Brenna English-Loeb (Agent)
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Brenna English-Loeb works with authors of adult genre fiction and adult nonfiction, with select YA and crossover clients. She joined the Transatlantic in 2019 after working for several years at Janklow & Nesbit Associates and Writers House, where she had the pleasure of working with New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors across multiple genres. Brenna grew up in beautiful Upstate New York and studied English and Theatre at Bucknell University.
Brenna is also the owner of BEL Tower Editorial, where she works with authors as a developmental editor on such big-picture issues as world-building, plot and character development, pacing and theme, among other areas of concern, such as query and synopsis critiques.
Brenna English-Loeb's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, May 13: 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Wednesday, May 14: 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Thursday, May 15: 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Friday, May 16: 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
Zoom Meetings with Brenna will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Brenna must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
What I'm Looking For
For nonfiction:
Brenna is looking for serious, groundbreaking sociological work that holds our culture up to a magnifying glass, propulsive narrative nonfiction, and accounts of historical events and people that deserve to be better known.
For fiction:
Brenna is looking for adult fantasy, science fiction, and mystery queries. In every genre she prioritizes beautiful writing, exciting characters, and thought-provoking world building. She gravitates towards relationship-driven plots with personal stakes, and she loves stories with a sense of fun and adventure, even if they’re tackling serious subjects.
She is specifically looking for upmarket commercial works in the following subgenres: contemporary fantasy, secondary world fantasy, gothic fantasy, high concept space opera, horror, and modern-day classic mystery.
And in all categories, she is always looking for works by authors from underrepresented groups and identities.
Sample Titles or Authors
FOUL DAYS by Genoveva Dimova
THE WALLS HAVE EYES by Petra Molnar
THE TWICE-SOLD SOUL by Katie Hallahan
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Thrillers/Suspense
NONFICTION: Cultural/Social Issues, Investigative Journalism, Narrative, Current Affairs, History, Multicultural/Global Perspectives, Nature/Ecology, Pop Culture, Science, Sports, Travel, True Crime