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Andrea Somberg

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Harvey Klinger Literary Agency·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionupmarket women's fictionromancethrillermystery
+18 morefantasyscience fictionhistorical fictionyoung adult fictionmiddle grade fictionmemoirnarrative non-fictionpopular scienceparentingpop culturehumorhow-toself-helplifestyletravelinterior designcraftsbusiness
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Query Letter, Synopsis, Author Bio, First Five Pages
How to submit
Email
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Andrea Somberg is a literary agent at Harvey Klinger Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and upmarket women's fiction. 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

Notes

Andrea has been a literary agent for over twenty years. Her clients' books have been NYTimes and USA Today Bestsellers, GMA and Target Book Club Picks, and winners of various awards including the Nebula and Alex Award.

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Looking forHarvey loves great adult commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction books with a strong narrative voice in all disciplines, written by authors who already have an established professional platform in their field of expertise.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email. Do not send attachments.
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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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How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. at a time.
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