Ms. Mara Cobb
Lighthouse Literary
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Changed agencies. Formerly with Martin Literary.
General
Mara Cobb
Lighthouse Literary
- Website:
- www.lighthouseliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- maracobbwrites.wordpress.com
- Twitter (X):
- @MaraCobbWrites
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Inspirational
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Christian
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biography
Business/Finance
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
History
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Parenting
Pets
Pop Culture
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
Sports
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kellie Beggs
Sharon Chriscoe
Janet Christensen
Lisa Cloherty
Jessica Gustafson
Hannah Harbour Wells
Fiona Helmuth
Cheryl A. Johnson
Michelle Kennedy
Kayla Kensington
Dan Lawrence
Jennifer Leeper
Madison Rachel
Charles Richardson
Sarah Skolfield
Heather Tabata
Susan Johnston Taylor
Laura Zimmerman
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
HenryJamesKaye
04/25/2025 10:13 AM
Q 04/25/2025 - 90,000 mystery
BWWiley
04/19/2025 11:15 AM
Full request at 59 days!
85K adult, grounded dystopian SF
85K adult, grounded dystopian SF
tg1022
04/18/2025 10:20 PM
Q-2/14/25
FR-4/18/25
78k Historical Romance
One of the better form responses:
Thank you for your query and for your interest in representation by Martin Literary Management. I regret that MLM is unable to take you on as a client at this time. We receive many queries a week and because of this we must turn down many projects that might have great commercial potential.
Please know I personally read each query and that some of these rejections are based strictly on the subject of material, which may not be an appropriate fit for my interests. While this is not the news you hoped for, as I'm sure you know, writers sometimes endure long periods of rejection before they find the winning combination for themselves. They refused to give up, and it is my sincerest hope that you do not give up either.
All best,
Mara
FR-4/18/25
78k Historical Romance
One of the better form responses:
Thank you for your query and for your interest in representation by Martin Literary Management. I regret that MLM is unable to take you on as a client at this time. We receive many queries a week and because of this we must turn down many projects that might have great commercial potential.
Please know I personally read each query and that some of these rejections are based strictly on the subject of material, which may not be an appropriate fit for my interests. While this is not the news you hoped for, as I'm sure you know, writers sometimes endure long periods of rejection before they find the winning combination for themselves. They refused to give up, and it is my sincerest hope that you do not give up either.
All best,
Mara
jbroome1
04/18/2025 09:36 PM
Query sent 4/18
allicat
04/18/2025 09:28 PM
Full request 3/27
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/18/2025 - Changed agencies. Formerly with Martin Literary.
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