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Ms. Kayla Cichello
Upstart Crow Literary
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General
Kayla Cichello
Upstart Crow Literary
New York, NY
- Website:
- upstartcrowliterary.com
- Twitter (X):
- @SeriousKayla
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Erotica
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Western
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Cookbook
Pop Culture
Sports
True Adventure/Crime
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Known Clients (current & past)
Anna Alsup
Shiva Delsooz
Kirbi Fagan
Rafael Macho
Lupe Ruiz Flores
Avery Silverberg
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
jgarc35
04/03/2026 12:31 PM
Q: 04/03/26
R: 04/03/26 Appreciate que quick turnaround.
Not a fit for her list.
90K Upmarket LGBTQ+ Romance
R: 04/03/26 Appreciate que quick turnaround.
Not a fit for her list.
90K Upmarket LGBTQ+ Romance
ChrisAtTheEnd
04/03/2026 01:27 AM
Query: 4/2/26
Form Rejection: 4/2/26
20K, 300pg Graphic Novel (Literary Fiction)
Prompt response time, about 5 hours.
Reply message:
"Dear [Me],
I'm sorry, but your project does not sound like a fit for me at this time, and so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,"
Form Rejection: 4/2/26
20K, 300pg Graphic Novel (Literary Fiction)
Prompt response time, about 5 hours.
Reply message:
"Dear [Me],
I'm sorry, but your project does not sound like a fit for me at this time, and so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,"
ntdieudonne
04/01/2026 04:37 AM
Q: 3/13/26
Form Rej: 4/1/26
86K adult BIPOC paranormal romance
Form Rej: 4/1/26
86K adult BIPOC paranormal romance
cnbays
03/31/2026 09:13 PM
Queried picture book text (360 words) 3/31/26
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/31/2026 - Genres updated.
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