Dr. Uwe Stender, Founder and President of TriadaUS, has an extensive career as a literary agent. With a keen eye for powerful storytelling, Uwe is dedicated to discovering manuscripts that showcase exceptional writing and compelling plot hooks. In his spare time, he teaches at the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on subjects such as Indo-European Folktales and New German Cinema. He also enjoys taking walks with his dog or cheering on Hertha BSC.  

Uwe has a broad interest in both fiction and non-fiction, seeking compelling works across genres. 

In adult non-fiction, he particularly seeks narrative nonfiction, popular science, and pop culture, with favorites including A Place for Everything, The Jazz Men, Playing Through the Whistle, The Girl in the Velvet Swing, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. 

In adult fiction, he loves suspense, thrillers, and mysteries, enjoying works such as Cabaret Macabre (A Spector Locked-Room Mystery), the Reacher series—especially Tripwire and Persuader—as well as the Maarten S. Sneijder series, All the Sinners Bleed, and The Guest List. He is also eager for more adult romance, with a particular fondness for the Maxton Hall series and One Day. 

In contemporary YA fiction, he looks for romance, rom coms, boarding school settings, and thrillers with a hint of horror, referencing favorites like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Statistical Probability of Falling in Love at First Sight, Everything We Never Said, Ace of Spades, and Truly Devious. In YA fantasy, he is captivated by titles like Scythe, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, and These Deadly Prophecies. He also has a keen interest in YA Graphic Novels, listing The Fox Maidens, The Magic Fish, and Pumpkinheads among his top reads.

As an immigrant himself, Uwe is dedicated to bringing projects from underrepresented voices to the forefront. To connect with him, find Uwe on Bluesky at @uwestenderphd.bsky.social

When querying, please include the query in the body of your email with any trigger warnings. He only responds to queries that spark his interest; otherwise, you will receive an automated out-of-office message. Check your Spam and Promotions folders for his response!