These in-person one-on-one meetings at the 2026 Kansas City Writing Workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book face-to-face with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitch/concept. If the agent likes your pitch, they’ll request to see part/all of your book — sending you straight past the slush pile. It also gives you an intimate chance to meet with an agent and pick their brain with any questions on your mind. More 2026 agents to be announced as they are confirmed. You can sign up for pitches at any time, or switch pitches at any time, so long as the agent in question still has appointments open. We have seenmany, many writers sign with agents after connecting after our conferences.
Haley Casey is a literary agent with Creative Media Agency. In adult fiction & nonfiction, she seeks: Women’s Fiction; Book Club Fiction; Romance (Bring me your tropes!); Contemporary; Paranormal; Nonfiction; Narrative nonfiction; Cultural, LGBTQ+ and Women’s Issues. In Young Adult, she seeks: Contemporary; Mystery/Horror; Fantasy; (Light) Science Fiction; Dystopian; and Nonfiction. In Middle Grade, she seeks: Contemporary; Mystery; Fantasy; Science Fiction; and Dystopian. I especially love anything that focuses on minority voices, including POC, LGBTQ+, disability, and mental health issues. Send me thoughtful and meaningful magical realism for any age group; manuscripts with nuanced character relationships; unique urban fantasies; clever fairytale retellings; and reimagined classics (such as Jane Austen or The Count of Monte Cristo).Learn more about Haley here.
Brandy Vallance is a literary agent with Barbara Bova Literary Agency. “I represent these genres but I am also not limited to these genres: historical fiction, historical romance, historical mystery, romance, literary, women’s fiction, Southern fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, adventure, speculative, inspirational, thriller. I’m a fan of: atmospheric writing; stories set in the British Isles, Europe, or exotic locations; Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian romance; Victorian time period in general (other centuries are welcome too); archaeology / artifacts / history’s mysteries; stories that explore Biblical themes without being preachy (ex. Charles Martin books); Appalachian stories / mountain culture; fantasy & sci-fi in almost every sub-category; characters who are writers, artists, or have a unique profession; and more.”Learn more about Brandy here.
Frannie Dove is a literary agent at The Caldwell Agency. “I love books that change and challenge the way we interact with the world, especially stories that explore the margins of the history books. I’m eager to champion stories that stir book club conversation, inspire readers to engage with their local communities, and bring people together around the dinner table. Genres I seek: historical fiction, narrative history, historical fantasy, comedic mystery, book club fiction, genre bended and blended fiction (especially with some history), science for the non-scientist, essays with wisdom to share, and memoir with a strong narrative arc.”Learn more about Frannie here.
Reiko Davis is a literary agent with DeFiore & Company. She represents both adult and children’s books. On the adult side, she’s seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative nonfiction. She enjoys historical and contemporary novels set both in the U.S. and internationally; ambitious, multigenerational family sagas; novels that rewrite what it means to be an American today; stories set in our world with speculative or magical elements; mystery, crime, and suspense novels with a literary edge to the writing; linked story collections; and coming-of-age stories, especially later in life. For children’s literature, Reiko is actively looking for middle grade projects that aren’t afraid to tackle big questions or important emotional truths, as well as MG nonfiction in the areas of mental health, science, political activism, environmentalism, and narrative history. Reiko is not currently looking for YA or picture books. She does not represent genre category sci-fi or fantasy, horror, or romance. Nor is she the best agent for practical nonfiction with a prescriptive bent. For adult nonfiction, she loves: immersive, investigative works of journalism, history that fills a gap on the bookshelf, and cultural criticism. She’s drawn to compelling narratives that read like fiction or that use an intimate personal story as a lens for a larger issue or analysis. This especially includes works that explore social justice, the history and experiences of women and people of color, and contemporary culture. She is also on the lookout for true crime projects that shed light on larger societal issues. She does the very occasional book on writing craft.Learn more about Reiko here.
Morgan Wilson is a literary agent with Belcastro Literary Agency. I am dedicated to supporting marginalized voices and focused on increasing the representation of those voices in the publishing industry. I am only open to receiving work from authors who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, ND, and/or DIS. Please note that I will not ask you to disclose your marginalization unless you feel comfortable doing so. Morgan is seeking: adult and young adult fantasy; adult and young adult science fiction; adult and young adult horror; adult and young adult romatasy; young adult paranormal & mystery; middle grade fantasy, sci-fi, and horror; and graphic novels for all ages.Learn more about Morgan here.
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ADDED ONLINE PITCHING: To ensure that writers have a robust and diverse lineup of agents & editors to pitch, 2026 Kansas City Writing Workshop attendees will have the ability to also pitch literary agents at theWriting Day Workshops*online* event that follows the 2026 KCWW on our calendar.
This means that 2026 KCWW attendees can have access to pitching all those online California agents — pitches still at $29 each — without being a formal registrant for the online June 2026 CWW. (That said, if you want to formally register for the June 12-13 CWW and have access to all classes and panels, let us know, as there is a discount for confirmed Kansas City attendees.)
If you are interested in this added pitching opportunity, the first step is to get formally registered for Kansas City. Following the KCWW conferences on March 14, 2026, we will be in touch with all Kansas City attendees and ask them if they want to partake inpitching online agents at the 2026 June 12-13). At that time, you can communicate your pitch requests and purchase meeting time.
More 2026 agents to be announced as they are confirmed. You can sign up for pitches at any time, or switch pitches at any time, so long as the agent in question still has appointments open.
These one-on-one meetings are an amazing chance to pitch your book face-to-face with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitch/concept. If the agent likes your pitch, they’ll request to see part/all of your book — sending you straight past the slush pile. It also gives you an intimate chance to meet with an agent and pick their brain with any questions on your mind.
(Please note that Agent/Editor Pitching is an add-on, separate aspect of the day, for only those who sign up. Spaces are limited for these premium meetings.)
