Writer and martial artist Jennifer Lawler is the author or co-author of more than 25 non-fiction books and novels. She writes extensively about martial arts and empowerment when she isn't devoting time to her passion for writing fiction. A former English teacher -- but don't hold that against her -- she earned her Ph.D in medieval English literature from the University of Kansas. Over the years, she has helped many writers learn about the craft of writing as well as the business of publishing.

She is now a literary agent with The Salkind Agency. Her client list includes how-to and self-help writers, a cookbook author, a true crime writer and more. She’s interested in representing both non-fiction and fiction writers. Her two main requirements in a potential client are professionalism and a sense of humor. For more about the agency, click on The Salkind Agency link in the navigation bar to the left.