Jennifer Udden
OpenLaura Dail Literary Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- fantasyromancemysteries/thrillersselect horrorliterary/upmarketcommercial science fiction
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Jennifer Udden is a literary agent at Laura Dail Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fantasy, romance, and mysteries/thrillers. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 2 months for queries, 12 weeks for manuscripts. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult
Response Time
Usually responds within 2 months for queries, 12 weeks for manuscripts
Notable Clients
New York Times bestsellers and Hugo award finalists and winners
Notes
Closed to: picture books, MG, YA, nonfiction/memoir
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Looking forAdult Fiction: High-stakes mysteries and thrillers, and funny cozies––especially ones featuring ensembles, intergenerational family dynamics, and/or main characters outside of law enforcement, military, or journalism; contemporary romance and romcoms; upmarket women's fiction. Adult Non-Fiction: memoirs, narratives, cookbooks involving family heritage, self-help with concrete takeaways, empowerment, cultural tradition, and parts of history not typically taught in school. MG and YA: commercial fiction, including contemporary fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, and thriller––including ones with spooky or paranormal elements––especially ones that grapple with identity and/or intersectionality with fresh perspectives.
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