Natalie Edwards (Agent)
THE REGISTRATION LINK FOR NATALIE EDWARDS WILL ACTIVATE WHEN MANUSCRIPT MART REGISTRATION OPENS FOR GRUBSTREET MEMBERS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, AT 1:00 PM EST.
Natalie Edwards joined Trellis Literary Management at its founding in the fall of 2021 after previous stints at Janklow & Nesbit and Curtis Brown, Ltd. In fiction, she looks for upmarket and literary projects that combine an accessible voice with a page-turning plot. She loves contemporary workplace sendups, grounded speculative novels, complex family and friendship stories, immersive historical fiction (especially from underrepresented perspectives and moments in time), and anything and everything queer. In nonfiction, she gravitates toward compelling journalistic narratives, issue-driven hybrid memoirs, hidden histories, cultural criticism, and “systems” books that blow open the inner workings of everyday things we take for granted. Across her list, she enjoys working with projects that feature quirky, unconventional jobs; fascinating subcultures; nefarious scams; and undeniable voices brimming with humor and heart. Originally from Pasadena, CA, Natalie holds a BA in English from Bowdoin College. She lives with her wife in Brooklyn.
Natalie Edwards's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with Natalie will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Natalie must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, May 12: 10:00–1:00 EDT
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:00–1:00 EDT
- Thursday, May 14: 1:00–4:00 EDT
Please register with Natalie Edwards ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
In fiction, I'm looking for immersive historical fiction, queer stories, complex family and friendship stories, workplace sendups/social critiques, grounded speculative novels, and literary thrillers.
In nonfiction, I'm looking for journalistic narrative nonfiction (especially if it uncovers scams), issue/research-driven hybrid memoirs, accessible science and mental health titles, books about the natural world, “systems” books that blow open the hidden inner workings of everyday things we take for granted, hidden histories, and cultural histories.
Sample Titles or Authors
MORE, PLEASE: On Food, Fat, Bingeing, Longing, and the Lust for 'Enough' by Emma Specter
WATERLINE by Aram Mrjoian
THESE MEMORIES DO NOT BELONG TO US by Yiming Ma
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Family Saga, LGBTQIA+, Historical Fiction, Humor/Satire, Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Thrillers/Suspense, Commercial Fiction
NONFICTION: Cultural/Social Issues, Investigative Journalism, LGBTQIA+, Current Affairs, History, Memoir, Multicultural/Global Perspectives, Music, Narrative, Nature/Ecology, Politics, Pop Culture, Women's concerns
Will Consider:
FICTION: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Short Story Collections
NONFICTION: Adventure/True Story, Dating/Relationships, Humor, Parenting, Psychology, Religion, Science, Sports, Technology, True Crime