Lyrical prose with intricate plots, complex emotional arcs, immersive worlds, and works that blend genre or play with form and narration.
Cozy mysteries, nonfiction, contemporary MG.
Chelsea Hensley is a literary agent at Mad Woman Literary Agency representing authors across picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction, as well as select nonfiction. She seeks lyrical prose, complex emotional arcs, immersive worlds, and works that blend genres and play with form.
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Last verified: March 8, 2026
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