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Ms. Kate McKean
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency
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General
Kate McKean
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency
Brooklyn, NY
- Website:
- www.morhaimliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- katemckean.tumblr.com
- Twitter (X):
- @kate_mckean
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
Science Fiction
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Parenting
Pop Culture
Self-Help
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Caela Carter
Delilah S. Dawson
Eric Devine
Bobby Finger
Erin Hahn
Alix Harrow
Katie Kennedy
E.J. Koh
Lee Mandelo
Richelle Mead
Rose Nanashima
Trung Le Nguyen
Daniel Mallory Ortberg
Madeleine Roux
Mary G. Thompson
Jessica Verdi
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Archeantus
05/20/2026 04:15 PM
Q: 9/15/2026
Form rejection: 5/20/2026 (247 days)
Yeesh. You'd think after 8 months I'd get something other than a form rejection. How terribly unhelpful in every aspect.
Form rejection: 5/20/2026 (247 days)
Yeesh. You'd think after 8 months I'd get something other than a form rejection. How terribly unhelpful in every aspect.
willow_white
04/19/2026 06:26 PM
Q: 9/11/25
R: 4/19/26
Dear Willow,
Thank you for sharing your work with me. I'm afraid, though, that I must pass on your project. I appreciate the opportunity to read it, and I wish you the best of luck with all your publishing endeavors.
Sincerely,
Kate McKean
Vice-President & Literary Agent
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency, Inc.
R: 4/19/26
Dear Willow,
Thank you for sharing your work with me. I'm afraid, though, that I must pass on your project. I appreciate the opportunity to read it, and I wish you the best of luck with all your publishing endeavors.
Sincerely,
Kate McKean
Vice-President & Literary Agent
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency, Inc.
AuthorWASimpson
03/10/2026 01:33 PM
The Girl of Morning Glory
Q: 12/30/25
36K MG Fantasy
Q: 12/30/25
36K MG Fantasy
RedKurosaki
03/09/2026 05:01 PM
Q: 2/5/26
Speculative Fiction, 77k
Speculative Fiction, 77k
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/27/2026 - Closed to queries.
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