Susan Ramer

About Susan

Susan started at Don Congdon Associates in 1986. She is looking for literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction (contemporary and historical, American in particular), and narrative non-fiction.  She is drawn to an authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge, and a well-crafted story that is emotional in unpredictable ways.  For non-fiction, her interests include social history, cultural history, smart pop culture (music, film, food, art), women’s issues, psychology and mental health, and memoir with a distinctive theme. She particularly likes a narrative that combines a personal thread with reporting and analysis of a broader social or cultural issue.  In everything, Susan appreciates a sense of humor, especially when it’s on the dark side. Susan is not looking for romance, sci-fi, fantasy, espionage, mysteries, politics, health/diet/fitness, self-help, or sports and she does not represent screenplays.