We know the time and effort you put into your writing. Our underlying policy is that we only sign work we are as enthusiastic about as you are. We will support you up to and through the publication process. We'll see it through... full circle. We provide a variety of services to our clients, including:
- Publisher placement
- Subrights sales: world, foreign, film and television through our network of co-agents
- Champion the promotion of your book before, during AND after publication
- Provide an experienced liaison between you and your publisher
- Help you think about and plan your writing career longterm!
Adriana Dominguez has nearly 15 years of experience in publishing, most recently as Executive Editor at HarperCollins Children's Books, where she managed the children's division of the Latino imprint, Rayo. Prior to that, she was Children's Reviews Editor at Criticas magazine, published by Library Journal. She has performed editorial work for many important children's and adult publishers, both on a full time basis and as a freelance consultant, on English and Spanish language books. She is also a professional translator, and has worked on a number of translations of best-selling children's books. Adriana joined Full Circle in 2009, and is based on the East Coast (New York). She is interested in children's picture books, middle grade novels, and (literary) young adult novels. On the adult side, she is looking for literary, women's, and historical fiction, and in the area of non-fiction, for multicultural, pop culture, how-to, and titles geared toward women of all ages.
When not working - which is rare - Adriana can be found at the nearest airport, waiting to be whisked away from it all; along with publishing, travel is her biggest passion! Please note Adriana is not accepting science fiction, fantasy, dystopian or paranormal submissions.
Please note: Adriana will be closed to submissions for the holidays from December 5 to February 1. She will not be responding to queries or submissions until February 1, 2012. Happy Holidays and best wishes with your writing!
Taylor Martindale is a new member of Full Circle Literary, actively acquiring primarily young adult projects. She began agenting with the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, and prior to that, was the submissions coordinator at Bliss Literary Agency. She is a graduate of The College of William and Mary, where she studied English and Hispanic Studies.
Taylor is looking for young adult fiction across all sub-genres. She is interested in finding unique and unforgettable voices and characters that stay with you long after a story has finished. For contemporary YA, she would like to find both the uplifting/romantic stories and gritty, harsh stories about the darker side of teen life. She loves working with multicultural projects that teach teens about other people's lives - both at home and abroad. In paranormal/fantasy/urban fantasy, she is looking for new and intriguing concepts with characters who truly manage to make their worlds alive and engaging. She is also interested in select children's picture books, light YA sci-fi and women's fiction. More than anything, Taylor is looking for character-driven stories that bring the world vividly to life (whether it's fantasy or not), and voices that refuse to be ignored.
When not working, Taylor can be found traveling, cooking, spending time with loved ones, or (surprise!) lost in a good book.
Sara Sciuto is a new member of Full Circle Literary. A recent graduate of University of California San Diego, Sara also completed literature coursework at NYU. Before joining Full Circle, she gained valuable experience working on film and foreign rights with the Taryn Fagerness Agency. Sara is actively building her list with a focus on middle grade and young adult, in particular, dystopian, science fiction, fantasy, and unique paranormal. She also enjoys contemporary stories with a strong, authentic voice (but no chick-lit, please). She has a particular soft spot for anything in the Deep South (sweet contemporary to dark paranormal), gritty contemporary, utilitarian dystopias or dystopian thrillers, anything with international locales or period settings (think flappers or "Mad Men"), and anything with artistic themes. Sara is also looking for standout picture books, especially those with a quirky or humorous narrative. She's also considering select nonfiction in the areas of craft, design, how-to, lifestyle, and pop culture. Currently, she is NOT considering any adult fiction (all genres).
Her great passions in life are travel and good food - and good books, of course, but that goes without saying! While she's always cultivating new obsessions, her latest are photography and sailing.
Stefanie von Borstel is co-founder of Full Circle Literary. Prior to agenting, she worked in various editorial and marketing positions with Penguin and Harcourt and enjoys sharing insight with authors into the publishing process. Stefanie represents all types of children's books from baby to teen, as well as adult nonfiction. On the adult side, her focus is on self-help, women's interest parenting and family-interest, design/lifestyle, narrative nonfiction and prescriptive how-to. On the children's side she is especially drawn to middle grade and is actively seeking all genres. For younger readers: author/illustrators, character-driven, high-concept, humor and picture books that celebrate cultures of all kinds. Young adult fiction: contemporary, multicultural, mystery, and novels with an interesting nonfiction hook. Stefanie is thrilled to work with children's books writers with a distinct style or expertise that can crossover to the adult market. She is currently looking for books with unforgettable lead characters, fiction based on an interesting nonfiction element or with aspects of nature or global perspectives, "untold" stories, and books that inspire imagination for all ages. Most of all, she loves unique voices and viewpoints that make us look at the world and ourselves in new ways.
A native of Texas, she has a soft spot for stories and everything else with southern flavor. When not reading, she is searching for snails and walking stick insects or exploring tidepools with her son.
Please note: Stefanie will be closed to submissions for the holidays from November 18 to February 1. Please query another Full Circle Literary agent. She will not be responding to queries or submissions until February 1, 2012. Happy Holidays and best wishes with your writing!
Lilly Ghahremani is a founding member of Full Circle Literary, LLC. She holds a JD from UCLA School of Law, an MBA in Marketing from San Diego State, and a BA in English Literature from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Go Blue!) While she continues to support Full Circle's mission and reads like it's her job, please note Lilly is not accepting submissions (except by limited referral), and wishes you the best with your book!
