Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- non-fictionadult fiction
- Looking for
- Brief description of your work, Short author bio
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 23 May 2026
Cole Hildebrand is a literary agent at Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on non-fiction and adult fiction. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with response guidance listed as Only responds if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult
Response Time
Only responds if interested
Notable Clients
Carl Safina, Emily Ruth Verona, Antonia Murphy
Notes
Cole Hildebrand is an agent at the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency (JVNLA), which also operates under The Ekus Group umbrella. The agency does not accept AI-generated queries or manuscripts, and only responds to queries it wishes to pursue further. Writers should query only one agent at the agency at a time.
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Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
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RepresentsAdult fiction, non-fiction, YA, middle grade
Looking forAlice Tasman represents a diverse range of writers with an emphasis on fiction. She is drawn to distinctive voices and unique perspectives, and she particularly enjoys discovering debut writers. She is dedicated to nurturing and developing her clients' careers over the long term.
How to submitSubmit a query to one agent only at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio. Find Alice Tasman's specific submission instructions by clicking her name on the submissions page at https://www.jvnla.com or submissions. The agency does not accept queries by regular mail or AI-generated queries or manuscripts.
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Looking forJennifer Weltz has sold books domestically, internationally, and for film for over three decades. She takes on an author's career rather than just a single project, serving as business manager, confidant, task master, preliminary editor, and matchmaker. She is very careful and selective about signing on new authors.
How to submitPlease only submit your query to one agent at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio.
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How to submitPlease only submit your query to one agent at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio.
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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, children's books, illustration
Looking forAriana Philips represents a diverse range of award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and children, as well as talented illustrators. She loves to find new talent and work with clients to develop strong manuscripts and proposals. Her philosophy is to take on an author for the duration of their career and help guide them through the ever-changing publishing landscape.
How to submitAriana Philips is an agent at the Jean V.
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Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
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RepresentsAdult fiction, non-fiction, YA, middle grade, children's, illustrators
Looking forSee individual agent pages (JVNLA covers many genres incl fiction/non-fiction/cookbooks/children's)
How to submitRead each agent's individual submission guidelines on the agency website, choose the agent that best fits your project, and email that one agent only. Include a brief description of your work and a short author bio. Do not send queries by post. AI-generated queries or manuscripts are not accepted.
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