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Ms. Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
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General
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
Chicago, IL
- Website:
- www.nelsonagency.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @joannamackenzie
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
07/06/2026 05:05 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
r_layne
07/05/2026 09:40 AM
Q: 7/5/26
Dual POV contemporary romance / 98k words
Dual POV contemporary romance / 98k words
JLombardi
07/01/2026 12:29 PM
Quiered Dark Urban Fanstays 6/2/26 form rejection 7/1/26
Thank you so much for thinking of me for your project! I thought your query and sample were well-written with a strong concept but not quite what I'm looking for at the moment. Because I'm careful to keep my client list manageable, I'm being really selective about what I request. However, I think another agent is going to be intrigued enough to ask for the manuscript and I'm sorry I can't offer a referral.
Good luck with all your publishing endeavors.
Thank you so much for thinking of me for your project! I thought your query and sample were well-written with a strong concept but not quite what I'm looking for at the moment. Because I'm careful to keep my client list manageable, I'm being really selective about what I request. However, I think another agent is going to be intrigued enough to ask for the manuscript and I'm sorry I can't offer a referral.
Good luck with all your publishing endeavors.
ar_wondrous
06/30/2026 08:44 PM
Upmarket 97K
Q: 20-June-2026
X: 30-June-2026
Met at a practice pitch event earlier this year, where she provided constructive feedback on my query letter and project.
Kind form rejection.
Q: 20-June-2026
X: 30-June-2026
Met at a practice pitch event earlier this year, where she provided constructive feedback on my query letter and project.
Kind form rejection.
LoveTheOutdoors
06/22/2026 10:14 PM
Very polite form rejection in a little over two weeks. Appreciate the quick response.
90K Romance: Thriller/Suspense
90K Romance: Thriller/Suspense
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 07/06/2026 - Closed to queries.
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