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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
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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.
acetrainerbee
09/26/2026 05:16 PM
To people querying and as unhappy about the AI disclaimer as I am: Using AI detection tools is lazy. They are proven not to work, and all they serve to do use your words to train an LLM to make it worse at detecting AI. If an agency is willing to be this lazy in detecting AI--and is this unwilling to do research into what does and doesn't work--is this who you want representing your work? I would personally rather someone just throw my manuscript in the trash if they for some reason suspect me of using AI and can't think of any possible way to figure it out. You do not have to query someone whose practices you don't like! I, for one, will not be taking the risk with this agency. Good luck out there!!
Mevrouw_Bee
09/26/2026 04:48 AM
Historical Romance, 99k
Q: 22 Sep 2026
Q: 22 Sep 2026
LeniKaye
09/25/2026 02:14 PM
contemp romance 62k words
Q 9-10-26
R 9-25-26
Not a fit
Q 9-10-26
R 9-25-26
Not a fit
angelsteele
09/20/2026 06:23 PM
Speculative thriller, 87k
EQ: 09/20/2026
EQ: 09/20/2026
rewils
09/15/2026 05:14 PM
Q: 09/15/2026
75k YA Bubblegum Horroromance
75k YA Bubblegum Horroromance
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 09/08/2026 - Open to queries.
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