About the Agency

Empowering Asian Voices Across the Globe

Jade Lotus Literary Agency champions Asian writers by amplifying their unique stories and bridging them to international readers, fostering cultural exchange and recognition.

Jade Lotus Literary Agency was established to serve as a conduit between Asian literary voices and the global English-language publishing industry. The agency specializes in representing fiction that is artistically ambitious, culturally rooted, and capable of engaging readers across diverse backgrounds.

JLLA is not a profit-maximizing agency; our success metrics are:
– Cultural legitimacy
– Editorial integrity
– Author dignity
– Longevity
– Selective excellence

Operating as the literary representation arm of US Global Connect, LLC, which is a U.S.-registered limited liability corporation with extensive expertise in international education, consulting, and cross-border collaborations; the JLLA agency adopts a thoughtful approach to literary representation. This approach emphasizes careful positioning, cultural sensitivity, and professional engagement with publishers and partners worldwide.

We hold the conviction that literary translation extends beyond mere language conversion; it encompasses editorial integrity and cultural fidelity. Our mission is to present each work with clarity, authenticity, and a comprehensive understanding of its target audience.

Jay Hoss
Founder & CEO
(Legal name: Jamshid Hosseini Chaleshtari)