Chelsea Hensley (Agent)
REGISTRATION LINK FOR CHELSEA HENSLEY (active when registration opens September 10 for members)
Chelsea Hensley is an agent at Mad Woman Literary Agency representing a varied list of clients writing across ages and genres and a few who are also illustrating. She began her agenting career in 2020 and continues to build a list that reflects her own diverse tastes, from the lushest of fantasies to the tensest thrillers, steamy, hilarious romcoms to smart sci-fi, lyrical picture books to plucky middle grade, and imaginative, innovative horror to intelligent, deeply researched nonfiction. In all areas, Chelsea enjoys bold work from ambitious creators who share her unrelenting drive to succeed in a challenging industry.
Chelsea is a Capricorn from St. Louis, where she lives with a pair of very cute, though very chaotic, dogs. She enjoys D&D, Golden Girls, women’s soccer, chocolate chip cookies, and Airtable. She is a member of the AALA.
Chelsea Hensley's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with Chelsea will be scheduled within these time periods (all EST), but are subject to change. If Chelsea must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, November 10: 10:00–1:00 EST
- Thursday, November 12: 10:00–1:00 EST
Please register with Chelsea Hensley ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
In all areas I’m looking for lyrical prose, voice that comes off the page, intricate plots, complex emotional arcs, and immersive worlds. I’d love to see some ambitious works that play with form and narration as well as works that blend genre, aren’t afraid to get a little weird, and surprise me. The bolder the better. I'm especially interested in mysteries/thrillers and horror at the moment.
Sample Titles or Authors
Cursed Ever After by Andy C. Naranjo
I've Got Plans for You by Roselyn Clarke
Black Salt Queen by Samantha Bansil
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Children's, Fantasy, Picture Books, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Will Consider:
FICTION: Horror, Middle Grade, Mystery, Romance, Thrillers/Suspense
Chelsea also represents SPECIALIZED NONFICTION (children's books only)