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Ms. Melanie Figueroa
Root Literary
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General
Melanie Figueroa
Root Literary
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/melaniefigueroa/
- Twitter (X):
- @wellmelsbells
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
Speculative
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Caris Avendaño Cruz
Amelia Diane Coombs
M.T. Khan
Natalie Sue
Kate Sweeney
Jaime Theler
Elizabeth Urso
Lakita Wilson
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
gavster21913
05/13/2026 05:13 PM
Q - 2/12/2026 via manager form
R - 5/12/2026
Post-Apocalyptic/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Action-Adventure, 102k
R - 5/12/2026
Post-Apocalyptic/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Action-Adventure, 102k
2SpoiledDogs
05/13/2026 05:12 PM
Q: 3-15-26
Form reject: 5-13-26
84k word literary
Form reject: 5-13-26
84k word literary
RCantu94
05/13/2026 10:44 AM
Q: 5/13/26
102K Adult Fantasy
102K Adult Fantasy
CleoArrow
05/12/2026 09:40 PM
Queried March 19, 2026
Rejection May 12, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
"Thank you for sending [Title] my way. After reviewing your material, I don't feel it's a match for my list at this time. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work and wish you every success with it."
Rejection May 12, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
"Thank you for sending [Title] my way. After reviewing your material, I don't feel it's a match for my list at this time. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work and wish you every success with it."
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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Spec Sci-fi, 112k