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Ms. Courtney Donovan

Writers House

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Courtney Donovan

Writers House

New York, NY
Website:
www.writershouse.com/
Blog/Other:
www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/donovanc/
AALA Member:
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Middle Grade
  • Middle Grade, Fantasy
  • Middle Grade, Literary
  • Middle Grade, Mystery
  • Middle Grade, Science Fiction
New Adult
Romance
Science Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Paranormal
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Science Fiction

Non-Fiction

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MLynnBrown
05/01/2026 08:14 PM
Q:2/1/26
Fr:5/1/26
YA Paranormal 75k
erinirene
04/28/2026 06:56 AM
Q:March 6, 2026
R: April 28, 2026

"Thank you for your thoughtful query. I appreciate the chance to consider TITLE. This is a compelling premise! Unfortunately, I wasn't connecting to the sample pages as fully as I would need to pursue further, and so I've decided to step aside at this time. Of course, all passes are subjective at heart, so I hope this will not discourage you from continuing your search for representation. And while this isn't the right fit for me at the moment, I'd be interested in seeing future projects from you, so please keep me in mind.

Thank you again for thinking of me, and I wish you all the best as you move forward.

Kind regards,
Courtney"
ntdieudonne
04/28/2026 05:59 AM
Q: 3/6/26
Form Rej: 4/27/26

86K adult BIPOC paranormal romance
CleoArrow
04/27/2026 08:08 PM
Query sent March 7, 2026
Rejection April 27, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 99k

"Thank you for your thoughtful query. After careful consideration, I've decided to pass at this time. Of course, all passes are subjective at heart, so I hope this will not discourage you from continuing your search for representation.

Thank you again for thinking of me, and I wish you all the best as you move forward."

NightSky
04/21/2026 04:28 PM
Rejection @ 49 days
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04/07/2026 - Closed to queries.
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