The Knight Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- contemporary romancehistorical fictioncozy mysteriesmiddle grade
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Book Proposal for nonfiction
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Melissa Jeglinski is a literary agent at The Knight Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including contemporary romance, historical fiction, and cozy mysteries. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with responses usually within 2-4 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Middle Grade
Response Time
Usually responds within 2-4 weeks
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The Knight Agency
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Book Proposal for nonfiction
How to submitUse The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.
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RepresentsWomen's fiction, historical fiction, romance, fantasy, science fiction, diverse voices
Looking forNephele Tempest is an agent at The Knight Agency. She looks for fiction with strong, well-developed characters and a story that pulls her in and will not let go. Her official profile and submission wishlist include women's contemporary or historical fiction, contemporary or historical single-title romance, adult real-world or secondary-world fantasy, adult science fiction, diverse cultural influences, underrepresented perspectives, found families, strong sibling relationships, excellent worldbuilding, fresh settings, strong prose, distinctive voices, new twists on familiar tropes, high concepts, and smart flawed characters.
How to submitNephele Tempest is currently closed to submissions according to The Knight Agency's official submissions page. When an agent is open, The Knight Agency requires QueryManager submissions only, asks writers not to query multiple TKA agents simultaneously, and does not accept screenplays.
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RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Book Proposal for nonfiction
How to submitUse The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.
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How to submitUse The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.
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How to submitUse The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.
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How to submitUse The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.
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