Greystone Literary Agency, a relatively new agency based in DC and founded by Michael Mancilla, has officially closed as of early this year.
The Web site was down this morning and a phone call to Michael confirmed the agency is no more.
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2009 UPDATE: This agency is back in business as of early 2009. They specialize in nonfiction. Check out their website.
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