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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.
Angelita
04/22/2026 03:30 PM
Kind form rejection after 21 days. Adult upmarket, 85K.
emvpin
04/20/2026 11:02 AM
Q 4/1 Romantic Fantasy 118k
4/20 form rejection
4/20 form rejection
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
04/08/2026 07:58 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
orchid38
04/08/2026 11:46 AM
Q: 3/2/2026
R: 4/7/2026
The same form rejection that everyone else receives, but at least she responded. I wonder why other agents can't do that, too.
R: 4/7/2026
The same form rejection that everyone else receives, but at least she responded. I wonder why other agents can't do that, too.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/08/2026 - Closed to queries.
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Full Request!: 4/22/2026
Submitted: 4/22/2026