Ms. Kristin Nelson
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
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General
Kristin Nelson
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
Denver, CO
- Website:
- www.nelsonagency.com/
- Blog/Other:
- nelsonagency.com/pub-rants/
- Twitter (X):
- @agentkristinNLA
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Offbeat/Quirky
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Fantasy
Science Fiction
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Sarah Rees Brennan
Gail Carriger
Ally Carter
Sara Creasy
Jana Deleon
Simone Elkeles
Jamie Ford
Janice Hardy
Hugh Howey
Carolyn Jewel
Vicki King
Leslie Langtry
Stacey Lee
Marie Lu
Josh Malerman
Mari Mancusi
Courtney Milan
Becky Motew
Jennifer O'Connell
Kelly Parra
M. C. Planck
Er Ramzipoor
Kim Reid
Scott Reintgen
Hank Phillippi Ryan
Lisa Shearin
Shanna Swendson
Sherry Thomas
Shelby Van Pelt
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
airbeareri
04/17/2024 02:54 PM
Query: 3/8/24
Form rejection: 3/19/24 - same wording as comments below
YA Fantasy Adventure 139k
Form rejection: 3/19/24 - same wording as comments below
YA Fantasy Adventure 139k
upthedownstairs
04/15/2024 05:48 PM
Queried April 5th, 2024 QM
40k Lit-Spec
Polite and timely rejection April 15th
40k Lit-Spec
Polite and timely rejection April 15th
izzcharles
04/11/2024 03:02 PM
Queried a YA fantasy (107k) on March 28th and received a polite rejection on April 11th.
dkayvalentine
03/14/2024 01:25 PM
Submitted Magial Realism 85K 2/27/2024
Pleasant form reception 3/13/2024
Anyone else starting to feel like giving up? Just me? Got it.
Pleasant form reception 3/13/2024
Anyone else starting to feel like giving up? Just me? Got it.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/26/2024 - Genres updated.
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FR: 4/23/2024
Literary Fiction 68k
Dear ____,
Thank you so much for thinking of Nelson Literary Agency for your query. Despite not being able to offer a more personalized response or a referral, do know that your submission for (TITLE) was reviewed. Even though your project isn't the right fit, it might be right for another agent so don't give up.
Good luck with all your publishing endeavors.