Donald Maass Literary Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- middle gradeyoung adultadult fiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Sample Pages
- How to submit
- QueryTracker
Recently verified·Last verified: 25 May 2026
Jolene Haley is a literary agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing. Submissions via QueryTracker. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade
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