Joyce Sweeney
The Seymour Agency
My Manuscript Wish List®
I represent board books, picture books, both fiction and non-fiction, middle grade, novels and some non-fiction, and graphic novels from picture book through middle grade levels. I am always looking for diversity and under-represented voices for my list. In picture books, I like science and any STEM or STEAM topic, lyrical, SEL and anything fresh and different. In middle grade I like contemporary and speculative equally well. Mystery or suspense is always welcome. In graphic novels, more contemporary would be welcome. I would like to see more lgbtq+ in my inbox, or books that explore gender identity in fresh ways.
I don’t represent YA and am not keen on historicals, or overly religious themes.
Fun facts about me:
I am being held prisoner by a very demanding cat named Nitro, who controls me through sleep deprivation. I could live on wine, cheese and coffee alone. I’m an amateur astrologer. I collect illustration art passionately. I’m non binary, vegetarian and happily married for 43 years. I give out magic beans and own several magic wands. I love being an agent.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to joyce@theseymouragency.com
Send query with full pb manuscript or first five pages of fiction pasted in.
Vital Info
I’d like the next…
In picture books, I’d love the next A COSTUME FOR CHARLY or in non-fiction SOMEONE BUILDS THE DREAM
In middle grade, EVANGELINE OF THE BAYOU or THE FLIGHT OF SWANS
In graphic novels, THIS WAS OUR PACT or SISTERS
My favorites include…
I read a lot of mysteries and thrillers, a lot of paranormal and new age literature. TV is very much the same but add documentaries about science, music, theater or politics. I have an odd fixation on COLUMBO reruns and will watch the same GHOST ADVENTURES episodes again and again. I’m also a former theater manager so I love live theater.
