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​The best way to reach me is by email at lynn at lynnjohnstonlit.com.

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Hello! Thank you for taking time to learn more about me. Since 2001, I've represented nonfiction and a small selection of fiction. The books I represent have been called "firebreathng" and "righteous" by the New York Times, "exuberant" by O, The Oprah Magazine, and "a godsend" by Publishers Weekly.  My list includes bestsellers (New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today), finalists for the Books for a Better Life Award, the winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award, a Grammy nominee for best audio book and many "best of year" citations

In response to the question, "What do you do?" I once replied, "I care."  It was at a party and I meant it as a joke. Thinking about it later, though, I realized I'd inadvertently gotten it right. I care about my authors, how the important work they do gets translated into book form, what happens to the book before and after publication, and ultimately the impact it has in the world. My authors have been honored with the Pulitzer Prize, Peabody Award, Global Teaching Prize (finalist), and GLAAD award, to name a few. I'm proud to work with each and every one. Here is a gallery of some of them in action.

I have an MBA and BA in Philosophy. Before publishing, I worked in marketing and management positions and served on the the board or staff of notable non-profits including Dress for Success, Bottomless Closet and the American Bar Association. I currently serve on the advisory board of the Woodstock Book Fest.

I came to live and work in New York City by way of Saigon where I was born, Bangkok, Dunedin (Florida), Austin and Chicago. My sun-filled home has several good bookstores within walking distance, but sadly, not enough bookshelves.