Marya Spence

Marya Spence
Role
Senior Literary Agent

Raised in California’s Bay Area, Marya earned her B.A. at Harvard, where she majored in English and was Fiction Editor for the Advocate, and her MFA at New York University, where she also taught undergraduate creative writing.

Selected authors

10% HAPPIER by Dan Harris

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10% HAPPIER by Dan Harris
Mr. Harris’ true story is ranked 2nd in e-book nonfiction NYT best-sellers in its 14th week on the list. IT Books published the book in paperback December 30, 2014.

Mr. Harris’ true story is ranked 2nd in e-book nonfiction NYT best-sellers in its 14th week on the list. IT Books published the book in paperback December 30, 2014.

MASSIVE PISSED LOVE by Richard Hell

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MASSIVE PISSED LOVE by Richard Hell
Newsweek recently interviewed Richard Hell about his new collection of essays, and said of the author and his work: “even if you don’t know Richard Hell by name, you should, as you surely have an innate understanding of how his ideas, and his legacy, have since spidered out into our culture at large.” The book was published by Soft Skull Press October 13, 2015....

Newsweek recently interviewed Richard Hell about his new collection of essays, and said of the author and his work: “even if you don’t know Richard Hell by name, you should, as you surely have an innate understanding of how his ideas, and his legacy, have since spidered out into our culture at large.” The book was published by Soft Skull Press October 13, 2015....

FOREIGN AFFAIRS by Stuart Woods

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS by Stuart Woods
The 35th Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods debuted at number 5 on Sunday’s Combined Print & E-book Fiction New York Times Bestseller list. G.P. Putnam & Sons published the book on October 13, 2015.

The 35th Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods debuted at number 5 on Sunday’s Combined Print & E-book Fiction New York Times Bestseller list. G.P. Putnam & Sons published the book on October 13, 2015.

THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson

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THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson
Maggie Nelson’s acclaimed memoir was named one of the 10 best books for the year by Publishers Weekly. The author was also featured on the cover of the Best books for 2015 issue. Graywolf published the book on May 5, 2015.

Maggie Nelson’s acclaimed memoir was named one of the 10 best books for the year by Publishers Weekly. The author was also featured on the cover of the Best books for 2015 issue. Graywolf published the book on May 5, 2015.

Janklow & Nesbit Associates Announcement

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Janklow & Nesbit Associates Announcement
Janklow & Nesbit Associates announces a new ownership and management structure and the election to Partnership of Luke Janklow, Anne Sibbald, Cullen Stanley, Bennett Ashley, PJ Mark and Dmitri Chitov, who also comprise the Board of Directors. The Founding Partners, Morton L. Janklow and Lynn Nesbit, will continue to represent their extraordinary lists, while the day-to-day management of the firm will be handled by Managing Directors, Sibbald; Stanley; Ashley and Luke Janklow, President.

Janklow & Nesbit Associates announces a new ownership and management structure and the election to Partnership of Luke Janklow, Anne Sibbald, Cullen Stanley, Bennett Ashley, PJ Mark and Dmitri Chitov, who also comprise the Board of Directors. The Founding Partners, Morton L. Janklow and Lynn Nesbit, will continue to represent their extraordinary lists, while the day-to-day management of the firm will be handled by Managing Directors, Sibbald; Stanley; Ashley and Luke Janklow, President.

HOLD STILL by Sally Mann

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HOLD STILL by Sally Mann
The memoir from photographer Sally Mann was named one of the best Non-Fiction books of 2015 by Publishers Weekly. Little Brown published the book on May 12, 2015.....

The memoir from photographer Sally Mann was named one of the best Non-Fiction books of 2015 by Publishers Weekly. Little Brown published the book on May 12, 2015.....

THE STATE WE’RE IN by Ann Beattie

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THE STATE WE’RE IN by Ann Beattie
Ann Beattie’s short-story collection was named one of the best works of fiction for 2015 by Publishers Weekly. Scribner published the book on August 11, 2015.....

Ann Beattie’s short-story collection was named one of the best works of fiction for 2015 by Publishers Weekly. Scribner published the book on August 11, 2015.....

FOOD WHORE by Jessica Tom

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FOOD WHORE by Jessica Tom
Jessica Tom, author of FOOD WHORE, was profiled in the NEW YORK POST both online and in print. The book, published by William Morrow on October 27, 2015, is described as “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA for foodies....”

Jessica Tom, author of FOOD WHORE, was profiled in the NEW YORK POST both online and in print. The book, published by William Morrow on October 27, 2015, is described as “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA for foodies....”