Eva Scalzo An agent with Speilburg Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency). About A Leo Sun, Libra Moon with a Scorpio rising, Eva’s chart describes her as a charismatic and powerful person who is also diplomatic and emotionally complex. She’s been reading romance since the fifth grade when she discovered the Sweet Valley High series. Her lifelong love of the genre meant that she inherited her beloved grandmother’s collection of vintage Harlequin Romances.Eva has a B.A. in the Humanities from the University of Puerto Rico and an M.A. in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College. Since graduating, her work in scholarly publishing allowed Eva to develop a keen sense of client and portfolio management, and her voracious and speedy reading keeps her aware of market trends.Eva is a member of the AALA and SCBWI. With the AALA, she serves on the AALA Board of Directors and is the Editor-in-Chief of the AALA Newsletter as well as the chair of the Social Media Subcommittee; she is also a member of the Communications Committee and People of Publishing Conference Special Committee.Eva joined Speilburg Literary in 2013, and started accepting clients in 2018; her responsibilities include developing relationships, managing careers, and building a list that includes #1 New York Times, Indie, USA Today, and international bestsellers. Eva’s clients write unputdownable books that spark joy and warmth even when they make your heart ache. Want more insight into the agent's preferences? Read our interview. Country United States AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are.Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that changes everything, the cruise that goes hilariously off course, the fantasy quest that doubles as a love story, or the play that blurs the line between acting and truth.She loves lush, escapist settings—coastal towns, vibrant cities, magical kingdoms, faraway ships—and stories that make readers feel like they’re on an adventure while falling in love.Her ideal submission has a strong romantic arc, sharp banter, and a joyful tone even when exploring grief or growth. Queer and diverse voices are always welcome, as well as stories featuring invisible chronic conditions; at her core, she wants stories that celebrate love in all its forms.In Adult Fiction, Eva represents Romance (all subgenres but inspirational), Fantasy, and select Upmarket/Women’s Fiction and Mystery/Thriller. She also represents all subgenres of Young Adult Fiction and select Middle Grade Fiction (literary and fantasy).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Submissions:Method: QueryTracker. 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:Bluesky @evascalzo.bsky.socialInstagram @evascalzo_slaFacebook FacebookInstagram @speilburgliterary For the Agent: Request Interview 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. Eva Scalzo 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 received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (40 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The agent will try to make a decision within 45 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 45 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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