Its literary side is also hugely impressive, including alice munro, jhumpa lahiri, meg wolitzer, mohsin hamid, and many. It might surprise some of you to know that i work in adult fiction and nonfiction as well, and im actively looking to expand my list in those categories. And though a number of her clients have become new york times bestsellers she still takes great pleasure in discovering and working with new talent. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller. Fans of stories about characters healed by love will find this one moderately satisfying. Jacqueline flynn literary agent, editor, social media coach. Our goal is to help find homes for books that engage, entertain, and make a difference. The book below represent authors who became commercially published for the first time in large part due to algonkian programs and events, e. Representing fiction and nonfiction for adults and children alike, bookends agents continue to live their dreams while helping authors achieve theirs. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. A list of 18,085 authors and the literary agents who represent them or have represented them in the past. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children.
A distinguished publishing industry veteran of over 20 years, kimberly is a fierce advocate for her clients and is wellknown in the industry for negotiating and closing seven and eightfigure deals both domestically and internationally. If we feel your work would be in better hands with a different jra agent, we will pass it along. Publishing agent kevan lyon is an agent with the marsal lyon literary agency. Discover the best lyon travel guides in best sellers. Dorian karchmar is a literary agent with william morris endeavor, the worlds longest running and one of the worlds most important talent and literary agencies. She has almost three decades of experience in the publishing industry. From conception, through a collaborative and engaged editorial process, to finding a publisher and beyond, we partner with our authors to ensure success in finding the right publisher and long term success on the market. Your search produced 608 members with marketplace web pages, sorted by last name. The castle cross and the magnet carter by kia corthron. Fall 2019 will see some new sophie perinot written in conjunction with my brilliant coauthors from history 360. Here is the deal announcement from publishers marketplace. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. We want to work with authors not just for a book but. Queries sent during this time will not receive a response please send your query letter and the first ten pages in the body of your email to scrowe at pippinproperties dot com.
Pm is usually not a complete representation of sales. Please read about our team and submit your query to one agent at our agency via their contact form found at the link below. I sent her the first 50 pages and she was really excited about my work. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. If we think we can be useful, we will respond directly and ask to see pages. Sweet tea and secrets 2011 out of focus 2011 wedding cake and big mistakes 20 pecan pie and deadly lies 20 mint juleps and justice 2014 barbecue and bad news 2015 boot creek series. Laura rennert of andrea brown literary agency particularly seeking contemporary, multicultural, scififantasy, paranormal, alternate history, retellings. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. She is a sucker for a story that stays with you, one that lingers in your heart and mind long after reading. I was able to cross reference that with information on publishers marketplace and sent a query to an agent that worked with tessa woodward at harper collins. You can also search for an agent to view a list of all the authors that agent represents. Brooks sherman the official manuscript wish list website. According to annie, the primary role of an agent is one based on connections. As a film executive, anthony worked for the disney.
I believe im primarily known as an agent who works on picture books and middle grade and young adult fiction. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. Kevan lyon marsal lyon literary agency, llc querytracker. Marly rusoff literary agency was founded by former bookseller and publishing executive marly rusoff, who held vice presidential positions at houghton mifflin, doubleday and william morrow before opening her agency in new york. She loves books in all genres and categories, but her heart will always be with childrens booksfrom witty picture books to emotional young adult stories. It has been a pleasure working with curtis and his team. Annie hwangs story of becoming a literary agent is proof that adaptability pays off in the everchanging field of publishing. Karen solem is a christian literary agent with spencerhill associates, ltd. Interview with literary agent dorian karchmar of william. We were founded to nurture an excellence in childrens literature, and, now, our books are growing up with us. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, selfhelp, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction. The author, stephanie thornton, who was represented by kevan lyon at the marsal lyon literary agency, sold two books in the deal. We do not respond to all queries, and we cannot open attachments unless specifically requested.
Kevan and the rest of the literary agent team at marsal lyon have also worked with authors like vivian conroy, author of the cozy mystery. With a combination of marketing, publicity, and editorial experience, our staff is well positioned to support authors in all stages of their. It might surprise some of you to know that i work in adult fiction and nonfiction as well, and im actively looking to expand my list in those. Only members with active publishers marketplace web pages are listed. She prioritizes growth, both in her clients and herself. Aug 06, 2015 heres the official announcement in publishers marketplace today. Before becoming a literary agent in 2004, he worked in london as a film consultant for the tbwachiatday advertising agency and originated the popular hollywood reader column for publishers weekly, the industrys most influential trade. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. As the first literary agent to charm bookends into hiring her, kim has been an integral part of growing the agency, along with her clients careers. With an eye for spotting talent, we pride ourselves on our strong editorial skills, unparalleled relations with all major publishers, and a unique collaborative work environment. Shes worked with authors like lynn cahoon, author of the new york times and usa todays bestselling tourist trap series. P aige terlip is an assistant for executive agent laura rennert. Slice magazine an interview with literary agent annie hwang. The algonkian author salon a project source for agents.
Our agencys mission is to help writers achieve their publishing dreams. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and womens fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Sarah founded the greenhouse when she moved to the us in 2007 after a long career as a uk childrens publisher. On the adult side, she is seeking womens fiction both upmarket and commercial, historical fiction. Reviews of algonkian, author salon, and novel writing courses comments in the links and on page below regarding algonkian programs are a small portion of the total commentary and contract news we receive. Wme has represented everyone from charlie chaplin and marilyn monroe to ben affleck and hugh jackman. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members. Throughout the years, they have helped nurture the careers of many bestselling and awardwinning authors.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. She now divides her time between london and new york. Heres the official announcement in publishers marketplace today. With over 25 years in the publishing business, including over 10 years as a literary agent and. Aug, 2018 kevan lyon literary agent this article about literary agent kevan lyon and the marsal lyon literary agency is part of a series about literary agents and finding a book agent. Network with a supportive group of online news pioneers who are proving daily that local online news can not only survive, but thrive. Greenburger associates is a fullservice literary agency based in new york city.
Reviews of algonkian writer conferences new york pitch. Lion publishers share their expertise in editorial, technology, business, advertising sales, marketing and fundraising with their peers. She is consistently ranked among the top three ya and mg agents in publishers marketplace. The whalen agency is a full service literary agency established by premiere literary agent kimberly whalen in the fall of 2016. The insights and learnings from the algonkian nyc pitch conference that i attended were instrumental in helping me find a top literary agent red ink and resulted in the publication of the very book that i arrived at the conference with. Danielle burby at nelson literary agency brokered the sixfigure deal. In his tenyear career in film, anthony specialized in developing film and tv properties from books. She represents adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction, and is actively building her list. Patricia nelson joined marsal lyon literary agency in 2014. Kevan and the rest of the literary agent team at marsal lyon have also worked with authors like vivian conroy, author of the cozy mystery the butterfly conspiracy and dana fredsti. Your search produced 608 members with marketplace web pages, sorted by last page update. In general, patricia looks for stories that hook her with a unique plot, fantastic writing and complex characters that jump off the page.
The historical fiction collective on sale and shelves everywherea revolutionary telling of the french revolution from a purely female perspective. She adores childrens literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books and middle grade stories that both pull at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone. The first is an apocalyptic fantasy told in alternating povs about the leader of a band of female elite royal aerialists whose plan for survival depends on marrying the princeuntil she meets the alluring new recruit who secretly plans to kill him. Sara will be closed to queries as of july 31st, until further notice. They have been operating since 1932, representing both fiction and nonfiction for children and adults.
Kevan lyon literary agent marsal lyon literary agency. On the nonfiction side she tends toward all things geekrelated, general popculture, popscience and narrative nonfiction featuring interesting and powerful women. We are a fullservice literary agency devoted to representing authors and illustrators who bring unique and substantive contributions to the industry. Polly joined greenhouse in june 20 as our uk agent. Our agency offer a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. Joanna represents all brands of fiction commercial, literary and genre and has a soft spot for speculative andor fantastical elements. Using the editorial skills learned during her first eight years in the industry at berkley publishing, kim helps authors shape their works into books their readers will love. But publishers must acquire great books to exist, we continue to see strong projects sellingbut maybe for. Jra represents authors of both fiction and nonfiction. Karen solem literary agents seeking christian books. Sophie perinot historical fiction author the sister queens. Launched nearly four decades ago as a publishing company dedicated to what founder nick lyons described as a lifestyle of responsible outdoor sport, lyons press has evolved into a leading publisher of highquality books on fishing nad hunting, nature, animals, military history, american history, and sports.
She is also the president and represents a broad range of commercial fiction. Kevan lyon is the founding partner of marsal lyon literary agency. Since opening its doors in 1999, bookends literary agency has never strayed from our original goal. Writers house represents writers of fiction and nonfiction, for both adult and juvenile books as well as illustrators. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as. At the outset of quincys superior third regency mystery after 2018s murder in bloomsbury, atlas catesby is helping lady roslyn lilliana warwick into a carriage after a covent garden opera. Kevan lyon is a founding partner of marsal lyon literary agency. Recent sales include 11 nonfiction books no childrens. Jacqueline flynn represents both fiction and nonfiction. Lion publishers local independent online news publishers. Nyt and usa today bestselling author marie forces next four books in her fatal romantic suspense series moving to simultaneous print and digital release, to dianne moggy at hqn, in a major deal, in a sevenfigure deal, for publication in summer 2016, by kevan lyon at marsal. Jim mccarthy the official manuscript wish list website.
Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Book agent kevan lyon earned an mba from the anderson school of management at ucla. She is particularly interested in authors who offer unique perspectives esp. While lynns peripheral characters are fairly onedimensional, avery and cam are compelling. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. After a long and distinguished publishing career, polly made the move into agenting to do more of what she enjoys most finding new writing talent, helping to develop great.