Jael Morrill is a literary agent with The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency.

Jael joined JDCLA after a year-long internship with the agency. She graduated from Pikes Peak State College in 2021 with a degree in history. Before interning with the agency, she had previously worked as a research assistant for a historian. When not reading, she can be found drawing, painting, tangled up in all manner of fiber and textile art projects, and working on writing stories with her spouse. Jael represents adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction.

NONFICTION wishlist for Jael:

I would love to see books that focus on rarely told history, have a focus on cultural anthropology, or have to do with the arts. Memoirs from marginalized voices are especially welcome. Topics covering disability, queer experiences, and those hurt by fundamentalist movements are especially close to my heart, though I always welcome learning something new.

ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT FICTION wishlist for Jael:

I am eager to represent richly immersive science fiction and fantasy. I love seeing fresh takes on noir thrillers, horror with hope at the core of the story, and campy mysteries— especially if they contain speculative elements. Stories that contain queer characters, whimsical world-building, and witty but grounded dialogue are often my favorite things to read.

NOT FOR JAEL:

Please do not pitch children’s books, middle grade books, military fiction, or genre romance (romantic elements within the story are fine!).