Megan Frayser

I’m an associate literary agent at Creative Media Agency. After graduating from the College of William and Mary, I began my journey in publishing with internships at Tule Publishing Group and Liza Dawson Associates. In 2021, I interned at Creative Media Agency before transitioning into an assistant position. I’m thrilled to be building my list! I’m currently looking for both Adult and Young Adult Fiction.

I am particularly looking for stories with atmospheric writing and compelling characters. Send me anything with chosen family, stories about a close group of friends, or a quirky cast of characters. I’m also always looking for stories that focus on underrepresented voices and experiences, including neurodivergent, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disability, and mental health.

For Adult:

• Contemporary Romance (I adore enemies to loves and fake dating but I’m open to pretty much any romance trope except for accidental pregnancy)
• Women’s Fiction – I would love some messy women’s fiction similar to Ghosts by Dolly Alderton or Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour. Send me anything following women in their 20s/30s navigating life.
• Book Club Fiction – Think Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Bright Young Women, or The God of the Woods.
• Mystery/Thriller – I absolutely love Lucy Foley, M.L. Rio, Riley Sager, and Elle Cosimano.
• Horror – If the woods are creepy, I want to read it! I’m interested in any dark folklore, haunted houses, cults/secret societies, and creepy creatures.
• Mythological Retellings and Folklore- I’m particularly interested in retellings that haven’t been tackled before and would love to see more stories inspired by folklore (if you have a Bigfoot or mimic mystery/horror please send it to me)
•  Dark Academia – Dark Academia is one of my all time favorite genres. Send me your creepy boarding schools, cult-like friend groups, and the sinister side of academia.
• Fantasy – I’m looking for fantasy that includes a romantic subplot (it does not need to be full romantasy) but I’ve recently been enjoying Assistant to the Villain, Gild, Black Sun, Fourth Wing, and Tress of the Emerald Sea.

For Young Adult:

• Contemporary Romance – Big fan of everything Lynn Painter does, Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood, Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce. Cute banter is a must!
• Mystery/Thrillers – My favorite authors include Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Maureen Johnson, and Holly Jackson
• Fantasy – Again, I adore fantasy with a bit of romance in it!
• Horror – Think House of Hollows or The Weight of Blood

I’m not a great fit for:

• Anything historical (think set before 1970s (fantasy excluded))
• Stories that center around grief or the loss of a loved one
• dystopian settings
• screenplays, poetry, and short stories

Submission Guidelines

CMA now only accepts queries through our agents’ individual Query Manager accounts

https://querymanager.com/query/mfrayser

Please only query one CMA agent at a time. However, you are welcome to submit to another agent if the first agent passes. Any queries simultaneously sent to multiple agents may not receive a response.

Normally we respond within 4-6 weeks, but we have been responding a bit more slowly. If you have interest or an offer, please make sure you check in with us so that we can have an opportunity to review and respond.

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