Danielle Burby
Founder & Literary Agent
Before founding Mad Woman Literary Agency, Danielle spent over a decade developing her skills in agenting and subsidiary rights and building an incredible client roster.
Danielle's focus as an agent is on a strong sense of partnership and collaboration. She brings her own unique mix of business-minded and emotionally rooted support to clients and represents a diverse list of critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling authors with stellar voices, incredible storytelling skills, and fresh narratives to share.
Wishlist
YA and Adult
Narratives about complex female characters, seaside novels, girls with swords, fantasy, LGBTQ+ love, sister stories, toxic friendships, feminist fairytales, social justice themes, folklore, creepy forests, complicated family dynamics, quirky adventures, protagonists who change systems and break rules, heartwarming love stories, and whimsy.
