Andie Smith (ORLANDO EVENT ONLY) is a Literary Agent at Creative Media Agency.
Andie is also a writer and editor of multiple genres. Andie has previously served as a writer and editor for several local newspapers and magazines in Central Florida and is the Founder of Sun & Spines Editorial, where she offers a variety of editing services for authors. When she’s not agenting, she’s spending time with her husband and two kitties or hanging out at Disney World.
Andie is currently open to Children’s and Fiction genres noted below. As an autoimmune advocate, Andie would love to see stories with MC’s embracing life through all disabilities, from those that are more obvious to invisible ones.
Fiction:
Fantasy/Romantasy: immersive and adventurous, dark captivating stories like FROM BLOOD AND ASH or filled with humor and tension like ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN
Romance: fake dating, second chance, rom-coms that carry strong messages and heartful HEAs
Speculative: magical or mystical twists on the real world, stories that make you think about every piece of the puzzle and drive an emotional connection like THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY
Science Fiction: grounded, near-future discoveries with genre threads of mystery, suspense, or romance, emphasis on climate/sustainability (no space operas)
Young Adult:
Eco-Fiction: in today’s world (not dystopian), teens battling climate change or actively searching to save a species from extinction
Contemporary: relatable, everyday situations teens go through. Heartfelt, underlying messages or overall just a fun and feel-good read. Romance plot or self-discovery/coming-of-age. Would love to see a strong theater rom-com!
Thriller: edge of your seat who dunnit murder mystery, the vibes of Cruel Summer and ONE OF US IS LYING, new settings and immersive experiences like LIARLAND and SILENT SISTER
Fantasy: cozy, fairy tale retellings, underrated stories like TREASURE PLANET and THE SWAN PRINCESS
Science Fiction: grounded scientific mysteries, emphasis on climate/sustainability, twists on technology, cyberpunk like COLDWIRE (no space operas)
Middle Grade:
Mystery: Nancy Drew for young readers, ensemble cast, found family, discoveries and treasure
Contemporary: coming of age, family-oriented, struggles with friendships, feelings, finding our place in the world, school competitions
Fantasy: fresh and diverse takes on mythology or cultural stories
Science Fiction: grounded scientific mysteries/discoveries, playful use of technology, kids preparing for the future (no space operas)
Picture Books:
Authors, author/illustrators, and author/illustrator teams
Cozy or campy stories that feel like a warm hug
Whimsy, delightful humor
Important/heavy topics touched on lightly, hope at the end of the tunnel
Nature/science/STEM!!
Sweet and sentient
Diverse voices, underrepresented cultures, invisible disabilities
Andie doesn’t represent:
Nonfiction
Poetry
Historical fiction
Horror
Not a fit for:
Space operas
Heavy religious elements
Vampires or paranormal
Fae
Pirates/ships/water settings
Potty humor
AI or VR as a character or plot (setting is ok)
Animal POVs (except in picture books)
Cults and/or strong military themes
Andie tends to shy away from stories with on-the-page cheating, abuse, rape, and reference to self-harm and/or suicide (off-page references ok). Please indicate any content warnings in your query letter.
Fun facts about me:
I am a proud cat mom and lover of all things Disney. I could eat Asian food every night for the rest of my life and be perfectly content. The Vampire Diaries is my comfort show. My favorite season is Christmas–yes, Christmas is considered a season in my house.