Ms. Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
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General
Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
- Website:
- marsallyonliteraryagency.com
- Twitter (X):
- @C_H_Armstrong
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Book Club
Commercial
Horror
Mystery
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Fantasy
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Caitlin Alexander
Kelly Beck
Kely Beck
Jim Cagany
Rebecca Crowley
Melanie Doctors
Christina Elle
Abby Honold
J.C. Kenney
Soniya Kulkarni
Erica Lucke Dean
Tara Lundmark
Jamie McLachlan
Annie McQuaid
Andy Millman
Gary Moore
Nina Nouwens
Timothy O'Neill
Shameez Patel Papathansiou
Haley Phelan
Andy Reilly
Erin Rose
Rachel Schieffelbein
Jaqueline Snowe
Maren Soderbeck
Elizabeth Soule
B.B. Swann
Christy Swift
Taylor Thompson
Jennifer Wilck
Lawren Wood Largue
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Blackhat
06/27/2025 08:16 AM
Submit Query via QT - 5/1/2025
Contemporary Romantic Suspense - 100k
Requested a partial (6/5/25)
She gave a kind response with her request:
Thank you so much for your query and opening pages for TITLE. I truly enjoyed what I've read so far, and I'd love to read more.
If this title is still available, please use the link provided to upload the first 50 pages.
My current turnaround time is roughly 90 days and I respond to all queries, partial, and full submissions. If you do not receive a response within that time, please feel free to reach out with a nudge. Also, if you should receive an offer on this manuscript before I respond, please let me know.
Thank you so much, and I look forward to reading more of your work.
Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Literary Agent
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
Contemporary Romantic Suspense - 100k
Requested a partial (6/5/25)
She gave a kind response with her request:
Thank you so much for your query and opening pages for TITLE. I truly enjoyed what I've read so far, and I'd love to read more.
If this title is still available, please use the link provided to upload the first 50 pages.
My current turnaround time is roughly 90 days and I respond to all queries, partial, and full submissions. If you do not receive a response within that time, please feel free to reach out with a nudge. Also, if you should receive an offer on this manuscript before I respond, please let me know.
Thank you so much, and I look forward to reading more of your work.
Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Literary Agent
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
emvpin
06/24/2025 11:58 AM
Q 5/19 99k Romantasy
Manuscript request 6/23 Sent 6/24 Fingers crossed **!
Manuscript request 6/23 Sent 6/24 Fingers crossed **!
adnance
06/21/2025 06:44 PM
Q: 5/7/25
R: 6/21/25
Romantasy 115
Thank you so much for considering me for TITLE. While there isn't anything specific I didn't like about your opening pages, overall it doesn't feel like a good fit for my list at this time.
I'm sorry I don't have better news, but I wish you the best as you continue your querying journey.
Very nice rejection. Great agent to query. Good luck everyone!
R: 6/21/25
Romantasy 115
Thank you so much for considering me for TITLE. While there isn't anything specific I didn't like about your opening pages, overall it doesn't feel like a good fit for my list at this time.
I'm sorry I don't have better news, but I wish you the best as you continue your querying journey.
Very nice rejection. Great agent to query. Good luck everyone!
mayacallaghan
06/16/2025 12:50 PM
QM: 06/14
Messaged her asking if I could submit updated sample (if she had already determined it wasn't for her, no worries): 06/15
Reply saying of course: 06/16 -> emailed an hour later
She seems like such a dream agent. Fingers crossed!
84K literary horror
Messaged her asking if I could submit updated sample (if she had already determined it wasn't for her, no worries): 06/15
Reply saying of course: 06/16 -> emailed an hour later
She seems like such a dream agent. Fingers crossed!
84K literary horror
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/15/2025 - Closed to queries.
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Form rejection 7/3/25