Emily Brewton Schilling

I've been a professional writer and editor since 1987, freelancing since 1999. Current projects include a memoir , "Graffiti Pataphysic," about searching for my father's artworks; and "Lexington," historical fiction. I represent the literary estates of Barbara Holland, my mother; and Marion Holland, my grandmother.

I'm seeking agent representation.

Barbara Holland (1933-2010) wrote fiction for children and adults; as well as essays, biographies, history and humor. For fifty years, Barbara's short fiction, essays and articles appeared in a wide range of publications, including Smithsonian, McCalls, Redbook, Playboy, Prevention, Ms., Seventeen, The Washington Post, and many others. Barbara's fifteen books cover various genres--history, humor, essays, biography, memoirs and juveniles. Titles include "Hail to the Chiefs: Presidential Mischief, Morals & Malarkey from George W. to George W." and "Endangered Pleasures: In Defense of Naps, Bacon, Martinis, Profanity, and Other Indulgences." HarperCollins released a new edition of Barbara's "Secrets of the Cat: Its Lore, Legend and Lives" in 2010, with my original illustrations from its first edition (1988).

Marion Holland (1908-1989) was a children's author and illustrator. Among her ten books was "A Big Ball of String," which was the fifth 'Beginner Book' published by Random House. ('The Cat in the Hat' by Dr. Seuss was the first in the series.) Some of Marion's books are represented by McIntosh & Otis, Inc.