Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Amy Boggs
Here is Amy’s official bio from the Donald Maass Literary Agency’s website: Amy Boggs joined the agency in 2009. She is looking for fantasy and science fiction, especially urban fantasy, paranormal romance, steampunk, YA/children’s, and alternate history. Historical fiction, multi-cultural fiction, Westerns, and works that challenge their genre are also welcome. She worked previously for […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin
When Alyssa Eisner Henkin became an editorial assistant in 1999 she was just happy to have coworkers who loved Anne of Green Gables as much as she did. Little did she know, over the next decade children’s publishing would become the fastest-growing genre in reading and entertainment. Alyssa candidly admits that she did not foresee the magnitude […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Alec Shane
Alec majored in English at Brown University, a degree he put to immediate use by moving to Los Angeles after graduation to become a professional stunt man. Realizing that he prefers books to breakaway glass, he moved to New York City in 2008 to pursue a career in publishing. Alec quickly found a home at […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Adriann Ranta
Adriann Ranta is a literary agent at Wolf Literary Services, actively acquiring both fiction and nonfiction, specializing in children’s and young adult novels. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Arizona, she served as managing editor of Between the Lines, The Editorial Department’s e-zine focused on the business of publishing, before moving to […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Alexander Slater
When asked how he became an agent at Trident, concentrating in the expanding children’s, middle grade and young adult businesses, Alex simply replies, “It was only natural.” While karma is not an established business concept, it is clear that Alex’s career arc led him in this happy direction. Start with Alex’s love of fiction, and […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Shannon Hassan
Shannon Hassan, an agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, brings a depth of business and editorial experience to her role as agent, having worked in publishing and law for more than a decade. She represents authors of literary and commercial fiction, young adult fiction, and select nonfiction. Her recent sales include SUMMONER’S HANDBOOK by Frank […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Kathleen Rushall
Kathleen represents a wide range of children’s literature and nonfiction at the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. She started as an intern at the Sandra Dijkstra Agency, and then spent two years at Waterside Productions agency. She looks forward to garnering fresh voices, strong narratives, and whimsical tales in all areas of young adult literature including […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Author Linda Benson
Linda Benson is the author of the middle grade novels Finding Chance and The Horse Jar. Click here to read my review of Finding Chance, which I absolutely loved. I’m thrilled to have such a talented writer here today. In her own words, Linda Benson’s “writing tends to focus on the importance of nature and […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Author Laura L. Sullivan
Laura L. Sullivan is the author of Under the Green Hill. Click here to read my review. She was born and lived most of her life in Florida. She moved to Kentucky a couple of years ago so she could raise her son in the mountains. She has a BA in English from Cornell University. […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Author Kurtis Scaletta
Kurtis Scaletta is the author of Mudville, Mamba Point (click here to read my review), and the upcoming Wake Me, all published by Knopf Books. Mr. Scaletta has lived in Louisiana, New Mexico, England, North Dakota, Liberia, Virginia, Brazil, North Dakota (again), Kansas, Maine, and Minnesota. From the bio section of his website: “When I came […]