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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.
hdansin
07/11/2026 09:57 AM
Q: 11/03/25
R: 07/11/26
Form rejection after 249 days.
"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."
R: 07/11/26
Form rejection after 249 days.
"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."
KSan22
07/11/2026 12:17 AM
Q: Nov 11, 2025
FR: July 10,2026
Women’s fiction with spec elements. 90,000.
I already assumed it was a pass so I was surprised when the response came.
Same form rejection as previous comments.
FR: July 10,2026
Women’s fiction with spec elements. 90,000.
I already assumed it was a pass so I was surprised when the response came.
Same form rejection as previous comments.
LightofBeauty
07/09/2026 12:51 PM
EQ: 10-13-25 Upmarket/Literary
ER: 7-9-26
Form rejection but I got the version where she implies that she actually read something, so that's promising and also kind.
Thank you for sharing your work with me. I read it with much interest and found much to like about it. Unfortunately, with my crowded list, I am forced to be highly selective about what I take on, and in the end, I'm unable to offer you representation for this 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.
ER: 7-9-26
Form rejection but I got the version where she implies that she actually read something, so that's promising and also kind.
Thank you for sharing your work with me. I read it with much interest and found much to like about it. Unfortunately, with my crowded list, I am forced to be highly selective about what I take on, and in the end, I'm unable to offer you representation for this 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.
VMattison
06/27/2026 06:45 AM
89K Contemporary Sports Romance
Query:10/01/2025
CNR: Sometime in February I believe
Rejected: 06/26/2026(268 days)
Reason: Same form rejection form received by others.
Query:10/01/2025
CNR: Sometime in February I believe
Rejected: 06/26/2026(268 days)
Reason: Same form rejection form received by others.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/27/2026 - Closed to queries.
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Slow burn horror
91,000 words
Declined 7/10/26