Ms. Joanna MacKenzie

Nelson Literary Agency, LLC

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Joanna MacKenzie

Nelson Literary Agency, LLC

Chicago, IL
Website:
www.nelsonagency.com/
Twitter (X):
@joannamackenzie
AALA Member:
Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Historical
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Romance
  • Romance, Category
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Mystery

Non-Fiction

none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kate Baer
Shana Gallen
John Galligan
Alison Hammer
Robin Huber
Sierra Kincade
Jonathan Messinger
Meghan Scott Molin
Kristen Simmons
Kathleen West
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
ECoe_
04/19/2024 03:05 PM
4/2: QM
4/19: Form rejection, same as below

contemporary romance 89k
AVAyestas
04/19/2024 07:30 AM
Upmarket fiction.

Query: 3/7/24
Full Request: 3/13/24
Full Rejection: 4/17/24

Form rejection on the full. Same note as @hollienelson 1/30/24

snowgie75
04/13/2024 07:08 AM
Full request 3/10/24 (after meeting at conference and reading partial)
Very kind personal rejection 4/12/24 with apologies for how "long" it took
jenmierisch
04/11/2024 11:20 PM
Queried 3/25/2024 (after pitching in person at conference)
Full request 4/2/2024
Personal rejection 4/10/2024
Mysa1991
04/11/2024 10:09 AM
Personalized query mentioning desired projects on her MSWL, then form rejection after 4 days.

"Unfortunately, it's not quite what I'm looking for at the moment. I wish I could offer a more personalized response, but do know that we read every query letter and sample we receive. Even though your project is not right for us, it might be right for another agent, so don't give up!"
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Last Update:
01/08/2024 - Open to queries.
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