Ali Kominsky is a literary agent with Dupree Miller & Associates. She is a literary agent who loves to help authors develop their book ideas, guiding them through the publishing process, and finding them the perfect publishing partner. A West Virginia native and graduate of Vanderbilt University, Ali worked for two Nashville authors learning about the publishing industry from the authorÕs perspective before moving into the world of agenting. Her interests include literary fiction, poetry, social justice, environment activism, fashion, cultural histories, design, multimedia for storytelling, and art. Her favorite pastimes are to read, run, hike, go to yoga, write, and take her Scotties on walks.