Her agency has issued a formal statement that includes remembrances from some her authors: Khaled Hosseini says, “I am deeply saddened by Elaine’s passing. Elaine was a wonderful agent, and I owe my career to her. She opened her door to me when no one else would. She was a loyal and dear friend, and I will miss greatly her warmth, her encouragement, and her unfailing belief in me.” According to Mr. Hosseini, when she received his manuscript for The Kite Runner, she left him a voice mail offering representation, in which she said, “I guarantee you your book will […]
