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Ms. Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

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Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Seattle, WA
Website:
www.martinlit.com
AALA Member:
No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Mystery
Romance
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Fantasy
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket

Non-Fiction

True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
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LightofBeauty
05/14/2026 10:19 AM
EQ: 12-13-25 Literary/Upmarket
Full Request: 12-16-25
ER: 5-14-26

A pretty confusing and unhelpful talking-in-riddles style rejection that told me nothing about what she read, if she even did so, which I'm not sure because she didn't mention a single thing about the manuscript. Nothing about the writing, the characters, voice, pacing, nothing. A more clear and simple "this wasn't for me" or even a form rejection would've sufficed instead of whatever that was lol. I wasn't impressed and won't query again.











ProjectMarbles
05/12/2026 11:08 AM
Adult Horror 86k words
Full Request and after 40+days got a very nice rejection letter with some feedback I plan to implement!

Resubmitted query on: 4/20/2026

StarlettSky
05/12/2026 10:20 AM
99k contemporary romance
Q: 2/20/26
Resubmit due to revisions: 4/22/26
Nudged with offer of rep: 5/11/26
Kind step aside: 5/12/26
lhwriter13
05/12/2026 08:28 AM
Q: 12/8/25
Request for full: 12/10/25
Offered slightly revised manuscript: 1/31/26
Asked to see the revised manuscript: 2/1/26
Fingers crossed!! :)

5/11/2026: Form Rejection.

Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
05/07/2026 06:27 PM
Profile Update: Agency name changed. Formerly Martin Literary Management.
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05/07/2026 - Agency name changed. Formerly Martin Literary Management.
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