Get to Know an Agent in Attendance: Rachelle Gardner of Gardner Literary

Rachelle Gardner is literary agent and owner of Gardner Literary, representing fiction and nonfiction.

She works in the Christian market (CBA) as well as the general market, and is considering new clients for both.

In fiction she’s looking at novels of 75,000 to 100,000 words in the following genres: contemporary women’s fiction, romance, suspense/thriller, historical, YA and YA fantasy including fairy tale retellings with a unique approach.

NOT looking at adult fantasy, sci-fi, or literary fiction.

Rachelle is looking at a wide variety of nonfiction, but please note, she can’t sell it unless you have a platform. If you have begun developing a following, bring her your nonfiction!

She is especially interested in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors.

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