Melissa Danaczko An agent with DeFiore and Company (see other agents at this agency). About Melissa represents a wide-range of Adult fiction and non-fiction titles.Across all categories, she is looking for a diversity of voices and projects that are both entertaining and enlightening, the types of books that you can get lost in and then when you finally resurface, want to discuss with others. This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting 42 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country United States AI Policy AI allowed without restrictions Statistics Synopsis Slower Melissa Danaczko's overall average response time is slower than most agents. Normal AcceptanceMelissa Danaczko's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for agents. Less ResponsiveMelissa Danaczko's overall rate of non-response is higher than most agents. Collapse section Fiction Open In fiction, she gravitates towards high-concept novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing, deep emotional connection, and an immersive sense of place. Favorite categories include contemporary book club fiction, mystery, crime, psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, horror, and historical novels.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Magic Realism, Women's Fiction Suspense/Thriller Subgenre: PsychologicalLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions. Society/Culture.Submissions:Method: Email. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Collapse section Nonfiction Open She also represents history, science, memoir and idea-driven non-fiction books that are rigorous, emotionally compelling and have something big to say about our world.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: BookStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... History. Travel: See guidelines.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: 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. 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Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 202.7 mean avg | 169.0 median | 459 max days (666.8 std dev) Responses 40.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % Rejections: 40.00 % (54.3 avg. days per rejection) | 75.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 25.0 % unspecified | 5.9 % full MS requested Non-Responses 40.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 40.00 % (322.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 20.00 % (160.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (31 min | 122.5 mean avg | 98.5 median | 304 max days waiting | 338.3 std dev) from 7 different members 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 42 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 42 days.) This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most recent response reported was received on 27 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (7 hours, 38 minutes ago). 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! 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