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Mary Krienke

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Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.·US

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Represents
literary fictionupmarket fictionnarrative nonfictionprescriptive nonfictionillustrated projects
Looking for
work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and uncompromising. In fiction, she is looking for work with that is inventive and strange, brave and honest, with humor and heart. She especially loves fiction that employs genre elements—whether evocatively surreal, slightly askew, or supernatural. In nonfiction, work that investigates culture, identity, sexuality, disability, and mental health is especially welcome
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Last checked 17 Jul 2026·Last verified: 17 Jul 2026
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Mary Krienke is a literary agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and narrative nonfiction. Check the official source for current submission availability. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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