Joanna MacKenzie

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Looking for: She seeks stories that surprise and delight with characters readers can't stop thinking about and sharp writing. She wants high-concept, twisty stories with strong voices in women's fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction. She's particularly interested in timely commercial fiction where the personal intersects with world events, stories about female rage and friendships, complex family dynamics, incisive horror with social commentary, and atmospheric mysteries set in close-knit communities.
How to submit: Submit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
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Joanna MacKenzie is a literary agent at Nelson Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including women's fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 4 to 6 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within 4 to 6 weeks

Notable Clients

Kate Baer, Ali Brady, Lina Chern, Quinn Connor, Shana Galen, John Galligan, Alison Hammer, Sarah Zachrich Jeng, Karen Koh, Jonathan Messinger, Katrina Monroe, Lyndsay Rush, Kristen Simmons, Tatum Dallas, Jennifer Springsteen, Joy Sullivan, Vikki VanSickle, Kathleen West

Notes

She is currently closed to queries (referrals only) and plans to close again for July and August. Choose only one NLA agent to query as they share queries with each other.

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