Marianne Merola
OpenBrandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc.·US
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- fictionnon-fictionchildren's books
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Marianne Merola is a literary agent at Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. based in US. Their list focuses on fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Adult, Children's
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Also coordinates a global network of foreign co-agents charged with licensing the work of the agency's authors to a worldwide audience. Handles translation rights and film/television/dramatic rights inquiries for the agency.
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