Howland Literary
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Woman-owned boutique literary agency, representing award-winning writers of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books.
MARBLE is available for pre-order at modernartistpress.com/books/marble/ ⭐
Marble is the feminist retelling of the life of the Virgin Mary, sharing her story before she became a mother.
Marble is the feminist retelling of the life of the Virgin Mary, sharing her story before she became a mother.
May 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
MARBLE is available for pre-order at modernartistpress.com/books/marble/ ⭐
Marble is the feminist retelling of the life of the Virgin Mary, sharing her story before she became a mother.
Marble is the feminist retelling of the life of the Virgin Mary, sharing her story before she became a mother.
Starting May 1, Ashlee will be open to adult commercial fiction queries exclusively ⭐
April 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Starting May 1, Ashlee will be open to adult commercial fiction queries exclusively ⭐
Please welcome Susan Rigetti to Howland Literary! 🎉
February 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Please welcome Susan Rigetti to Howland Literary! 🎉
Today's the day! ✨ You can officially pick up your copy of Sara Maurer's debut novel, A GOOD ANIMAL, wherever books are sold. 🐑
February 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Today's the day! ✨ You can officially pick up your copy of Sara Maurer's debut novel, A GOOD ANIMAL, wherever books are sold. 🐑
Please join us in welcoming Cate Townsend to the Howland Literary list!
February 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Please join us in welcoming Cate Townsend to the Howland Literary list!
Please welcome Taylor Catalana to the Howland Literary list! 🎉
February 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Please welcome Taylor Catalana to the Howland Literary list! 🎉
Join us in welcoming Josh Boardman to Howland Literary! 🎉
February 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Join us in welcoming Josh Boardman to Howland Literary! 🎉
Please welcome Dr. Katherine Thompson to Zoe's list at Howland Literary 🎉
February 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Please welcome Dr. Katherine Thompson to Zoe's list at Howland Literary 🎉
Please welcome Garrett Mostowski to Howland Literary, on Maggie's list! 🎉
February 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Please welcome Garrett Mostowski to Howland Literary, on Maggie's list! 🎉
Please welcome Shea Fontana to Howland Literary 🎉
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Please welcome Shea Fontana to Howland Literary 🎉
A young woman discovers dark powers lie beneath her nightmares and that her life--and love--depends on her defeating her demons in this dark romantasy.
Congratulations to Gemma & Rebecca on a GORGEOUS cover for The Sleeping Key ✨ Put in your pre-order now!: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Congratulations to Gemma & Rebecca on a GORGEOUS cover for The Sleeping Key ✨ Put in your pre-order now!: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A young woman discovers dark powers lie beneath her nightmares and that her life--and love--depends on her defeating her demons in this dark romantasy.
Congratulations to Gemma & Rebecca on a GORGEOUS cover for The Sleeping Key ✨ Put in your pre-order now!: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Congratulations to Gemma & Rebecca on a GORGEOUS cover for The Sleeping Key ✨ Put in your pre-order now!: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Please welcome Lauren Neely to the Howland Literary list!
Find her full bio & contact info at HowlandLiterary.com
Find her full bio & contact info at HowlandLiterary.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Please welcome Lauren Neely to the Howland Literary list!
Find her full bio & contact info at HowlandLiterary.com
Find her full bio & contact info at HowlandLiterary.com
Not sure what to pick for your February BOTM? We have a suggestion!
"He will never leave his small-town life. She longs for something more. Can their love sustain both of their dreams?" Now is your chance to get an early copy of A GOOD ANIMAL, before Sara Maurer's debut lands in bookstores on 2/24
"He will never leave his small-town life. She longs for something more. Can their love sustain both of their dreams?" Now is your chance to get an early copy of A GOOD ANIMAL, before Sara Maurer's debut lands in bookstores on 2/24
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Not sure what to pick for your February BOTM? We have a suggestion!
"He will never leave his small-town life. She longs for something more. Can their love sustain both of their dreams?" Now is your chance to get an early copy of A GOOD ANIMAL, before Sara Maurer's debut lands in bookstores on 2/24
"He will never leave his small-town life. She longs for something more. Can their love sustain both of their dreams?" Now is your chance to get an early copy of A GOOD ANIMAL, before Sara Maurer's debut lands in bookstores on 2/24
NOW READING 📖 From now until the end of 2025, send Ashlee your picture book and author/illustrator queries!
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NOW READING 📖 From now until the end of 2025, send Ashlee your picture book and author/illustrator queries!
Welcome, Andrea Rinard!
Andrea Rinard is the author of Murmurations (EastOver, 2023), and her work has been nominated for The Pushcart Prize, Best Short Fiction, and Best of the Net. She is the 2020 winner of the Key West Literary Seminar’s Marianne Russo Award for an emerging novelist.
Andrea Rinard is the author of Murmurations (EastOver, 2023), and her work has been nominated for The Pushcart Prize, Best Short Fiction, and Best of the Net. She is the 2020 winner of the Key West Literary Seminar’s Marianne Russo Award for an emerging novelist.
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Welcome, Andrea Rinard!
Andrea Rinard is the author of Murmurations (EastOver, 2023), and her work has been nominated for The Pushcart Prize, Best Short Fiction, and Best of the Net. She is the 2020 winner of the Key West Literary Seminar’s Marianne Russo Award for an emerging novelist.
Andrea Rinard is the author of Murmurations (EastOver, 2023), and her work has been nominated for The Pushcart Prize, Best Short Fiction, and Best of the Net. She is the 2020 winner of the Key West Literary Seminar’s Marianne Russo Award for an emerging novelist.
Announced in Publishers Weekly, congrats to Esty & Olivia! ✨
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Announced in Publishers Weekly, congrats to Esty & Olivia! ✨
Please welcome Maria Wen Adcock to Ashlee's list!
Maria Wen Adcock is the author of IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE (2023) and MY NAME IS AI LIN (2025), which received a Starred Review from School Library Journal.
Maria Wen Adcock is the author of IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE (2023) and MY NAME IS AI LIN (2025), which received a Starred Review from School Library Journal.
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Please welcome Maria Wen Adcock to Ashlee's list!
Maria Wen Adcock is the author of IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE (2023) and MY NAME IS AI LIN (2025), which received a Starred Review from School Library Journal.
Maria Wen Adcock is the author of IT'S CHINESE NEW YEAR, CURIOUS GEORGE (2023) and MY NAME IS AI LIN (2025), which received a Starred Review from School Library Journal.
Putting the spotlight 💡 on Audrey Barbakoff, and her new book for childhood readers, MAZEL TOES! Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble’s cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families.
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Putting the spotlight 💡 on Audrey Barbakoff, and her new book for childhood readers, MAZEL TOES! Author Audrey Barbakoff, a Jewish mother and educator, infuses each verse with cultural warmth and connection, while Annita Soble’s cozy illustrations honor the strength and diversity of Jewish families.
Please welcome Gabriela Orozco Belt to the Howland Literary team! ⭐
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November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Please welcome Gabriela Orozco Belt to the Howland Literary team! ⭐
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October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Julia Phillips calls A GOOD ANIMAL "aching, exquisite." We couldn't agree more. Out in just a few months, Sara Maurer's debut is available for pre-order now: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...
October 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Julia Phillips calls A GOOD ANIMAL "aching, exquisite." We couldn't agree more. Out in just a few months, Sara Maurer's debut is available for pre-order now: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...
Rural life is a "gorgeous waltz" in Sara Maurer's novel of the UP, available for pre-order now ⭐
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October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Rural life is a "gorgeous waltz" in Sara Maurer's novel of the UP, available for pre-order now ⭐
#literaryfiction #literaryagent #debutauthor #stmartinspress #howlandliterary
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Ashlee & Becca are on the hunt for something new! Are they a fit for your WIP?
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ashlee & Becca are on the hunt for something new! Are they a fit for your WIP?
Our agents repping adult fiction & nonfiction would love to see your work ⭐
October 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Our agents repping adult fiction & nonfiction would love to see your work ⭐