Stephanie Winter
Stephanie Winter is a book lover, literary agent, and curator of nonfiction and illustrated work.Earning a B.A. in English Literature with High Distinction from the University of Toronto and an M.A. in English: Issues in Modern Culture from University College London, UK, I was always a book nerd. Today, I help books find their place in the world as a literary agent with KO Media Management.As an agent, I acquire giftable nonfiction, graphic novels, picture books, and page-turning fiction. I lovingly describe my list as geeky, young at heart, and queer-affirming.My goal? Working with other creatives who want to exist in a world better than before while curating works that can create harmony and momentum. Please know that I only accept publishing queries through KOMM.When not working, you can find me gaming, tinkering with new crafts, and exploring the world with my partner.
Wish List
Stephanie Winter represents a wide array of genres and age categories, from picture books & graphic novels to adult prescriptive nonfiction & cookbooks.
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Please know that I only accept literary representation queries through KO Media Management.
NONFICTION
I am on the hunt for gift books and prescriptive nonfiction, encompassing cooking, beverages, wellbeing, how-to, and more. With interests in a variety of spaces (lifestyle, geekery, and cultural criticism), if your topic is not on this list, chances are I still want to see it.Please send me your:- Inclusive lifestyle, hobby, and science/animal nonfiction- Unique takes on cookbooks, baking books, and beverages with an emphasis on creator's expertise.- Energetically witchy takes on all things.- Gift books you might find on the Chronicle Books or Running Press websites.
FICTION
In fiction, I’m a Final Girl nerd, ready to devour your next horror/thriller/suspense novel.I seek smart, fast-paced literary and upmarket fiction with big hooks, for fans of Four Seasons, The People We Hate at Weddings, The Chair, The Perfect Couple, Deadloch, & high production reality tv, etc.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
I am actively acquiring young adult and middle grade graphic novels. Genres/content I’m most hungry for include horror, romance with big hooks, friendship adventure stories, mental health representation, BIPOC & queer stories, and nuanced representation exploring masculinity, gender identity, and more.
Gift/Products
From purposeful tarot decks to interactive books and everything in between, if you’re creating such a project, I would love to hear more.
Comps I'm a fit for...
Some of my favorites include: Deadloch (TV), Survival of the Thickest (TV), Acts of Violet (Book), Grady Hendrix (Author), Flawless (Book), I Have Some Questions for You (Book), The Paper (TV), The Last Housewife (Book), Stone Cold Fox (Book), & Everything Everywhere All at Once (Film).