Caryn Karmatz Rudy

An agent with DeFiore and Company (see other agents at this agency).

About

Caryn Karmatz Rudy joined DeFiore and Company in the fall of 2010.
Prior to becoming a literary agent, Caryn spent seventeen years as an editor of both fiction and nonfiction for Warner Books/Grand Central Publishing. Her experience on the other side of the publishing desk has armed her with invaluable insight into the hurdles editors face throughout the entire publishing process from the book's initial acquisition to the marketing, publicity and sales vital to ensuring strong sales...and she believes falling shamelessly in love with a book is the ultimate weapon in any agent's arsenal.
Caryn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and currently sits on the Board of Kelly Writers House.

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Country & Year Established

United States

Agent since 2010

Professional Associations

Member of AALA

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I gravitate towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and I relish a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. If you can make me laugh, you've won half the battle. I don't work with science fiction, horror, romance, or paranormal novels.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

I am intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from narrative to practical, especially focusing on lifestyle, parenting, women's issues, and memoirs that exhibit quirky perspectives.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Quirky.

Topics:

Children/Family: Parenting/Child care.
Lifestyle.
Memoir.
Sexuality/Gender: Women/Female issues.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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The agent will try to make a decision within 42 days.
This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most recent response reported was received on 25 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 May 2026.
Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 23:16 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026

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