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Kristin Nelson

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Nelson Literary Agency·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionthrillerspeculative fictionscience fictionfantasy
+2 morehistorical fictionyoung adult
Looking for
Query Letter, First Ten Pages, Brief Bio, Title/Genre/Word Count
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Kristin Nelson is a literary agent at Nelson Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and thriller. Currently open 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

Response Time

Usually responds within 4 to 6 weeks

Notable Clients

Marie Lu, Ally Carter, Scott Reintgen, Shelby Van Pelt, Sherry Thomas, Josh Malerman, Luke Smitherd, Gail Carriger, Richard Chizmar, W.H. Chizmar, Jana DeLeon, Simone Elkeles, Jamie Ford, Hugh Howey, Stacey Lee

Notes

Choose only one NLA agent to query as they share queries with each other. Does not accept snail mail, phone queries, or in-person inquiries. Not currently looking at middle-grade novels or picture books.

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Joanna MacKenzie

Nelson Literary Agency

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RepresentsWomen's fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, commercial fiction, horror, mystery, historical romance, poetry, picture books
Looking forShe 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 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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Andrea Somberg

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business
Looking forAndrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
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

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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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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Laura Rennert

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mystery
Looking forLaura would love to find fantasy, spec fiction, alternate history, and horror with fresh, original, unexpected reimaginings. She seeks retellings that reinvent underlying traditions, gothic suspense or thrillers, romantasy that is more romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, high concept rom-coms, and sexy historical romance. She also wants thrillers and mysteries with dynamic, unexpected characters and rich psychological insights.
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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Cate Hart

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsHistorical, women's fiction, romance, fantasy, mystery, psychological thriller, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, history, film, TV, theatre, pop culture, music, commercial fiction
Looking forShe specializes in Historical fiction, whether in Young Adult, Women's Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially personal to her is unexplored Southern history and culture. She also loves high-concept fantasy in Young Adult and Adult fiction.
How to submitSubmit queries through QueryManager only. Include a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages pasted into the submission form. No attachments. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger at a time.
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Lara Perkins

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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RepresentsThriller, horror, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, adult fiction, board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult fiction, young adult non-fiction
Looking forLara is currently open to adult fiction queries only. She seeks thrillers, horror with purpose, historical fiction that feels immediate and hooky, and grounded and unexpected science fiction and fantasy. She is always excited to see unreliable narrators, twisty mysteries, eerie settings, psychological horror, and character-driven stories with sparks of magic.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages of text for novels. Complete the required fields in the submission form.
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Annelise Robey

Jane Rotrosen Agency

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RepresentsWomen's fiction, romance, historical fiction, YA, fantasy, mystery, suspense
Looking forBestselling authors in women's fiction, romance, historical fiction, YA, fantasy, mystery, and suspense, and is always looking for exciting new voices in fiction
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