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Lee Melillo

Dunham Literary, Inc.

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Lee Melillo

Dunham Literary, Inc.

Website:
www.dunhamlit.com
AALA Member:
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Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
05/10/2026 10:59 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
04/30/2026 05:58 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries. Genres updated.
stacyeam
04/13/2026 09:42 AM
Q: 4/1/26
93k Queer Spec Fic
Personalized rejection: 4/12/26
jgarc35
04/12/2026 07:20 PM
Q: 04/01/26
R: 04/12/26

Nicest rejections I've gotten.

"Thank you for sending your query about XXXXXX. You're a talented writer and this is a strong premise. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm a match for this project, as I'm not certain about my ability to sell this manuscript to take it on at this time – but this is, of course, just me..."

90K M/M Contemporary Romance with Upmarket appeal



Dianeowen
04/12/2026 01:35 PM
4/5/2026 YA contemporary
R 4/12/2026 Very nice rejection. New comment, I was a strong writer. Thank you.
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05/10/2026 - Closed to queries.
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