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Nicole Tourtelot

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The Gernert Company·US

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Represents
narrative nonfictionprescriptive nonfictionfoodlifestyleadvicepop culture
+1 morememoir
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Query Letter, Sample Chapter
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Nicole Tourtelot is a literary agent at The Gernert Company based in US. Their list focuses on genres including narrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, and food. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Usually within 4-6 weeks if interested; no response means pass. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

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Usually within 4-6 weeks if interested; no response means pass

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