Rachelle Gardner
Gardner Literary Agency
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Updated: 1/30/2026
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
As a literary agent since 2007, Rachelle has negotiated 300+ contracts with more than 20 publishers, and worked with more than 200 authors to bring their books to publication and build their careers.
She's been in publishing since 1995, worked in-house at two publishing companies, and edited books published by Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, and many more.
Nowadays she feels lucky to work at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
When she's not working, you can usually find her out hiking the local trails, riding her bike, haunting bookstores, or having coffee at Starbucks.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
Not Available or None Listed
Nonfiction
- Nonfiction
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
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About Gardner Literary Agency
Agency Profile
Gardner Literary is a full-service literary agency founded by Rachelle Gardner, representing diverse authors of fiction and nonfiction. Learn about their team, books, services, and resources for writers.
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