Kathy Green is a faith-first literary agent at Embolden Media Group who brings 14 years of publishing industry experience — as author, editor, coach, and speaker — to championing nonfiction and children's books that carry life-transforming, spiritually grounded messages to Christian audiences.
In brief
Kathy Green is a new agent actively building their client list, making this an unusually accessible entry point for faith-based writers who might otherwise struggle to get a read from more established agents.
Their background is almost entirely nonfiction and inspirational: three personal books on prayer, television and radio appearances on faith platforms, and a stated list that is 90%+ nonfiction — writers with fiction manuscripts should look elsewhere.
Children's picture books with a life-lesson or faith angle are a secondary interest, but no deals in that category have been confirmed publicly — treat it as a genuine want, not a proven track record.
No confirmed deal record is publicly available yet, which is consistent with a newer agent; the trade-off is access and responsiveness for writers willing to grow alongside a career in its early stages.
Kathy Green also accepts direct email queries alongside an online submission form — a dual-path access point that is relatively uncommon and worth noting for writers who prefer to tailor a pitch letter.
Lately
A major trade publication for writers spotlighted Kathy Green as a new agent alert, highlighting their focus on faith-based narratives and their dual background as both a working author and an industry professional — a signal that they are actively and publicly seeking new clients.
What Kathy is looking for
This is Kathy Green's core territory and personal wheelhouse. They have written three books on prayer and have a clear, practiced sense of what works in this space. Manuscripts exploring contemplative prayer, inner healing, and deeper spiritual formation are the single strongest fit. Think biblical grounding woven through practical, lived-experience narrative — not dry theology.
Kathy Green specifically names soul care and mental health as sought-after territory, signaling an interest in the growing intersection between faith and psychological wellbeing. Books that hold clinical or personal insight in tension with Christian spirituality — without dismissing either — are likely to resonate. Health and wellness titles with a faith framework also fall here.
Relationship and family titles are part of Kathy Green's stated list, with a clear expectation that content speaks to a faith-based audience. Marriage books, parenting guides, and titles addressing Christian family life are all in scope, though this category feels less distinctly emphasized than prayer and inner healing.
Kathy Green calls out self-help and devotional formats explicitly, with particular interest in titles aimed at teen readers and women. Devotionals should have a defined audience and a fresh devotional angle rather than generic daily-reading format. Self-help must be rooted in faith values and carry a transformational message.
Memoir is welcomed when the narrative carries genuine spiritual stakes — stories of transformation, healing, or resilience that a faith community will recognize and be moved by. Platform and a compelling narrative arc will matter. Pure literary memoir without a faith dimension is unlikely to be the right fit.
Picture books that impart tangible life lessons are of interest, and a faith or values dimension aligns with Kathy Green's overall focus. However, no confirmed picture book deals are on record, so writers in this category should treat this as a genuine but unproven interest. The submission guidelines at the agency's website should be checked for any picture-book-specific requirements, including whether author-illustrator packages are preferred over text-only manuscripts.
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How to query Kathy
Use either the online submission form at Kathy Green's agency page or send a direct query email — both are explicitly offered, so choose whichever format lets you present your work most cleanly.
Lead your query with the faith dimension of your book up front. Kathy Green's entire professional identity is built around faith-based content; a pitch that buries the spiritual angle will lose their attention before the hook lands.
Demonstrate platform if you have it. Kathy Green themselves has appeared on television and radio networks, which signals they understand and value an author's ability to reach an audience — mention speaking engagements, ministry roles, podcast appearances, or social following early.
For nonfiction, a proposal is almost certainly required — follow the submission guidelines on the agency website carefully, as Christian nonfiction agents universally expect a full proposal (overview, market analysis, chapter outline, sample chapters) rather than a query-only approach.
If your book sits at the intersection of mental health and faith, frame that tension explicitly and show how the manuscript holds both in balance — this is a category Kathy Green has called out specifically, and clarity about the approach will matter.
For picture books, check the current submission guidelines for any format or illustrator requirements before querying, since this category often has different submission expectations than nonfiction.
Avoid pitching fiction of any kind — there is no signal anywhere in Kathy Green's public record of interest in adult or YA novels, and a fiction query is likely to be a quick pass.