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Stefanie Lieberman

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

United States

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Looking For

Historical fiction with academic and research themes, romantic capers, modern takes on classic settings, commercial rom-coms, comedies of manners in unexpected settings, plot-driven novels addressing social issues, epistolary stories, and family sagas depicting intergenerational tension.

Themes & Elements

race/class/privilegesystemic racismepistolaryhistorically Black beach communitiesintergenerational tensionimmigrant experience

Tone & Style

quick-witteddistinctive voicegripping suspenseedge-of-the-seatfunny

Comp Titles

The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinThe Maid by Nita ProseNinth House by Leigh BardugoCounterfeit by Kirstin ChenCirce by Madeline MillerStarling House by Alix E. HarrowA Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie IrwinThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesPossession by A.S. ByattThe Little Stranger by Sarah WatersLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Guncle by Steven RowleyBig Little Lies by Liane MoriarityThe Trespasser by Tana FrenchEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanThe Vacationers by Emma StraubMajor Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen SimonsonThe Forgotten Garden by Kate MortonRules of Civility by Amor TowlesSuch a Fun AgeThe Other Black GirlI Capture the CastleThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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About

Stefanie Lieberman is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit Associates with a primary focus on upmarket fiction with commercial appeal. She specializes in literary thrillers, historical fiction, and plot-driven stories with distinctive voices and smart, high-concept hooks. She is known for seeking writers with a strong sense of atmosphere and the ability to make readers laugh.

Submission Guidelines
Format: email
Email: [email protected]
Guidelines:

Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] Please send a query letter and the first ten pages of your manuscript in the body of the email, and include "Stefanie Lieberman" in the subject line.

Notable Clients
  • Sarah Alexander
  • Kelly Bowen
  • Amber Brock
  • Fiona Davis
  • Kristi Demeester
  • Nicole Dweck
  • Judith Fertig
  • Elyssa Friedland
  • Laura Hankin
  • Claire Kells
  • Vivienne Lorret
  • Adele Myers
  • K.T. Nguyen
  • Sarah Penner
  • Anna Pitoniak
  • Nina Simon
  • Stefanie Sloane
  • Lauren Smith Brody
  • Jessica Tom

Social

Twitter / X@@hellegilly

Sources

MSWL ProfilePersonal Website

Last verified: March 4, 2026

Audience

Adult

Genres

Literary Fiction
Upmarket Fiction
Commercial Fiction
Family Saga
Thriller
Psychological Thriller
Historical Fiction
Women's Fiction
Humor / Essay Collections

Focus Areas

magical elementsspooky undertones

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