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Jill Marsal<\/span><\/h1>\n

Literary Agent\/Partner<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Please check here for new queries.” url=”https:\/\/querymanager.com\/QueryJill”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px”][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Extra-Color-1″ open_new_tab=”true” icon_padding=”5px” pointer_events=”all” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-twitter” icon_size=”40″ url=”https:\/\/x.com\/jillmarsal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h3″ text_color=”#528e9c” line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”About Jill” font_size=”26px” text_direction=”default”][\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Jill Marsal is a founding partner of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency and has been named a top dealmaker by Publishers Marketplace<\/em>. She is known for championing both bestselling and debut authors with equal passion. With over 20 years of experience in publishing and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, Jill brings a rare combination of editorial insight, excellent negotiation skills, and deep industry knowledge to every project she takes on.<\/p>\n

Jill sees her role as more than just an agent – she’s a true partner to her authors, helping them shape their writing careers, find the perfect publishing home, and reach their readers. Whether you’re working on your first book or your fifteenth, Jill is known for her collaborative spirit, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication to her clients.<\/p>\n

She is currently looking for standout voices and fresh perspectives in both fiction and nonfiction. If you have a compelling story or an idea that can spark thought, start conversations, or touch hearts, Jill would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

Fiction<\/a> | Non-Fiction<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default” el_id=”fiction”]FICTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jill is seeking commercial and upmarket fiction with a strong voice, memorable characters, and interesting storylines that feel fresh and engaging. Jill loves women\u2019s fiction, book club fiction, contemporary and historical, romance, speculative, and Southern fiction \u2013 manuscripts with characters and stories readers can\u2019t stop thinking about.<\/p>\n

She also has a keen eye for mysteries, thrillers, psychological and domestic suspense with gripping twists and fresh hooks. She\u2019s drawn to page-turners that keep readers up at night and stories that explore compelling relationships in unexpected ways. If you have a story with a strong hook and characters who are as compelling as the mysteries they\u2019re caught up in, query Jill.<\/p>\n

Some of the talented fiction authors Jill has worked with include NYT bestselling author Marina Adair, USA Today bestselling author Alana Albertson, NYT bestselling author Ginny Baird, WSJ bestselling author Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author JL Berg, USA Today bestselling author Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author Christie Carlyle, USA Today bestselling author Aaron Clark, USA Today bestselling author Eva Devon, NYT bestselling author Stacy Finz, USA Today bestselling author Janice Kay Johnson, NYT bestselling author Kelsie Leverich, USA Today bestselling author Stefanie London, NYT bestselling author Jess Lourey, USA Today bestselling author Renee Ann Miller, NYT bestselling author Carrie Nichols, USA Today bestselling author Stacy Reid, NYT bestselling author Katie Reus, WSJ bestselling author Winter Renshaw, USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura, and NYT bestselling author Michelle Valentine<\/p>\n

In suspense and mystery, she\u2019s had the pleasure of representing bestselling authors including USA Today bestselling author Audrey Cole, USA Today bestselling author Kristen Bird, NYT bestselling author Lynn Cahoon, NYT bestselling author Diane Capri, NYT bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall, USA Today bestselling author Tonya Kappes, Washington Post bestselling author Minka Kent, WSJ bestselling author Melinda Leigh, USA Today bestselling author Annette Lyon, NYT bestselling author Kristin Miller, USA Today bestselling author Diana Orgain, USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author Rose Pressey, and NYT bestselling author Paige Shelton.<\/p>\n

If you have a novel that has a strong hook, original concept or great voice, Jill would love to see it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default” el_id=”non-fiction”]NON-FICTION:<\/p>\n

Jill is equally passionate about nonfiction and looks for projects that inform, inspire, or challenge the way we think. She represents a wide range of nonfiction\u2014business, leadership, health and wellness, current affairs, psychology, parenting, science, animals and nature, lifestyle, advice\/relationships, and narrative nonfiction.<\/p>\n

She especially enjoys books that share fresh insights, uncover fascinating research, or offer readers actionable tools for growth. If your work offers a bold argument, explores a timely issue, or helps people live, lead, or think better – Jill wants to hear from you.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s proud to have worked with top business thought leaders, bestsellers, and experts, including:<\/p>\n