Ms. Kate McKean
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency
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General
Kate McKean
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency
Brooklyn, NY
- Website:
- www.morhaimliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- katemckean.tumblr.com
- Twitter (X):
- @kate_mckean
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Offbeat/Quirky
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
Science Fiction
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Parenting
Pop Culture
Self-Help
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Caela Carter
Delilah S. Dawson
Eric Devine
Bobby Finger
Erin Hahn
Alix Harrow
Katie Kennedy
E.J. Koh
Lee Mandelo
Richelle Mead
Rose Nanashima
Trung Le Nguyen
Daniel Mallory Ortberg
Madeleine Roux
Mary G. Thompson
Jessica Verdi
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
mcwilfo
07/23/2025 02:43 AM
Q: 05/31/25
YA sci-fi 60k
FR: 07/22/25
YA sci-fi 60k
FR: 07/22/25
CrystalLeigh
07/22/2025 04:47 PM
Will be closing to queries from Aug 1 to Sept 2 2025 (per her social and newsletter)
MarshallK
07/17/2025 03:16 PM
6/28/25 Children graphic novel 110 pages
MLBesold
07/17/2025 03:07 PM
Q: 7.15.25
75K- word, Adult Contemporary Fantasy.
On their site says she always responds, but could take up to 5 months. No matter how long it takes, I appreciate the response. It's better than hearing nothing at all.
75K- word, Adult Contemporary Fantasy.
On their site says she always responds, but could take up to 5 months. No matter how long it takes, I appreciate the response. It's better than hearing nothing at all.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/24/2025 - Genres updated.
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Q: 6/5/25
R: 7/23/25
Form response:
"Thank you for sharing your work with me. I'm afraid, though, that I must pass on your project. I appreciate the opportunity to read it, and I wish you the best of luck with all your publishing endeavors."