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Kat Kerr 14

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

About

Kat joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2019 after working previously at Corvisiero Literary Agency. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in English in 2009 and is drawn to literary and commercial voices within the adult and YA markets, as well as adult nonfiction. Kat feels strongly about supporting programs like We Need Diverse Books and is passionate about creating space in this industry for those from historically marginalized communities.

Country

United States

Fiction Temp Closed

Literary and Upmarket Fiction: Kat is drawn to strong, character-driven works with rich, literary prose. She loves books that make her think and have a strong emotional pull. Adult Contemporary. Women’s Fiction. Adult & YA Multicultural Lit. Adult Historical works featuring family sagas. Think Amy Tan’s Joy Luck Club or Walter Dean Myers’ The Glory Field. YA Contemporary that isn’t afraid to tackle the hard topics. Books in a similar vein as Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not, Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower, or Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. Other favorites: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys¸ Big Fish by Daniel Wallace, About a Boy by Nick Hornby, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, The Leavers by Lisa Ko, and Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. Commercial Fiction: For the commercial market, Kat is looking for high concept, voice-driven works with a close POV and well-developed, distinct characters. Science Fiction, specifically space operas or something dark and twisty similar to an episode of Black Mirror. Low, epic fantasies and dark urban fantasies where the worldbuilding reflects a non-Europe based setting. Quirky and fun Women’s Fiction and Rom-Coms like Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding YA-all genres. Other favorites: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab, The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, and Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Women's Fiction.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Light Fantasy.
Romance RomanceOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Romantic Comedy.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near Future, Dystopian, Space Opera.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Novel Novel
Submissions:
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Nonfiction Temp Closed

Religion and Spirituality that focus on a universal, humanitarian message much like God Is Not A Christian and The Book of Joy. Narrative nonfiction and journalistic non-fiction tackling current affairs and social justice issues, particularly covering topics of racism, immigration, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, and poverty. Cookbooks that are edgy and fresh (think Thug Kitchen), inspired by pop culture (similar to Eat Like A Gilmore), or anything that spotlights authentic, regional cuisine from across the globe. Select biographies and memoirs.

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.
Topics:
History (Biographies), Lifestyle (Cooking, Food and Drink), Memoir, Religion/Spirituality (Spirituality, See guidelines), Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues), Society/Culture (Current events, Ethnicity/Race, Social issues).
Types/Lengths:
Book Book
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
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Dates

Last Updated: 06 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 27 Nov 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 29 May 2020

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