Jennifer Jackson

About the Agent

Jennifer Jackson is an Agent and Executive Vice President at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Her first steps in connecting fellow book lovers to their next enthralling read began with a stint at independent bookstores. After joining DMLA in 1993, Jennifer’s wealth of experience grew through hands-on positions in pivotal roles across the agency—from the early days of managing the agency’s subsidiary rights to expanding its genre reach. She has continually navigated the ever-evolving publishing landscape, representing authors at every stage of their careers, and balancing creativity with industry demands. As a seasoned literary agent with a passion for guiding fresh voices to success, Jennifer is seeking innovative ideas that challenge the conventional and captivating narratives that inspire. She thrives on the journey of building enduring careers and fostering new talent. And as a voracious reader, Jennifer relishes seeking out unique voices to help share their stories with the world.

Represented authors

• Shelley Adina
• Saladin Ahmed
• Jennifer Banash
• Patricia Bray
• Carol Culver
• Seth Dickinson
• Amanda Downum
• Carol Grace
• Brenda Hiatt
• P.C. Hodgell
• Jocelyn Kelley
• Chris Knopf
• Mary Robinette Kowal
• Sharon Lee
• Steve Miller
• Tamsyn Muir
• Cherie Priest
• Laure E. Reeve
• Ken Scholes
• Ekaterina Sedia
• Adina Senft
• Mike Shepherd
• Mike Shevdon
• Kristine Smith
• Rob Thurman
• Genevieve Valentine
• Martha Wells