New Literary Agent: Jennifer Udden of the Donald Maass Literary Agency

Reminder: New literary agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. She is seeking: science fiction, fantasy, and mysteries, and is particularly interested in finding works that creatively combine aspects of all three genres.
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Reminder: New literary agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. This spotlight features agent Jennifer Udden of Donald Maass Literary.

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About Jennifer: Jennifer Udden joined the Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2010. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College and previously worked in nonprofit arts fundraising. She's also on Twitter: @suddenlyjen.

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She is seeking: science fiction, fantasy (find more fantasy agents), and mysteries -- and is particularly interested in finding works that creatively combine aspects of all three genres.

How to Contact:Query judden [at] maassagency.com.

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