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Joanna MacKenzie

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Nelson Literary Agency·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
women's fictionthrillerspeculative fictioncommercial fictionhorrormystery
+3 morehistorical romancepoetrypicture books
Looking for
Query Letter, First Ten Pages, Bio, Title/Genre/Word Count
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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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Kristin Nelson

Nelson Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, young adult
Looking forLiterary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable relationship dynamics. High-concept, character-driven novels with one foot in genre. Delightful and emotionally engaging novels that can be read repeatedly. Character-driven thrillers, speculative, science fiction and fantasy that illuminate the world through imagined worlds.
How to submitSubmit 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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How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with a description of your work, previous publishing credentials, a short author bio, contact information, and for novels: first 10 pages of text.
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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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Grace Demyan

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adult
Looking forShe is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters with richly developed relationships, and stories that center around a fantastical or often-overlooked setting.
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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How to submitSubmissions strictly via dedicated email address: submissions@dvagency.com
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RepresentsChildren's books, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre fiction, thrillers, historical fiction, romance, mysteries, science fiction
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How to submitEmail queries with specified subject headers to designated addresses
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