View Brianne Johnson's business profile as Agent at Writers House. Access contact info, org charts, active projects and more for Brianne Johnson and 80,000+ other executives and producers. MG: THE INCREDIBLE SPACE RAIDERS (FROM SPACE!) We do not represent original screenplays. Select the agent's name for contact and submissions information. Holly Root (Root Literary) 8. All Rights Reserved. I am twittering on The Tweeter @SecretAgentBri! My ultimate adult project wish list would include a romantic historical with some unique fantasy elements, a horror novel with fantasy elements, a literary, Beat-like coming-of-age, a thrilling survival tale with well-researched, back-to-the-land details, and a dark, witchy, semi-realistic novel (think a modern-day Practical Magic or Garden Spells). PB: NED THE KNITTING PIRATE: A SALTY YARN by Diana Murray (Roaring Brook) Reviewed on : 10/22/2020 Release date: 12/08/2020 Genre: Children's Rae: Another vote for Hogwarts. Huge extra bonus points for funny, too, although they don't have to be. (i.e. Copyrighted Content. by Bill Cotter (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) Magical realism, YA: THE VINDICO by Wesley King (PYRG, Spring 2012) by Diana Murray (Random House Children's Books) Bri reps a wide range of fiction, including picture books, middle-grade, YA, and adult. (i.e. Author’s agent: Brianne Johnson, Writers House. MG: WIZARDMATCH by Lauren Magaziner (Dial) My main focus is children’s books, but I also represent select adult fiction and offbeat nonfiction-—see below for a more precise breakdown. MG: OC Daniel by Wesley King (S&S/Paula Wiseman Books) With the nation's politics swinging to the right, I find myself hard-lefting on social issues more than ever. Brianne Johnson (Writers House) Barry Goldblatt (Barry Goldblatt Literary) Ammi-Joan Paquette (Erin Murphy Literary Agency) Steven Malk (Writers House) Ted Malawer (Upstart Crow Literary) Brooks Sherman (Janklow & Nesbit) Rebecca Sherman (Writers House) Joanna Volpe (New Leaf Literary & Media) Pete Knapp (Park & Fine Literary and Media) THE VIOLINIST OF VENICE + next bk by Alyssa Palombo (St. Martin's Press) Jodi Reamer (Writers House, LLC) 5. In general, I’m interested in reading about younger adults and this rich, peculiar, “second coming-of-age”, where one is really exploring what it means to be an adult in the 21st century. TAKEN BY THE INIMITABLE OANA FOTO. Copyrighted Content. Our goals are long term, and the environment we strive to create is one that invites authors and agents to stay with us for the … PB: HAPPY IN OUR SKIN by Fran Manushkin (Candlewick) Juvenile fiction ROSES & ROT + next bk by Kat Howard (S&S/Saga Press, Spring 2016) Previously she was publicity manager at Grand Central, where she managed the Forever and Forever Yours imprints. Agent: Brianne Johnson, Writers House. Brianne Johnson | Writers House. I would love a great picture book series, like a Fancy Nancy or a Knuffle Bunny—something where we could see fabulous, memorable characters encounter a variety of new circumstances. 0.0—>my face. YA: THE CREEPING + untitled YA novel by Alexandra Sirowy (S&S BFYR) If we request your manuscript, we prefer that you send it to us on an exclusive basis. MG: TALKING TO TEDDY by Tommy Greenwald (Amulet / Abrams) Children's books, Historical fiction I started at Writers House as starry-eyed intern in 2007 and worked my way up to Senior Agent over several years. I grew up reading Karen Cushman, Sharon Creech, and Scott O'Dell's books until they fell apart in my hands. MG: THE LEAGUE OF BEASTLY DREADFULS #3 by Holly Grant (Random House Children's) If you are submitting by mail please include a self-addressed-stamped-envelope for our reply. In fact, as you read Brianne Johnson’s interview below, you may notice how much attention she gives to each individual question. Please consult their individual Publisher's Marketplace (PM) profile for details. Book Agent Brianne Johnson primarily focuses on children’s literature, but she’s working on building a select adult list. A seasoned professional in the publishing industry, Johanna was formerly Vice President & Executive Editor at Atria Books/Simon and Schuster and Editorial Director of Atria Español for nearly fifteen years. I love a good cabal, coven, karass--secret histories of all stripes. Clelia’s profile appears first, followed by Brianne’s. 21 West 26th Street, acquired in 1979, still retains its jewel-like Victorian facade of red brick, polished granite and ornamental terracotta. I'd love to find a historical MG that is also fun and exciting--a lot of submissions I see for this genre are a little too serious/earnest for my taste. ... @ClaudiaWeiskopf- The writer's house website says not to query another agent until the current agent passes on your project. 212-685-2400 I am a literary agent at Writers House, LLC. MG: YOU ARE ENOUGH by Jen Petro-Roy (Feiwel & Friends) I MISS YOU by Jen Petro-Roy, 2 books (Feiwel & Friends) Brianne Johnson from Writer’s House will be accepting picture book submissions from 12×12 Gold members June 16-30. Daniel Lazar (Writers House LLC) 2. I’m also looking for exciting, high-concept, gobble-down-in-one-sitting YA novels that keep me up way past my bedtime (I love creepy/horror/suspense, historical, historical fantasy, and creative fantasy in general) as well as beautiful, literary works that explore the coming-of-age theme from a truly original angle and beg for multiple re-readings. 2. She designs by day, illustrates by night, and somewhere in between eats way too much hummus. Her well-crafted responses inform and inspire. PB: HELLO, AIRPLANE! MG: THE SKELETON TREE by Kim Ventrella, 2 books (Scholastic) 2009 – 2020 Writers House. Reviewed on : 08/06/2020 Release date: 09/08/2020 Genre: Children's Ebook - 368 pages - 978-0-06-285456-8. WHAT LIFTS YOU and sequel by Kelsey Montague (Harlequin, 2016), SPECIALIZED TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, HONORS. Smart women's fiction PB: IZZY & OSCAR by Allison Estes & Dan Stark, illustrated by Tracy Dockray (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky) by Wesley King (S&S/Paula Wiseman Bks) MG: ZENOBIA JULY by Lisa Bunker (Viking) Her answers are below in … E-Query Sent to Brianne Johnson at Writers House: 5/29 Partial requested: 5/29 Nudged regarding offer: 7/16 Full requested: 7/16 Manuscript given to senior agent Michele Rubin: 7/17 Offer of representation from Michele: 7/19 (!!!!) MG: THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN WITCHES & untitled middle-grade novel by Lauren Magaziner (Dial) PB: BEARD IN A BOX by Bill Cotter (Knopf Children's) MG: FELIX YZ by Lisa Bunker (Viking) PB: DON'T PUSH THE BUTTON! THE ORDER OF THE ETERNAL SUN by Jessica Leake (Skyhorse/Talos, Fall 2015) No attachments, and please query me with ONE project at a time (you can mention the rest in the body of the query letter if you like). Check out her query guidelines here and follow her on Twitter @ SecretAgentBri. YA: LIFE AT THE SPEED OF US by Heather Sappenfield (Flux) Send your first page--as (Sept.) DETAILS. See what this literary agent is looking for in queries and get statistics on acceptance rates, response times, and more. 2009 – 2020 Writers House. Howard is represented by UTA and Brianne Johnson at Writers House. Rights & Inquiries. Last Name. 21 West 26th Street. MG: THE WHISPERS by Greg Howard + untitled MG (Putnam), THE SPIRIT KEEPER by K.B. Ms. Brianne Johnson Writers House. 2009 – 2020 Writers House. We respond to all queries, generally within six to eight weeks. PB: GRIMELDA, THE VERY MESSY WITCH & Untitled GRIMELDA sequel by Diana Murray (Katherine Tegen Books) In fact, as you read Brianne Johnson’s interview below, you may notice how much attention she gives to each individual question. THE MAGIC WORDS: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl Klein (W. W. Norton, Fall 2016) Reviewed on : 08/06/2020 Release date: 09/08/2020 Genre: Children's Ebook - 368 pages - 978-0-06-285456-8. YA: IT LOOKS LIKE THIS by Rafi Mittlefehldt (Candlewick) Longtime critique partners Julie Kingsley and Cameron Rosenblum (@ckellyrose, YA author repped by Brianne Johnson at Writers House, librarian) discuss a page from the brave and talented writer Lauren Shade, @laurentshade. GEEK KNITS by Toni Carr aka Joan of Dark (St. Martin's Griffin, Winter 2014) MG: WOLFBOY by Sue Beckhorn (Hyperion) Writers House occupies two landmarked adjacent counting houses built by the brothers William Waldorf and John Jacob Astor III in 1881. Writers House. I read FANGIRL by Rainbow Rowell this year and absolutely loved it. The one link I have throughout the many genres I'm interested in is humor. With this two-pronged philosophy, Writers House has played a critical role in developing the careers of hundreds of novelists and non-fiction authors. Writers House represents writers of fiction and non-fiction, for both adult and juvenile books as well as illustrators. YA: A GOOD IDEA by Cristina Moracho (Viking Children's) I started at Writers House as starry-eyed intern in 2007 and worked my way up to Senior Agent over several years. Bring them all and bring it on! A BACKPACK, A BEAR, AND EIGHT CRATES OF VODKA by Lev Golinkin (Doubleday, 2014) PB: RIGHT NOW & A TIGER IS COMING TO DINNER by Jessica Olien (Balzer + Bray) PB: TIP-TOP CAT by author/illustrator C. Roger Mader (HMH) PB: GROGGLE'S MONSTER VALENTINE written by Diana Murray, illustrated by Bats Langley (Sky Pony Press) Clelia’s profile appears first, followed by Brianne’s. developing my picture book, middle grade, young adult, and adult lists while working with Brianne Johnson. Abhi (like, “a bumblebee”) is an artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Author’s agent: Brianne Johnson, Writers House. I'm a huge fan of Stephen King and Gillian Flynn, and I love being scared out of my wits in creepy, atmospheric, unexpected ways. All Rights Reserved. Book Agent Brianne Johnson primarily focuses on children’s literature, but she’s working on building a select adult list. Writers House is one of the largest agencies in the world and prides itself on providing an extraordinary amount of individual client attention, combined with full-service benefits of foreign, subrights, accounting, royalty, and contract departments. I LOVE what I do, and am cultivating a pretty omnivorous list. I am a literary agent at Writers House, LLC. developing my picture book, middle grade, young adult, and adult lists while working with senior agents Brianne Johnson and Rebecca Sherman. CB: THREE KINGS by Alidis Vicente (Arte Público Press) Publication is set for spring 2023 and spring 2024, respectively; Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary represented the author, and Brianne Johnson at Writers House … YA: FANS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE LIFE by Kate Scelsa (HarperCollins B+B) We receive hundreds of submissions a month, all of which receive careful consideration. PB: ALBIE'S FIRST WORD by Jacqueline Tourville (Schwartz & Wade) She joined the agency in 2008. I started at Writers House as an intern for Brianne Johnson and was quickly pulled from the program to begin working for Senior Vice President, Merrilee Heifetz. 0.0—>my face. At Writers House, she specializes in nonfiction and business books. Alexandra Levick (Writers House, LLC.) My main focus is children’s books, but I also love some select adult fiction and offbeat nonfiction. View Brianne Johnson’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Please do not query two agents within our agency simultaneously; however, if the first agent you submit to should pass on your project, please feel free to resubmit to another agent here. Jessica Bromberg will join Quercus Publishing in the US next week as associate director of publicity. YA: BLOOD & ASH by Jessica Leake, 2 books (HarperCollins) What I'm really on the hunt for are juicy, well-researched historical novels—I adore Geraldine Brooks, and one of my favorite reads of all time is Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel (the first few books, before they devolve into cave porn). For rights inquiries and blurb requests: Brianne Johnson, Senior Literary Agent Writers House Literary Agency bjohnson@writershouse.com | 212-685-2400 Publishing Agent Merrilee Heifetz is an agent with Writers House. Writers House is one of the largest agencies in the world and prides itself on providing an extraordinary amount of individual client attention, combined with full-service benefits of foreign, subrights, accounting, royalty, and contract departments. Like my YA interests, I love stories set in the counter-culture, quirky love stories with a stand-out hook, and subtle twists of fantasy or magical realism. We are interested in and work with authors at all stages of their career. MG: CASE CLOSED by Lauren Magaziner, 3 books (Katherine Tegen Bks/Harper) Acknowledgments . Brianne Johnson, an agent with Writers House, will be SCBWI Western Washington's featured October speaker in about a month, on October 16. PB: DORIS THE BOOK-A-SAURUS by Diana Murray (Imprint/Macmillan) I’m particularly on the lookout for humorous, entertaining, illustrated chapter books that also have some kind of educational angle to them, something that could be brought into a classroom to supplement the new Common Core Standards, and ALSO something a kid would gleefully reach for, themselves. Stephen Barr (Writers House, LLC) 3. It doesn't necessarily have to be silly humor—sometimes it's more interesting to find humor in darker settings—but I do love a story can illuminate something about humanity AND make me laugh. Literary Rep - Brianne Johnson, Writers House / Books to Film, Screenwriting - Mary Pender, UTA / Managers Hannah Ozer, Ben Neumann, Kaplan/Perrone . Though Writers House is one of the largest agencies in the world, it prides itself on providing an extraordinary degree of individual client attention. A seasoned professional in the publishing industry, Johanna was formerly Vice President & Executive Editor at Atria Books/Simon and Schuster and Editorial Director of Atria Español for nearly fifteen years. error: Copyrighted Content. I LOVE what I do, and … This takes time, so we encourage your patience. MG: CAPTAIN SUPERLATIVE by J.S. THE SPELLBOOK OF KATRINA VON TASSEL by Alyssa Palombo (St. Martin's Press) Book Agent Merrilee Heifetz chaired the Contracts Committee for the Association of Authors Representatives (AAR) for five years. FUN WITH FROSTING by K. Callard (Skyhorse, 2016) Life is serious enough. I’m extra-crazy-picky with taking on picture books, but I do love them and rep them. error: Copyrighted Content. Later, I covered senior agent, Stephen Barr's, paternity leave and began working as an assistant to senior agents Brianne Johnson and Rebecca Sherman. PB: YOU ARE YUMMY! Authors represented by Brianne Johnson. Brianne Johnson (Writers House, LLC) 4. Rae: Ok, first off, what fictional academy/university/school would you most want to attend? She is passionate about her work as an agent, and is cultivating a list with a primary focus on books for children. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction/fantasy, narrative non-fiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction/non-fiction and picture books. CATHEDRAL OF MYTH AND BONE by Kat Howard (S&S/Saga Press, 2017) My tastes tend to run toward the funny, here—very sweet, gentle picture books are just not for me. + next 2 books by Tommy Greenwald (Scholastic) (Oct.) DETAILS. by Dougal MacPherson (Bloomsbury) Check out Ms. Johnson’s answers to the usual questions, then meet me at the bottom for details on the interactive part. error: Copyrighted Content. Want to submit YOUR page for a chance of being on a First Pages episode? error: Copyrighted Content. Illustrator’s agent: Justin Rucker, Shannon Assoc. Abhi (like, “a bumblebee”) is an artist based in Brooklyn, NY. (Dec.) DETAILS. Jodi Reamer (Writers House, LLC) … I’m pretty excited about the crossover category. Interactive Interview with an Agent: Brianne Johnson Welcome to this interactive installment of “Interview with an Agent” with Brianne Johnson of Writers House ! PB: ADRIFT, written & illustrated by Jessica Olien (HarperCollins B+B) PB: INTRODUCING TEDDY by Jess Walton, illus. error: Copyrighted Content. Back to Top. A QUEEN FOR ALL THE WORLDS by Kat Howard (S&S/Saga Press) Taylor Haggerty (Root Literary) 7. Brianne Johnson, Senior Literary Agent at Writers House Brianne tweeted out an "interview abt my true book loves" that includes her desire for "a witchy book in ALL genres. Agent: Brianne Johnson, Writers House. Paperback - 352 pages - … I want something different, and I adore psychologically complex genre-benders. Brianne has 10 jobs listed on their profile. Laugheed (Plume, Fall 2013) I'm a huge Francesca Lia Block fan, and tend to gravitate toward stories featuring offbeat, alternate-lifestyle protagonists who trailblaze their own weird and wonderful paths through life--I want unforgettable characters that I'd follow anywhere, who burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. Reading should be a joy. Copyrighted Content. Brianne Johnson starter her career at Writers House in 2007 as an intern before making her way to senior agent. Mary Pender | UTA . Melanie Castillo (Root Literary) 10. But I’m ridiculously blessed because that same day, THE agent (the amazing Brianne Johnson from Writers House–the one who was a total pipe dream) emailed me saying she loved it and needed the rest of the weekend to finish, but she would let me know on Monday whether or not she could offer representation. Prior to coming to Writers House in 2008, I worked in three different independent bookstores for six years. PB: THE BLOBFISH BOOK by Jessica Olien (HarperCollins B+B) Duotrope's listing for Brianne Johnson. Diana Fox (Fox Literary) 6. Posted January 7, 2014. Brianne Johnson. Her well-crafted responses inform and inspire. Previously, I worked with Writers House Senior Vice President, Merrilee Heifetz, Senior Agent Rebecca Sherman, and … Publishing Agent Brianne Johnson is an agent at Writers House. 2009 – 2020 Writers House. Rae: Ok, first off, what fictional academy/university/school would you most want to attend? Johanna Castillo is a Senior Agent at Writers House Literary Agency. YA: FIRST WE WERE IV by Alexandra Sirowy (S&S BFYR) E-Mail: To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to logged-in members. PB: SHARK DETECTIVE by Jessica Olien (HarperCollins B+B) I have also worked for a book warehouse, a literary magazine, and in publishing here in NYC. But I’m ridiculously blessed because that same day, THE agent (the amazing Brianne Johnson from Writers House–the one who was a total pipe dream) emailed me saying she loved it and needed the rest of the weekend to finish, but she would let me know on Monday whether or not she could offer representation. YOU LET ME IN by Camilla Bruce (Tor), SMITTEN: The Way of the Brilliant Flirt by Simone Kornfeld & Ariel Kiley (Chronicle, Spring 2013) MG: BEEN THERE, DONE THAT anthology, 2 bks, edited by Mike Winchell (Penguin Children's) From Publisher's Marketplace: “I started at Writers House as starry-eyed intern in 2007 and worked my way up to Senior Agent over several years. Trust me, you don't need to see *that* many mirrored pictures of my cat. MG: THE PEDRO SERIES, 4 books, by Fran Manushkin (Capstone) 2009 – 2020 Writers House. The same goes for chapter books. MG: ADDISON COOKE & THE TREASURE OF THE INCAS + next 2 books by Jonathan Stokes (Philomel) Please e-mail us a query letter, which includes your credentials, an explanation of what makes your book unique and special, and a synopsis. Brianne Johnson from Writers House is here today to share all her agenting secrets and slushpile wishes! MG: THE THRIFTY TIME TRAVELER'S GUIDE by Jonathan Stokes, 4 books (Viking) by author/illustrator Bill Cotter (Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky) developing my picture book, middle grade, young adult, and adult lists while working with Brianne Johnson. I have a great love for middle grade—bring on the whimsical, the imaginative, the dark/crass/wacky/hilarious. I'd love to find a great middle grade series! Roald Dahl's bizarre flights of fancy comprise some of the most pleasurable reading time of my life, and I love lower-fantasy in general—-I would go live at Hogwarts if I could..! MG: CRIMEBITERS! YA: EVEN THE DARKEST STARS by Heather Fawcett, 2 books (HarperCollins B+B) Brianne Johnson. MG: SPARKS by Mike Winchell, 2 books (Holt) Reviewed on : 10/22/2020 Release date: 12/08/2020 Genre: Children's Lindsay Auld (Writers House LLC) 5. PIZZA! by author/illustrator Tim Harrington (Harper B+B) Five points to Ravenclaw if you can make me laugh out loud! Brianne Johnson (Writers House, LLC) 4. THE SECRETS OF FLIGHT by Maggie Leffler (Harper/William Morrow) Brianne Johnson from Writers House is here today to share all her agenting secrets and slushpile wishes! YA: WHO R U REALLY by Margo Kelly (Merit Press) I started at Writers House as an intern for Brianne Johnson and was quickly pulled from the program to begin working for Senior Vice President, Merrilee Heifetz. PB: WINGS by Cheryl Klein (Atheneum) Today’s interview is with Brianne Johnson of Writer’s House! Mollie Glick (Caa) 9. YA: THE VIEW FROM WHO I WAS by Heather Sappenfield (Flux) Writers House occupies two landmarked adjacent counting houses built by the brothers William Waldorf and John Jacob Astor III in 1881. Name * First Name. I am currently a literary agent at Writers House, LLC. Agency: Writers House. Agent: Brianne Johnson, Writers House. Johanna Castillo is a Senior Agent at Writers House Literary Agency. PB: GOODNIGHT VEGGIES by Diana Murray (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) She's seeking out queries for children’s books, adult fiction and offbeat nonfiction. Really, I'd just love to find a fresh, beautiful, fun, thoughtful story that makes that first real step into adulthood seem brand-new, all over again. COME FOLLER ME! Puller, 2 books (Disney Hyperion) Clelia’s profile appears first, followed by Brianne’s. MG: P.S. Just wanna say hi? All day. She's seeking out queries for children’s books, adult fiction and offbeat nonfiction. Writers House LLC 21 West 26th Street New York, NY 10010. All Rights Reserved. PB: HAMSTERS DON'T FIGHT FIRES by Andrew Root, illus by Jessica Olien (HarperChildren's) YA: IN OUR OWN HANDS by Vicki O. Wittenstein (Twenty-First Century Books) error: Copyrighted Content. PB: WEE SISTER STRANGE by Holly Grant (Schwartz & Wade) 2009 – 2020 Writers House. Merrilee Heifetz Literary Agent – This article about Literary Agent Merrilee Heifetz and Writers House is part of a series about literary agents and Finding a Book Agent. Copyrighted Content. MG: THE SUN RACE by Wesley King (S&S/Paula Wiseman Books) THE MEMORY PAINTER by Gwendolyn Womack (Picador, Winter 2015) That said, I'm open to other genres. All queries may be addressed to individual agent at: Writers House21 West 26th StreetNew York, NY 10010. Later, I covered senior agent, Stephen Barr's, paternity leave and worked as an assistant to senior agents Brianne Johnson and Rebecca Sherman. from AmandaRoseAdams Mar 28, 2011 4:58 pm. For our March Agent Roundtable, we're thrilled to host Brianne Johnson, a Senior Agent at Writers House LLC. Reviewed on : 07/25/2019 Release date: 10/29/2019 Genre: Children's Library Binding - 304 pages - 978-1-9848-2996-2. If you wish to submit to Steve Malk in our San Diego office, queries may be addressed to: Writers House7660 Fay Avenue, #338HLa Jolla, CA 92037, Writers House LLC21 West 26th StreetNew York, NY 10010. Senior Agent. Publishing Agent Brianne Johnson is an agent at Writers House. PB: LOST CAT, by author/illustrator C. Roger Mader (HMH Children's) Brianne Johnson @ Writers House: Chris Foote-Wood: Robert Dudley @ Robert Dudley Agency: David Forager: Ali Herring @ Spencerhill Associates: Charlotte Forbes: Sorche Fairbank @ Fairbank Literary Representation: David Forbes: Matthew Bialer @ Sanford J. Greenburger Associates: Kit Forbes: Emily Keyes @ Fuse Literary: Lani Forbes She joined the agency in 2008. I have an Instagram with that handle as well but it's private, for now. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Rebecca Sherman (Writers House, LLC) 7. Check out her query guidelines here and follow her on Twitter @ SecretAgentBri. Throughout every genre she represents, she looks for elements of humor. CB: THE CASE OF THE MISSING CHANCLETA by Alidis Vicente (Arte Público Press) Copyrighted Content. We believe in offering our clients not only our expertise in negotiating contracts, but in contributing to all phases of the editorial and publishing processes. I am in love with Liane Moriarty right now, and would love to find an upmarket, darkly-funny "domestic suspense" novel. Most of our agents prefer e-mail queries, but if you'd prefer to mail your query, send it to the appropriate address below. YA: SOCIAL INTERCOURSE by Greg Howard (S&S BFYR) Previously, I worked with Writers House Senior Vice President, Merrilee Heifetz, Senior Agent Rebecca Sherman, and … Illustrator’s agent: Justin Rucker, Shannon Assoc. Daniel Vang & Jonathan Rosenthal | 3Arts Entertainment. Some agents within our agency have different requirements. Writers House represents writers of fiction and non-fiction, for both adult and juvenile books as well as illustrators. About I started at Writers House as starry-eyed intern in 2007 and worked my way up to Senior Agent over several years. Clelia’s profile appears first, followed by Brianne’s. Lately, I've been extra passionate about YA novels with strong social justice themes that are still character-driven and commercial. In September of 2016, I was chosen as one of Publishers Weekly Star Watch honorees: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/71435-pw-star-watch-2016-honorees.html. I’ll go for beach witch, goth witch, earth-loving nature witch, cut-a-witch-in-high-school witch, elbow witch (okay, I … I accept e-mail queries ONLY--no snail-mail, please--and will respond anywhere from two minutes to 8 weeks. Writers House is a name which reflects our vision for our authors and ourselves. Brianne Johnson Literary Agent – This article about Literary Agent Brianne Johnson and Writers House is part of a series about books and Finding a Literary Agent. Today’s interview is with Brianne Johnson of Writer’s House! Starfleet Academy, Hogwarts, Jedi Academy, Camp Halfblood, Battle School in Space, Beauxbatons, etc) Bri: Hogwarts! Bring on the queer, the under-represented, the hot-button reproductive rights and feminist and social justice stories. Brianne Johnson, Senior Literary Agent at Writers House Brianne tweeted out an "interview abt my true book loves" that includes her desire for "a witchy book in ALL genres. Rae: Another vote for Hogwarts. YA: ALTHEA & OLIVER by Cristina Moracho (Viking) (Sept.) DETAILS. Agent: Brianne Johnson, Writers House. Lindsay Auld (Writers House LLC) 6. PB: BAMBOO FOR ME, BAMBOO FOR YOU by Fran Manushkin (S&S/Aladdin) PB: ONE SNOWY DAY by Diana Murray (Sourcebooks) Publication is set for fall 2021; Daniel Lazar and Brianne Johnson at Writers House, representing Chandler and Wesley, respectively, did the deal for North American rights. (I put the best ones on Twitter, anyway), General fiction Brianne Johnson has been promoted to senior agent at Writers House. I … (Oct.) DETAILS. 21 West 26th Street, acquired in 1979, still retains its jewel-like Victorian facade of red brick, polished granite and ornamental terracotta.