Ms. Emily Sylvan Kim
Prospect Agency
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General
Emily Sylvan Kim
Prospect Agency
285 Fifth Ave., PMB 445
Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Website:
- www.prospectagency.com
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Middle Grade
Romance
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Literary
Non-Fiction
General Non-Fiction
Memoir
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Known Clients (current & past)
Meagan Brothers
Marissa Doyle
Bonnie Edwards
Rachel Fordham
Arin Greenwood
Ruthie Knox
Susan Lyons
Janice Maynard
Elizabeth Scott
Tim Tharp
Tracy Wolff
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
LoriSingaraju
01/16/2025 06:09 PM
I also queried before reading comments. I've been trying to decide whether to withdraw the query or just wait and assume it won't matter because it'll be a rejection anyway.
908mom
01/15/2025 11:39 AM
Oops, queried before reading the comments, (not a good idea) but the odds of getting a request are low so it's not something to fret about.
What was most concerning about the complaint (yes, I opened the link and read the charges) is that agent asked writer to write all the pitches and query letters and much more, which is the supposed to be the specialty of agents who are salespeople. We write the pitches to them, they IMPROVE on that by writing the pitches to editors. At least the good agents do. I've had agents before and worked well with them. What I read in the complaint (taking into account it was only one side) is concerning.
But I caution everyone not to assume the complaint tells it as it is/was. Anyone can be sued and there are a lot of disgruntled folks everywhere. It would be relevant to know what the court findings were if it did go to trial.
What was most concerning about the complaint (yes, I opened the link and read the charges) is that agent asked writer to write all the pitches and query letters and much more, which is the supposed to be the specialty of agents who are salespeople. We write the pitches to them, they IMPROVE on that by writing the pitches to editors. At least the good agents do. I've had agents before and worked well with them. What I read in the complaint (taking into account it was only one side) is concerning.
But I caution everyone not to assume the complaint tells it as it is/was. Anyone can be sued and there are a lot of disgruntled folks everywhere. It would be relevant to know what the court findings were if it did go to trial.
1edpsf1
01/12/2025 02:41 PM
Wondering, has Ms. Kim had any reply to the article? I've not found anything yet.
Highfantasy
01/11/2025 06:49 AM
BEWARE: THIS AGENT IS A HUGE RED FLAG.
[Freeman was a former client of Kim who was clearly betrayed by her, no matter what the court decides on the plagiarism case. Tracy Wolf is the pen name for Kim's client, whose book allegedly plagiarized Freeman's. Whether or not you believe Freeman's claim, the quote below should prove Kim is a red flag.]
Below is a direct quote from the New Yorker article (based on proven facts: emails, documents, etc.):
Kim didn’t always evince this level of enthusiasm for Freeman. On October 10, 2013, Kim pitched “Blue Moon Rising” to Liz Pelletier, addressing the Entangled publisher as “Lynne.” The language feels boilerplate and impersonal. “If you are looking for something unique in young adult paranormal romance,” Kim wrote, “this is something I think would be a perfect fit for you!” Pelletier forwarded the pitch—without reading it, she claims—to Stacy Abrams, who requested the full manuscript on October 18th. Kim replied on October 23rd. “Hi Stacy,” she wrote. “Sorry for the delay. Here you go! And aren’t you happy about Tracy? I am!” Abrams agreed that she was happy about Tracy, whose new Entangled book was doing well. She also gently noted that Kim had forgotten to attach Freeman’s novel to her e-mail.
[Freeman was a former client of Kim who was clearly betrayed by her, no matter what the court decides on the plagiarism case. Tracy Wolf is the pen name for Kim's client, whose book allegedly plagiarized Freeman's. Whether or not you believe Freeman's claim, the quote below should prove Kim is a red flag.]
Below is a direct quote from the New Yorker article (based on proven facts: emails, documents, etc.):
Kim didn’t always evince this level of enthusiasm for Freeman. On October 10, 2013, Kim pitched “Blue Moon Rising” to Liz Pelletier, addressing the Entangled publisher as “Lynne.” The language feels boilerplate and impersonal. “If you are looking for something unique in young adult paranormal romance,” Kim wrote, “this is something I think would be a perfect fit for you!” Pelletier forwarded the pitch—without reading it, she claims—to Stacy Abrams, who requested the full manuscript on October 18th. Kim replied on October 23rd. “Hi Stacy,” she wrote. “Sorry for the delay. Here you go! And aren’t you happy about Tracy? I am!” Abrams agreed that she was happy about Tracy, whose new Entangled book was doing well. She also gently noted that Kim had forgotten to attach Freeman’s novel to her e-mail.
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- Last Update:
- 06/27/2019 - Genres updated.
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Everyone involved weighs in and responds to some of the allegations. So, yes, there have been replies from the authors, agents, and editors involved. But also know that somethings probably can't be discussed publicly while this is still in court.
Also note, this is not a new suit, it was filed in 2022 but just got traction on social media via posts that are more click-bait fast-strike-witch-hunt opinions than well researched fact sharing. Do the research and decide what's best for you as a writer. (scroll down...)
If the claims are true, this is horrible and professionally unforgivable. If they are not true, this is a much bigger issue dealing with tropes, ideas, and genre similarities. Can someone sue for similar ideas? Either way, this is messy. No updates on the case yet, the court is still deciding.
Read entire article here: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/01/13/did-a-best-selling-romantasy-novelist-steal-another-writers-story