Katie Kotchman is a literary agent with Don Congdon Associates. Katie began her career at Denise Marcil Literary Agency in 2005 and joined Don Congdon Associates as an agent in 2008. In non-fiction, she specializes in business (all areas), narrative non-fiction (particularly popular science, pop culture, memoir, and social/cultural issues), and self-help that focuses on success, motivation, and psychology. Katie is actively seeking new nonfiction clients with built-in platforms from whom she can learn something new. In fiction, sheÕs interested in representing womenÕs fiction, realistic young adult, literary fiction, and psychological thrillers. In all areas, sheÕs particularly interested in characters who struggle with dualities of nature and/or culture, as the topics of cognitive dissonance and those who straddle two different worlds fascinate her. She has soft spots for the Midwest, family secrets, and a good underdog story. Please do not send her fantasy, sci-fi, screenplays or poetry. Katie also manages digital rights for the agency and is a member of the AAR International Committee and Digital Innovation Committee.