Alyssa Santoleri An agent with The Kepner Agency (see other agents at this agency). About Previously working in the editorial department at Dumbo Press, an indie publisher of experimental literature, I’ve handled a diverse range of genres, voices, and styles before coming to The Kepner Agency. I studied English and CW (Publishing), Theatre, and Media Management at the University of Iowa(a challenge to see how many words can fit on a diploma).When I’m not hunched over my computer reading, you can find me hiking a mountain I never intended to with my phone on 15%, checking flights for nonexistent travel plans, and more than likely, anxiously baking a loaf of bread I still think won’t rise (sourdough scares me). This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country United States AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open As far as what I’d love to see in my inbox? Send what you have! I’m often surprised by the kinds of books I can’t put down. Specifically, I love stories where tangible and flawed characters drive the plot. Strong narrative voices and well written, realistic dialogue are a huge plus. I have a soft spot for any genre fiction including (but not limited to) fantasy, soft sci-fi, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and women's fiction and am always looking for anything with romance. Unfortunately, I’m not a good choice for any faith-based or Christian stories, or books with a plot that centers a sentient AI system.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Women's Fiction Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Subgenre: Soft Science FictionLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics (Excluding: Religion/Spirituality).Submissions:Method: Email. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to agent's webpage Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Agent: Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Agent Impersonation Scams are becoming commonplace.A legitimate agent will not contact you and request money to represent you. Never pay an agent an up-front fee. That is not how literary agent representation works. Agents earn a commission only after they've landed a publishing deal for you. Also, agents scarcely ever contact writers. If an agent that you haven't queried contacts you about representation, be suspicious. Look up the agent and check if the email address is correct for that agent/agency. Alyssa Santoleri Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the agency or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 2 responses are pending (9 min | 25.0 mean avg | 25.0 median | 41 max days waiting | 19.7 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Work submitted to this agent was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted by this agent also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. 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