Ashley Hong joins Gardner Literary

We’re expanding! Please join me in welcoming former PRH/Convergent editor Ashley Hong to the team as our newest agent.
 
Previously, Ashley served as editor of the New York Times bestsellers A Rhythm of Prayer by Sarah Bessey and This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley. She was also editor of the critically acclaimed Shoutin’ in the Fire by Dante Stewart; and Truth’s Table by the eponymous podcast hosts and authors. 
 
Before becoming an editor, Ashley worked at a variety of digital media outlets, including Truthdig and CNN, which sparked a lifelong love of longform narrative nonfiction. As an agent, Ashley plans to represent authors of adult nonfiction encompassing memoir, faith, prescriptive nonfiction, business, cultural criticism, and more. 
 
Visit the link in my profile and navigate to “Submissions” for information on how to query.
 
Welcome, Ashley!

Rachelle Gardner

Literary agent at Gardner Literary. Coffee & wine enthusiast (not at the same time) and dark chocolate connoisseur. I've worked in publishing since 1995 and I love talking about books!