Melanie Figueroa An agent with Root Literary (see other agents at this agency). About I want to work with the kind of stories that both create and sustain life-long readers—books that make me sigh with contentment, learn something new, or take delight in the unexpected. Those stories stay with you, and they're a gift I want to help give readers by lifting up the voices of talented and hard-working creatives. Country United States AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterMelanie Figueroa's overall average response time is faster than most agents. Normal AcceptanceMelanie Figueroa's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for agents. More ResponsiveMelanie Figueroa's overall rate of non-response is lower than most agents. Fiction Open I’m actively seeking to add high-concept commercial and general fiction, young adult novels with a strong voice and propulsive pacing, and heartfelt and humorous middle grade novels across genres to my list. At the moment, my list is about 50% kid lit with an emphasis on middle grade projects and 50% adult fiction.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, New adults, Young adults, All ethnic groups/populations.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, 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:Blog/web Blog/webBluesky @melaniefigueroa.bsky.socialInstagram @rootliterary 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. Melanie Figueroa 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 17 reports from 17 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 15 min | 52.6 mean avg | 52.0 median | 84 max days (24.4 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % Rejections: 100.00 % (52.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 88.2 % form, 11.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (35 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 04:10 UTC (1 hour, 28 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this agent 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. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Other Agents at this AgencyKurestin ArmadaAndrea BlattSamantha FabienTaylor HaggertyAlyssa MalteseMolly O'NeillHolly Root DNQJessica Saint Jean DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the agent or agency being listed. 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