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Mr. Eric Smith

Neighborhood Literary

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Eric Smith

Neighborhood Literary

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Website:
www.neighborhoodliterary.com/
Blog/Other:
ericsmithrocks.com
Twitter (X):
@ericsmithrocks
AALA Member:
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Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
E-Mail
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Fantasy
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
Romance
  • Romance, Comedy
Science Fiction
Upmarket
Young Adult

Non-Fiction

Health/Fitness
Memoir
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Known Clients (current & past)
Samira Ahmed
Laurel Amberdine
Kayla Ancrum
Erica Cameron
Olivia Chadha
Mike Chen
Dave Connis
Helen Corcoran
Ronni Davis
M.K. England
Kati Gardner
Sangu Mandanna
Rebecca Phillips
Lindsey Smith
Nita Tyndall
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
hcbendingbooks
06/04/2025 08:54 AM
Q: 6/3
R: 6/4

Not interested in historical, but my book is not historical, which leads me to believe he did not read the full query, which specifies the novel is literary fiction.

mazielovie
06/02/2025 08:09 AM
Q: May 30/25
R: June 2/25
Very kind rejection saying he loved the concept but didn’t have enough experience with the type of book, very fair!
JerryGrasso1969
05/30/2025 09:09 AM
Interested in book, but not a genre he is representing at this time. MG Fantasy, 80K
Lauradonovanwrites
05/29/2025 09:55 PM
A standup guy in a business that can leave you feeling really discouraged. He responded to my query after two weeks, asked to read my proposal, and gently rejected my memoir shortly thereafter. Most of the memoirs he handles are essay-centered, and mine is linear, so he said he wouldn't know how to edit my work with my vision in mind. He also provided some really helpful tips for fixing up my opening pages. I wish all agents were like Eric.
EmmaKim
05/26/2025 12:06 PM
Same day polite personalised rejection on MG Mystery 39k

Said he had a client working on a similar project (which seems to be common based on these comments).
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Profile History
Last Update:
03/18/2025 - Changed agencies. Formerly with P.S. Literary
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