Jennifer March Soloway

JENNIFER MARCH SOLOWAY is a senior agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, representing authors and illustrators of picture book, middle grade, and young adult stories. Although she specializes in children’s literature, she also represents adult fiction, both literary and commercial, particularly crime, suspense and horror projects.

Young adult is Jennifer’s sweet spot. She is a suspense junkie. She adores action-packed thrillers, full of unexpected twists. Throw in a dash of romance, and she’s hooked. She is a huge fan of psychological horror that blurs the lines between the real and the imagined. But as much as she loves a good thriller or horror, she finds her favorite novels are literary stories about ordinary teens, especially those focused on family, relationships, sexuality, mental health, or addiction. Of course, a blend of genre and literary would be best of all. Also, lately, she’d like to fall in love (or lust).

For adult projects, she is actively seeking psychological thrillers and literary horror with strong, engaging protagonists, who make a series of bad decisions for the right (and occasionally the wrong) reasons.

In either YA or adult, she would love to consider projects that comp to TV/film horrors: Lamb, Yellowjackets, Companion, Barbarian, Watcher, Parasite, Late Night with the Devil, The Perfection, Nocturne, It Follows, Saint Maud, and more. Along those lines, she will read (or watch) any horror with the word “mother” in the title. She is fascinated with the horror of motherhood, as well as the horror of being mothered. (Ex. Leslie J. Anderson’s The Unmothers.)

Regardless of genre, she is actively seeking fresh new voices, perspectives and stories underrepresented in literature.

Please note: Sadly, Jennifer is not the best fit for novels-in-verse, as that form is not her editorial strength. Please consider one of her wonderful colleagues instead. Additionally, please do not send picture books, MG novels, or YA second world fantasy at this time. Her list is currently very full.

That’s her wish list, but the truth is an author might have a novel exploring themes and/or genres she has never considered before, and it might be absolutely perfect for her. She is open to any good story that is well written with a strong, authentic voice. Surprise her!

Prior to joining ABLA, Jennifer worked in marketing and public relations in a variety of industries, including financial services, health care, and toys. She has an MFA in English and Creative Writing from Mills College, and was a fellow at the San Francisco Writer’s Grotto in 2012. She lives in the middle of San Francisco with her best friend, their son, and a bulldog.

Jennifer presents at writing conferences all over the country and loves to meet writers in person. Please come say hello if you see her!

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