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Ms. Rachelle Gardner

Gardner Literary Agency

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Rachelle Gardner

Gardner Literary Agency

Website:
rachellegardner.com/
Twitter (X):
@RachelleGardner
AALA Member:
No
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Multicultural
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
  • Romance, Comedy
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Historical
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction

Non-Fiction

Art/Photography
Gardening
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Parenting
Pets
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Sarah Bessey
Rachel Held Evans
Kathi Lipp
Shawn Smucker
Cindy Wang Brandt
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
sheri_ramirez
03/12/2024 09:04 PM
Memoir 78,000
Query: 3/9
Personal rejection 3/12:
Thank you so much for writing me regarding ______________ I like your book idea and I think it has potential. I wish I could pursue representation, but unfortunately the large publishers with whom I work require a more fully-developed platform.

I encourage you to continue building. It isn't about promoting yourself, but about connecting with your target reader. I would advise taking another year or so to share your message while building your social media numbers, at which time you could have a shot at a major publisher.

You could also choose to go with a smaller publisher that requires neither an agent nor large platform numbers.
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
02/29/2024 10:00 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
msalvador
02/26/2024 11:48 AM
Query: 02/20/2024
Rejection: 02/24/2024
Cont. Romance 81k

Polite form rejection like those below.

"Thanks so much for writing me regarding your book [...]. Unfortunately I've decided not to pursue this project. I have a great many new proposals coming in, and I must often say no to wonderful books. I regret I'll have to pass."
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
02/09/2024 02:42 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
kalispellwriter
01/28/2024 11:08 PM
Quick rejection by Rachelle Gardner with personalized info about my project (memoir, 141,000 words) and especially about my not "fully developed platform," meaning my social media presence is too small. This is based on her experience with large publishers and who they want to work with. I'm sure she is right, but it is disappointing to think that a manuscript can't be judged based upon its merits instead of whether the author is a social influencer.
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Last Update:
02/29/2024 - Genres updated.
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