Jennifer Thompson

An agent with Nordlyset Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

Jennifer Thompson has been in book publishing since 1998 and has deep expertise in global publishing through her work with some of the most respected names in the industry including Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Maria Campbell Associates, and Perseus Books. Jennifer aims to provide opportunities for voices that need amplification. She looks for books that explore a deeper understanding of human psychology, societal structures, world history, and human interactions and motivations whether by academics writing for a trade audience, experts writing sophisticated self-help, or literary novelists and essayists using art and deep insight to explore the human condition.

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United States

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

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

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Lengths:

Nonfiction Collection
Book

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
History.
Lifestyle: Self-help.
Psychology.
Society/Culture.
Sociology.

Submissions:

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

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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1 response is pending (146 days waiting).

Other Information

The agent will try to make a decision within 60 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 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 18 Apr 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Jan 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (7 hours, 14 minutes ago).

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Last Updated: 08 Sep 2026

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