LAUREN SCOVEL
Lauren Scovel grew up outside of Seattle and graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing as well as Theatre Studies. She began her publishing career as an editorial intern at Zachary Shuster Harmsworth (now Aevitas Creative Management). Lauren’s editorial work can be seen at The Millions and Pangyrus. She also worked as an indie bookseller for several years.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
Lauren is looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices, and is especially interested in fiction, narrative nonfiction, and select children's books with a timely, distinctive story and a diverse cast of characters.
SAMPLE AUTHORS OR TITLES
DEAD WEIGHT, Randall Horton
LORD THE ONE YOU LOVE IS SICK, Kasey Thornton
JUST LIZZIE, Karen Wilfrid (forthcoming Fall 2023)
Specializes In
FICTION: LGBTQIA+, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Multicultural/Global Fiction, Young Adult
NONFICTION: Cultural/Social Issues, Investigative Journalism, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural/Global Perspectives, Narrative, True Crime, Women's Concerns
Considers
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Family Saga
NONFICTION: Memoir