Stacy Testa

An agent with Writers House LLC (see other agents at this agency).

About

I joined Writers House in 2011 as the assistant to a senior literary agent, and have been building my own client list since 2013. I like to think, though, that my publishing career began as a wee bookworm, when I used to stay up late reading under the covers with a flashlight because I simply couldn't part ways with a book, even to sleep. In many ways, I've been chasing that feeling ever since. There's truly nothing quite as magical as losing yourself in a great story - when your own wants and needs become entirely secondary to those of the characters and voices on the page. As an agent, I am drawn to projects that do just that: pull me in and refuse to let go. If you think your book fits that bill, I'd love to hear from you.
As a early-career agent with decades of agenting ahead of me, I am looking to develop long-term partnerships with new authors. I intend to work with all of my clients for many, many books to come, and to advocate for and advise them every step of the way. Please know that I am a highly editorial agent, so if you aren't interested in collaborating on that level, we might not be the best fit. I respect creative autonomy, of course, but I believe it's important to have an open mind when it comes to editorial feedback.

Country & Year Established

United States

Agent since 2013

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I am seeking literary fiction and upmarket women’s fiction, particularly stories with international settings, unique subcultures, historical hooks, magical realism, unusual narrators, and/or strong, empowered women. At the moment, I am particularly (but not exclusively!) looking for uplifting stories that can inspire readers, and serve as an antidote to these troubled times. I think we could all use an escape right now, and what better way to transport yourself to another world, another time, another place, another reality than through a brilliant novel?

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Magic Realism, Women's Fiction

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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On the nonfiction side, I am interested in representing memoir, humor writing, essay collections, narrative nonfiction, and wellness/books-for-a-better-life. Broadly speaking, I am drawn to anything with vivid characters, an interest in social justice, an ability to change the way the reader sees the world or to shed light on the human experience, a compelling narrative voice, and/or a great sense of humor.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Lengths:

Nonfiction Collection
Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
History.
Memoir.
Society/Culture: General, Crime, Current events, Social issues.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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7 min | 25.2 mean avg | 8.0 median | 95 max days (39.0 std dev)

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The agent will try to make a decision within 56 days. (20.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.)
Most recent response reported was received on 25 Mar 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Mar 2026.
Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 19:11 UTC (4 hours, 1 minute ago).

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Last Updated: 23 Aug 2026

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