I hung out my shingle as a literary agent in 2007 after building a small clientele of writers. An avid reader with eclectic taste in non-fiction and fiction, I bring 30 years of writing, translating, editing and independent publishing experience to the agency. I love working with authors to help them produce their best work and then present it to the marketplace.

We are currently looking for exciting new nonfiction projects by authors with a platform who wish to build a brand with multiple projects.

We are interested in nonfiction of all kinds, including

• Mind/body/spirit titles of all kinds
• Innovative health/wellness/nutrition/diet books
• How-to books of all kinds
• Self-help titles from top-platformed authors
• Anything that brings an innovative or fresh perspective or format to long-standing parenting topics
• Books related to college admissions or college survival
• Books about movies or TV
• Narrative nonfiction titles by platformed authors
• Interesting, nichey cookbooks

We are also actively looking for novels with emotional complexity, written by authors with unique voices. Books with humor, mystery, drama, romantic suspense--all types and tones can be right for us. If your manuscript is exciting, electrifying, and exceptional we want to know more.

What not to pitch: Poetry, plays, screenplays, novellas, essays

"I want to thank you for your wonderful guidance with this [nonfiction proposal writing] process. I also highly appreciate that you return my emails promptly no matter how minor they may be. I have had three agents in my life and you are by far the best. I look forward to our journey ahead."
Bob Livingstone LCSW, author of Unchain the Pain: How to be your own Therapist

"Thank you for a wonderful, productive 2008 and I look forward to many more projects with you in the near future. You have been such a supportive, compassionate agent -- I couldn't have asked for anyone better! Deanna Minich, Ph.D., author of CHAKRA FOODS FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH: A Guide to the Foods That Can Improve Your Energy, Inspire Creative Changes, Open Your Heart, and Heal Body, Mind, and Spirit (Conari, 2009), AN A-Z GUIDE TO FOOD ADDITIVES: Never Eat What You Can't Pronounce (Conari, 2009), QUANTUM SUPPLEMENTS: A Total Health and Wellness Makeover with Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs (Conari, 2009), and THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF QUANTUM HEALING: An A-Z Self-Healing Guide for Over 100 Common Ailments (Conari 2011).

"I am so grateful to you, Krista, for everything. Thank you for helping me transform my manuscript into the book it was meant to be. Thank you for placing it in a wonderful home." Robin Vella, author of SILENT VOICES OF THE SOUL: How to Recognize the Spiritual Messages in Everyday Life (O Books 2010).

"I can't thank you enough for how great you've been through this whole process. I've worked with other folks in the past, enough to know that the quality of your advice and the promptness and efficiency you've brought to the details of this project is quite a bit above the average. I'm very grateful to have you in my corner." Susan Lynn Peterson, author of A MARTIAL ARTIST'S GUIDE TO WESTERN HERBS (YMAA Publications, 2010; as well as Timeline Charts of the Western Church, Starting and Running Your Own Martial Arts School, and Legends of the Martial Arts Masters.)

"Krista, thank you for being the perfect agent. You said exactly what I needed to hear. I am trusting in the process—it has come all this way being Divinely guided, and that isn't going to change. Thanks for reminding me." Sara Wiseman, author of WRITING THE DIVINE (Llewellyn 2009) and YOUR PSYCHIC CHILD (Llewellyn 2009).

"After signing with Krista in August, we immediately went on submission. She kept in regular contact with me, gave great advice on things and encouraged future projects. After we signed Emotionally Intense (Prufrock, 2011), we went to work on the next project. It has been an amazing ride!!! Throughout the entire process, she has kept me motivated, stayed in touch, offered amazing guidance and been everything I could want in an agent. AND MORE." Christine Fonseca, author of EMOTIONALLY INTENSE (Prufrock, 2011).

"Career Press will be publishing my book. . .and I am absolutely beyond thrilled :) And I want to send a huge THANK YOU to my wonderful agent, Krista Goering. She has been an absolute dream - keeping me involved and informed throughout everything, being encouraging, supportive, available no matter what I might need, and a delight to work with. She's an amazing agent and this never would have happened without her." Michelle McLean, author of HOMEWORK HELPERS: Essays and Term Papers (Career Press 2010/11)

Sandra Carrington-Smith, author of The Book of Obeah, Winner of the 2010 International Book Awards in the Multi-cultural Fiction category, and Housekeeping for the Soul, Finalist of the 2010 International Book Awards in the Spirituality: Inspirational category.

Marius Gabriel, author of The Seventh Moon and 3 other titles published by Bantam.

Sexy Slang creators Christi Smith Scofield and Ted Scofield

Interfaith minister, Dr. Craig Martin

Deanna Minich, PhD.

Sara Wiseman

Andrew Peterson, Ed.D.

and. . .
Karen Buscemi
Bob Stone
Mick Ukleja
Nancy Tringali Piho
Robert Montgomery
Barbara Kaplan, Ph. D.
Carol Ball-Teplin, MPS
Eve Lestrange
Robin Vella
Betsy Otter Thompson
Terri Daniel
Susan Lynn Peterson
Christine Fonseca
Allen Parsley
Priscilla Short
Wes Cole
Debra Moffitt

THE BOOK OF OBEAH by Sandra Carrington-Smith, Winner of the 2010 International Book Awards in the Multi-cultural Fiction category.

HOUSEKEEPING FOR THE SOUL by Sandra Carrington-Smith, Finalist of the 2010 International Book Awards in the Spirituality: Inspirational category

ELEMENTAL LOVE STYLES: Find Compatibility and Create a Lasting Relationship by Dr. Craig Martin (Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2010)

WRITING THE DIVINE by Sara Wiseman (Llewellyn, 2009)

Four books by Deanna Minich, PhD., to be published by Red Wheel Weiser Books and Conari Press:
Chakra Foods for Optimum Health: A Guide to the Foods That Can Improve Your Energy, Inspire Creative Changes, Open Your Heart, and Heal Body, Mind, and Spirit;
Quantum Supplements: A Total Health and Wellness Makeover with Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs;
An A-Z Guide to Food Additives: Never Eat What You Can't Pronounce; and
THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK FOR QUANTUM HEALING: An A-Z Self-Healing Guide for Common Symptoms and Diseases.

THE INTUITIVE PATH: 33 Days to Clarity, Inspiration and Joy by Sara Wiseman, to Llewellyn for publication in 2012.

365 WAYS TO RAISE YOUR FREQUENCY by Melissa Alvarez, to Llewellyn for publication in Fall 2011.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR GIFTED KIDS by Christine N. Fonseca, MS, PPS, to Prufrock Press, for publication in 2011.

108 SPIRITUAL PRACTICES by Debra Moffitt, to Carrie Obry at Llewellyn for publication in Fall 2011

THE HEALTHY HABIT PLAN by Wes Cole, to Jackie Swift at McBooks Press, for publication in Winter 2011.

HOMEWORK HELPERS: Essays and Term Papers by Michelle McLean, to Adam Schwartz at Career Press, for publication in Winter 2010/11.

THRIFTY GREEN: The Off-the-Grid Guide to Reducing Your Ecological Footprint by CB Eagye, to Caroline Pincus at Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari, for publication in March 2011.

THE NEXT TEN MINUTES--51 Absurdly Simple Ways To Seize the Moment, by Andrew Peterson, Ed.D., to Cynthia Black at Atria Books/Beyond Words Publishing, for publication in Fall 2010.

EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS: Helping Kids Cope with Explosive Feelings by Christine N. Fonseca, MS, PPS, to Prufrock Press, for publication in 2010.

Deanna Minich's THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK FOR QUANTUM HEALING: An A-Z Self-Healing Guide for Common Symptoms and Diseases, to Red Wheel Weiser Books and Conari Press, for publication in 2011.

DOC BE NIMBLE, by Allen Parsley (fiction, mystery), to Dailey Swan Publications, for publication in Summer 2010.

SEXY SLANG'S NAUGHTY BEDROOM CHALLENGES by Christi Smith Scofield and Ted Scofield, to Shana Drehs at Sourcebooks Casablanca, for publication in Fall 2010.

ELEMENTAL LOVE STYLES: Find Compatibility and Create a Lasting Relationship by Dr. Craig Martin to Atria Books / Beyond Words Publishing, for publication in Spring 2010.

Sara Wiseman's YOUR PSYCHIC CHILD: How to Raise Intuitive and Spiritually Gifted Kids of All Ages to Llewellyn Worldwide, for publication in 2010.

Karen Hoffman and Shera Dalin's THE ART OF BARTER: How to Trade for Almost Anything, to Skyhorse Publications, for publication in Spring 2010.

Bob Stone and Mick Ukleja's THE ETHICS CHALLENGE: Strengthening Your Integrity in a Greedy World, to Morgan James Publishing, for publication in mid-2009.

Food consultant Nancy Tringali Piho's MY TWO-YEAR-OLD EATS OCTOPUS: Raising Children Who Love to Eat Everything, Bull Publishing, publication in 2009.

Nutrition for the Soul founder Deanna Minich's CHAKRA FOODS, Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari, for publication in Spring 2009.

Senior writer for ESPN/BASS publications and outdoor photographer Robert Montgomery's BETTER BASS FISHING: Secrets from the Head Waters by a Bassmaster Senior Writer, Countryman Press (a division of W.W. Norton) publication in Spring 2009.

WIDDERSHINS by Eve Lestrange, (fiction, horror) to Dailey Swan Publications, for publication in Summer 2009.

Chakra Foods’ author Deanna Minich's NEVER EAT WHAT YOU CAN'T PRONOUNCE: An A to Z Guide to Food Additives to Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari, for publication in spring 2009 .

Chakra Foods’ author Deanna Minich's QUANTUM SUPPLEMENTS: A Complete Guide to the Vibrational and Energy Healing Properties of Herbs and Supplements, to Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari, for publication in 2010.

Spiritual workshop leader Sara Wiseman's WRITING THE DIVINE: The 33 Lessons, to Llewellyn, for publication in 2009.

Craig A. James' THE RELIGION VIRUS: Why We Believe In God: An Evolutionist Explains Religion's Incredible Hold On Humanity, to O Books for publication in 2010.

THE MIRROR THEORY author Betsy Otter Thompson's WALKING THROUGH ILLUSION, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Spiritual teacher Terri Daniel's EMBRACING DEATH: A New Look at Grief, Gratitude and God, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Spiritual teacher Robin Vella's SILENT VOICES OF THE SOUL: How to Recognize the Spiritual Messages in Everyday Life, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Sandra Carrington-Smith's HOUSEKEEPING FOR THE SOUL: A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Inner Sanctuary, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Sandra Carrington-Smith's THE BOOK OF OBEAH, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Susan Lynn Peterson's A MARTIAL ARTIST'S GUIDE TO WESTERN HERBS, to YMAA Publications for publication in 2010.

Barbara Kaplan, Ph. D. and Carol Ball-Teplin, MPS -THE UNHEARD VOICE OF THE AGING PARENT: Conflicts and Ambivalence in Intergenerational Relationships, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Mary F. Burns, J - THE WOMAN WHO WROTE THE BIBLE, to O Books for publication in 2010.

Lindsay Hardin Freeman, THE SCARLET CORD: Conversations with God's Chosen Women, with 12 original paintings by Karen N. Canton, to O Books for publication in 2010.

SAMUEL SLATER: Factory Spy and Hero of the Industrial Revolution by Kathleen Ballew Rubenfeld (middle grade historical)

THE PAINTER OF PORTRAITS: A Novel about John Singer Sargent by Mary F. Burns (historical novel)

Earlier in her career Goering studied creative writing at Tufts, German in Vienna, and Danish in Copenhagen. She graduated from the Copenhagen Business School and worked as a Danish/English translator in Europe. She received her juris doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. She has worked as a freelance writer, published a regional magazine, acted as Editor-in-Chief of a law journal, and practiced law.

Please review our submission guidelines at www.kristagoering.com.

For fiction submissions send a query letter to query@kristagoering.com. FYI - if your manuscript is more than 100,000 words, it's probably too long.

For nonfiction proposals send a query letter to query@kristagoering.com.