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Jillian Schelzi

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HG Literary·US

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Represents
adult fictionthrillerpsychological thrillerhistorical fictionliterary fictionupmarket fiction
+2 morebook club fictionyoung adult romance
Looking for
Jillian Schelzi is a junior agent at HG Literary. She is primarily looking for adult fiction, especially psychological thrillers, shocking twists, page-turning suspense, and rich historical fiction set against war. She also likes mental-health representation, darker and challenging themes, literary and upmarket fiction, book club fiction, and YA romance. She is not looking for middle grade, picture books, religious books, fantasy, romantasy, or horror.
How to submit
Submit through Jillian Schelzi's official QueryTracker form. HG Literary accepts electronic submissions only and asks writers to query one agent at a time. Unless the agent-specific form says otherwise, HG requests a query letter and the first five pages. HG does not represent screenplays or religious fiction.
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Last checked 7 Aug 2026·Last verified: 7 Aug 2026
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Jillian Schelzi is a literary agent at HG Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including adult fiction, thriller, and psychological thriller. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as HG Literary generally responds within 6 to 8 weeks, although it may occasionally run behind.. Submissions via QueryTracker. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within HG Literary generally responds within 6 to 8 weeks, although it may occasionally run behind.

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