Defined by the personal and customized service it provides, The Whalen Agency meets every need of its diverse roster of New York Times and international bestselling clients in today’s dynamic and fluid marketplace. From negotiating North American and international rights, to offering turnkey independent digital publishing and POD services, to selling entertainment, licensing and audio rights– The Whalen Agency Edge is comprehensive.

Before founding The Whalen Agency, Kimberly Whalen worked at a major New York City literary agency for 15 years, where she represented dozens of New York Times bestselling clients. Those clients delivered over 40 New York Times bestselling books, multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, dozens of international bestsellers (including #1 international bestsellers) and netted several eight-figure deals.

Prior to her renowned career as a literary agent, Kimberly Whalen worked as the foreign rights director at St. Martin’s Press. The experience of working at a publishing company as well as her background in selling international rights for over 20 years provides her clients with a truly unique and global expertise that is unparalleled in the industry.