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Ms. Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
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Query by referral only.
General
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
Chicago, IL
- Website:
- www.nelsonagency.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @joannamackenzie
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Mystery
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kate Baer
Shana Gallen
John Galligan
Alison Hammer
Robin Huber
Sierra Kincade
Jonathan Messinger
Meghan Scott Molin
Kristen Simmons
Kathleen West
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Roll_4_Initiative
06/02/2026 07:08 PM
It states "query by referral only" on QT but not on the submission form or her website. Does anyone know if she is open to all queries? Queries from previous full request manuscript writers? or referrals only? Thanks!
UPDATE 6/2/26: Emailed the agency and they stated she is open to all queries. The referral only is left over from before but should be removed soon.
UPDATE 6/2/26: Emailed the agency and they stated she is open to all queries. The referral only is left over from before but should be removed soon.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
06/01/2026 05:02 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries.
darkmythauthor
05/06/2026 04:12 PM
Q: 4/5/2026
FR: 4/21/2026
Horror
FR: 4/21/2026
Horror
knightapocryphal
05/06/2026 11:18 AM
Q: 03/27/2026 Adult Urban Fantasy 84K
Full Request!: 4/22/2026
Submitted: 4/22/2026
Rejected: 5/05/2026
Full Request!: 4/22/2026
Submitted: 4/22/2026
Rejected: 5/05/2026
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/01/2026 - Open to queries.
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