYHAUS LITERARY AGENCY IS OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS
Greyhaus Literary Agency is again open to new submissions!
If you are a writer that has just received an offer from a print publisher and wish to have representation, please feel free to submit. Anything goes here. In cases like this, I will work with writers that may be at category houses, or even writing in genres that I am not looking for. When you do submit, make sure in your query that you state at the beginning that this is the situation. I can generally rush a submission through in cases like this.
WHAT IS SCOTT LOOKING FOR?
I am fine-tuning what I want this year. I will be looking for the following. Please note that this list may change before then so make sure you check back before submitting anything...
- WRITERS WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD - What I mean here is simple. I am looking for writers that can demonstrate that they have what it takes to be a professional writer. This may include previous Print writing credentials, or a writing portolio if they are unpublished. No One-Hit Wonders! And yes, if you are a category writer looking to bring your category work to Greyhaus, I am more than happy to work with you.
- SINGLE TITLE LENGTH - Stories must be at least 75 K to submit. The only exception will be writers established at Category houses and would like to bring their work to me,
- WOMEN'S FICTION - I'm pretty picky about this one. In my opinion, this genre is not simply a story without romance. It is a story that shows the female journey. The goal and intent is to provide the reader with a way to relate to a character and to understand their own life. I should also add that this genre does not have to be depressing.
- CONTEMPORARY - I am not interested in category length contemporaries or writers in the chick-lit genre. I want real characters and not those with excessive baggage. I want the romance to be real and I want it to be in the present day! I want them to have the depth and read like a great historical.
- HISTORICAL - I love this genre so it better be good. I do not want westerns (yet). Regencies are fine but give me something more than a wimpy heroine and a brooding rake. I'm not a fan of medievals and Scottish Highland stories but if you truthfully think you can convince me othewise then try.
- PARANORMAL - I don't want were anythings, vampires or psychics. Try to find something new. Although it is paranormal, make it real
- ROMANTIC SUSPENSE - Situations must be real! Relationships must be real. Characters are not to have baggage. This means past relationship problems for either of the characters being their only reason for not getting together. The romance must be the central focus in this story. I would love to see a relationship already existing and the characters are doing all they can to save each other.
WHAT I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING...
- Stories with "romantic elements."
ABOUT SCOTT EAGAN
Scott draws on his extensive background in education, writing and literature to assist the writers at Greyhaus. He has a BA in English/Literature, a MA in Creative Writing and a MA in Literacy.
Scott is also a writer (done mostly as a hobby) and is an active member of the Romance Writers of America and the RWA Online Chapter.
Outside of his work at the agency, he continues teaching writing on a part-time basis, works as a stay at home dad and continues to be active in community work including serving on the National Alumni Board for the University of Puget Sound.
Scott Eagan
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