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Jeff Ourvan

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Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency·US

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Represents
nonfictionnarrative nonfictionhistoriesbiographiessciencefood
+8 moresportsfictionthrillermysteryromanceyoung adultmiddle gradesci-fi
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Jeff Ourvan is a literary agent at Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, and histories. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade

Notable Clients

Multiple clients listed in fiction and nonfiction categories

Notes

Jeff heads the Agency's book-to-film efforts, and he is the founder of The WriteWorkshops, an intensive online writing workshop.

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Jennifer Lyons

Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket commercial women's fiction, narrative nonfiction, children's books
Looking forLiterary fiction and upmarket, commercial women's fiction. Narrative nonfiction. Children's books, especially middle grade and young adult.
How to submitEmail queries only at jenniferlyonsagency (at) gmail (dot) com
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Andrea Somberg

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business
Looking forAndrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
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Maura Kye-Casella

Don Congdon Associates

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RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, women's fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books, cookbooks, literary works, suspense, horror, speculative fiction, popular science, astrology, tarot, lifestyle, humor
Looking forLiterary works, women's fiction, thrillers/suspense and especially interested in works with horror elements, speculative fiction and spooky reads for both adult and children's markets. For non-fiction: narrative works, books on popular science (especially space), astrology, tarot, cookbooks, lifestyle, and fun/interesting works in humor category
How to submitQuery via email to dca@doncongdon.com with 'Query' and agent's full name in subject heading
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Nicole Payne

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsYa fiction, adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, speculative fiction, science-based nonfiction, travel narratives, cookbooks
Looking forYoung adult and adult fiction across romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, and speculative fiction. Particularly eager to champion diverse voices. On nonfiction: science-based works (biology, forensics, medicine), travel narratives and cookbooks. NOT seeking early readers, middle grade, political novels, or erotica
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Jessica Sinsheimer

Context Literary Agency

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RepresentsYa, MG, upmarket genre fiction, women's fiction, psychological thrillers, sf/f, psychology, self-help, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction
Looking forYA, MG, upmarket genre fiction (especially women's fiction, psychological thrillers, and SF/F), psychology, self-help, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction, works that speak to life in the twenty-first century
How to submitSend a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. I do not open attachments
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Paula Munier

Talcott Notch Literary Services

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RepresentsMystery, thriller, sf, fantasy, romance, YA, memoir, humor, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, new age, inspirational, technology, science, writing
Looking forMystery/thriller, SF/fantasy, romance, YA, memoir, humor, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, New Age, inspirational, technology, science, and writing
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Cate Hart

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsHistorical, women's fiction, romance, fantasy, mystery, psychological thriller, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, history, film, TV, theatre, pop culture, music, commercial fiction
Looking forShe specializes in Historical fiction, whether in Young Adult, Women's Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially personal to her is unexplored Southern history and culture. She also loves high-concept fantasy in Young Adult and Adult fiction.
How to submitSubmit queries through QueryManager only. Include a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages pasted into the submission form. No attachments. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger at a time.
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