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John Talbot
Talbot Fortune Agency, LLC
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About
John Talbot is a co-founder of the Talbot Fortune Agency, LLC, and has worked in the publishing industry for many years as both an editor and agent. He previously held editorial positions at major New York publishing houses before founding the agency. He represents fiction and nonfiction across a variety of genres.
Currently Looking For
John Talbot is interested in literary and commercial fiction, thrillers, mysteries, sports nonfiction, and narrative nonfiction. He has noted a particular interest in compelling stories with strong characters and broad commercial appeal.
Submission Guidelines
John Talbot typically accepts email queries with a synopsis and sample pages; authors should confirm current guidelines on the agency website or QueryTracker. He generally responds only if interested.
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