Pamela Dorman Books

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Maya Petrillo-Fernandez, Editorial Assistant

Maya Petrillo-Fernandez joined Viking and Pamela Dorman Books in March 2024, assisting Terezia Cicel and Seema Mahanian. Previously, Maya taught high school English in her hometown of NYC before pivoting to publishing as an assistant at Folio Literary Management. She enjoys character-driven fiction, narrative nonfiction, and literature across genres that sheds light on lesser-known histories.

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Marie Michels, Associate Editor

Marie Michels (she/her) joined Pamela Dorman Books in 2020, after beginning her career in literary agencies. She has been fortunate to work with a wide range of authors, from New York Times bestsellers Ashley Audrain and Clare Pooley to the late, revered spy novelist John le Carré. She is a graduate of the University of…

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Jeramie Orton, Senior Editor

Jeramie Orton (she/her) is an associate editor at Pamela Dorman Books/Viking; she’s seeking upmarket commercial fiction (both contemporary and historical), fresh dystopian narratives, elevated rom-coms, and domestic thrillers. She is particularly keen to see stories from around the globe, as well as contemporary narratives that are rooted in, or explore the identity of, the New American South.

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Pamela Dorman Books

Pamela Dorman Books has focused on fiction—especially well-written, accessible debut fiction—since its founding in 2008 by Pamela Dorman, Vice President and Publisher of Pamela Dorman Books and Viking. In addition to literary fiction titles, Dorman also publishes upmarket suspense fiction and occasional nonfiction, including memoirs, psychology and personal development, inspiration and spirituality, and books geared toward women’s interests.

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