Editor's note: As of summer 2011, Josh
is now agenting with the Hannigan
Salky Getzler Agency.
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Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Josh Getzler of Writers House) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
Josh Getzler of Writers House
21 W. 26th Street, New York NY 10010. Email: jgetzler@writershouse.com. www.writershouse.com.
Seeking new and unagented writers. Prior to becoming a junior agent, Mr. Getzler have had 15 years in the business (not all publishing). Currently handles: 75% fiction, 25% nonfiction.
How to contact: E-mail only with query with five or so pages. Synopsis not necessary.
Actively seeking: Foreign and historical thrillers.
Recent sales:Devil's Thrill by Gerald Elias (Minotaur, Fall 2009).
This new agent tip
provided by GLA blogger extraordinaireKristen Howe.
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