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Literary Agent + Director of Operations @roseclifflit
@aalitagents DEI Committee Member
BIPOC & LATINX & LGBTQ+ stories welcome

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Forever happy to be lost amongst books.

@lastbookstorela taken in The Last Bookstore by @rita__veras

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This, Madame, was a dream ✨

#versailles #france #honeymoon #travelgram #bucketlist #thisisversailles #artgallery #paris taken in Versailles, France by @rita__veras

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Every birthday comes with a time for reflection, especially birthdays like this. As I step into this new chapter of my life, I feel a sense of clarity and appreciation for what lies ahead. Life is precious and often fleeting, and I recognize that confronting this reality can be intimidating. However, sometimes, we have no choice.

Many women, including myself, often feel pressured to conform to societal expectations based on the stages of life imposed on us and the roles we’re “supposed” to fulfill. But what about those of us who find ourselves outside these categories? I believe every stage of our lives—whether we identify as maidens, wives, mothers, or mature wise women—holds unique beauty and worth.

This birthday, I wanted to reignite the light that I felt had been dimming for some time. Not only do I want to bring it back, but I aim to shine brightly. In this next phase, I am wholeheartedly embracing my dreams—those long-forgotten passions and new aspirations that have emerged along my life journey.

I am committed to nurturing my creativity and goals while prioritizing self-care and surrounding myself with those who love and support me wholeheartedly. This is all about enhancing my health, building a brighter future, and fostering my overall happiness. I am excited about what lies ahead.

Thank you to @jonadress for the incredible experience and photos! ♥️ taken in Paris, France by @rita__veras

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It was one hell of a weekend. More details later. For now, this. by @rita__veras

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7 days ago

People fall for these scams every day, and I don’t want to be part of it. Please make sure you and anyone you know in the query trenches stay alert. I don’t know what the end game is, but it can’t be good.

Literary agent, query trenches, scam, by @rita__veras

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A haunted house in the Caribbean. A folk tale that won't stay buried. Two women who fall in love in the middle of it all.

If that made your heart jump, you need to know Rita Veras. 🌹

Rita is our COO and an agent with very clear taste: Caribbean everything, gothic stories, LGBTQ+ stories, folklore, romance, thriller, and women's fiction. Bonus points if your book mixes three of them.

Tag a writer who needs to see this. by @rita__veras

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It’s that time again! ✨

For this round of accepting queries for Adult and New Adult fiction, here’s what I want more of and what I want to see done differently…

Histories Beyond the Familiar

I want historical fiction that steps outside the usual settings and points of view—cultures and customs we don’t often see on the page—written with enough texture, detail, and voice that I can feel the weather, hear the dialect, taste the food of that world, and feel like I’m standing in the room, living it with the characters, not just reading about them.

Romance, Beyond Will-They-Won’t-They

I’m actively seeking romance from the Latinx, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities across all the sub-genres I represent—historical, suspense, gothic, sapphic. I want narratives that don’t hinge on “will-they-won’t-they,” but on who the characters are—their identities, histories, how they navigate family, culture, self—romance that grows out of that rather than around it. Give me interiority, not just physical chemistry.

Magical Realism and Fantasy, Reimagined

I still want magical realism, alongside fantasy in all its forms—fairy tale retellings, mythic fiction, historical fantasy, epic and high fantasy, cozy fantasy. But I want the magic itself to get more particular. Show me a magic system I haven’t seen before: a genuine range of witches, folk-magic traditions, and cosmologies grounded in specific cultural lineages, not generalized fantasy vocabulary. I want the magic system’s internal logic to be as clear as the story’s emotional logic.

Intrigue, Elsewhere

I still crave thrillers, but I want ones that transport me somewhere entirely different—a different time, a different place, a world so fully realized I’m as caught up in where I am as in what’s unfolding. That’s the thrill I’m chasing.

Women’s Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Book Club Fiction, Character-Led

I’m looking for women’s fiction, literary fiction, and book club fiction that trusts a character to carry the book. Give me quiet reckonings: with family, with a past self, with a community’s expectations, with the relationships that carry a life—especially friendships that show up sideways and become load-bearing. I want wo by @rita__veras

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Being a diverse literary agent is definitely chic 😉 by @rita__veras

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✨NEW CLIENT ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

We are excited to welcome Piera Isabella to Rosecliff Literary, represented by @rita__veras

Piera Isabella was born in Cuba and raised between Austria and Italy, giving her a rich multicultural background that shapes her writing. She was a finalist in prominent German writing contests for her works Gedankenkarussell and What Is the Earth Like, Ella? Her debut book, Love in Colors (German, 2022; now available in Italian and English), features twelve stories from women addressing themes like patriarchy, endometriosis, and World War II. She has also published a poetry collection, and her latest novel, Como Azúcar y Café, was originally written in Spanish and explores Latinx issues such as exile, immigration, and empowerment. Piera is fluent in five languages and always keeps pen and paper handy, as inspiration strikes unexpectedly. She often reads multiple books simultaneously and creates a playlist for each chapter she writes, reflecting her dedication to her craft. Besides her literary work, she is a passionate advocate for “hidden” disabilities like endometriosis and adenomyosis, raising awareness through her storytelling and public engagement.

“Piera doesn’t just write stories—she builds refuges. Her work has a generosity, a way of making room for readers who need somewhere soft to land. What stays with you isn’t just what happens on the page, but the sense that someone else has walked a similar road and found their way through. Piera has crossed oceans more than once to make her dreams come true, and this time she did it with a community behind her. Meeting her in person at the Latinx Storytellers Conference @lkbfstorytellers confirmed what writing already told me—she’s every bit as charming off the page as she is on it, and exactly the kind of person I want in my family of clients. I’m so proud to advocate for her!” - Rita

Please warmly welcome Piera @pieraschapters 💖 by @rita__veras

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We have another agent baddie in the house!! We're so excited to share this episode with the absolute powerhouse that is THE Rita Veras @rita__veras 🤩👑✨️!! Rita took us to writer class and we drank in every word! We can't wait for you to hear all the incredible things she has to say. But first, here's more about Rita:

Rita Veras is an Associate Agent at Rosecliff Literary. She started writing short stories and poetry at a young age, inspired by her upbringing in the Dominican Republic. Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives.
For nearly twenty years, Rita has empowered countless entrepreneurs to become successful business owners. Now, with her results-driven approach, she has returned to the literary world to inspire aspiring authors on their journey to publication.

Rita is an award-winning published poet.

Of the Publishing Persuasion is a podcast for writers at all stages. Join us as we laugh and cry our way through the wild and wonderful Publishing terrain.

New author/agent and industry expert interviews weekly! 💃💃 @pubpersuasion

Cohosted by @angelamontoya_author 🦅
and @melanie_schubert_writer 🐨 by @rita__veras

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Two agents. One incredible writing retreat. Join us tomorrow for a Q&A about our upcoming retreat in Chamonix, France, in June 2027. Find out more about what to expect during this week in the Alps! Comment FRANCE27, and we'll send you the registration link! ✨ by @rita__veras

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✨NEW CLIENT ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

We are excited to welcome Riley Bennett to Rosecliff Literary, represented by @Rita__veras

Riley Bennett is an Italian-Jamaican author whose love stories linger—emotionally grounded, character-driven, and centered on the search for belonging. Born and raised in Canada, she sets her fiction in the landscapes that shaped her, blending slow-burn romance, found family, and small-town warmth with deeper explorations of identity, healing, and the courage it takes to let yourself be known. Her debut turns that lens on family—on what it costs and what it takes to build a life with room for love.

Riley has been reading romance for as long as she can remember (probably longer than she should have), and she’s never looked back. When she isn’t teaching or writing, you can usually find her sipping a maple latte at the nearest bookstore, picking up a paintbrush, or several episodes into a Law & Order: SVU binge. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education and is fluent in three and a half languages.

“Prepare to fall in love with Riley’s stories. She writes dialogue so natural it reads less like prose and more like something you just happened to catch, and she trusts her readers enough to let a joke do the work a big emotional cue would otherwise carry. That same instinct carries into her debut, The Space Between—tender, witty, and devastating in all the right ways, a romance that reminds us that survival and belonging aren’t the same thing and that letting someone in might be the bravest thing you ever do. Riley’s multicultural background is evident in her characters and communities, giving her fiction a warmth that invites readers to slow down and stay a while. As a hopeless romantic seeking diverse characters, I found this story exceeded what I wanted, and I suspect readers will find themselves just as won over as I was.” - Rita

Please warmly welcome Riley @rileybennettauthor 🩵 by @rita__veras

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