Painted Fire Literary Agency
Representing fiction writers of multiple genres. Taking a holistic approach to a writer's career. Seeking to stay true to each writer's distinctive voice while matching it to an ever-changing market.
What I'm Looking For
“For me, fantastic fiction all rests in the structure. Stories with cohesive and creative structures, true to each writer’s background and voice, stand the test of time beyond simple trends and gimmicks. I especially love psychologically complex and self-aware characters, plots and set-ups that investigate nuanced thematics, and care on the line level, whether that be through gorgeous language, humor, propulsion, or all of the above. I’m looking for distinctive and compassionate voices who are telling organically unexpected stories in a wide variety of styles and genres. Surprise me."
At the top of my wishlist right now: My tastes are wide-ranging, but I'm especially excited by upmarket and genre-defying works across categories, including but not limited to speculative, mystery/suspense/thriller, paranormal, historical fiction, cross-cultural, and contemporary and book club fiction. I have a soft spot for smart and elevated romcoms. I'm particularly on the lookout for sci-fi/fantasy with rich, consequential worldbuilding (cozy to epic) and innovative hooks. When it comes to literary fiction, I am most drawn to projects with timely subject matter and precisely drawn characters.
Elisa Moles
Literary AgentAbout
Overview
Painted Fire is a literary agency that represents writers to publishers, and is committed to developing and fostering long-term careers.
Mission
To promote talented storytellers and their stories and showcase the value of the arts to transform society; to build a new community of writers and audiences in order to reinvigorate emotional/financial investment in the arts; and to provide writers with the necessary community, platform, support, and resources they need to focus on their writing, produce their best work, and reach the widest audience.
Ethics
At the forefront of our mission is the promotion of writers and their work. Once signed, writers do not pay for any services that we provide (including editing or consultations and development). However, agent may recommend but not require third-party copy-editing, marketing, or personal development resources. Literary agent follows the AALA canon of ethics
