Marin Takikawa (Agent)
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Marin Takikawa is an agent and foreign rights director at The Friedrich Agency. Born in Tokyo and raised in Singapore and NYC, she joined TFA in early 2021 and now handles selling international rights for authors like Alison Espach, Jane Smiley, the Estate of Frank McCourt, in addition to representing her own list. She's looking for subversive, genre-bending literary fiction, intersectional narrative nonfiction, and voice-driven and literary-leaning YA.
Marin Takikawa's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with Marin will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Marin must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, May 12: 10:00–7:00 EDT
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:00–3:00 & 4:00–7:00 EDT
- Thursday, May 14: 10:00–7:00 EDT
- Friday, May 15: 10:00–7:00 EDT
Please register with Marin Takikawa ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
I'm looking for subversive and daring literary fiction filled with verve and energy. I'm also a sucker for speculative, genre-blending novels like HOW HIGH WE GO IN THE DARK and EXIT WEST. My YA tastes are similar to what I've already listed, but what I take on tends to be equally voice-driven as they are pacey. Overall, I'm looking for works by writers who care deeply about our world whether that's via thematic focus, topic, etc.
Sample Titles or Authors
Manuia Heinrich, Salt Water Blood (Sarah Barley Books)
Ruby Tandoh, All Consuming (Knopf)
Violet Kupersmith, Build Your House Around My Body (Random House)
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Family Saga, Horror, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction
NONFICTION: Cultural/Social Issues, Investigative Journalism, Nature/Ecology, Science
Will Consider:
FICTION: Romance, Science Fiction