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 Jennifer Lyons has been an outstanding literary agent first for me, Lori Marie Carlson, and now for my husband, the Pulitzer-prize winning novelist, Oscar Hijuelos. When my husband decided to seek new representation, after having been a client of a well-known agent for nearly 20 years, he chose Jennifer based on my praise for her character as well as her professionalism. She is truly dedicated and works very hard to get the best results for her authors. She possesses a keen intellect. And while she is a kind and gentle individual, she is fierce in her protection of her authors. In addition, she is an excellent businesswoman. She can fight—in a gentle but persistent manner—when strong action is necessary. She is effective, truly. Author of Voices in First Person (Atheneum), 2008) and Oscar Hijuelos author of Mambo Kings,(Hyperion anniversary edition 2010) for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. "I am the luckiest writer in the world because I have Jennifer Lyons on my side. Jennifer is a savvy negotiator and a top-notch book broker. Plus, she throws in some extras: editor, manager, friend. The editors I've worked with consistently praise her. If you are an author considering working with Jennifer, you can stop your search now. If you are an editor, surely you already know about Jennifer's sterling reputation and if you don't, you are in for a treat." author of Slut!, Catfight, Seven Stories and HarperCollins and Taking Back God, Farrar, Straus & Giroux "I have worked with other literary agents and can honestly say that Jennifer Lyons stands head and shoulders above them. Her professional experience, business acumen and genuine feel for literature combine to make her an outstanding agent. She has the pulse of publishers and readers across the world, and the ability to adapt the talents of the writer to the demands of the market while enhancing - and never compromising - artistic integrity. She manages this all with a warm and engaging manner, contagious enthusiasm and a keen awareness of the interests of all concerned, to our enduring satisfaction. Success is never guaranteed in this business, but Jennifer Lyons can significantly weigh the odds in favor of the writer to the benefit of the industry and the public at large. My search for the best possible agent is over - in Jennifer Lyons I have found a true partner and friend."
author of "Diamonds Take Forever" (Avon) and the forthcoming "Sweet Dates in Basra" (Harpercollins) "Jennifer Lyons is an extraordinary literary agent. She's both an idealist and a pragmatist, idealistic about the art of writing and pragmatic about the business of writing. That's precisely the combination a writer wants in a literary agent. Jennifer believes that books of the highest quality can still find a place in an ever more commercialized environment. And through her eloquent advocacy ,both of contemporary talents and estates of classics such as Isaac Babel, she has done much to enrich American literary culture. Any writer who is lucky enough to be represented by Jennifer Lyons will find a vocal advocate, a steady advisor and a true friend. I certainly have. There's nobody better." Art Critic, The New Republic and author of New Art City (Alfred A. Knopf) "Jennifer Lyons has been my agent for more than a decade, for all of my non-fiction books and for the television and movie projects stemming from those works. As far as I am concerned, she'll go on being my literary agent until I stop writing books. She has worked hard and in a flexible manner to place my books profitably with high- quality publishers. We put the first book up for auction, which was successful. She then found me a stable situation with an excellent editor, Jack Macrae of Henry Holt & Co. for the next two. As Jennifer and I shared the ups and down over the years we became good friends. I consider myself lucky to have her on my side." Author of The Thirty-Mile Fire (Henry Holt) and the forthcoming National Geographic movie based on his book Fire on The Mountain. "Business is business and Jennifer Lyons knows that world as well as anyone I have ever met. But she also knows and cares about literature. It's a rare and splendid combination." Professor of Creative writing, Sarah Lawrence College and author of Strange Fire (Norton) "Jennifer Lyons is not just a highly competent book agent but an exceptional human being as well, warm, professional, transparent with extensive contacts in the publishing universe. It is a pleasure and honor to work with her." Appears as a commentator on CNN, ABC World News Tonight, Nightline, Good Morning America and is the author of The Journey of the Jihadist (Harcourt) "Jennifer Lyons is extraordinary. A tireless advocate on behalf of literature, she possesses a keen insight into both the publishing world and the writers she represents. And while many agents understand their jobs as taking a client’s particular project to publication, Ms. Lyons recognizes her writers must find sure footing with their careers. How do you understand yourself as a writer; where do you see your writing life five years from now; ten? Her experiences make it possible for her to navigate not only film and foreign rights, but also the subtle nuances of an opening sentence. But most importantly, Jennifer Lyons intimately understands true literature can not only find a publishing home, but an expansive audience. Simply put, there are none like her—not in breath of knowledge, passion of literary advocacy, comprehension of the publishing world. To work with her; to see her work, humbles the thinking writer since it is rare to witness someone who appreciates what many understand as thankless. More empathic this time, but heartfelt, I must repeat myself: Jennifer Lyons is extraordinary. author of Knee Deep In Wonder (Henry Holt), and winner of PEN Beyond Margins Award  |
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