Literary agent Barbara Poelle began her publishing career as a freelance copywriter and editor before joining the Irene Goodman Agency in 2007, but feels as if she truly prepared for the industry during her brief stint as a stand-up comic in Los Angeles. She has found success placing thrillers, literary suspense, historical romances, humorous/platform driven nonfiction, and upmarket fiction and young adult and is actively seeking her next great client in those genres, but is passionate about anything with a unique voice. Barbara has a very hands-on approach with the craft and editorial details of the books she represents, and loves working with her clients to take their writing to the next level.
Books within these genres Barbara sold within the last year include: Blind Faith by New York Times best-selling author CJ Lyons; The Eden Prophecy by international bestseller Graham Brown; the Bad Day crime novel series (such as A Bad Day For Sorry), by Sophie Littlefield, which have become national bestsellers short-listed for the Edgar, the Anthony, the Barry, and many other awards; The Ninth Day, by international bestseller Jamie Freveletti; and Starters, by Lissa Price, a major deal for a new YA series to be published by Random House in 2012.