The
Nancy Ellis Literary Agency is marking its 33rd year of serving authors
and publishers in the areas of non-fiction, fiction and children's literature.
Originally started as an adjunct to her collegiate creative writing
program, the Agency has produced award-winning and bestselling authors
with 63 titles still in print. Traditionally, at least fifty percent
of those authors have been debut launches; it was for this reason that
Writers Digest named Nancy one of the top 25 agents in the country.
Today,
in addition to launching new careers, the Agency also emphasizes career
expansion for New York Times Bestselling authors and others with strong
publishing track records. The current list emphasizes non-fiction which
offers a measure of transformation for the reader, regardless of category.
With fiction, the challenges of the industry for debut novelists mandate
that with rare exception we are seeking only those with publishing credits.
For children's literature we are only representing current clients.
Our film relationships continue as always, both for major film and television.
My
publishing vision for 2010 and beyond will focus on two primary categories:
memoir/narrative non-fiction, and the world of animals.
Launch titles for that vision incude six books, available now or scheduled
for release in early 2010, along with new titles under submission.
Available
Now:
The
Conscience of a Libertarian, Wayne Allyn Root (Wiley, Hardcover)
- the perspectives of an outspoken, political maverick
The
Genius of the Beast, Howard Bloom (Prometheus, Hardcover) - a radical
look at re-visioning Western capitalism
A
Soldier's Best Friend, John Burnam (Perseus, Paperback) - the touching
story of war dogs in Vietnam
The
Parrot Who Thought She Was a Dog, Nancy Ellis-Bell (Harmony Books,
Hardcover/Paperback) - the hilarious account of a parrot with issues
Coming in Early 2010:
Churchill's
Favorite Secret Agent, Max and Linda Ciampoli (Berkley/Penguin)
- a novel based on the true story of WWII operative, Max Ciampoli
A
Man For All Species, Marc Morrone and Nancy Ellis-Bell (Harmony
Books) - the amazing adventures of Martha Stewart's regularly featured
pet expert, Marc Morrone
Currently Under Submission:
Einstein,
Michael Jackson, and Me, Howard Bloom - the never before told story
of rock n' roll's major career launches by the man who fashioned their
careers
Those
Were the Real Sixties, Charles Crandall - noted San Francisco journalist
brings to life the hidden revolution in San Francisco during the 1960's
Why
Do Animals Do That?, Sal Glynn - a humorous and informative look
at the courtship rituals of animals we recognize, and those we may not.
Michael
Jackson, The True Story, Geraldine Hughes - a longtime, intimate
friend of the Jackson family reveals "the man behind the mirror"
Roadkill
Diaries, Cair Irwin - where genius, creativity and "madness"
collide.
Bear
at the Gate, Alexander Kloske - an internationally respected "black
ops" personality reveals the truth about the Russian psyche, then
and now
Never
Give Up on Love, Douglas Miller - the poignant memoir of a man
who loses both wives, one to murder, the other to cancer, and his commemorative
legacy for his sons
The
Hugo Chavez No One Knows, William Pepper - the authorized biography
of Venezuela's controversial leader by world-respected, human rights
lawyer, William Pepper, who has known Chavez personally for 13 years
The
Tea Party Movement at Ground Zero, Robin Rohr - an in-depth
look at the most profound grass roots movement in America since the
original "Tea Party".
Relentless!,
Wayne Allyn Root - the memoir of an S.O.B (son of a butcher) who became
K.O.V. (King of Vegas) and who is now positioned to become the next
Libertarian Presidential candidate.
My
Life with a Wolf, Craig Wells - the memoir of a man whose life
was transformed by the "spiritual" personality of the wolf
who adopted him.
As indicated by the books and offerings above, my taste in both memoir/narrative
non-fiction and animalia is diverse. My focus, however, is singular:
enlightening, enlivening our intellects and spirits with stories that
need to be told.
As
we move toward 2010, our continuing mission is to help writers achieve
not just a sale but a career. There will always be a need for good books;
we are committed to addressing that need.
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