Barbara Poelle
Word One Literary
Likely Open
Updated: 9/18/2025
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Barbara Poelle opened the doors of Word One Literary in 2023 after 16 years with the Irene Goodman Agency.
She has found success placing literary and upmarket fiction, suspense, horror and thrillers, and is actively seeking her next great client in those genres, but is passionate about anything with a unique voice.
Barbara is looking for high octane thrillers, edgy mysteries, and literary, upmarket and commercial young adult and adult fiction.
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