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Ms. Zoe Aline Howard

Howland Literary

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Zoe Aline Howard

Howland Literary

New York, NY
Website:
howlandliterary.com
AALA Member:
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

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Non-Fiction

Art/Photography
Biography
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Author Comments
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RG_923
02/26/2023 05:25 PM
EQ: 10/16/22
ER: 2/26/23

Lightly personalized rejection that complimented the characters' relationship, but stated the work was not right for the agent's list at this time.

Adult upmarket with speculative elements at 80k words
whitandrews
02/26/2023 12:09 PM
Kind response given to me after 136 days -- per another respondent below, this work is too genre for her. Even though that's a form response, I imagine it's picked from several possible such responses, and it's pleasant to see. Will query again next time, I imagine.
VeronicaMars
02/24/2023 12:07 PM
Query Submitted 10/07/2022
Rejection 02/24/2023 My story leans too far in a genera she typically represents. ( She just updated everything fiction she doesn't represent anymore.)
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
02/11/2023 05:45 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries. Genres updated.
SJHoodlet
02/05/2023 06:36 PM
FQ: 9/16/22
CNR: 11/30/22, after 75 days (says 16 weeks (112 days) on their website, though, so who knows)
FR: 2/5/23 (I think it was form. Hard to tell, but either way it was kind.)

201k adult fantasy (and slow-burn romance)
banaesma
01/13/2023 01:36 PM
FQ: 17 August, 2022
CNR: 30 November, 2022
QR: 13 January, 2023

Very kind personalized (!) rejection letter thanking me for my patience and saying that while she was drawn to the concept particularly in today’s climate it ultimately wasn’t for her :)

adult 83k LitFic
anotherwriter2025
01/04/2023 06:15 PM
Seems like most of her recent rejections are for genres she doesn't represent or manuscripts that go way over or under standard word count. Going to CNR for now.
LightofBeauty
12/09/2022 05:38 PM
EQ: 8/12/22
ER: 12/9/22

LGBT Literary Fiction
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
12/01/2022 10:53 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
coleroe
11/16/2022 03:21 PM
Query: 11/16
jenniferkathleen
09/16/2022 05:01 PM
FQ: Narrative Non-FIction, True crime 8/10/22
FR: 9/16/22
Dear Jennifer Kathleen,

Thank you so much for thinking of me for blank and for allowing me to spend time with your work. While I thought you handled this material with great care, I'm afraid that this just isn't the right fit for my list at this time.

Please remember that the publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I really do wish you the best of luck in your writing, and in securing representation elsewhere.

Warmly,
Zoe
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
08/12/2022 05:31 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
meganokonsky
08/11/2022 02:10 PM
Form Query after Conference Pitch: 6/11/2022
Full Request: 6/13/2022
Rejection: 7/18/2022

She was super, super kind in her rejection and gave a lot of great advice on what she enjoyed and thought I could improve. Ultimately, the book was too upmarket for what the agency was looking for. I really recommend pitching to her - she's been the most helpful agent I've been in contact with this entire process!!
SweetCarolina
08/07/2022 02:19 PM
Her Wish List: In adult fiction, she looks for voice-driven stories that subvert reader expectations of their subject matter. She is especially interested in off-putting and unashamed characters, women breaking social expectations, LBGTQ+ characters, grounded magical realism and speculative elements, and insular settings (small towns, amusement parks, summer camps).
Wow . . .
kac713
08/05/2022 03:08 AM
FQ: 6/15
Kind FR: 8/4
Fantasy 122k

Thank you so much for thinking of me for _________, and for allowing me to spend time with your work. While I thought that this was an interesting concept, I'm afraid that this project leans more into fantasy than the magical realism elements I am seeking at this time.

Please remember that the publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I really do wish you the best of luck in your writing, and in securing representation elsewhere.

Warmly,
Zoe
m_mastro3m
08/02/2022 04:23 PM
queried 6/21/22
form rejection 8/2/22
Thank you so much for thinking of me for <<title>> and for allowing me to spend time with your work. While I thought that this was an interesting concept, I'm afraid that this just isn't the right fit for my list at this time.

Please remember that the publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I really do wish you the best of luck in your writing, and in securing representation elsewhere.
CRogers
06/14/2022 09:18 PM
Form Query: 5/31/22
Rejected: 6/14/22
She isn't seeking YA projects at this time.

YA LGBTQ+ 79k
colbywilkens
06/14/2022 02:32 PM
FQ: 5/29
FR: 6/14
82k Adult Rom Com
MorganSloan
06/07/2022 11:30 AM
FQ: 6/6/22
Adult Literary 97k
Claxton
05/26/2022 12:53 PM
Her query manager form lists one of the genres you can submit to her as "Fantasy: Magical Realism." That's one hell of an indicator.
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Last Update:
02/10/2023 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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