JH: I always knew I wanted to work with books. She enjoys writing historical fiction and nonfiction and hopes to return to school for a Masters in Fiction. She is a copywriter for Dealer Inspire out of Naperville, IL.

in English with a concentration in creative writing. MWW agent assistant Amanda Byk interviewed Jolene about her life as an agent and about coming to MWW Agent Fest. Amanda graduated from Ball State University with a B.A. She runs a global horror writer’s resource site The Midnight Society and is a member of ALA, HWA, and SCBWI. She graduated with accolades from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Composition. In all genres, she welcomes diverse stories and characters that reflect the world we live in. She is drawn to original concepts, compelling characters, and stories with plot twists that keep her guessing. Jolene represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction. Her well-rounded experience provides a unique perspective and a solid foundation to support authors as they build their careers. She has worked for literary agencies and publishers like The Bent Agency, Corvisiero Literary Agency, Entangled Publishing, and Swoon Romance, and has an extensive background in marketing. Jolene Haley joined the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency in 2020 and has been in the publishing industry since 2012. Nonfiction: lifestyle, health, wellness, self-help, spiritualism, and true crime.Adult fiction: commercial women’s fiction, romance (all subgenres), mystery/crime, horror, and immersive literary fantasies.

Broad range of MG and YA: especially contemporary, mystery, magical realism, romance, and horror.

Jolene Haley is one of eight literary agents participating in the MWW Agent Fest Online, November 18-21.

Halloween Night by Jolene Haley