CHELSEY EMMELHAINZ
Chelsey Emmelhainz joined Copps Literary Services as a literary agent after a decade as an editor in the NYC publishing world, working on a wide range of adult commercial fiction and nonfiction. As an editorial agent, she enjoys helping authors elevate their work through a collaborative revision process designed to best position their book for success. While lucky enough to have worked with authors at all stages of their careers, Chelsey has a special affinity for those just starting out and seeks to create a lasting partnership in service of helping authors achieve their career goals. Chelsey is building a highly selective list, focused mainly on adult fiction and nonfiction. Regardless of genre, she is always looking for authentic storytelling and to elevate diverse voices.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
Fiction: Chelsey loves high-concept adult fiction that expertly weaves complex, layered conflicts into a fast-paced narrative. Her target genres include: horror, supernatural thriller, suspense, mystery, and upmarket commercial fiction. Her ideal projects feature fresh, high-concept hooks and multifaceted, layered conflicts. She is especially interested in unique takes on modern relationships—be they romantic, platonic, or familial.
Nonfiction: Chelsey gravitates toward American history, hidden history, true crime, platform-driven nonfiction in the social sciences (especially concerning politics, feminism, and social justice), as well as deep dives into specific subjects with a prescriptive approach, aiming to help the reader live a better life, such as Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus. Regardless of topic, Chelsey’s nonfiction authors bring a well-rounded platform and unparalleled expertise to their chosen subject matter.
SAMPLE TITLES OR AUTHORS
Forthcoming titles:
SUCH PRETTY FLOWERS by K.L. Cerra
PERIOD. FULL STOP. THE POLITICS OF MENOPAUSE by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Authors I enjoy (fiction):
- Rachel Harrison
- Zoje Stage
- Alma Katsu
- Andy Davidson
- Sarah Gailey
Authors I enjoy (nonfiction):
- Jon Krakauer
- Erik Larson
- Daniel James Brown
- Gregg Olsen
- Timothy Egan
Specializes In
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thrillers/Suspense, Upmarket Women's Fiction
NONFICTION: Adventure/True Story, Cultural/Social Issues, Current Affairs, Memoir, Narrative, Politics, Women's Concerns
Considers
FICTION: Chick Lit, Commercial Fiction, Crime, Family Saga, GLBT, Historical Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural, Mystery, Romance, Thrillers/Suspense, Upmarket Women's Fiction
NONFICTION: Adventure/True Story, Cultural/Social Issues, Current Affairs, GLBT, History, Investigative Journalism, Memoir, Multi-Cultural, Politics, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, True Crime, Women's Concern