At different phases of her publishing career, Jen has been an author, editor, and publisher, giving her experience in all sides of the publishing business. She comes to agenting after a seven-year stint as publishing director at West Margin Press. There, she acquired a range of different genres, including kidlit, graphic novels, food & drink books, fiction, and more. A subject matter expert in food and drink titles, Jen spent two decades as a cookbook editor and writer (she even went to culinary school!). 

​In her role as Senior Literary Manager at Martin Literary Manager, Jen applies her 360-view of the publishing business to seeking out fresh, original voices and developing exciting new talent. On the children’s side, Jen is interested in picture books with sharp writing and compelling messages; MG/YA stories that resonate with the challenges faced by today’s youth; and graphic novels with quirky narration and original art. In the food and drink space, Jen is keen to find original takes on popular topics, books that reveal a riveting personal story, and books with a health and wellness slant.