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ABOUT THE AGENT:
Duvall Osteen is a literary agent with United Talent Agency. Duvall was raised in the South, and is based in Manhattan, where she lives with her family. She holds a Master of Arts in Southern Cultural Studies from the University of Mississippi. Before joining UTA, she spent 11 years as an agent at Aragi Inc., focusing on literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and graphic novels. She now represents a diverse list of debut, award-winning, bestselling, and notable authors.
DUVALL IS SEEKING:
Her literary interests include writing rooted in place, especially the global South, multigenerational storytelling, crime, and literary suspense. In both fiction and non-fiction, she gravitates towards books across genres with big, original, astute, immersive voices.
“She is a passionate advocate for her authors, and tailors her approach to representation based on their needs. Above all, she prioritizes close editorial relationships.”
HOW TO SUBMIT:
You can find UTA’s submission form on their website.
“Thank you for considering UTA Publishing as a potential partner in your literary journey. Please review our guidelines and complete the form to submit your query letter and manuscript or proposal.
Important: We require the first 15 pages of any manuscript or book proposal. Please make sure your attachment meets this requirement before you submit.”
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