Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

How to query Marsal Lyon Literary Agency— every agent here in one place, with what each is looking for, whether they’re open to queries, and how to submit. Always confirm an agent’s live submission page before you send.

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Latest updateAll queries to #writingcommunity Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, 1w ago

How to submit to Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

Each agent here keeps their own list and rules — pick an agent below, confirm they're open, and use their query link. 5 of 5 are open to queries right now.

For the agency’s full submission rules, see each agent’s page below or search for the agency’s official site.

General querying etiquette
  • Query one agent at this agency at a time — most ask you not to submit to several of their agents at once.
  • Personalize each query and confirm the agent is open before you send.
  • Have a one-page synopsis and the opening pages ready; many forms ask for them inline.
  • Responses typically take several weeks; no reply after the agent's stated window usually means a pass.

Agents at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency

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Cathie Hedrick-ArmstrongIn-depth
Open to queries

Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong’s Dying To Find… UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 18:26 Central Time Zone **CATHIE IS NOW OPEN TO QUERIES** I am now open to…

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Jill MarsalIn-depth
Open to queries

Jill Marsal is a founding partner of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency and has been in the publishing industry for 20 years. Previously, she worked…

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Kevan LyonIn-depth
Open to queries

Upmarket BookClub fiction — contemporary or historical setting My I have worked in publishing for over 25 years, with the past 15 years as an…

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Lexie KraussIn-depth
Open to queries

Hello! My name is Lexie, and books are my life. I graduated from Mills College with a degree in English/Creative Writing and spent several years…

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Shannon HassanIn-depth
Open to queries

Hello! I have been an agent at Marsal Lyon Literary for over a decade and am a member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA). I…