Catherine Hedrick Armstrong
@C_H_Armstrong
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
54 MSWL
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Okay…I’m almost afraid to do this, but…

For my #MSWL , I would love a collegiate level or higher gymnast romance. But it needs to be authentic. If you don’t understand first-hand the blood, sweat, and tears of the sport, there’s a 99% likelihood you’ll miss the mark. IYKYK.

Catherine Hedrick Armstrong
@C_H_Armstrong
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
54 MSWL
17 AskAgent
3 Tips

greg cantwell @gregmcantwell

I recently finished a novel set in the world of sports. Any tips for finding agents who’d be interested in sports fiction?

Oh gosh, aside from doing a search for #MSWL , I’m not sure. I’m actively searching for (preferably) a high-level gymnast or diver who is forced to give up their sport due to extenuating circumstances and how they cope. But I’d be open to other sports.

Catherine Hedrick Armstrong
@C_H_Armstrong
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
54 MSWL
17 AskAgent
3 Tips

#MSWL
I would love a sports romance in the vein of Jason and Kylie Kelce’s origin story. Make him a teddy bear like Jason and give him a playboy brother like Travis for a possible book 2. Bonus points if she’s a pro athlete, too.

Catherine Hedrick Armstrong
@C_H_Armstrong
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
54 MSWL
17 AskAgent
3 Tips

#MSWL #YA with an Elite (or very close) level gymnast making the very difficult decision to leave the sport, either due to injury or burnout.

If you have this while I’m closed to queries, DM me for a link.