Ms. Carrie Pestritto
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
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General
Carrie Pestritto
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
30 Vandam Street, Suite 5A
New York, NY 10013
- Website:
- www.ldlainc.com
- Twitter (X):
- @carriepestritto
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Biography
History
Journalism
Memoir
Narrative
True Adventure/Crime
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Known Clients (current & past)
Shauna Barnes
Susan Blumberg-Kason
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
Mara Fitzgerald
Katherine Fleet
Tracy C. Gold
Kim Graff
Sara Joiner
Kalyn Josephson
Kristin Lenz
Meghan Masterson
J.A. McLachlan
Rachel Mork
Jeff O'Handley
Samantha Rajaram
Donna Scott
Beth Ellyn Summer
Emma Theriault
Betsy Thorpe
Nicole Trivilas
J.B. Turner
Scott Young
Brian Zepka
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
graysonlong
06/07/2025 02:42 AM
Q - 4/22/25
Form rejection- 6/3/25
87k romcom
Form rejection- 6/3/25
87k romcom
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
06/06/2025 08:46 AM
Profile Update: Open to queries
selinn92
06/05/2025 02:33 PM
QM: 04/28/2025
FR: 06/052025
Middle grade fantasy at 61K words
"Thanks so much for thinking of me with this project. Unfortunately, even though there are some great elements, it didn't quite spark for me. Please keep in mind this is an incredibly subjective business, so I encourage you to keep submitting and I hope other agents feel differently."
FR: 06/052025
Middle grade fantasy at 61K words
"Thanks so much for thinking of me with this project. Unfortunately, even though there are some great elements, it didn't quite spark for me. Please keep in mind this is an incredibly subjective business, so I encourage you to keep submitting and I hope other agents feel differently."
AnnabelDickson
05/20/2025 11:21 AM
QM: 4/15
FR: 5/20
YA romance 73,500 words
FR: 5/20
YA romance 73,500 words
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/06/2025 - Open to queries.
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YA sci-fi 60k