Mr. Eric Smith
Neighborhood Literary
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Eric Smith
Neighborhood Literary
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Join Now - Website:
- www.neighborhoodliterary.com/
- Blog/Other:
- ericsmithrocks.com
- Twitter (X):
- @ericsmithrocks
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Closed to Unsolicited Queries
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Fantasy
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
Science Fiction
Upmarket
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Health/Fitness
Memoir
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Known Clients (current & past)
Samira Ahmed
Laurel Amberdine
Kayla Ancrum
Erica Cameron
Brooke Carter
Olivia Chadha
Mike Chen
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Helen Corcoran
Ronni Davis
M.K. England
Kati Gardner
Sangu Mandanna
Rebecca Phillips
Lindsey Smith
Nita Tyndall
Author Comments
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Caldias
07/14/2025 09:36 PM
@graysonlong he did have official guidance on his agency website, but that might've been edited out since he updated it. Still, he talks a bit about nudging here and seems definitely friendly towards it: https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/category/Mike+Chen
graysonlong
07/14/2025 05:00 PM
@Caldias thank you! I will maybe give it until the end of the week and go ahead and nudge. At that point it will have been right at 13ish weeks? I've just been told to not seem too pushy and assumed agents will take up to 6 months to get back after a full request. but thank you for the reassurance, will update for those following along haha!
Caldias
07/14/2025 09:10 AM
@graysonlong I think it's probably worth nudging! On the agency website he encourages nudges at 4-6 weeks if he has your manuscript. FWIW, I nudged him (sent my full May 2nd) a few weeks ago and he responded with a short friendly note to let me know he was still working through things.
hoffmannr
07/07/2025 10:21 PM
"Thanks for this Bob! I'm not the best fit for bigger 100k+ books, but I do hope this finds a good home soon as you're querying around."
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/29/2025 - Closed to queries.
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Eric is a really great person. I sent over a query after a previous one was rejected and got a manuscript request with the caveat that it may be slightly out of his wheelhouse. He rejected it after having his initial fears confirmed, but was very encouraging that it would garner attention from the right fit. Anybody would be lucky to have him in your corner.