Ms. Jolene Haley
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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General
Jolene Haley
Donald Maass Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- maassagency.com
- Twitter (X):
- @jolenehaley
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Horror
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
How To
LGBTQ+
Pop Culture
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
brentkelley
05/07/2025 04:33 PM
Similar to others, I pitched her at StokerCon in San Diego. She seemed enthusiastic about my story and asked for the full MS. I sent it 6/7/24, nudged after 3 months to confirm she received it. I didn't get a response to either, but I understand - she's in demand and very busy. She has other authors to rep and a sea of submissions to wade through. I have nothing but respect for Ms. Haley, I just don't think I'll be hearing back from her on this submission.
Full Request from in-person pitch 5/31/24
Submission sent 6/7/24
Nudged 9/12/24
Closing for no response 5/7/25
Full Request from in-person pitch 5/31/24
Submission sent 6/7/24
Nudged 9/12/24
Closing for no response 5/7/25
EDersh
04/22/2025 08:20 AM
Hang in there, people waiting for a response! I queried a mystery on 10/30/24. The system automatically CNR'ed it on2/27. Got a request for a partial on 4/21, explaining that she was sorry for the long response time, but that she has been very backed up. I sent the partial, along with a message explaining that in the intervening time I had queried another agent at her agency, but would withdraw that query if she wanted me to. Got an almost immediate, very nice response saying that that wouldn't be necessary, once again apologizing for taking so long for her initial response, and stating that she was looking forward to reading my first 50 pages. She also said that she does answer all queries.
Kaylee2222
02/17/2025 12:39 PM
@MrPinot @saranade Also the same experience. Pitched at StokerCon where she was incredibly enthusiastic about my manuscript. Sent it 6/1. Sent a nudge 10/8. No response to either.
She hasn't responded to any of the writers I met at the con who got a full from the pitch.
Closing for no response
Full Request from in-person pitch 5/31/23
Submission sent 6/1/24
Nudged 10/8/24
Nudged again 2/13/25
CNR 2/17/25
She hasn't responded to any of the writers I met at the con who got a full from the pitch.
Closing for no response
Full Request from in-person pitch 5/31/23
Submission sent 6/1/24
Nudged 10/8/24
Nudged again 2/13/25
CNR 2/17/25
accookson
02/17/2025 12:11 PM
Q 10/21/24
YA urban fantasy/paranormal
Never heard back
YA urban fantasy/paranormal
Never heard back
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 11/03/2024 - Closed to queries.
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When I realized it'd been almost a year, I nudged on 8/8/25
Finally just withdrew my query on 8/14/25, one year later