Ms. Jolene Haley
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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Jolene Haley
Donald Maass Literary Agency
- Website:
- maassagency.com
- Twitter (X):
- @jolenehaley
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Horror
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
How To
LGBTQ+
Pop Culture
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
fergwrites
01/20/2025 03:54 PM
Q 8/16/24
Full request 12/19/24 Said she will take a while as she is behind on fulls.
Notif of offer of rep 01/14/25
Full request 12/19/24 Said she will take a while as she is behind on fulls.
Notif of offer of rep 01/14/25
Mianassivera
01/14/2025 06:41 PM
Just got a great, personalized rejection. highly recommend querying on the off-chance that she feels like giving feedback! paragraph 2 out of 3 was so helpful. thank you, Jolene!
''I'm so sorry to say, but I am going to pass on this project. It's not a reflection of you, this simply isn't a good fit for my list at this time. I try to include feedback where it's helpful and it's up to you as the author to decide if you'd like to consider it. Here's my feedback: I think you're a strong writer. Because it's fantasy, before continuing to send out, I would add in more setting/worldbuilding with the fantasy. I'd also take out the narrator direct statement to the reader at the beginning and just begin right into the narrative."
''I'm so sorry to say, but I am going to pass on this project. It's not a reflection of you, this simply isn't a good fit for my list at this time. I try to include feedback where it's helpful and it's up to you as the author to decide if you'd like to consider it. Here's my feedback: I think you're a strong writer. Because it's fantasy, before continuing to send out, I would add in more setting/worldbuilding with the fantasy. I'd also take out the narrator direct statement to the reader at the beginning and just begin right into the narrative."
ruthiesmom
11/04/2024 04:17 PM
@MrPinot Wow! That's great. Definitely a win here in the querying trenches. That does restore some hope that she is working through fulls.
Kaylee2222
11/03/2024 10:11 AM
@MrPinot sorry it was a pass but glad you got a kind response. Restores some hope for sure!
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 11/03/2024 - Closed to queries.
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Full Request 12/5/24
YA Horror 90k
said behind on fulls