Welcome, writers!
HELPING Stories Find Their Place in the WORLD
Ivanka Dimitrova
Literary Associate with Olswanger Literary
Drawing on her experience as a published author, corporate finance manager, and lifelong love of literature, Ivanka brings a unique blend of editorial insight, creative understanding, and business strategy to her work. She is dedicated to helping writers navigate the publishing landscape and build lasting careers.
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About Ivanka
Author. Literary Associate. Literary Curator & Podcast Host
Ivanka Dimitrova is a Literary Associate with Olswanger Literary and a published author represented by Focused Artists Agency. She holds a business degree and is an active member of Mystery Writers of America, the Women’s National Book Association, the American Christian Fiction Writers, and the Jane Austen Society of North America.
She is the host and founder of Whispers at the Garden Gate, a seasonal literary experience and podcast featuring conversations with authors, scholars, and museum curators about beloved classics, literary landscapes, and the enduring power of literary voices.
Passionate about timeless classics, Ivanka is dedicated to discovering, creating, and championing stories that illuminate the human experience and stand the test of time.
Learn more about me…
Manuscript wish List…
Actively Seeking Commercial Fiction & Nonfiction
I am seeking commercial fiction and select nonfiction with strong voice, memorable characters, compelling hooks, and immersive storytelling. For fiction I am particularly drawn to stories where history intersects with mystery, romance, folklore, magic, wonder, and the power of human connection. Time-slip fiction, historical mystery, romance or fantasy, and novels that blend the past and present in inventive ways are especially welcome. For nonfiction, I am looking for compelling narrative-driven projects that illuminate history, culture, creativity, and the human experience. I am especially interested in books about authors, literary places, homes, and gardens, literary travel, and distinctive lifestyle or gift projects with a strong literary or art connection.
Adult Fiction
Historical, Book Club, Women’s, Crime Fiction & Romance
I am actively seeking commercial & upmarket fiction across a range of genres, including historical fiction (pre 1920), book club fiction, women’s fiction, crime fiction (including cozy, traditional, and historical mysteries), magical realism, time-slip fiction, light speculative fiction, romance (historical, inspirational, and contemporary), fantasy (low, urban, and historical), and relationship-driven fiction with strong emotional resonance.
Adult nonfiction
Commercial & Upmarket, Lifestyle, Gift & Specialty Books
I am seeking narrative nonfiction, literary and cultural history, biographies, books about classic authors, literary travel, author homes and gardens, creativity and the writing life, select memoir, and beautifully conceived lifestyle, gift, and cookbook projects inspired by literature, history, travel, gardens, tea, and storytelling. I am also drawn to projects about the real places, stories, and people that inspire literature, film, and television adaptations.
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What I love across all genres
Stories with Heart
I am drawn to comfort reads, stories that unite rather than divide us, and works that invite conversation, reflection, and a sense of wonder about the world and the people within it. Whether fiction or nonfiction, I am looking for projects that combine strong market appeal with depth, heart, and the potential to endure.
Let’s work together…
I am Currently Open to Submissions
I look forward to reading your work. Please note that I exclusively accept submissions via QueryManager via the form linked below. I do not represent children’s literature, young adult works, short stories, horror, or sci-fi. If your work falls into one of those categories, please consider submitting to another Olswanger Literary agent.
