Jennifer Jackson

 

headshot for Jennifer Jackson in black and whiteJennifer Jackson is an Agent and Executive Vice President at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Her first steps in connecting fellow book lovers to their next enthralling read began with a stint at independent bookstores. After joining DMLA in 1993, Jennifer’s wealth of experience grew through hands-on positions in pivotal roles across the agency—from the early days of managing the agency’s subsidiary rights to expanding its genre reach. She has continually navigated the ever-evolving publishing landscape, representing authors at every stage of their careers, and balancing creativity with industry demands.

Her current roster includes, among others: Elizabeth Bear, Anne Bishop, Jim Butcher, Seth Dickinson, Kerstin Hall, Kim Harrison, Tamsyn Muir, and Martha Wells.

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As a seasoned literary agent with a passion for guiding fresh voices to success, Jennifer is seeking innovative ideas that challenge the conventional and captivating narratives that inspire. She thrives on the journey of building enduring careers and fostering new talent. And as a voracious reader, Jennifer relishes seeking out unique voices to help share their stories with the world.

Submissions:

PLEASE NOTE: Jennifer Jackson is currently CLOSED to queries. At this time, she is only accepting referrals from clients or colleagues.

If your work has been previously requested and you wish to resubmit, please email query.jjackson@maassagency.com with an update.

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