Retellings of classics with a twist, like the story of The Titanic found in These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan SpoonerĪngsty and romantic like an old favorite, Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols

Gritty and intense, like Leigh Bardugo’s Six of CrowsĪ re-imagined take on history and mythology, like Margaret Rogerson’s Vespertine Lyrical and unique like The Bird and the Sword Chronicles by Amy Harmon Yet she’s constantly surprised by books not on her “wish list,” and is always open to stories with compelling characters and emotionally involving plotlines. She is rarely able to resist the trickster motif, and has a weakness for read-between-the-lines subtle romances. Whitney loves to read novels set in unusual time periods and locations, whether that involves a fantastical element or not. She’s actively looking for new and fresh takes on classic tropes, no matter the genre, as well as non-fiction submissions in the areas of design, cooking, and fashion Whitney represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction across all genres, with an emphasis on historical, science fiction & fantasy, romance, and contemporary fiction. She’s thrilled to partner with clients whose work she loves, and is always searching for new, exciting stories.

IGLA was established over 40 years ago, and represents a wide array of distinguished authors across all genres. She joined Irene Goodman Literary Agency as an agent in January 2018. Before joining Irene Goodman, Whitney worked as an editor at Macmillan for nearly a decade, culminating in her role as a senior editor for Tor Teen, Tor, and Forge.

Troubled waters by sharon shinn