The Allen Literary Agency is an author-centered boutique agency specializing in non-fiction. Marilyn Allen has a marketing-centric attitude and is committed to helping authors achieve their dreams with her 25 year industry expertise. She works closely with clients to develop winning non-fiction book proposals and manuscript materials, and assists clients and publishers in developing marketing and publicity campaigns.

The Japanese Art of the Cocktails (Houghton Mifflin-2021) by Masahiro Urushido, Creator of Katana Kitten
Nominated for the James Beard Award 2022; Nominated for "Tales of the Cocktail" 2022; Crowned Best New American Cocktail Bar for 2019

The Choose You Now Diet: Lose Weight for the Last Time with a Proven Plan and 75 Delicious, Nutritious Recipes (Alpha) by Julieanna Hever

Blake Shelton: Happy Anywhere (Backbeat) by Carol Cash Large and Blake Shelton
#1 Best-seller for Country Music Biographies

Dead Rabbit Drinks Manuals (Houghton Mifflin-4 books) by Sean Muldoon and Jack McCarry
Winners of 8 Spirit Awards from "Tales of the Cocktail Conference," including Best Bar in the World and Best Cocktail Book

Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In (McGraw Hill Education) by Ryan Jenkins & Steven Van Cohen
Wall Street Journal Best-Seller

MOST RECENT SALES
Show Your Worth: 8 International Practices for Women to Emerge as a Leader at Work Shelmina Abji, McGraw-Hill Education, January 25, 2022

Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World Dr. Kristen Lee, Spring 2022

Sculpted: A Personalized Plan Real Women Can Use to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Keep It Off For Life (Without Breaking the Bank) Anita Rincon, Fair Winds Press, Spring 2023

Watch Your Back: A Proven Program for Reducing Back and Neck Pain Without Surgery Dr. Ken Hansraj and Diane Reverand, Sounds True, Fall 2022

Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All-In Ryan Jenkins & Steven Van Cohen, McGraw Hill Education, February 22, 2022

Where Should We Camp Next? Stephanie Puglisi and Jeremy Puglisi, Sourcebooks, Spring 2021
See You at the Campground Stephanie Puglisi and Jeremy Puglisi, Sourcebooks, Early 2020

Serial Killers of the 80s Jane Fritsch, Sterling, September 2020
Serial Killers of the 70s Jane Fritsch, Sterling, April 2020

Fearless: Wilma Soss and America’s Forgotten Investor Movement, Janice M. Traflet and Robert E. Wright

PREVIOUS SALES
Life After: A Killer in the Family Melissa Moore, Berkley, forthcoming

Whiskey Sour and Sour Jeanette Hurt, University Press of Kentucky, Spring 2023

Tequila & Mezcal: The Complete Companion Tess Rose Lampert, Sterling Epicure, Fall 2022

The MGM Effect Steven Bingen, Lyons Press, Spring 2022
Easy Rider Steve Bingen, Rowman & Littlefield, Fall 2019
Hollywood’s Lost Backlot Steven Bingen, Lyons Press, Fall 2018

Blake Shelton: Happy Anywhere Carol Cash Large, Backbeat, Spring 2022

Paddy Drinks; The World of Modern Irish Whiskey The Dead Rabbit (Voted Best Bar in the World) Team, Houghton Mifflin, February 2022

Abraham Lincoln and the Fire of Genius David Kent, Lyons Press, February 2022

Culture of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last Alida Miranda-Wolff, Harper Leadership, February 2022

Career Remix: How to Turn Your Experiences Into a New Rewarding Path Damon Brown, Sterling, January 2022

The Choose You Now Diet Julieanna Hever, DK, January 2022

BE Jessica Zweig, Sounds True, Winter 2021

Explorations of a Cosmic Soul Allie Michelle, Andrews McNeel, Fall 2021
The Rose that Blooms in the Night Allie Michelle, Andrews McMeel, October 2019

Overcoming Insecure Attachment Tracy Crossley, Ulysses Press, Fall 2021

A-MAZE-ing Peanuts Joe Wos, Andrews McMeel, October 2021

The Cannabinoid Cookbook Daniel Green and Joseph Feuerstein, Mango, October 2021

Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane Joseph Bailey, Mango, October 2021

The Japanese Art of the Cocktails Masahiro Urushido & Michael Anstendig, Houghton Mifflin, June 2021

Lincolnomics: The Untold Story of America's Greatest Builder John F. Wasick, Diversion, June 2021

Root & Nourish: An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness Jennifer Kurdyla & Abbey Rodriguez, S&S, April 2021

Nourish Reshma Shah and Brenda Davis, HCI, Spring 2021

Seasonal Self-Care Rituals Susan Weis-Bohlen, Tiller Press

Be(loved) Dakota Adan, Andrews McMeel, Fall 2020

Sweet Sense Julie Morris, Sterling Epicure, Fall 2020

Getting Relationships Right Melanie Joy, Berrett-Koehler

Whiskey Master Class Lew Bryson, Harvard Common Press, Spring 2020

The Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook Jackie Sobon, Fair Winds Press, Spring 2020

F*ck Like a Goddess Alexandra Roxo, Sounds True

The Healthspan Solution Ray Cronise and Julieanna Hever, DK, January 2020

The Pollinator Victory Garden Kim Eierman, Quarry Books, Spring 2020

Reinvent the Wheel Megan McNealy, Nicholas Brealey, Fall 2019

Smartyplants Julie Morris, Sterling Epicure, Fall 2019

The Yogic Path Sahara Rose and Danielle Noel, DK, September 2019

The Psychology of Power Melanie Joy, Berrett-Koehler

The Complete Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook Susan LaBorde and Elizabeth Hickman, Sterling Epicure

The Complete Whiskey Course Robin Robinson, Sterling Epicure

Irish Whiskey Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry, and Tim Herlihy, Andrews McMeel, Spring 2019

Retire Secure Julie Jason, Sterling, 2018

The Joy of Forest Bathing Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Rock Point, October 2018

The Ultimate Age-Defying Plan Mark Reinfeld and Ashley Boudet, Da Capo, Fall 2018

Overcoming Overwhelm Samantha Brody, Sounds True, Fall 2018

Vegan Meals on the Go Jackie Soon, Fair Winds Press, July 2018

Buddha and Einstein Walk Into a Bar Guy Joseph Ale, Career Press, Spring/Summer 2018

Mentalligence Kristen Lee, HCI, Spring 2018

The Air Fryer Bible Susan LaBorde and Elizabeth Hickman, Sterling Epicure

A Tribe Called Bliss Lori Harder, North Star Way, Spring 2018

Fresh & Pure Jules Aron, Countryman Press, 2018
Nourish & Glow Jules Aron, Countryman Press, 2018
Vegan Cheese Jules Aron, Countryman Press, 2017
Pretty Zen and Pretty Zen Jules Aron, Countryman Press, 2017
Zen and Tonic Jules Aron, Countryman Press, 2016

Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond Chris Burnish and Jack Tatar, McGraw-Hill, Fall 2017

The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book Barbara Mitchell, Career Press, Fall 2017

Overcoming Family-Nurtured Entitlement Michael Wetter and Eileen Bailey, Hazelden, Fall 2017

A Celebration of Animation Joe Was and Marty Gitlin, Globe Pequot, Fall 2017

Inspirational Coloring Book for Mothers Stephanie Coffee, Faith Words, Spring 2017

Evolution of a Goddess Emma Mildon, Enliven

The Mindful Vegan Lani Muelrath, BenBella Books

Fodmap Everyday Kate Scarlet and Dede Wilson, Da Capo, Spring 2017

Bicycling’s Maximum Overload for Cyclists Jacques DeVore and Roy Wallack, Rodale, Spring 2017

The Real Food Field Guide Maria Marlowe, Fair Winds Press, Spring 2017

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils KG Stiles, Page Street, Early 2017

Everyday Fitness with Multiple Sclerosis David Lyons and Jacob Sloane, Fair Winds Press, January 2017

Whole Melissa Moore, Rodale

The Compassionate Achiever Christopher Kukk, Harper One

The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to Beauty Sunny Subramanian and Chrystle Fielder, Robert Rose, Fall 2016

Drink Like a Woman Jeanette Hurt, Seal Press, Fall 2016
Reclaim Your Life From IBS Melissa Hunt, Sterling, Spring 2016

Bacon Today, Sterling, 2016

Using Cognitive Science to Rewrite Your Life Story for a Happier Ending Michael Wetter and Eileen Bailey, Hazelden, 2016

Dr. Joe’s Man Diet Joseph Feuerstein, Page Street, Spring 2016

Lightning Strikes John Wasik, Sterling, Spring 2016

Living Large in Our Little House Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell, Reader’s Digest, Fall 2015

HEALING WITH VEGAN FOODS, by Mark Reinfeld, Da Capo, Fall 2015

The Chemotherapy Diet Mike Herbert and Joseph Dispensza, Red Wheel/Wesier/Conari, Fall 2015

Chef Interrupted Trevis Gleason, Coffeetown Press, Spring 2015

Healing Candida and Healing Candida Cookbook Cynthia Perkins, Turner Publishing, 2015

The Debt EscapePlan Beverly Harzog, Career Press, 2015

The Soul Searcher’s Handbook Emma Mildon, Beyond Words, 2015

Get Dirty Rebecca Louie, Roost Books, Spring 2015

Scraps Vera Vandenbosch, Taunton Press

Cocktails Sean Mulddoon, Jack McGarry, Ben Schaffer, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Spring 2015

PLANT-POWERED FAMILIES, by Dreena Burton, BenBella Books, Spring 2015

Downsize Your Life Regina Leeds, Da Capo, Spring 2015

The Plant-Based Journey Lani Muelrath, BenBella Books, Spring 2015

The New Age Almanac of Natural Remedies Brigitte Mars and Chrystle Fiedler, Fair Winds Press

THE MODERN KOSHER KITCHEN, by Ronnie Fein, Fair Winds Press, Fall 2014

THE CANDIDA-FREE KITCHEN, by Ricki Heller, Da Capo, Fall 2014

THE 30 MINUTE VEGAN'S SOUPS AND STEWS, by Mark Reinfeld, Da Capo, Fall 2013

THE FOOD ALLERGY MAMA'S EASY, FAST FAMILY MEALS, by Kelly Rudnicki, Avery

HOUDINI SHOTS, by Martin Hall and Dave Allen, Wiley, Spring 2013

THE 8-MINUTE ORGANIZER, by Regina Leeds, Da Capo, Spring 2012

ONE YEAR TO AN ORGANIZED LIFE WITH BABY, by Regina Leeds and Meagan Francis, Da Capo

THE 30 MINUTE VEGAN'S TASTE OF EUROPEAN CUISINE, by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray, Da Capo, Spring 2011

RADIOACTIVE, by Carol Miller, Ecco, March 2011

FREE FOR ALL COOKING, by Jules Shepard, Da Capo, Spring 2010

PUBLISH ME!, by Kristen McLean, Writer’s Digest Books, 2010

THE 30-MINUTE VEGAN: A TASTE OF THE EAST, by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray, Da Capo

THE DOLLAR IS JUST FINE, by Marc Chandler, Bloomberg, August 2009

THE 30-MINUTE VEGAN, by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray, Da Capo

HOW TO SAY IT, by Deborah Koch, Prentice Hall Press

THE WRITING THE LIFE POETIC, by Sage Cohen, Writer’s Digest Books, Spring 2009

THE REFORMED, by Chris Hart, Del Rey Manga

THE FIRST YEAR, by Jules Shepard, Da Capo, Fall 2008

ONE YEAR TO AN ORGANIZED LIFE, by Regina Leeds, Marlowe & Company

INSTINCT PUTTING, by Cary Heath, Bob Christina and Eric Alpenfels, Gotham

ELEPHANT EARS AND MARSHMALLOW FEET, by Lisa Holewa and Joan Rice, Perigee

STYLE RX, by Bridgette Raes, Perigee

THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF CHILDREN, by Dr. Lawrence E. Shapiro, Fabbri Editori

TITANIUM eBAY, by Harry (Skip) McGrath, Alpha Books

THE DISCIPLINE MIRACLE, by Linda Pearson, Amacon

LIVING WITH FIBROMYALGIA: A Four Step Plan for Managing Pain and Leading a Fulfilling Life, by Mervyn Willard and Patti Wright, McGraw-Hill

TWICE AROUND THE BASES, by Kevin Kennedy, William Morrow

OUR BROTHER'S KEEPER, by Edwin Smith, D4EO

STRESS-FREE PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Turn Your Most Painful Management Duty Into A Powerful Motivational Tool, by Sharon Armstrong and Madelyn Appelbaum, Career Press

SHARING A PLACE WITHOUT LOOSING YOUR SPACE: A Couples Guide to Blending Homes, Lives & Clutter, by Regina Leeds, Career Press

EXTREME: The Excitement, Fun and Daring of Individual Action Sports, by Bill Gutman and Shawn Frederick, Kensington/Citadel

THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO WEIGHT LOSS, by Lucy Beale and Sandy Couvillon, D4EO

HOW TO BE A B.A.B.E: Overcoming Romantic Obsessions and Other Obstacles to Having the Sex Life You Deserve, by Joy Davidson, Rockport Publishers

DAVID & GOLIATH AND THE BEACH CLEANING MACHINE, by Barbara M. Wolcott, Capital Books, 2002

THE ZEN OF ORGANIZING: Creating Order and Peace in Your Home, Career and Life, by Regina Leeds, Alpha Books/Pearson Education

4 STEPS TO BEAT THE STREET, by Marc Gerstein and Multex.com, Wiley

THE UNCOOL MOM'S GUIDE TO LIFE: How You and Your Daughter Can Survive Her Adolescence, Susan Horowitz, Warner, 2001

Lincolnomics by John F. Wasik (Diversion Books) has sold audio rights to Tantor Media.

Whiskey Master Class by Lew Bryson (Harvard Common Press) has sold audio rights to Tantor Media.

Reinvent the Wheel: How Top Leaders Leverage Well-Being for Success (Nicholas Brealey) has sold rights to Russia.

Seasonal Self-Care Rituals by Susan Weis-Bohlen (Tiller Press, S&S) has sold rights to Poland.

?Smart Plants by Julie Morris (Sterling) had sold rights to Germany and Poland. Her other books include Superfood Soups, Superfood Kitchen, Superfood Smoothies, and Superfood Snacks, which are additionally sold to China, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary, Spain, Japan, Finland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic.

F*ck Like a Goddess by Alexandra Roxo (Sounds True) Dutch rights sold.

Beat Autoimmune by Palmer Kippola (Citadel) Czech and Chinese rights sold.

Mazes by Joe Wos (B.E.S.) Korean rights sold.

Overcoming Overwhelm by Samantha Brody (Sounds True) sold Korean Rights.