Welcome to Keystone Literary Agency
With 20 years of industry experience, as both an editor and an agent, Lindsay Guzzardo brings a hands-on, career-focused approach to representation. In 2025, she founded Keystone Literary Agency in the Keystone State. The word “keystone” is also a nod to the role an agent serves, fortifying the bridge between author and publisher, leading to our motto: “Keystone Literary Agency: Connecting Great Books with the World.”
Lindsay has had the privilege of representing a wide range of talented authors and acclaimed projects, including:
THE MEMORY KEEPER OF KYIV
Over 100,000 copies sold
“A remarkable read not to be missed.”—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times-bestselling author
A United Nations' Summer Read
SYMBIOTE
A Library Journal Best Book of the Year
An Amazon Editors' Pick
"A tale as hard to resist as the rapidly evolving symbiote.”—The Guardian
“Fantastic…A sci-fi thriller in the vein of Michael Crichton and Tom Clancy!”—Book Riot
SENTIENT
"A thrill-a-minute, absolutely chilling tale...that will rivet readers looking for the kinds of scares delivered by authors such as Michael Crichton, Robin Cook, and Mira Grant, with a touch of Tom Clancy’s political thrillers."—Library Journal (starred review)
TRAILER PARK PARABLE
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
“Compelling...Zed's memoir will resonate deeply.”—Library Journal
VINEYARD MELODY
“Get ready for a heartfelt and very inspirational journey.”—Samantha Verant, author of Seven Letters from Paris
“Powerful, moving, and inspirational.”—Jane Anson, author of Inside Bordeaux and editor of Decanter
ALL THE LIGHTS ABOVE US
“Genius...This novel should be required reading.”—Heather Morris, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
“Well-researched and gripping.”—Historical Novel Society
IN THE REALM OF ASH AND SORROW
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
“Any reader will be moved by this graceful, original take on life in Japan during WWII.”—Publishers Weekly
THE FRIENDSHIP BREAKUP
“Funny, endearing, and sincere.”—Booklist
“A sure bet for fans of Jennifer Weiner.”—Library Journal
THE CHOSEN QUEEN
“A great opening chapter for a series providing a refreshing twist on a classic story.”—Booklist
“Elegant and intricate...[a] captivating fantasy novel.”—Foreword Reviews
A MURDER MOST FOWL
“Plenty of amusing moments add up to a fun read.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The perfect escapist read, brimming with banter.”—Ellery Adams, New York Times-bestselling author
ONE TOUGH COOKIE
“[A] riveting, fun and funny read from the first page to the last.”—Midwest Book Review
“Sharp and voicey, One Tough Cookie is a fast read… [and] a charming debut!”—Lyn Liao Butler, bestselling author of The Fourth Daughter
A KIDNAPPING IN NEW YORK
“A crackling mystery . . . White's engrossing novel works well . . . [and] leads to an explosive but appropriate conclusion.”—Kirkus Reviews
"A must read for those interested in suspenseful novels with considerable psychological depth."—PW BookLife (Editor's Pick)