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Agency, The, 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1114, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4206, 310-551-3000.  Contact: Jerry Zeitman.  Prefers established writers, mostly through referrals from existing clients.  Handles mostly television and motion pictures.  Seeking TV movie-of-the-week, episodic drama, sitcom, mini-series, animation in most genres.  Query with SASE, allow two weeks for response.  Requires 2-year exclusive; issues written contract.  Member of AAR. 

Alive Communications, Inc. 7680 Goddard St., Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, 719-260-7080, Fax: 719-260-8223, Website: www.alivecom.com, Member Agents: Rick Christian, president (blockbusters, bestsellers), Greg Johnson, vice president (popular/commercial nonfiction and fiction, Christian organizations), Jerry "Chip" MacGregor (popular/commercial nonfiction and fiction, new authors with breakout potential), Andrea Christian (gift, women's fiction/nonfiction, Christian living), Lee Hough (popular/commercial nonfiction and fiction, thoughtful spirituality, children's). Seeking New and established writers. Established: 1989. Represents 200+ clients, 5% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Specializes in: This agency specializes in fiction, Christian living, how-to, children's and commercial nonfiction. Currently Handles 50% nonfiction books, 30% novels, 4% short story collections, 5% novellas, 10% juvenile books, 1% syndicated material. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, Short Story Collections, Novellas, Juvenile Books. Nonfiction: Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, How-To, Memoirs, Religious/Inspirational, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sports, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction: Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Family Saga, Historical, Humor/Satire, Juvenile, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Religious/Inspirational, Thriller, Westerns/Frontier, Young Adult. Works primarily with well-established, best-selling and career authors. Returns materials only with SASE. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others. "On rare occasions accepts new clients through referrals." Actively seeking: Actively seeking inspirational/literary/mainstream fiction and work from authors with established track record and platforms. Does not want poetry, young adult paperback, scripts, dark themes. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 10% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Termination notice: 60-day written notice. Tips: "Rewrite and polish until the words on the page shine. Endorsements and great connections may help, provided you can write with power and passion. Network with publishing professionals by making contacts, joining citique groups, and attending writers' conferences in order to make personal connections in publishing and to get feedback. Alive Communications, Inc. has established itself as a premiere literary agency. Based in Colorado Springs, we serve an elite group of authors who are critically acclaimed and commercially successful in both Christian and general."

Allred and Allred, 7834 Alabama Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91304-4905, (818) 346-4313. Contact: Robert Allred. Prior to opening the agency, Robert Allred was a writer, assistant producer, associate director, and editorial assistant. Currently seeking Nonfiction Books, Novels, Short Story, Collections, Juvenile Books, Scholarly Books, and Textbooks, all genres. Query with SASE.  Submit first 25 pages for book submissions. For scripts, send entire ms. Include 1-2 page synopsis and SASE. No e-mail or fax queries.  Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 3 weeks to queries, 2 months to manuscripts.  Returns materials only with SASE.  Fees: 10% on domestic and foreign sales.  Contract: 1-year.

Amato, Michael, Agency, 1650 Broadway, Suite 307, New York, NY 10019, 212-247-4456 or (212)247-4457. Website: www.amatoagency.tv.heaven.com. Contact: Michael Amato. Represents 6 clients.  Specializes in action/adventure scripts.  Represents: Feature Film, TV Movie-of-the-Week, Episodic Drama, Animation, Documentary, Miniseries.  Scripts: Action/Adventure.  Query with SASE.  No e-mail queries.  Responds in 1 month to queries.  Does not return submissions. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others.

Amster, Betsy, Literary Enterprises, PO Box 27788, Los Angeles, CA 90027.  Contact: Betsy Amster.  Seeking new and established writers.  Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Amster was an editor at Pantheon and Vintage for 10 years and served as editorial director for the Globe Pequot Press for 2 years. "This experience gives me a wider perspective on the business and the ability to give focused editorial feedback to my clients."  Actively seeking: strong narrative nonfiction, particularly by journalists; outstanding literary fiction (the next Michael Chabon or Jhumpa Lahiri); and high profile self-help and psychology, preferably research-based.  Does not want: poetry, children's books, romances, westerns, science fiction.  Query by mail.  Charges 15% domestic, 20% foreign sales.

Authentic Creations Literary Agency.  Prior to becoming agents, Ms. Laitsch was a librarian and elementary school teacher; Mr. Laitsch was an attorney and a writer.  "The tragic events of September 11 followed by the anthrax scare has changed the nature of the marketplace. Agents need to be aware of these changes and guide their authors into new directions that tap into this new market."  Seeking (non-fiction) Anthropology/Archaeology, Biography/Autobiography, Child Guidance/Parenting, Crafts/hobbies, Current Affairs, History, How-To, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sports, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies; (fiction) Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Family Saga, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Sports, Thriller.

Axelrod Agency, 49 Main Street, P.O. Box 357, Chatham, NY 12037, 518-392-2100, Email: steve@axelrodagency.com.  Contact: Steven Axelrod.  Query with SASE.  Seeking Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Women's.

Barrett, Loretta, Books Inc., 101 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003, (212) 242-3420, Fax: (212) 807-9579, lbarbooks@aol.com.  Contact: Loretta Barrett or Nick Mullendor.  Query with SASE.  Seeking All Fiction.

Bial, Daniel, Agency, 41 West 83rd Street, Suite 5-C, New York, NY 10024, (212) 721-1786, Fax: (309) 213-0230, dbialagency@juno.com.  Contact: Daniel Bial.  Submit Proposal Package, Outline.  Seeking Action/Adventure, Comic Books/Cartoon, Confession, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Erotica, Ethnic, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Humor/Satire, Literary.

Bigscore Productions Inc., P.O. Box 4575, Lancaster, PA 17604, (717) 293-0247, Fax: (717) 293-1945, bigscore@bigscoreproductions.com, Web Site: bigscoreproductions.com.  Contact: David A. Robie.  Query by Email.  Seeking Most Fiction.

Black, David, Literary Agency, 156 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001, (212) 242-5080, Fax: (212) 924-6609.  Contact: David Black.  Query with SASE, Outline.  Seeking Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Commercial.

BookEnds, LLC.  BookEnds specializes in genre fiction and personality driven nonfiction.  Actively seeking romance, mystery, women's fiction, literary fiction and suspense thrillers. For nonfiction, relationships, business, general self-help, women's interest, parenting, pets, spirituality, health and psychology.  "When submitting material be sure to include any information that might be helpful to the agent. In your query letter you should include the title of the book, your name, your publishing history and a brief 1 or 2 sentence description of the book. Also be sure to let the agent know if you see this book as part of a series and if you've already begun work on other books. Once an agent has expressed interest in representing you it is crucial to let her know who has seen your book and even supply copies of any correspondence you've had with prospective editors."  Seeking (non-fiction) Animals, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child, Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Crafts/hobbies, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Health/Medicine, How-To, Humor/Satire, Memoirs, Money/Finance, New Age/metaphysics, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Women's Issues/Studies.

Cambridge Literary Associates.  "We like film projects.  In the past year we have optioned 4 novels as screenplays.  We have also had 2 movies produced.  Do not send unsolicited mss.  Query first.  Pet peeve is the client who calls every couple of weeks to check on 'what's happening."  Actively seeking good writing in any area.

Cedar Grove Agency. Represents screenwriters for full length features, MOW, or cable.

Christian Crumlish.  "A literary agent and eBook packager with Waterside Productions, Inc. who specializes in books related to the Internet, technology, and the publishing process itself, but also represents, very selectively, a few business, nonfiction, and fiction authors. Christian is also interested in representing experimental writers in the area of hypertext fiction and other new forms, even as he is aware that the market for such work is yet small. Recent or forthcoming books from clients include Samba for Dummies (IDG), AOL's Official Internet Guide (AOL Press), eAuction Insider (McGraw-Hill), and Phish/The Mockingbird Project (Miller Freeman). Christian has also been working closely with Fatbrain.com's MightyWords initiate to package and deliver medium-length eMatter over the Web."

Clark, Wm., Associates.  As one of the new breed of media agents recognizing their expanded roles in today's ever-changing media landscape, William Clark represents a diverse range of commercial and literary fiction and quality non-fiction to the book publishing, motion picture, television, and new media fields.  A member of the Association of Authors' Representatives, Clark has worked at the Roslyn Targ Literary Agency, The Virginia Barber Literary Agency, and from 1993 to 1997, William Morris Agency.  "E-mail queries should include a general description of the work, a synopsis/outline if available, biographical information, and publishing history, if any."  Seeking (non-fiction) Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, History, Memoirs, Music/Dance, Popular Culture, Religious/Inspirational (Eastern religion philosophy only), Science/Technology, Sociology, Theater/film, Translation; (fiction) Contemporary Issues, Ethnic, Historical, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Southern fiction.

Creative Artists Agency.  A literary and talent agency.

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DeFiore and Company.  "We are a small, boutique literary agency located in Manhattan. Brian DeFiore, the company founder, brings to the business close to twenty years of experience in book publishing, as an editor, editor-in-chief and publisher at several distinguished publishing houses. We use our intimate knowledge and expertise in publishing to give our clients an edge in their dealings with publishers, from the initial crafting of the proposal and manuscript, through the negotiation of the deal, and long into the process of editing, marketing, and publicizing the book. With our network of prominent co-agents in the foreign and performance markets, we are aggressive advocates for our clients' work throughout the world. We have made recent sales to the most prestigious and influential publishers in the country, including: Random House, Warner Books, Doubleday/Broadway, HarperCollins, Penguin Putnam, Crown Publishers, Ballantine Books, Hyperion, Vintage Books, St. Martin’s Press, Simon & Schuster, and William Morrow and Company."

DHS Literary, Inc.  "DHS Literary, Inc. is a literary agency located in Dallas, Texas. We provide literary representation and career management for new and established authors alike. The agency handles a diverse mix of literary and commercial fiction -- especially hard-boiled mystery, suspense and thrillers -- as well as most categories of nonfiction.  Since 1994, we have placed hundreds of literary properties with domestic and foreign book publishers, magazines, and feature film or dramatic television production companies. Our clients are under contract with Algonquin Books; Ballantine; Bantam; Broadway; Columbia Pictures; Farrar, Strauss & Giroux; Fox Entertainment; HarperCollins; Henry Holt & Co.; Knopf; Penguin Putnam; Random House; Shape Magazine; Simon & Schuster; St. Martin's Press; Talk Magazine; Warner Books; William Morrow & Co., and many other publishers and entertainment media companies."

Douroux and Company.  A literary and talent management agency.  "Douroux & Co. is a boutique agency in Beverly Hills with a long history of developing successful, high-quality careers for writers and directors in television and feature films. The agency is a signatory with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA).  We are looking for people who are seriously committed to pursuing full-time writing careers, people who have done their homework and understand fully what this type of commitment entails. We are in the business of building careers."

Dunham Literary, 156 Fifth Avenue, Suite 625, New York, NY 10010-7002, 212-929-0994. Website: www.dunhamlit.com.  Contact: Jennie Dunham.  Represents Nonfiction Books, Novels, Short Story Collections, and Juvenile Books, including most genres.  No e-mail or fax queries.  Responds in 1 week to queries, 2 months to manuscripts.  Include SASE with query.

Dupree/Miller and Associates, Inc., Literary, 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-559-BOOK, Fax: 214-559-PAGE, dmabook@aol.com.  Contact: Submissions Department. President: Jan Miller. Member Agents: Jan Miller, Michael Broussard, Shannon Miser-Marven (business affairs), Kym Elizondo. Seeking New and established writers. Seeking Nonfiction Books, Novels, Scholarly Books, Syndicated Material. Query with SASE and outline. Accepts fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others, Writer's conferences, lectures and "very frequently through publisher's referrals. Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Offers written contract. Charges clients $20 processing fee and express mail charges. If interested in agency representation, "it is vital to have the material in the proper working format. As agents' policies differ, it is important to follow their guidelines. The best advice I can give is to work on establishing a strong proposal that provides sample chapters, an overall synopsis (fairly detailed), and some bio information on yourself. Do not send your proposal in pieces; it should be complete upon submission. Remember you are trying to sell your work and it should be in its best condition."

Dystel, Jane, Literary Management, Inc.  "Jane Dystel Literary Management was founded in 1994 by Jane Dystel, who has been a respected figure in publishing for over 30 years — first as an editor, then as a publisher, and finally as a savvy and successful agent. The agency is the product of her innovative vision of author representation as a full-service enterprise.  JDLM was launched with a quickly growing roster of Pulitzer Prize winning journalists, celebrated experts in fields as diverse as parenting, women's health, and cooking, acclaimed literary and commercial fiction writers, and an eclectic and exciting list of titles.  The primary goal of the agency was and is to offer not just financial and contractual advice to its clients, but also editorial guidance and support.  Being involved in every stage of putting together a non-fiction book proposal, offering substantial editing on fiction manuscripts, and coming up with book ideas for authors looking for their next project is as much a part of our work as selling, negotiating contracts, and collecting monies for our clients. We follow a book from its inception through its sale to a publisher, its publication, and beyond. Our commitment to our writers does not, by any means, end when we have collected our commission. This is one of the many things that makes us unique in a very competitive business."

Elaine Davie Literary Agency, 620 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY.  "We¹ve been in business for over eight years now, and we specialize in popular, commercial fiction. We have made a name for ourselves in the area of women¹s fiction, particularly romance. Several of us are very interested in finding strong, nonfiction projects and mainstream novels. We have eclectic taste so we¹re looking for well-written novels on a wide variety of topics. We have always been known as an agency that is receptive to work from non-published writers as well as established authors.  Should you wish to submit to us, we would be very happy to review your work, but we have an important favor to ask in return.  After you¹ve submitted to us, we beg your patience in awaiting a response from us.  It¹s impossible to return all of the calls we get each day from people who are not yet established clients of ours.  I know you have many questions, but we ask you to try to make the best decisions on your own, send in the work and await a response from us.  We want to give you our personal assurance that, should you become one of our many valued clients, you will have direct access to your own agent throughout your career with us.  We apologize that we are unable to return your phone calls at this stage of our relationship, but I hope you understand how important it is that we spend our time reading and evaluating your work.  As agents, we charge a fifteen percent commission on only those books which we place. We do not charge any fee of any kind, including a reading fee.  Should you become one of our clients, we will talk at length and welcome any further questions you might have, as we understand what an important decision this is for you.

Ellenberg, Ethan, Literary Agency, The.  "We only take clients we truly believe in. We take our work very seriously and perform our duties to the highest standards. No matter what you've heard, this business is open to new talent. We are open to new talent.  We receive thousands of new contacts every year, so the overwhelming majority of people who do approach us find we cannot work with them. In many of these cases, we use a form letter rejection card out of necessity. It's regrettable, and we apologize for having to do so, but our time and energy must be put to the service of our clients and we cannot afford to respond personally to every query."

English, Elaine P.  An agent with Graybill & English, L.L.C.  "G&B is a law firm and literary agency. We represent writers and writers' organizations, publishers, publishers' groups, artists, photographers, poets, composers, filmmakers, songwriters, journalists, and television and video production companies and talent. Some of us are lawyers; some are literary agents; and some are both lawyers and agents.  As a law firm, we are experienced in the areas of the law of particular relevance to our clients: contract drafting, review, and negotiations in the areas of publishing, art, the media, and the Internet; intellectual property matters; libel and privacy; FOIA; small business assistance; as well as traditional legal services such as wills and estate administration, mediation, and referrals. For further information on our legal services, click here.  As a literary agency, we represent literary properties, both fiction and nonfiction, before publishers nationwide and internationally. We are constantly adding new and talented writers to our list of literary clients and matching collaborators with projects in need of authors or editors. We do not charge reading fees, and we are members of the Association of Authors' Representatives. For further information on our agency services, click here."

Evan Marshall Agency, 6 Tristam Place, Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9445, 973-882-1122, Fax: 973-882-3099, evanmarshall@thenovelist.com, Web site: www.thenovelist.com.  Prior to opening his agency, Mr. Marshall served as an editor with New American Library, Everest House, and Dodd, Mead & Co., and then worked as a literary agent at The Sterling Lord Agency. Currently handles 100% novels. Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract.

Farber Literary Agency, Inc.  Client must furnish copies of mss., treatments and any other items for submission.  "Our attorney, Donald C. Farber, is the author of many books.  His services are available to the agency's clients as part of the agency service at no additional charge."  Seeking (non-fiction) Child Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Music/Dance, Psychology, Theater/film; (fiction) Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Humor/Satire, Juvenile, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller, Young Adult. 

Fleming, Peter, Agency, P.O. Box 458, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, (310) 454-1373.  Since 1962.  This agency specializes in "nonfiction books: innovative, helpful, contrarian, individualistic, free market... with bestseller potential."  Currently seeking 100% nonfiction books.  Looking for writers with a different, one-of-a-kind idea for a book usually backed by the writer's experience in that area of expertise.  Terms: 15% domestic sales, 25% foreign sales.  Charges clients "only those fees agreed to in writing, i.e., NY-ABA expenses shared.  We may ask for a TV contract, too."  Recent sales include Rulers of Evil, by F. Tupper Saussy (HarperCollins), Why is it Always About You-Saving Yourself from the Narcissists in Your Life, by Sandy Hotchkiss (Free Press).  Offers agency contract.  Contact: Query with SASE.

Fogelman Literary Agency.  This agency specializes in women's fiction and nonfiction. "Zealous advocacy" makes this agency stand apart from others.  Prior to opening his agency, Mr. Fogelman was an entertainment lawyer. He is still active in the field and serves as chairman of the Texas Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association.  Seeking (non-fiction) Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Current Affairs, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, Popular Culture, Psychology, Sports, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues and Studies; (fiction) Historical, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Romance (all sub-genres).

Forthwrite Literary Agency.  This agency specializes in "serving authors who are or plan to also be speakers. Our sister company is a speaker's bureau. We handle business books (sales, finance, marketing and management especially); self-help and how-to books on many subjects." Also handles foreign, ancillary, upselling (selling a previously published books to a larger publisher) and other secondary and subsidiary rights.  Seeking (non-fiction) Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Crafts/hobbies, Current Affairs, Health/Medicine (and alternative health), History, How-To, Interior design/decorating, Nature/Environment (ecology), Psychology (pop), Religious/Inspirational, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Spirituality (inspirational), Theater/film, Women's Issues/Studies, Home Maintenance and Management, Writing, consumer reference.

French, Samuel, Inc.  "This agency specializes in publishing plays which they also license for production.  Seeking (scripts) Comedy, Contemporary, Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller."

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Gartenberg, Max, Literary Agent, 521 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10175, 212-292-4354, gartenbook@att.net.  Query with SASE.  Seeking most commercial fiction.

Gislason Agency, 219 Main Street Southeast, Suite 506, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-331-8033, gislasonbj@aol.com.  Query with Synopsis and first 3 Chapters with SASE.  Seeking Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Goldfarb & Associates, 1501 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005, 202-466-3030, rglawlit@aol.com.  Send Outline/Synopsis with 1-2 Sample Chapters with SASE.  Seeking Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Feminist, Glitz, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller/

Greenburger,  Sanford J., Associates Inc., 55 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003, 212-206-5600, Web Site: greenburger.com.  Query with SASE.  Seeking Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Family Saga, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Glitz, Historical, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Psychic/Supernatural, Regional, Sports, Thriller.

Grosvenor Literary Agency, 5510 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-564-6231, dcgrosveno@aol.com.  Query with SASE.  Seeking Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Family Saga, Gay/Lesbian, Historical, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance (Contemporary, Gothic, Historical), Thriller.

Halsey, Reece, North, 98 Main St. #704, Tiburon, CA 94920, 415-789-9191, info@reecehalseynorth.com, Web site: www.reecehalseynorth.com.  Contact: Kimberley Cameron.  This agency specializes in mystery, literary and mainstream fiction, excellent writing. The Reece Halsey Agency has an illustrious client list largely of established writers, including the estate of Aldous Huxley and has represented Upton Sinclair, William Faulkner and Henry Miller. Ms. Cameron has a Northern California office and all queries should be addressed to her at the Tiburon office.  Query with SASE.  Currently seeking (non-fiction) Biography/Autobiography, Current Affairs, History, Language/Literature/Criticism, Memoirs, Popular Culture, Psychic/Supernatural (spiritualism), Spirituality, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies; (fiction) Action/Adventure, Ethnic, Historical, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Science Fiction. 

Harris, Joy, Literary Agency, Inc., 156 Fifth Ave., Suite 617, New York NY 10010, 212-924-6269, Fax: 212-924-6609, gen.office@jhlitagent.com. Contact: Joy Harris. Member Agents: Leslie Daniels, Stéphanie Abou, Alexia Paul. Seeking New and established writers. Member of AAR.
Represents over 100 clients. Currently Handles: 50% nonfiction books, 50% novels. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels. Fiction: Contemporary Issues, Ethnic, Experimental, Family Saga, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Glitz, Hi-Lo, Historical, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Multicultural, Multimedia, Mystery/Suspense, Picture Books, Regional, Short Story Collections , Spiritual, Translation, Women's. How To Contact: Query with sample chapter, outline/proposal, SASE. Accepts fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 months to queries. Does not want to receive screenplays.

The Hartline Literary Agency (AmSAW member).  Offers expert representation for authors writing both fiction and non-fiction for mainstream and inspirational markets. "Our literary agents have broad experience in writing, publishing, and book marketing.  Hartline Literary is committed to the highest ethical standards.  Agents include Joyce A. Hart, Janet L. Benrey, Tamela Hancock Murray, and Andrea Kuhn Boeshaar.  Recent sales: A Name of Her Own by Jane Kirpatrick to WaterBrook Press   I Don't Love You Anymore by Dr. David E. Clarke to Thomas Nelson.  The Vancouver Mystery Series by Rosey Dow (Christy Award Winner) and Andrew Snaden to Promise Press.

Hawkins, John, & Associates, Inc., 71 W. 23rd St., Suite 1600, New York, NY 10010, 212-807-7040, Fax: 212-807-9555, jha@jhaliterary.com, Website: jhaliterary.com.  Contact: John Hawkins, William Reiss.  Member Agents: Moses Cardona, Warren Frazier, Anne Hawkins, John Hawkins, William Reiss, Elly Sidel.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals.  About JOHN HAWKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC.  Established: 1893, Member of AAR.  Represents over 100 clients,
5-10% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  Writer's Guidelines: jhaliterary.com.  Currently Handles: 40% nonfiction books, 40% novels, 20% juvenile books.  Represents: Nonfiction Books,
Novels, Juvenile Books.  Nonfiction: Agriculture/Horticulture, Americana, Animals, Anthropology/Archaeology, Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Crafts/hobbies, Creative Nonfiction, Current Affairs, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gardening, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Humor/Satire, Interior design/decorating, Juvenile nonfiction, Language/Literature/Criticism, Memoirs, Military/War, Money/Finance, Multicultural, Music/Dance, Nature/Environment, New Age/metaphysics, Philosophy, Photography, Popular Culture, Psychic, Psychology, Recreation, Regional, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sex, Sociology, Software, Spirituality, Sports, Theater/film, Travel, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies, Young Adult.  Fiction: Action/Adventure, Comic Books/Cartoon, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Experimental, Family Saga, Fantasy, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Glitz, Gothic, Hi-Lo, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Juvenile, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Multimedia, Mystery/Suspense, New Age/Metaphysical, Occult, Picture Books, Plays, Poetry, Poetry in Translation, Psychic/Supernatural, Regional, Religious/Inspirational, Science Fiction, Short Story Collections, Spiritual, Sports, Thriller, Translation, Westerns/Frontier, Young Adult, Women's.  Query with SASE.  Accepts e-mail queries.  Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 1 month to queries.  Returns materials only with SASE.  Recent Sales: Dead Halt on the Lunatic Line, by Sarah Rose (Random House), Empire of Light, by David Czuchlewski (Putnam).  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales.  Charges clients for photocopying.

Henshaw, Richard, Group, 127 W. 24th St. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011, 212-414-1172, Fax 435-417-5208, submissions@henshaw.com, Web site: www.rich.henshaw.co.  This agency specializes in thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy and horror.  Query with SASE.  Seeking Action/Adventure, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Family Saga, Fantasy, Glitz, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Psychic/Supernatural, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Thriller.

Herman, Jeff, Agency, LLC, 332 Bleecker St. #531, New York, NY 10014, 212-941-0540, Fax: 212-941-0614, jeff@jeffherman.com, Web site: www.jeffherman.com.  This agency specializes in adult nonfiction.  Query with SASE.  Currently seeking (non-fiction) Business/Economics, Computers/Electronic, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine (and recovery issues), History, How-To, Psychology (pop), Self-Help/Personal, Improvement, Spirituality, Popular Reference.

Hill and Barlow Agency, (formerly The Palmer & Dodge Agency), One International Place, Boston, MA 02110, 617-428-3514, Fax: 617-428-3500, doconnell@hillbarlow.com, Web site: www.hillbarlow.com.  This agency specializes in trade nonfiction and quality fiction for adults. Dramatic rights for books and life story rights only.  Query with SASE.  No genre fiction!  Currently seeking (non-fiction) Anthropology/Archaeology, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Current Affairs, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, Language/Literature/Criticism, Money/Finance, Music/Dance, Nature/Environment, New Age/metaphysics, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Spirituality, Women's Issues/Studies; (fiction) Ethnic, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary.

Hornfischer Literary Management, Inc., P.O. Box 50067, Austin, TX 78763-0067, jim@hornfischerliterarymanagement.com, Web site: www.hornfischerliterarymanagement.com.  Prior to opening his agency, Mr. Hornfischer was an agent with Literary Group International and held editorial positions at HarperCollins and McGraw-Hill. "I work hard to make an author's first trip to market a successful one. That means closely working with my clients prior to submission to produce the strongest possible book proposal or manuscript. My New York editorial background, at HarperCollins and McGraw-Hill, where I worked on books by a variety of bestselling authors such as Erma Bombeck, Jared Diamond and Erica Jong among others, is useful in this regard. In eight years as an agent I've handled two number 1 New York Times bestsellers, and in 2001 one of my clients was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize."  Query with SASE.  No genre fiction, Poetry, Romance, or Science Fiction.  Currently seeking (non-fiction) Anthropology/Archaeology, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Current Affairs, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Humor/Satire, Memoirs, Military/War, Money/Finance, Multicultural, Nature/Environment, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Sports, True Crime/Investigative; (fiction) Family Saga, Historical, Horror, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Psychic/Supernatural, Religious/Inspirational, Thriller.

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Jaret Entertainment, 6973 Birdview Ave., Malibu, CA 90265, 310-589-9600, Fax: 310-589-9602, info@jaretentertainment.com, Website: http://www.Jaretentertainment.com.  Contact: Nathan Santell. Member Agents: Nathan Santell (senior assistant/junior manager). Seeking New and established writers. Writer's Guidelines: www.jaretentertainment.com/subpol.html. Specializes in: This management company specializes in creative, out-of-the-box thinking. "We're willing to take a chance on well-written materials." Currently Handles: 75% movie scripts, 25% TV scripts. Represents:, Movie Scripts, TV Scripts, TV Movie-of-the-Week,
Animation. Scripts: Action/Adventure, Biography/Autobiography, Cartoon/Animation, Comedy, Mystery/Suspense, Psychic/Supernatural, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, Science Fiction, Sports, Thriller. Query with SASE. Discards unwanted material. Accepts e-mail queries. Accepts fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Does not return submissions. Obtains new clients through: Recommendations from others. Needs: Actively seeking: Actively seeking "high concept science fiction, thrillers, mysteries and smart romantic comedies."
Does not want "any projects with unnecessary violence, westerns, or anything you've seen before-studio programmers, black comedy or period pieces that drag out and are boring." Recent Sales: Sold 5 script titles in the last year. Bumper to Bumper, (Fox)
The Fraud Prince, (Warner Brothers). Scripting Assignment(s): Girl in the Curl, (Paramount). Terms: Agent receives 10% commission on domestic sales. Offers written contract. Binding time: 10-24 months.

Jellinek and Murray Literary Agency, 3623 Kumu St., Honolulu, HI 96822, 808-988-8461, Fax: (808)988-8462, jellinek@lava.net.  Contact: Roger Jellinek. Member Agents: Roger Jellinek (general fiction, nonfiction). Eden Lee Murray (general fiction, nonfiction). Seeking New and established writers. Prior to becoming an agent, Jellinek was deputy editor, New York Times Book Review (1966-74); Editor-in-Chief, New York Times Book Company (1975-1981); editor/packager book/TV projects (1981-1995). "This agency is the only literary agency in Hawaii. Half our clients are based in Hawaii, half from all over the world. We accept submissions (after a query) via e-mail attachment; we only send out fully-edited proposals and manuscripts." Currently Handles: 60% nonfiction books, 40% novels. Currently handles Nonfiction Books, Novels, Textbooks, Movie Scripts (from book clients), TV Scripts (from book clients). Nonfiction: Animals, Anthropology/Archaeology, Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Computers/Electronic, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian, Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Memoirs, Military/War, Money/Finance, Nature/Environment, New Age/metaphysics, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Travel, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction: Action/Adventure, Confession, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Erotica, Ethnic, Family Saga, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Glitz, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Multicultural, Mystery/Suspense, New Age/Metaphysical, Picture Books, Psychic/Supernatural, Regional, Thriller, Westerns/Frontier. Query with SASE. Submit: Outline, 2 sample chapters if requested. Accepts e-mail queries. Accepts fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 weeks to queries. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Obtains new clients through: Recommendations from others. Needs: Actively seeking: Actively seeking first-rate writing. Recent Sales: Sold 10 titles in the last year. Sold 1 script titles in the last year. God's Photo Album, by Shelly Mecum (HarperSanFrancisco). The Cookie Never Crumbles, by Wally Amos (St. Martin's Press). Terms:, Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 25% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Binding time: indefinite period. Termination notice: 30-day. Charges clients for photocopies and postage. May refer to editing services occasionally, if author asks for recommendation. "We have no income deriving from our referrals. Referrals to editors do not imply representation." "Would-be authors should be well read and knowledgeable about their field and genre."

Kallen, Leslie, Agency, 15760 Ventura Blvd., Suite #700, Encino, CA 91436, 800-755-2785, Fax: 818-906-8931, kallengroup@earthlink.net, Website: www.lesliekallen.com.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals.  This agency specializes in feature film, gamers, animators and MOWs. Represents: Feature Film, TV Movie-of-the-Week.  How To Contact: Referral only. Terms: Agent receives 10% commission on domestic sales.

Kleinman, Jeffrey M., Inc., Graybill & English L.L.C, 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 712, Washington, DC 20009, 202-588-9798, Fax: 202-457-0662, jmkagent@aol.com, Website: www.graybillandenglish.com/jmk.  Contact: Jeff Kleinman.  Seeking New and established writers.  Mr. Kleinman is a literary agent and attorney.  Specializes in narrative nonfiction, nonfiction, fiction.  Represents: Nonfiction Books (particularly narrative nonfiction), Novels.  Nonfiction: Agriculture/Horticulture, Animals, Anthropology/Archaeology, Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Computers/Electronic, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Crafts/hobbies, Creative Nonfiction, Current Affairs, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Humor/Satire, Interior design/decorating, Language/Literature/Criticism, Money/Finance, Music/Dance, Nature/Environment, Photography, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Theater/film, Translation, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies.   Fiction: Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Ethnic, Family Saga, Fantasy, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Glitz, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Multimedia  (tie-ins with literary projects), Psychic/Supernatural, Regional, Science Fiction, Thriller.  Query with SASE or send outline, 3 sample chapters, SASE.  Accepts e-mail queries, no attachments.  Accepts fax queries.  Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 2 weeks to queries.  Responds in 1 month to manuscripts.  Returns materials only with SASE.  Does not want to receive children's literature, romances, westerns or poetry.  Recent Sales: Sold 12 titles in the last year. 
 Gentelmen's Blood, by Barbara Holland (Bloomsbury), Teasing Secrets from the Dead, by Dr. Emily Craig (Crown), The Lost Pet Chronicles, by Kat Albrecht (Bloomsbury).  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.  Offers written contract.  Termination notice: 30-day.  Charges clients for postage, long distance, photocopying. 

Lampack, Peter, Agency, 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1613, New York, NY 10176, 212- 687-9106, Fax: 212-687-9109, renbopla@aol.com.  Contact: Loren G. Soeiro.  Query with SASE.  Seeking Action/Adventure, Contemporary Relationships, Detective/Police/Crime, Family Saga, Historical, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller (Medical, Scientific, Historical), Westerns/Frontier.

Larson, Michael/Elizabeth Pomada Literary Agents, 1029 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, 415-673-0939, larsenpoma@aol.com, Web Site: www.Larsen-Pomada.com.  Contact: Mike Larsen or Elizabeth Pomada.  Query with SASE, outline, sample chapters or first 10 pages of complete novel. Seeking Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Ethnic, Experimental, Family Saga, Fantasy, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Glitz, Historical, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Psychic/Supernatural, Religious/Inspirational, Romance (Contemporary, Gothic, Historical).

Literary Group, The, 270 Lafayette Street #1505, New York, NY 10012, 212-274-1616, Fax: 212-274-9876, litgrpfw@aol.com, Web Site: www.theliterarygroup.com.  Contact: Frank Weimann.  Query with SASE, outline, 3 Sample chapters.  Seeking most fiction.

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Management Co., The, 1337 Ocean Ave., Suite F, Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-990-5602.
Contact: Tom Klassen. Member Agents: Tom Klassen, F. Miguel Valenti, Helene Taber, Paul Davis, Steve Gamber. Seeking New and established writers. Prior to starting his agency Mr. Klassen was an agent with International Creative Management (ICM). Represents 15 clients. Represents: Feature Film (scripts), TV Scripts, Episodic Drama, Sitcom, Miniseries. Submit query letter with synopsis. No e-mail or fax queries. Responds in 2-3 weeks to queries. Returns materials only with SASE, Obtains new clients through recommendations from others, writer's conferences. Needs: "studio quality action-drama scripts and really good comedies." Does not want horror scripts. Recent Sales: Sold 11 script titles in the last year.

Mann, Carol, Agency, 55 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003, 212-206-5635, Fax: 212-675-4809, kim@carolmannagency.com.  Contact: Kim Goldstein. Member Agents: Jim Fitzgerald (fiction, popular culture, biography), Carol Mann (literary fiction, nonfiction), Leylha Ahuile (Spanish and Latin American fiction and nonfiction), Kim Goldstein (fiction and nonfiction). Seeking New and established writers. Member of AAR. Represents 200 clients, 25% of clients are new/unpublished writers. This agency specializes in current affairs; self-help; popular culture; psychology; parenting; history. Currently Handles: 70% nonfiction books, 30% novels. Nonfiction: Anthropology/Archaeology, Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, Money/Finance, Psychology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction: Literary. Query with outline/proposal and SASE. Responds in 3 weeks to queries. Does not want to receive "genre fiction (romance, mystery, etc.)." Recent Sales: America 24/7, by Rick Smolen and David Cohen (DK), White Guilt, by Shelby Steele (HarperCollins), Eminem, by Anthony Borza (Crown). Other clients: novelist Marita Golden; journalists Tim Egan, Elizabeth Mehren, Pulitzer Prize winner Fox Butterfield and National Book Critic Award winner James Tobin; essayist Shelby Steele; sociologist Dr. William Julius Wilson; economist Thomas Sowell; and Tufts University's Elliot Pearson School of Education. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract.

Marcil, Denise, Literary Agency, Inc., 685 West End Ave., New York, NY 10025, 212-932-3110. Contact: Denise Marcil. Not seeking new clients. Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Marcil served as an editorial assistant with Avon Books and as an editor with Simon & Schuster. Established: 1977. Member of AAR. Represents 35 clients; 40% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Specializes in thrillers, suspense, women's commercial fiction, business books, popular reference, how-to, self-help, and spirituality. "We are looking for fresh new voices in commercial women's fiction: chick lit, mom-lit, stories that capture women's experiences today. We are especially seeking well-written thrillers with the potential to break out." Currently Handles: Commercial fiction and nonfiction. Represents: Nonfiction Books (commercial), Novels (commercial). Query with SASE. Recent Sales: Sold 43 titles in the last year. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Binding time: 2 years. Charges $100/year for postage, photocopying, long-distance calls, etc.

McCauley, Gerard, P.O. Box 844, Katonah, NY 10536, 914-232-5700, Fax: 914-232-1506. Not seeking new clients. Represents 60 clients, 5% of clients are new/unpublished writers. This agency specializes in history, biography and general nonfiction. Currently Handles: 65% nonfiction books, 15% scholarly books, 20% textbooks. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others. Sold 30 titles in the last year. Jack Johnson, by Ken Burns (Knopf), At War at Sea, by Ronald Spector (Viking). Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales.

McHugh Literary Agency, 1033 Lyon Rd, Moscow, ID 83843-9167, (208) 882-0107, Fax (847) 628-0146, elisabetmch@turbonet.com.  Contact: Elisabet McHugh.  Since 1994.  Presently representing 61 clients, 30% are new or unpublished writers.  Currently handles: 40% nonfiction, 60% fiction.  Nonfiction: Open to all subjects.  Fiction: Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Psychological thrillers, Historical, Mainstream, Inspirational.  Contact: Query first by e-mail.  Do NOT send material unless asked for.  No children's books, poetry, SF, horror, or fantasy.  Terms:  15% domestic sales, 20% foreign sales.  Offers agency contract. Client must provide all copies needed for submissions.  Recent Sales: Forever Yours (Harlequin); Jungle Ace: The Story of One of the Usaaf's Great Fighter Pilots (Brassey's); Clark Gable (McFarland & Co); Murder Matters (Bantam); A Matter of Honor (Pocket Books).  Tip: Be professional.

Menza, Claudia, Literary Agency, 1170 Broadway, Suite 807, New York, NY 10001, 212-889-6850.  Contact: Claudia Menza.  Seeking New and established writers.  Prior to becoming an agent, Ms. Menza was an editor/managing editor at a publishing company.  Member of AAR.  Represents 111 clients.  50% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  This agency specializes in African-American fiction and nonfiction, and editorial assistance. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels.  Nonfiction: Current Affairs, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests (especially African-American), Health/Medicine, History, Multicultural, Music/Dance, Photography, Psychology, Theater/film.  Submit outline, 25 pages.  Prefers to read materials exclusively.  Responds in 2 weeks to queries.  Responds in 2-4 months to manuscripts.  Returns materials only with SASE.  Obtains new clients through recommendations from others.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 20% (if co-agent is used) commission on foreign sales.  Agent receives 20% commission on dramatic rights sales.  Offers written contract. 

William Morris Agency, Inc., 1325 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, California office: 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90212, 212-586-5100, Fax: 212-903-1418, Website: www.wma.com.  Member Agents: Owen Laster, Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, Suzanne Gluck, Joni Evans, Tracy Fisher (TFisher@wma.com), Mel Berger, Virginia Barber, Jay Mandel, Manie Barron.  Seeking New and established writers.  Member of AAR.  Writer's Guidelines: www.wma.com/0/dept/literary/guidelines.html.  Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels.  Query with SASE.  Accepts e-mail queries.  Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.

Nazor, Karen, Literary Agency, 100 Powdermill Rd., PMB 182, Acton, MA 01720, 978-266-3792, Fax: 978-263-6230, query@nazor.org. Contact: Karen Nazor. Member Agents: Kris Ashley (literary and commercial fiction). Seeking New and established writers. Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Nazor served a brief apprenticeship with Raines & Raines and was assistant to Peter Ginsberg, president of Curtis Brown, Ltd. Established: 1991. Represents 35 clients. 15% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Specializes in: This agency specializes in "good writers! Mostly nonfiction--arts, culture, politics, technology, civil rights, etc." Currently Handles: 75% nonfiction books, 10% novels, 10% electronic multimedia. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, Novellas. Nonfiction: Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Computers/Electronic, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Government/Politics/Law, History, How-To, Music/Dance, Nature/Environment, Photography, Popular Culture, Science/Technology, Sociology, Sports, Travel, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction: Feminist, Literary, Multicultural, Regional, Women's. Query (preferred) or send outline/proposal (accepted). No unsolicited mss. Accepts e-mail queries. Responds in 2 weeks to queries. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Recent Sales:
Sold 12 titles in the last year. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Charges clients for express mail services, photocopying costs. Tips: "I'm interested in good writers who want a long term, long haul relationship. Not a one-book writer, but a writer who has many ideas, is productive, professional, passionate and meets deadlines!"

New Brand Agency Group, LLC.  Contact: Mark Ryan, Ingrid Elfver-Ryan. Estab. 1994. Represents 30 clients. 40% are new/unpublished authors.  Member Agents: Mark Ryan and Ingrid Elfver-Ryan (fiction and nonfiction with bestseller or high commercial potential… projects with national and/or international appeal likely to sell at least 100,000 copies.  Represents: Nonfiction books, novels, books for younger readers. Considers these nonfiction areas: Popular culture; success/leadership; psychology/self-help; relationships (interpersonal and/or romantic); personal growth; spirituality; inspiration; religion; gift/novelty; autobiography/biography; humor); women’s issues; business/investing; nonfiction for younger readers. Considers these fiction areas: Adult and young adult; thrillers; mysteries; suspense; light horror; mainstream; historical; light sci-fi; light literary; non-genre romance.  How to Contact:  Email queries only—responds within 24 hours to query, within one week to complete mss. Submit electronic query to www.literaryagent.net. Obtains most new clients through queries and writers’ conferences.  Recent Sales: 24/7 and The Hill by Jim Brown (Ballantine), The Marriage Plan: How To Marry Your Soul Mate In A Year Or Less by Aggie Jordan, Ph.D. (Broadway/Bantam); The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci (Harcourt-Brace/Paramount); The Finnegan Zwake Mystery Series by Michael Dahl (Pocket /Scholastic); The Young Shakespeare Mystery Series (Hyperion); The Misfits, Inc. Mystery Series by Mark Delaney (Peachtree); The Crisis Counselor by Jeff Caponigro (Contemporary); Eat Or Be Eaten by Phil Porter (Prentice-Hall); Father To Son by Harry Harrison (Workman); The Walrus Was Paul: The Great Beatle Death Clues of 1969 by Gary Patterson (Simon & Schuster); The Dog’s Drugstore by Dr. Richard Redding & Myrna Weibel, D.V.M. (St. Martin’s); The Women’s Guide to Legal Issues by Nancy Jones (Renaissance); The Husband Book by Harry Harrison (Andrews McMeel); The Scooter Spy Mystery Series by Michael Dahl (Pocket); Various mysteries by Rae Foley (Simon & Schuster); Various young adult novels by Susan Rottman (Peachtree/Penguin).  Terms: Standard 15% commission; 20% for subsidiary rights. Offers written contract binding for six months; 30 days notice must be given to terminate contract. Charges for postage and phone costs out of proceeds from the project.

Ober, Harold, Associates, 425 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017, 212-759-8600, Fax: 212-759-9428. Member Agents: Phyllis Westberg, Pamela Malpas, Emma Sweeney, Knox Burger, Craig Tenney (not accepting new clients), Alexander C. Smithline.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Represents 250 clients. 10% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  Currently Handles: 35% nonfiction books, 50% novels, 15% juvenile books. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, Juvenile Books. Considers all fiction and nonfiction areas.  Contact by query letter only with SASE. No e-mail or fax queries.  Responds as promptly as possible. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales.  Charges clients for photocopying and express mail or package services.

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Paraview Literary Agency (Specialized: spiritual/New Age, Self Help), 1674 Broadway Suite 4A, New York, NY  10019; 12 Aldershot Rd., Walderslade, Chatham Kent ME5 OHX, UK, lhagan@paraview.com, Web site: www.paraview.com.  Contact: Lisa Hagan.  Paraview, Inc. was established in 1988. Represents 75 clients, 50% new/unpublished writers.  Currently handles: 80% nonfiction books; 10% novels; 10% scholarly books.  Ms. Hagan has agented since 1995. Member Agents: Lisa Hagan (fiction and nonfiction self-help).  Represents: Nonfiction books, novels.  Considers these nonfiction areas: Agriculture/horticulture; americana; animals; anthropology/archaeology; art/architecture/design; biography/autobiography; business/economics; child guidance/parenting; computers/electronic; cooking/foods/nutrition; crafts/hobbies; creative nonfiction (1); current affairs; education; ethnic/cultural interests; gardening; gay/lesbian issues; government/politics/law; health/medicine; history; how-to; humor/satire; interior design/decorating; juvenile nonfiction; language/literature/criticism; memoirs; military/war; money/finance; multicultural; music/dance; nature/environment; New Age/metaphysics; philosophy; photography; popular culture; psychology; recreation; regional; religious/inspirational; science/technology; self-help/personal improvement; sex; sociology; software; spirituality; sports; theater/film; translation; travel; true crime/investigative; women's issues/studies; young adult. Considers these fiction areas: Action/adventure; contemporary issues; ethnic; feminist; literary; mainstream/contemporary; regional; romance; women's.   This agency specializes in spiritual, New Age and self-help.  Contact: Query including, synopsis, author, bio via email.  Responds in 1 month to queries; 3 months to mss.  Obtains most new clients through recommendations from editors.  Recent Sales: Sold 40 titles in the last year. Love Signs,by Stacey Wolf (Warner); Love Letters, by Paula Roberts (New Page Books); Tending Roses, by Lisa Wingate (NAL); The Last Vampire, by Whitley Streiber (Pocket Books).  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 20% commission on foreign sales.  Tips: "New writers should have their work edited, critiqued, and carefully reworked prior to submission.  First contact should be via e-mail to lhagan@paraview.com."

Popkin, Julie, 15340 Albright St. #204, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-2520, 310-459-2834, Member Agents: Julie Popkin, Margaret McCord (fiction, memoirs, biography), Linda Schubert (non-fiction).  Seeking New and established writers.
Prior to opening her agency, Popkin taught at the university level and did freelance editing and writing.  Represents 35 clients.  30%% of clients are new/unpublished writers. " This agency specializes in selling book-length mss including fiction and nonfiction. Especially interested in social issues, ethnic and minority subjects, Latin American authors."  Currently Handles: 70% nonfiction books, 30% novels.  Query with SASE.  No e-mail or fax queries.  Responds in 1 month to queries.  Responds in 2 months to manuscripts.  Does not want to receive New Age, spiritual, romance, science fiction.  Recent Sales: Sold 8 titles in the last year. Two Worlds in One, by Virginia Li (Prometheus), The Red and the Blacklist, by Norma Barzman (Nation Books), Planet Earth, by P.K. Page (Godine).  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales, Agent receives 10% commission on dramatic rights sales.  Sometimes asks for fee if ms requires extensive copying and mailing.  "Keep your eyes on the current market. Publishing responds to changes very quickly and often works toward perceived and fresh subject matter.  Historical fiction seems to be rising in interest after a long quiet period."

Protter, Susan Ann, Literary Agent, 110 W. 40th St., Suite 1408, New York, NY 10018, 212-840-0480.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals.  Prior to opening her agency, Protter was associate director of subsidiary rights at Harper & Row Publishers.  Established: 1971.  Member of AAR. Represents 40 clients; 5%% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  Works with a very small number of new/previously unpublished authors.  Writers must have book-length project or manuscript that is ready to be sold.  Currently Handles: 50% nonfiction books, 50% novels, occasional magazine article or short story (for established clients only). Currently looking for limited number of new clients.  Send short query with SASE.  No unsolicited manuscripts.  No e-mail queries.  Responds in 3 weeks to queries. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts.  Does not want to receive westerns, romance, fantasy, children's books, young adult novels, screenplays, plays, poetry, Star Wars or Star Trek.  Recent Sales: As Above, So Below, by Rudy Rucker (Forge), The Light Ages, by Ian R. Macleod (Ace), The Hard SF Renaissance, edited by David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer (Tor).  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, Agent receives 15% commission on dramatic rights sales.  "If, after seeing your query, we request to see your manuscript, there will be a small shipping and handling fee requested to cover cost of returning materials should they not be suitable."  Charges clients for photocopying, messenger, express mail, airmail and overseas shipping expenses.  "Please send neat and professionally organized queries. Make sure to include a SASE or we cannot reply.  We receive approximately 200 queries a week and read them in the order they arrive.  We usually reply within two weeks to any query. Please, do not call or email queries.  If you are sending a multiple query, make sure to note that in your letter.  I am looking for something outstanding in a large, difficult market."

Raymond, Charlotte Cecil, Literary Agent, 32 Bradlee Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945. Contact: Charlotte Cecil Raymond.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Currently Handles: 90% nonfiction books, 10% novels.  Query with SASE. Submit: Proposal package, Outline.  Responds in 2 weeks to queries.  Responds in 6 weeks to manuscripts.  Does not want to receive self-help/personal improvement, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, poetry, screenplays.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.

Rhodes, Jodie, Agency, 8840 Villa La Jolla Dr., Suite 315, La Jolla, CA 92037-1957, 858-625-0544, Fax 858-625-0544. Website: www.writers.net and www.literaryagent.com.  Contact: Jodie Rhodes, president, Clark McCutcheon (fiction), Bob McCarter (nonfiction).  Handles Nonfiction Books, Novels, and Juvenile Books.  Send query with brief synopsis and first 30 - 50 pages.  No e-mail or fax submissions.  Include SASE.  "Think your book out before you write it.  Do your research, know your subject matter intimately, write vivid specifics, not bland generalities.  Care deeply about your book.  Don't imitate other writers.  Find your own voice.  We never take on a book we don't believe in, and we go the extra mile for our writers.  We welcome talented new writers.  We hold monthly weekend clinics on how to write a query letter and weekly writing workshops for area writers." Commission is 15% U.S. and 20% foreign.  Charges clients for fax, photocopying, phone calls, and postage.  "Charges are itemized and approved by writers upfront."

Rittenberg, Ann, Literary Agency, Inc., 1201 Broadway, Suite 708, New York, NY 10001, 212-684-6936, Fax: 212-684-6929.  Contact: Ann Rittenberg, president.  Agent: Ted Gideonse.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Member AAR.  Represents 35 clients; 40% of clients are new/unpublished writers. This agent specializes in literary fiction and literary nonfiction.  Currently Handles: 50% nonfiction books, 50% novels.  Submit: Outline, 3 sample chapters, SASE. Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 6 weeks to queries. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts.  Obtains new clients through referrals from established writers and editors.  Recent Sales: Sold 20 titles in the last year.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Charges clients for photocopying only.

Riverside Literary Agency, 1052 Weatherhead Hollow, Guilford, VT 05301, 802-257-2677, Fax: 802-257-8907, rivlit@sover.net.  Contact: Susan Lee Cohen. Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Represents: Nonfiction Books (adult), Novels (adult, very selective). Query with SASE, Outline. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries. Obtains new clients through referrals. Recent Sales: Sold 14 titles in the last year. Letters to a Young Therapist, by Mary Pipher, Ph.D. (Basic Books), The Devil You Know, by Martha Stout, Ph.D. (Broadway), Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be, by Lama Surya Das (Doubleday Broadway). Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Offers written contract. Charges clients for foreign postage, photocopying large manuscripts, express mail deliveries, etc.

Ross, Gail, Literary Agency, 1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, #500, Washington, DC 20009, 202-328-3282, Fax: 202-328-9162, jennifer@gailross.com, Website: www.gailross.com.  Contact: Jennifer Manguera.  Member Agents: Gail Ross.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals.  Member of AAR.  Represents 200 clients.  75% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  Writer's Guidelines: www.gailross.com/downloads/bookproposal.doc.  This agency specializes in adult trade nonfiction.  Currently Handles: 95% nonfiction books.  Nonfiction: Anthropology/Archaeology
Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, Money/Finance, Nature/Environment, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Sports, True Crime/Investigative.  Query with SASE. 
Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 1 month to queries.  Obtains new clients through recommendations from others.  Recent Sales: Sold 50 titles in the last year.  This agency prefers not to share information on specific sales.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 25% commission on foreign sales.  Charges for office expenses (i.e., postage, copying).

Russell & Volkening, 50 W. 29th St., #7E, New York, NY 10001, 212-684-6050, Fax: (212)889-3026.  Contact: Timothy Seldes, Kirsten Ringer.  Member Agents: Timothy Seldes (nonfiction, literary fiction).  Seeking New and established writers.  Member of AAR.  Represents 140 clients; 20% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  This agency specializes in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction.  Currently handles 45% nonfiction books, 50% novels, 3% short story collections, 2% novellas.  Nonfiction: All genres.  Fiction: Action/Adventure, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Picture Books, Sports, Thriller.  Recent Sales: The Amateur Marriage (Knopf); , by Nadine Gordimer; No Certain Rest, by Jim Lehrer (Random House).  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.  Charges clients for "standard office expenses relating to the submission of materials of an author we represent, e.g., photocopying, postage."

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Sanders, Victoria, and Associates, 241 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10014-4822, (212) 633-8811, Fax: (212) 633-0525, queriesvsa@hotmail.com,
Web site: www.victoriasanders.com.  Contact: Victoria Sanders or Diane Dickensheid. Represents most non-fiction and Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Ethnic, Family Saga, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Literary, and Thriller fiction. Fees: 15% domestic and 20% foreign. Member AAR. Charges for photocopying, ms, messenger, express mail and extraordinary fees. If in excess of $100, client approval is required. "Limit query to letter, no calls, and give it your best shot. A good query is going to get a good response."

Scagnetti, Jack, Talent & Literary Agency, 5118 Vineland Ave., #102, North Hollywood, CA 91601, 818-762-3871, Fax: 818-761-6629. Contact: Jack Scagnetti. Member Agents: Steven Buchjsbaum (books), Sean Wright (books), David Goldman (script analyst), Andy Rodman (scripts/books). Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Prior to becoming an agent, Mr. Scagnetti wrote nonfiction books and magazine articles on movie stars, sports and health subjects and was a magazine and newspaper editor. Established: 1974. Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Signatory of WGA. Represents 50 clients. 50% of clients are new/unpublished writers. This agency specializes in film books with photographs. Currently Handles: , 20% nonfiction books, 70% movie scripts, 10% TV scripts. Seeking Nonfiction Books, Novels, Feature Film, TV Movie-of-the-Week, Episodic Drama, Sitcom, Animation (movie), Miniseries. Query with SASE, outline/proposal. No fax queries. Responds in 1 month to queries. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others. Offers criticism service (books only). "Fee depends upon condition of original copy and number of pages." Charges clients for postage and photocopies.

Scherf, Inc. Literary Management, PO Box 80180, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Web site: http://www.scherf.com/literarymanagement.htm.  "We specialize in discovering new authors.  Were looking for well-written thrillers in the manner of a John Grisham, Thomas Harris, Michael Crichton.  You must polish your manuscript. Have your novel completed before you contact us.  Send only a Query letter with SASE.  No E-mail queries!"

Seymour Agency, The, www.theseymouragency.com.  "We have been in business since 1992 and have about 70 clients."  Half nonfiction and half romance.  "Am looking for romance novels and nonfiction such as how-to books, business books, and any type of nonfiction by credentialed authors. Would like to see some Christian books also.  Don't handle poetry, screen plays, general novels."  Will accept a one-page e-mail query with no attachments.  No fax queries or telephone queries.  Recent sales:  Ammanda McCabe's three-book contract to NAL for regency romances; The Everything Golf Instruction Book  and The Everything Car Care Book by Rob Blumer, Ph.D, to Adams Media Corp.; Lord Ruin by Carolyn Jewel to Dorchester Pub.  If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me, Mary Sue Seymour."

Slopen, Beverly, Literary Agency, 131 Bloor St. W., Suite 711, Toronto, ON, M5S 1S3, Canada, 416-964-9598, Fax: 416-921-7726, slopen@inforamp.net, Website: www.slopenagency.on.ca.  Contact: Beverley Slopen.  Prefers established writers, mostly referrals.  Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Slopen worked in publishing and as a journalist.  Represents 60 clients.  40% of clients are new/unpublished writers.  Specializes in: This agency has a "strong bent towards Canadian writers."  Currently Handles: 60% nonfiction books, 40% novels.  Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, Scholarly Books, Textbooks (college).  Nonfiction: Anthropology/Archaeology, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Current Affairs, Psychology, Sociology, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies.  Fiction: Literary, Mystery/Suspense.  Query with SAE and IRCs. Returns materials only with SASE (Canadian postage).  Accepts short e-mail queries.  Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 2 months to queries.  Actively seeking "serious nonfiction that is accessible and appealing to the general reader."  Does not want to receive fantasy, science fiction or children's.

Sobel Weber Associates, 146 E. 19th St., New York, NY 10003, 212-420-8585, Fax: 212-505-1017, Web site: www.sobelweber.com.  Contact: Nat Sobel, Judith Weber. Seeking New and established writers. "We edit every book before submitting it to publishers even those of books under contract. For fiction, that may mean two or three drafts of the work. We are less interested in previously published authors, than in pursuing new talent wherever we find it."

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc., 65 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012, 212-780-6050, Fax: 212-780-6095.  Contact: Philipa Brophy.  Member Agents: Philippa Brophy, Laurie Liss, Chris Calhoun, Peter Matson, Sterling Lord, Claudia Cross, Neeti Madan, George Nicholson, Jim Rutman, Charlotte Sheedy.  Signatory of WGA.
Represents 600 clients.  Currently Handles: 50% nonfiction books, 50% novels. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, literary value considered first.  Query with SASE.  Responds in 1 month to manuscripts.  Obtains new clients through recommendations from others.  Recent Sales: This agency prefers not to share information on specific sales.  Other clients: Kent Haruf, Dick Fancis, Mary Gordon, Sen. John McCain, Simon Winchester, James McBride, Billy Collins, Richard Paul Evans, Dave Pelzer.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.  Offers written contract. Charges clients for photocopying.

Swayne Agency Literary Management & Consulting, Inc., The, 7 Penn Plaza, 16th Floor. New York, NY 10001, 212-391-5438, mgray@swayneagency.com, Web site: www.swayneagency.com.  Member Agents: Susan Barry (science, business, business narrative, finance, memoir, narrative nonfiction and sports)
Lisa Swayne (business, business narrative, narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, women's health and spirituality). Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Seeking non-fiction books. Query with SASE. Proposal package, outline. Accepts e-mail queries, no attachments. No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 6 weeks to manuscripts. Obtains new clients through recommendations from colleagues and clients. Does not want to receive westerns, romance novels, science fiction, children's books. Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
and 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Binding time: 1 year.
Termination notice: 60-days.

Swetky Agency, The (AmSAW member).  "We are looking for good writers dedicated to their craft.  If you're one, we want you.  We're not taking on a large number of clients, only a select few; so, we're looking for people who are willing to work hard, take marketing direction seriously, and approach their writing as the proven professionals we understand them to be."  In nonfiction, seeking anything marketable, including Narrative Nonfiction.  In fiction: Romance, Erotica, Coming-of-Age, Literary, Mystery, Detective, Suspense, Humor, Mainstream/Contemporary, Psychological, Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Historical, Anthology, Women's/Chick Lit, Western.  Young Adult: Anything marketable (no Children's).  Screenplays and Scripts: Feature-length scripts and television series concepts only (no Shorts).  "Our work load demands that certain submission requirements be followed.  Please check out our new state-of-the-art Web site (includes a one-page, click-and-submit contact form) at this URL: http://amsaw.org/swetkyagency/index.html.  We respond to all e-mail queries as quickly as possible.  Our terms include one-year exclusive representation of your book-length works (we don't handle poetry, articles, novellas, or short fiction except in anthologies), automatically extended until either party cancels.  Our standard agency rates are 15% for all Domestic publication sales, 20% for all subsidiary and foreign sales, and 20% for all film sales.  Upon mutual agreement, we will send a written agency contract (see sample contract) for your signature."  For further information, e-mail fayeswetky@amsaw.org. 

Talent Source, 107 E. Hall St., P.O. Box 14120, Savannah, GA 31416-1120, 912-232-9390, Fax: 912-232-8213, michael@talentsource.com, Website: www.talentsource.com.  Contact: Michael L. Shortt. Seeking New and established writers. Prior to becoming an agent, Mr. Shortt was a television program producer/director. Signatory of WGA. Represents: Feature Film, TV Movie-of-the-Week, Episodic Drama, Sitcom. Scripts include Comedy, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Erotica, Family Saga, Juvenile, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, Teen. Multimedia:
Also handles CD-Roms, direct videos, DVD's. Query with SASE. Include a proper synopsis, please see the literary button on our website for complete submission details.
No e-mail or fax queries. Responds in 10 weeks to queries. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others. Actively seeking "character-driven stories (e.g., Sling Blade, Sex Lies & Videotape)." Does not want to receive "big budget special effects science fiction."

Targ, Roslyn, Literary Agency, Inc., 105 W. 13th St., New York, NY 10011, 212-206-9390, Fax: 212-989-6233, roslyntarg@aol.com.  Contact: Roslyn Targ.  Member Agents: Roslyn Targ. Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Represents 100 clients. Query with SASE. Include outline/proposal, curriculum vitae. Prefers to read materials exclusively. No mss without query first. Accepts e-mail queries. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales. Charges standard agency fees (bank charges, long distance, postage, photocopying, shipping of books, overseas long distance and shipping, etc.). "This agency reads on an exclusive basis only."

Teal, Patricia, Literary Agency, 2036 Vista Del Rosa, Fullerton, CA 92831-1336, Phone/fax: 714-738-8333. Contact: Patricia Teal. Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Established: 1978. Member of AAR. Represents 20 clients. This agency specializes in women's fiction and commercial how-to and self-help nonfiction. Nonfiction: Animals, Biography/Autobiography, Child Guidance/Parenting, Health/Medicine, How-To, Psychology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction: Glitz, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance (contemporary, historical).
Published authors only. Query with SASE. No e-mail or fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 10 days to queries. Responds in 6 weeks to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Does not want to receive poetry, short stories, articles, science fiction, fantasy, regency romance. Recent Sales: Sold 20 titles in the last year. The Black Sheep's Baby, by Kathleen Creighton (Silhouette), Man with a Message, by Muriel Jensen (Harlequin). Terms: Agent receives 10-15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Binding time: 1 year. Charges clients for postage and phone calls. "Include SASE with all correspondence. Taking on very few authors."

Tolls, Lynda, Literary Agency, P.O. Box 1785, Bend, OR 97709, 541-388-3510, blswarts@juno.com. 
Contact: Lynda Tolls Swarts.  Seeking New and established writers.  Represents 8 clients. Currently Handles: 70% nonfiction books, 30% novels.  Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels.  Nonfiction: Biography/Autobiography, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests (cultural, global interests), Health/Medicine, History, Popular Culture, Religious/Inspirational (inspirational), Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Travel, current affairs, investigative.  Fiction: Ethnic (multicultural), Historical, Literary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, contemporary, inspirational, women's.  Query with SASE.  Nonfiction: send query including the concept of your book, market, competing titles, and your expertise. Fiction: query with synopsis and first 30 pages.

Trace, Inc., Tracy Sherrod Literary Agency, 511 Avenue of Americas, #109, New York, NY 10011, 212-369-6785.  Contact: Tracy Sherrod.  Seeking New and established writers.  Prior to becoming an agent, Tracy Sherrod was an editor with Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.  Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels.  Nonfiction: Business/Economics, Health/Medicine, Multicultural, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Spirituality.  Fiction: Literary, Multicultural, commercial women's fiction. 

Travis, Susan, Literary Agency, 1317 N. San Fernando Blvd., Suite 175, Burbank, CA 91504, 818-557-6538, Fax: 818-557-6549.  Contact: Susan Travis.  Seeking New and established writers.  Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Travis served as an agent with the McBride Agency and prior to that worked in the Managing Editors Department of Ballantine Books.  Represents 10 clients. 
Specializes in: This agency specializes in mainstream nonfiction.  Currently Handles: 90% nonfiction books, 10% novels.  Nonfiction: Child Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Health/Medicine, How-To, Psychology, Self-Help/Personal, Improvement, Women's Issues/Studies.  Query with SASE.  Submit: detailed proposal with sample chapters.  Responds in 1 month to queries.  Responds in 6 weeks to manuscripts.  Needs:
Actively seeking cookbooks.  Does not want to receive science fiction, poetry or children's books.  Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.  Offers written contract.  Binding time: 1 year.  Termination notice: 60-day.  Charges clients for photocopying of mss and proposals if copies not provided by author. 

United Tribes Media Inc., 240 W. 35th St., Suite 500, New York, NY 10001, 212-534-7646, janguerth@aol.com.  Contact: Jan-Erik Guerth.  Seeking New and established writers.  Prior to becoming an agent, Mr. Guerth was a comedian, journalist, radio producer and film distributor. 
Specializes in: This agency represents serious nonfiction; and ethnic, social, gender and cultural issues, comparative religions, self-help, spirituality and wellness, science and arts, history and politics, nature and travel, and any fascinating future trends.  Currently Handles: 100% nonfiction books.  Nonfiction: Anthropology/Archaeology, Art/Architecture/Design, Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Current Affairs, Education, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Language/Literature/Criticism, Memoirs, Money/Finance, Music/Dance, Nature/Environment, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Science/Technology (popular), Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Theater/film, Translation, Women's Issues/Studies.   Submit: Outline, Résumé, SASE.  Agent prefers email queries.  Accepts e-mail queries.  Accepts simultaneous submissions.  Responds in 1 month to queries.  Returns materials only with SASE. 
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales.  Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.

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Van der Leun & Associates, 32 Gramercy Park S, Suite 11L, New York, NY 10003, 212-982-6165, Website: www.publishersmarketplace.com/pvanderleun. Contact: Patricia Van der Leun, president. Seeking New and established writers. This agency specializes in fiction, art history, food and wine, gardening, biography.  Currently Handles: 75% nonfiction books, 25% novels. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, illustrated books. Nonfiction: Art/Architecture (art history), Biography/Autobiography , Cooking/Foods/Nutrition (food and wine, cookbooks), Creative Nonfiction (literary), Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gardening, History, Memoirs, Religious/Inspirational, Spirituality, Sports, Travel. Fiction: Comic Books/Cartoon, Contemporary Issues, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Multicultural, Multimedia, Picture Books, Poetry, Poetry in Translation, Short Story Collections, Translation, Women's. Query with letter only, include author bio and SASE. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 weeks to queries.

Van Duren, Annette, Agency, 11684 Ventura Blvd., #235, Studio City, CA 91604, 818-752-6000, Fax: 818-752-6985.  Contact: Annette Van Duren or Amy Takahara.  Represents 12 clients.  Currently Handles: 10% novels, 50% movie scripts, 40% TV scripts.  Represents: Feature Film, TV Movie-of-the-Week, Episodic Drama, Sitcom, Animation.  Not accepting new clients.  Terms: Agent receives 10% commission on domestic sales.  Offers written contract.  Binding time: 2 years.

Venture Literary, Suite 105, #141, 8895 Towne Centre Dr., San Diego, CA 92122, 619-807-1887, Fax: 772-365-8321, Web site: http://www.ventureliterary.com.  "It all began with a rejection letter.  Greg, an aspiring writer, pitched his book to Frank, an acquisitions editor in New York, who politely declined.  His rejection letter, however, was so useful that Greg asked Frank to coauthor The Finance Doctor.  Once it was in print, they both answered so many questions about the process of writing and publishing a book that they decided to make a business out of it. Venture Literary was born.  Venture Literary is a literary agency that works with writers to develop their talents and sell their works to publishers.  We specialize in books that coincide with our interests–business, sports, pop culture, gambling, and any narrative that fascinates us.  We deal mostly with non-fiction, but will represent a fantastic novel, especially if it has film potential. Venture Literary has the experience and a unique set of skills that can turn your idea into a successful venture."  Venture Literary is a no-fee agency.  "We don’t charge a fee to review submissions, and our agency’s commission is the industry-standard 15%."  Please e-mail all query letters to agents@ventureliterary.com. No proposals or manuscripts via e-mail.  Send proposals and manuscripts to address above.

Vines Agency, Inc., 648 Broadway, Suite 901, New York, NY 10012, 212-777-5522, Fax: 212-777-5978, jv@vinesagency.com, Website: www.vinesagency.com. Contact: James C. Vines, Paul Surdi, Ali Ryan, Gary Neuwirth. Member Agents: James C. Vines (quality and commercial fiction and nonfiction), Gary Neuwirth, Paul Surdi (women's fiction, ethnic fiction, quality nonfiction), Ali Ryan (women's fiction and nonfiction, mainstream). Seeking New and established writers. Signatory of WGA. Represents 52 clients. This agency specializes in mystery, suspense, science fiction, women's fiction, ethnic fiction, mainstream novels, screenplays, teleplays. Currently Handles: 50% nonfiction books, 50% novels. Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, Feature Film, TV Scripts. Nonfiction: Biography/Autobiography, Business/Economics, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, History, How-To, Humor/Satire, Memoirs, Military/War, Money/Finance, Nature/Environment, New Age/metaphysics, Photography, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religious/Inspirational, Science/Technology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Sociology, Spirituality, Sports, Translation, Travel, True, Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction: Action/Adventure, Contemporary Issues, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Experimental, Family Saga, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Occult, Psychic/Supernatural, Regional, Romance (contemporary, historical), Science Fiction, Sports, Thriller, Westerns/Frontier, Women's. Submit Outline, 3 sample chapters, SASE. Accepts e-mail queries. Accepts fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 weeks to queries. Responds in 1 month to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Obtains new clients through query letters, recommendations from others, reading short stories in magazines, soliciting conferences. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 25% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Binding time: 1 year. Termination notice: 30 days.

Wylie-Merrick Literary Agency, 1138 S. Webster St., Kokomo, IN 46902-6357, 765-459-8258 or 765-457-3783, smartin@wylie-merrick.com, rbrown@wylie-merrick.com, Web site: www.wylie-merrick.com.  Contact: S.A. Martin, Robert Brown. Member Agents: S.A. Martin (juvenile/middle grade/young adult), Robert Brown (adult fiction/nonfiction, young adult). Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Ms. Martin holds a Master's degree in Language Education and is a writing and technology curriculum specialist. Query with SASE. Include first 10 pages for novels, complete mss for picturebooks. No e-mail or fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries. Responds in 3 months to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Obtains new clients through recommendations from others, queries, and conferences. Seeking middle-grade/young adult fiction and nonfiction; picture books; adult fiction and nonfiction. Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Charges clients for postage, photocopying, handling. "We work with a small, select group of writers. We are highly selective when considering new clients, so your work must be the best it can possibly be for us to consider it. We only work with serious professionals who know their craft and the publishing industry. Anything less we reject."

Zachary Shuster Harmsworth, 1776 Broadway, Suite 1405, New York, NY 10019; (Boston Office: 729 Boylston St., 5th Floor). Phone: (617) 262-2400, Fax: (617) 262-2468.) Phone: 212-765-6900, Fax: 212-765-6490, e.harmsworth@zshliterary.com, Web site: www.zshliterary.com.  "Our principals include two former publishing and entertainment lawyers, a journalist and an editor/agent." Lane Zachary was an editor at Random House before becoming an agent. Seeking narrative nonfiction, mystery, commercial and literary fiction, memoirs, history, biographies. Does not want poetry. Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales, 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract.  Binding time: 1 work only. Termination notice: 30 days. Charges clients for postage, copying, courier, telephone. "We only charge expenses if the manuscript is sold."

Zebra Agency, http://www.zebraagency.co.uk.  We handle non-fiction and general fiction including crime, suspense and drama, murder, mysteries, adventure, thrillers, horror, and science fiction.  Plus scripts for TV/radio/film/theatre.  No reading fee.  Editorial advice given to new authors.  No unsolicited mss; send preliminary letter giving publishing history and brief cv, with synopsis and first three chapters, or ten pages of script (plus S.A.E.).  No phone calls or submissions by fax or email.  Terms:  Home 10%, US & Translation 15%. "We are a young agency specializing in commercial fiction and on the look out for authors and script writers who can write a gripping story from the first page to the last.  We do not offer any easy road to success, only a fair assessment of what crosses our desk, and our enthusiasm/experience to generate sales and marketing when we feel we can really get behind a new book, a new script, and new authors.  Send preliminary letter giving publishing history and brief cv, with synopsis and first three chapters or ten pages of script (plus SASE) and your E-Mail address."
 

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