Melissa Flashman

Melissa Flashman
Role
Senior Literary Agent

A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Melissa Flashman majored in English at Wesleyan University. After stints in the English Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins, commercial and indie radio, the advertising world and something called cool-hunting (it was the late ‘90s), she got her first job in publishing working as an assistant in the literary department of ICM before moving to Trident Media Group where she was a literary agent for over ten years before joining Janklow & Nesbit Associates in 2017.

Selected authors

SOUTH AND WEST: From A Notebook by Joan Didion

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SOUTH AND WEST: From A Notebook by Joan Didion
The latest work from legendary author Joan Didion has been named by Time Magazine, The Millions, The Huffington Post, and Nylon as one of the most-anticipated books for 2017. Knopf will release the book on March 7, 2017. Follow the link to see the full lists:

The latest work from legendary author Joan Didion has been named by Time Magazine, The Millions, The Huffington Post, and Nylon as one of the most-anticipated books for 2017. Knopf will release the book on March 7, 2017. Follow the link to see the full lists:

THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE by Katherine Arden

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THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE by Katherine Arden
The debut novel by Katherine Arden was named an editor’s choice book by Amazon which says “There's a small but mighty space where fantasy and literary fiction can clasp hands and create a brilliant story that resonates in the soul. The Bear and the Nightingale lives squarely in that space, and those who dare to visit this novel will leave entranced.” The book was also named one of January’s best books by Ibooks and Bustle. Del Rey books will publish the book on January 10, 2017...

The debut novel by Katherine Arden was named an editor’s choice book by Amazon which says “There's a small but mighty space where fantasy and literary fiction can clasp hands and create a brilliant story that resonates in the soul. The Bear and the Nightingale lives squarely in that space, and those who dare to visit this novel will leave entranced.” The book was also named one of January’s best books by Ibooks and Bustle. Del Rey books will publish the book on January 10, 2017...

DEAR CYBORGS by Eugene Lim

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DEAR CYBORGS by Eugene Lim
Eugene Lim’s next novel DEAR CYBORGS has been picked for The Millions’ Most Anticipated: The Great 2017 Book Preview, as well as Tor.com’s list of 2017 books they’re looking forward to reading. FSG will publish the book on June 6, 2017...

Eugene Lim’s next novel DEAR CYBORGS has been picked for The Millions’ Most Anticipated: The Great 2017 Book Preview, as well as Tor.com’s list of 2017 books they’re looking forward to reading. FSG will publish the book on June 6, 2017...

GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong

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GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong
Entertainment Weekly called Rachel Khong’s debut novel “tragic and funny,” and named it one of their 23 Most Anticipated Books of 2017. Holt will publish GOODBYE, VITAMIN on July 11, 2017...

Entertainment Weekly called Rachel Khong’s debut novel “tragic and funny,” and named it one of their 23 Most Anticipated Books of 2017. Holt will publish GOODBYE, VITAMIN on July 11, 2017...

SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA by Jaroslav Kalfar

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SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA by Jaroslav Kalfar
Tor.com is named Jaroslav Kalfar’s SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA in their list of 2017 books they can’t wait to read. Little, Brown will publish the book on March 7, 2017...

Tor.com is named Jaroslav Kalfar’s SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA in their list of 2017 books they can’t wait to read. Little, Brown will publish the book on March 7, 2017...

OUR LITTLE RACKET by Angelica Baker

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OUR LITTLE RACKET by Angelica Baker
Angelica Baker’s debut OUR LITTLE RACKET has been named one of Entertainment Weekly’s 23 Most Anticipated Books of 2017. The book was also named as one of the 25 most anticipated books by Women in Elle Magazine. Ecco will publish OUR LITTLE RACKET on June 20, 2017.

Angelica Baker’s debut OUR LITTLE RACKET has been named one of Entertainment Weekly’s 23 Most Anticipated Books of 2017. The book was also named as one of the 25 most anticipated books by Women in Elle Magazine. Ecco will publish OUR LITTLE RACKET on June 20, 2017.

THE ACCOMPLISHED GUEST by Ann Beattie

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THE ACCOMPLISHED GUEST by Ann Beattie
The latest collection of stories from Ann Beattie was named one of the most anticipated books of 2017 by The Millions. Scribner will publish the book on June 13, 2017...

The latest collection of stories from Ann Beattie was named one of the most anticipated books of 2017 by The Millions. Scribner will publish the book on June 13, 2017...

GRACE NOTES by Katey Sagal

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GRACE NOTES by Katey Sagal
Kirkus gave GRACE NOTES a glowing review, saying, “While this book is sure to please the author’s many fans, its thoughtful, no-regrets honesty will no doubt also appeal to readers of Hollywood memoirs seeking substance that goes beyond gossip and name-dropping. A candid, reflective memoir.” Gallery will publish the book March 21, 2017...

Kirkus gave GRACE NOTES a glowing review, saying, “While this book is sure to please the author’s many fans, its thoughtful, no-regrets honesty will no doubt also appeal to readers of Hollywood memoirs seeking substance that goes beyond gossip and name-dropping. A candid, reflective memoir.” Gallery will publish the book March 21, 2017...

300 ARGUMENTS by Sarah Manguso

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300 ARGUMENTS by Sarah Manguso
The latest book from Sarah Manguso was named one of the most anticipated books for 2017 by The Millions which says “Manguso is on a gnomic trajectory toward some single, ultimate truth expressed in the fewest words possible.” Greywolf Press will publish the book on February 7, 2017.

The latest book from Sarah Manguso was named one of the most anticipated books for 2017 by The Millions which says “Manguso is on a gnomic trajectory toward some single, ultimate truth expressed in the fewest words possible.” Greywolf Press will publish the book on February 7, 2017.

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