Agent: Courtney Paganelli
Courtney is an agent with LGR Literary and enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over budding relationships, tackle tough topics or complex family dynamics, feature dashes of paranormal activity or magical realism, and anything atmospheric, creepy, and utterly thrilling. Her absolute favorite novels incite emotion, whether fear, heartbreak, or happiness—a book that makes her feel something is one she will read time and time again. Courtney has a special place in her heart for type-A protagonists, engaging enemies-to-lovers narratives, and whodunits that have her stumped until the final page.
In the nonfiction space, Courtney is drawn to true crime, millennial-driven self-help, practical business, pop culture, lifestyle, and all things aesthetically pleasing.
Courtney Paganelli's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, May 13: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Wednesday, May 14: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Thursday, May 15: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
Zoom Meetings with Courtney will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Courtney 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
Rom-Coms, Romance, Thrillers, Domestic Suspense, Family Sagas, Grounded Horror
Sample Titles or Authors
HOW TO SURVIVE A HORROR STORY, by Mallory Arnold
YOU WATCHED IN SILENCE, by H Lee Justine
(neither have pubbed yet)
A huge fan of a book Sarah Bedingfield represents: SHARK HEART, by Emily Habeck—would love something like that
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Family Saga, LGBTQIA+, Horror, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Thrillers/Suspense, Young Adult
NONFICTION: Dating/Relationships, Gift Books, Memoir, Pop Culture, Self Help