Mariah Stovall (Agent)
REGISTER FOR MARIAH STOVALL (Registration opens at 1:00 EDT on 9/18 for members; 9/22 for everyone)
Mariah Stovall is an agent at Trellis Literary Management, which she joined upon its founding in 2021. She previously worked at the agencies Howland Literary and Writers House and the publishers Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Gallery Books. She represents adult literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction. Across genres, she gravitates toward outsiders and stylish, inventive storytelling. She's passionate about advocating for writers from underrepresented groups (including writers without MFAs). Mariah has done volunteer work with Periplus and the VIDA Count. She's based in Newark, New Jersey.
Mariah Stovall's Availability During Manuscript Mart Fall 2025:
- Thursday, November 13: 10:00–7:00
- Friday, November 14: 10:00–7:00
Zoom Meetings with Mariah will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Mariah 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
In fiction, I’m looking for: complicated characters who subvert expectations, ambitious plots and story structures, uniquely weird premises and voices, and dark humor with heart behind it.
In nonfiction, I'm looking for: strong narratives backed by memorable voices, clear arguments, and demonstrable expertise that either shed new light on familiar topics or introduce readers to unexpectedly resonant topics—particularly in history, sociology, and pop culture. I am not looking for memoirs.
Sample Titles or Authors
They Dream In Gold by Mai Sennaar
Oye by Melissa Mogollon
Malinalli by Veronica Chapa
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: LGBTQIA+, Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction, Family Saga, Historical Fiction
WILL CONSIDER: Horror, Science Fiction, Short Story Collections, Thrillers/Suspense, Humor/Satire, Mystery, Fantasy, Crime
Mariah also represents socially conscious and cultural NONFICTION.