After earning her master’s degree from the University of Florida, Laurie Dennison began her career as an English teacher. She then spent over ten years working as a freelance writer and editor in desktop publishing, including serving as a Pitch Wars mentor for five years. In 2022 she attended the Denver Publishing Institute, leading to an internship at Creative Media Agency, Inc. before stepping into her role as an associate agent and internship coordinator at CMA.
Laurie is actively building her list but currently closed to queries through the end of 2024. She will reopen in early 2025 with an updated wishlist. Until then, please feel free to review her current wishlist below for the genres she represents.
When open to queries, Laurie only accepts submissions through Query Manager. Any unsolicited submissions sent by email or through contact forms will be deleted unread.
Romance
– Contemporary
– Light fantasy/paranormal grounded in the real world
Book Club Fiction
Women’s Fiction
Domestic Suspense
Commercial Mystery/Thriller
Nonfiction
– Memoir
– Narrative
– Women’s Issues
– Practical Nonfiction (Pop Culture, Education, Social Science)
Young Adult
– Contemporary
– Suspense/Thriller/Mystery
– Light Fantasy/Paranormal
– Light Science Fiction
– Nonfiction
I especially love upmarket writing, complex characters, and immersive settings. I enjoy upbeat, positive stories but don’t shy away from darker themes. Complicated relationships and family dynamics are a particular interest of mine, and I appreciate character development that is directly and organically integrated with the plot. In nonfiction, I’m interested in authors who are specialists in their fields, have strong platforms, and can help me see the world in a new light.
We live in a diverse world, and I want to see diversity of all types authentically represented in all genres; I’d love to champion minority voices as I build my list.
I’m not looking for picture books, middle grade, military or political thrillers, adult high fantasy or science fiction, horror, dystopian, or business books.
Query Manager Link: https://querymanager.com/query/lauriedennison
I only accept queries through my Query Manager page. Any queries sent through other methods will be deleted unanswered.
For fiction, I ask for the query letter and first ten pages of text.
For nonfiction, along with your query please include an extended author bio and the marketing section of your book proposal in the query section and sample pages in the sample section.
I also ask for a few comparable titles.
If we’ve met at a conference or workshop, please feel free to mention that in the referral section.
I aim to respond to queries within 4-6 weeks. Responses to additional requested material may take several months. If you have interest or an offer, please make sure you check in so that I have an opportunity to review and respond.
In addition to her work as an agent, Laurie also still offers editing, writing, and website consulting services through LA Dennison Consulting.
