Sami Isman The last time the agent had an active listing on Duotrope, the agent was affiliated with Sanford J. Greenburger Associates (see other agents at this agency). Permanently Closed: This agent is no longer accepting queries (January 2021). We provide the following information as an archive. About Sami joined Greenburger Associates in the summer of 2015 after graduating from Brown University and the Columbia Publishing Course. She was born in Argentina and grew up around the world, spending several years in Brazil and Singapore before moving to the U.S. As the senior assistant to agency president Heide Lange, Sami helps to manage foreign rights for Heide’s authors, including Dan Brown and Brad Thor. Under Heide’s tutelage, she continues to refine her editorial and negotiation skills as she builds her own list of clients. This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting 60 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country United States Collapse section Fiction Closed Sami is seeking adult literary mysteries, psychological thrillers/suspense, and upmarket women’s fiction. She loves mysteries with unexpected detectives as protagonists and she prioritizes the ‘why’ over the ‘who,’ but doesn’t shy away from a juicy page-turner. She is keenly interested in novels with strong female protagonists and ones involving contemporary relationships, such as family sagas, friendships, and ensemble casts. Some of her favorite authors are Tana French, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Lucy Foley, Megan Abbott, and Chloe Benjamin. If it’s the kind of book you’d devour in one sitting, it’s probably right for Sami’s list!Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Subgenre: PsychologicalLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed She is also open to select nonfiction dealing with migration across physical and social borders, true crime, and food-based narrative nonfiction. Having grown up around the world, Sami welcomes diverse/international perspectives and settings, especially from Latin American authors.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: BookStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Lifestyle: Diet, Food and Drink. Society/Culture: Crime, Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines. Travel.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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: Correction/Update Sami Isman 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Other Agents at this AgencyMatt BialerRachael Dillon FriedAbigail FrankFaith Hamlin DNQIwalani KimHeide Lange DNQDan MandelClare MaoEd Maxwell DNQSarah PhairZoe Sandler DNQAlexander Slater DNQHannah StrouthBailey TamayoMadeline Wallace 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the agent/agency meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the agency/agent.Unless the agency's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For agency submissions, it is standard to submit a query letter and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only