Ismita Hussain
@agentismita.bsky.social
Literary agent at Great Dog Literary (@greatdoglit). Learn more at ismitahussain.com. Open to queries: https://querytracker.net/query/IsmitaHussain/
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Ismita Hussain
@agentismita.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Ismita Hussain, Literary Agent
Literary Agent Representing
Literary Fiction, Nonfiction & YA
ismitahussain.com
Hello Bluesky! I've finally moved over here, and also updated my manuscript wishlist: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
It's a long road for writers from manuscript to published book, and that's true for agents too! So it's been extra special recently to get a bunch of agent copies for my authors. Proud of all of their hard work, and making space on my bookshelves for many more 💚
June 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
It's a long road for writers from manuscript to published book, and that's true for agents too! So it's been extra special recently to get a bunch of agent copies for my authors. Proud of all of their hard work, and making space on my bookshelves for many more 💚
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What a bold and truthful piece of writing by Jessica Guerrieiri, who's represented by my colleague @agentismita.bsky.social.
"I don’t think fiction is a lesser truth. I think it’s the bravest one. We tell stories not to escape life—but to survive it."
bookshop.org/p/books/betw...
"I don’t think fiction is a lesser truth. I think it’s the bravest one. We tell stories not to escape life—but to survive it."
bookshop.org/p/books/betw...
The Truth in the Telling: Metabolizing Addiction and Trauma Through Fiction
Award-winning author Jessica Guerrieri discusses the appeal and benefit of writing and reading fiction that deals with addiction and trauma.
www.writersdigest.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
What a bold and truthful piece of writing by Jessica Guerrieiri, who's represented by my colleague @agentismita.bsky.social.
"I don’t think fiction is a lesser truth. I think it’s the bravest one. We tell stories not to escape life—but to survive it."
bookshop.org/p/books/betw...
"I don’t think fiction is a lesser truth. I think it’s the bravest one. We tell stories not to escape life—but to survive it."
bookshop.org/p/books/betw...
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I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by @agentismita.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social !! Ismita’s enthusiasm for my dark YA thriller blew me away, and I’m so excited to start working with her on making this novel the best it can be!
March 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by @agentismita.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social !! Ismita’s enthusiasm for my dark YA thriller blew me away, and I’m so excited to start working with her on making this novel the best it can be!
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From Hayan Charara's book These Trees, Those Leaves, This Flower, That Fruit: bookshop.org/a/862/978157...
#books #poetry #writing
#books #poetry #writing
February 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From Hayan Charara's book These Trees, Those Leaves, This Flower, That Fruit: bookshop.org/a/862/978157...
#books #poetry #writing
#books #poetry #writing
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Today's agent? Ismita Hussain. She's looking for literary fiction, health-related non-fiction, YA, and short story collections. Some of her favorite authors are Flannery O’Connor, Cormac McCarthy, Oscar Wilde, and Tom Perrotta. More here: greatdogliterary.com/our-people
Great Dog Literary
greatdogliterary.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Today's agent? Ismita Hussain. She's looking for literary fiction, health-related non-fiction, YA, and short story collections. Some of her favorite authors are Flannery O’Connor, Cormac McCarthy, Oscar Wilde, and Tom Perrotta. More here: greatdogliterary.com/our-people
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IBIS has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! "Evoking the themes of Ovid, the language of Toni Morrison, and the genre-blending of Octavia Butler, Haynes scales the heights of his ambition. This soaring work is not to be missed." www.publishersweekly.com/9781419772771
February 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
IBIS has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! "Evoking the themes of Ovid, the language of Toni Morrison, and the genre-blending of Octavia Butler, Haynes scales the heights of his ambition. This soaring work is not to be missed." www.publishersweekly.com/9781419772771
Here goes an adult fiction #MSWL:
- Book Club/Upmarket fiction with elevated prose
- Literary Fiction with a commercial hook
Bonus Points:
- Smart social commentary
- Humor
- Elements of genre fiction
- Southern US or Italian settings
- Book Club/Upmarket fiction with elevated prose
- Literary Fiction with a commercial hook
Bonus Points:
- Smart social commentary
- Humor
- Elements of genre fiction
- Southern US or Italian settings
February 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Here goes an adult fiction #MSWL:
- Book Club/Upmarket fiction with elevated prose
- Literary Fiction with a commercial hook
Bonus Points:
- Smart social commentary
- Humor
- Elements of genre fiction
- Southern US or Italian settings
- Book Club/Upmarket fiction with elevated prose
- Literary Fiction with a commercial hook
Bonus Points:
- Smart social commentary
- Humor
- Elements of genre fiction
- Southern US or Italian settings
#MSWL day & #Questpit are finally here! So excited to see the writing community here. I'll be posting my wishlist by genre and perusing your pitches, but if I miss you and you think we'd make a good team, query me! I strive to always respond within 2 weeks: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
Query Ismita Hussain at Great Dog Literary
querytracker.net
February 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#MSWL day & #Questpit are finally here! So excited to see the writing community here. I'll be posting my wishlist by genre and perusing your pitches, but if I miss you and you think we'd make a good team, query me! I strive to always respond within 2 weeks: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
Wohoo!! Well-deserved and so nice to see Lauren's work recognized.
Congratulations to Lauren Seal, whose book Light Enough to Float has been selected by the ALA as a Schneider Family Honor Book! @agentismita.bsky.social@laurensealwrites.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Wohoo!! Well-deserved and so nice to see Lauren's work recognized.
Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out 😇
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out 😇
Hello Bluesky! I've finally moved over here, and also updated my manuscript wishlist: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
Ismita Hussain, Literary Agent
Literary Agent Representing
Literary Fiction, Nonfiction & YA
ismitahussain.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Hello Bluesky! I've finally moved over here, and also updated my manuscript wishlist: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...