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Literary Agent Directory
Important: Visit each agent’s website (links in their listings below) to see if they’re open to submissions before querying.
Biography
Maria Vicente is a senior literary agent and advisor at the P.S. Literary Agency. She represents creators of innovative and beautiful books for readers of all ages.With over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Maria has helped launch the careers of many bestselling, award-winning, and critically acclaimed authors and illustrators. Whether itÕs collaborating on manuscript drafts and proposals, negotiating book deals and contracts, or exploring adaptation opportunities, she advocates for her clients every step of the way.Maria is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents (PACLA) and the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA).She lives in New Brunswick, Canada, reading and selling books from the Atlantic Ocean shore.
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FICTION: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Mystery, Science Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Art, Cultural Social Issues, History, Illustrated, Nature, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science
Biography
Flavia Viotti is a literary agent with and the founder of the Bookcase Literary Agency. She is driven, determined and quick to see business opportunities, while using her management skills to bring a breath of fresh air into the market. She has always been an aggressive and addictive reader. She believes she has the best job in the world. Flavia has three beautiful teenage girls and is a confessed workaholic.
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FICTION: Fiction, Romance, Women’s Fiction
Biography
Mia Vitale is a literary agent with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management. She works alongside Sarah Passick to bring big ideas and big voices to the page. She is especially interested in books about communication, relationships, cultural criticism, humor, pop culture, identity, and memoir. She is passionate about finding new voices from historically underrepresented backgrounds. In fiction, she loves character driven stories and stories that play with form.Prior to working in publishing, she worked at several non-profit theaters in Chicago. After three and a half years at The Wylie Agency, where she worked on literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and with literary estates, she joined the team at Park & Fine in 2021.Originally from Chicago, she is a graduate of Harvard University and the Columbia Publishing Course. She lives in Brooklyn and is a theater enthusiast.
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FICTION: Fiction, General Fiction, Humor Fiction, Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: BIPOC Nonfiction, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Dating Relationships Sex, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, Humor Nonfiction, Medical Medicine, Memoir, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culture
Rachel Vogel
Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email or Postal MailBiography
Rachel Vogel is a literary agent with the Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency. She began her career in publishing in 2004, with stints as a production editor at Henry Holt and as a book scout at Maria B. Campbell Associates. She went on to agent at Lippincott Massie McQuilkin, Mary Evans, Inc. (where she was also the director of foreign rights), and Waxman Leavell Literary Agency. She represents nonfiction of all kinds, including photography, humor, pop culture, history, memoir, investigative journalism/current events, science, and more. On the fiction side, she seeks out novels that pay equal attention to voice and plot. A graduate of UMass Amherst’s Commonwealth College, she lives in Brooklyn.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Multicultural FictionNONFICTION: Art, Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Dating Relationships Sex, Economics, Food Drink, General Nonfiction, History, Humor Nonfiction, Investigative, Journalism, Lifestyle, Memoir, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photography, Politics, Pop Culture, Science, Self-Help, Technology
Biography
Nathan Vogt is a literary agent and a partner with the Nordlyset Literary Agency. For the past 12 years, Nathan has been the Director of Client Services for MMC 20/20, a boutique consulting and software company focused on the Medicare Managed Care marketplace. Prior to that, he worked as a Project Director for the Class Action Claims Center at Stowell and Friedman, LTD, a Chicago civil rights law firm. Also in Chicago, he was the Director of Graduate Programs for the Princeton Review. His agency experience includes work as a speakersÕ agent for the American Program Bureau in Boston and as the Director of Project Dialogue (a lecture series featuring writers and intellectuals) at Vanderbilt University. He was also a theatre artist in Chicago for many years. He holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University (summa cum laude, with honors in Philosophy) and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, where he was a Williams Fellow and the recipient of the George Chase Scholarship.
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FICTION: Fiction, General Fiction, Literary FictionNONFICTION: General Nonfiction, Nonfiction
Joanna Volpe
New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc.CLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email or Online FormBiography
Joanna Volpe is a literary agent with New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. Joanna represents all brands of fiction (commercial, literary and genre) and has a soft spot for speculative and/or fantastical elements. On the non-fiction side she tends toward all things geek-related, general pop-culture, pop-science and narrative non-fiction featuring interesting and powerful women. Across the board, sheÕs looking for anything that highlights under-represented voices, both real and fictional.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Art, BIPOC Nonfiction, Dating Relationships Sex, General Nonfiction, How-To, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Science, Self-Help, Technology, Women’s IssuesCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction
Biography
Stefanie von Borstel is a literary agent with the Full Circle Literary. Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel is co-founder of Full Circle Literary, an entrepreneur, and mom with more than 20 years of experience in the book publishing industry. Prior to agenting, she worked in editorial, publicity and trade marketing with Penguin and Harcourt ChildrenÕs Books. Stefanie represents childrenÕs books from toddler to teen, and adult nonfiction.On the adult side, her focus is creativity, art, lifestyle, community and family-interest. Recent adult nonfiction she represents: A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives by Lisa Congdon (Chronicle), and Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children by Angela Hanscom (New Harbinger).On the childrenÕs side, she represents both fiction and nonfiction. ChildrenÕs books she has represented have been awarded the Charlotte Zolotow Award for Best Picture Book, Pura BelprŽ Awards and Honors, The Christopher Award, NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor for Best Nonfiction, and the Agatha Award for Best Mystery Novel. She is honored to work with Monica Brown, Toni Buzzeo, Diana L—pez, Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Carmen Tafolla, and Jennifer Ward, to name a few. Some 2017 releases: Stack the Cats written and illustrated by Susie Ghahremani (Abrams), The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. PŽrez (Viking/Penguin), and Monica BrownÕs Lola Levine chapter book series (Little Brown).Stefanie also represents new and award-winning illustrators including Susie Ghahremani, Lisa Congdon, Rafael L—pez, John Parra, Alexander Vidal and Juana Martinez-Neal. She enjoys tapping her publicity and marketing background to champion writers and artists. Stefanie is always thrilled to work with creatives that have a distinct style or expertise that can crossover to both the childrenÕs and adult markets. When not reading, Stefanie is probably searching for green fig beetles or seashells with her family.
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FICTION: Fiction, Graphic NovelNONFICTION: Art, Crafts, How-To, Illustrated, Inspirational Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Nonfiction, PhotographyCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Chapter Book Fiction, Chapter Book Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Picture Book
Biography
Rebekah Von Lintel is a Literary Agent at Embolden Literary. She is a respected and influential leader in the publishing industry, with over twenty years of experience. With a passion for fostering emerging voices and an unwavering dedication to excellence, her contributions have played a significant role in the success of numerous best-selling titles across various genres. She recently served as editorial director for Baker Books for ten years, where she had the privilege of developing many award-winning authors, including NYT-bestselling author Mo Isom, Sheila Walsh, Sheri Hunter, Ruth Graham, Greg LaurieÕs Jesus Revolution, and Wendy SpeakeÕs The 40-Day Sugar Fast. Her love of books, passion for storytelling, and commitment to supporting talented authors continue to be a driving force in her work. Rebekah lives with her family in Colorado.
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FICTION: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Biography, Business Book, Cultural Social Issues, Dating Relationships Sex, Gift Novelty, Health Wellness, Inspirational Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photography, Psychology, Religion, Self-Help, SpiritualityCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
Biography
Jane von Mehren is literary agent with Aevitas Creative Management. She represents leading thinkers including paleontologist Stephen BrusatteÕs The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs, historian Susan StrykerÕs Changing Gender, psychoanalyst Erica KomisarÕs Being There, and fiction such as Janet BentonÕs Lilli de Jong and Kevin MorrisÕs All Joe Knight.She holds a BA with honors from Vassar College. Before becoming an agent, von Mehren was an editor and publishing executive at Houghton Mifflin, Penguin, and Random House, most recently as a Senior Vice President and Publisher at Random House.Working out of AevitasÕs New York office, von Mehren is interested in narratives in the areas of business, history, memoir, popular culture and science, books that help us live our best lives, literary, book club, and historical fiction.
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FICTION: Crime Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Art, Business Book, Cultural Social Issues, Food Drink, Health Wellness, History, Journalism, Memoir, Music, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Upmarket Nonfiction
Biography
Elizabeth Wachtel is the Vice President and Senior Literary Agent at the True Literary Agency. She has dedicated her career to empowering storytellers and bringing their visions to life. At True Literary, Elizabeth represents authors for publishing, guiding them through the literary landscape and bringing their stories to a global audience.Elizabeth has worked with authors across all media and she brings this expertise to each client at True Literary. Previously an agent with William Morris Endeavor, for 10 years she championed a diverse range of acclaimed authors and creators across film, scripted tv, documentaries, non-scripted programming, and podcasts. Adaptations of their work earned the industry’s highest honors including Academy Awards, Emmys, and Golden Globes. Prior to her career as an agent, Elizabeth worked with the preeminent theater company Center Theatre Group, where she supported new play production and development. She holds degrees from Vassar College (B.A.) and the University of Oxford (M.St.), where her research explored the art of adaptation and translation.Fun Fact: In December 2024, she proudly earned the title of Grand Canyon Junior Park Ranger (Scorpion Level, Ages 4+).
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FICTION: Fiction, General FictionNONFICTION: General Nonfiction, Nonfiction
Biography
Matt Wagner is a literary agent with Fresh Books Literary Agency. Matt says: “I love working with fun and useful non-fiction and reference titles, as well as online training. I work personally with my clients toward their long-term goals.I try to keep up to date with client news and links to news of note from the publishing industry at large. For regular updates, or to see what catches my eye, you can follow me on Twitter. If youÕd like to send me a query, please check out my submissions page.Prior to founding Fresh Books, I was an agent with Waterside Productions 1989-2004, where I sold in excess of 1000 books to over 30 publishers, generating more than 25 million dollars in author revenue.I hold a B.A. in Creative Writing and Literature from U.C. Santa Cruz, where I spent a year in the stacks at McHenry Library shelving (and perusing) books. I also studied playwriting and dramaturgy in the Professional Theatre Training Program at U.C. San Diego.”
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NONFICTION: Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Computers, Current Events Affairs, Design, Diet Nutrition, Education, Fitness, General Nonfiction, Gift Novelty, Health Wellness, History, How-To, Humor Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Nonfiction, Parenting, Photography, Reference, Science, Sports, Technology, Travel
Biography
Bridget Wagner Matzie is a literary agent with Aevitas Creative Management. Bridget Wagner Matzie has represented projects such as the #1 New York Times bestseller Shattered by Jon Allen and Amie Parnes, the national bestseller The Case for Impeachment by Allan Lichtman, the New York Times bestseller The Party Is Over by Mike Lofgren, the acclaimed novel The Private Life of Mrs. Sharma by Ratika Kapur, the LA Times bestseller Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy by Eric Wilson, and the New York Times bestselling novel Daemon by Daniel Suarez, among others.Matzie graduated from Colgate University with a BA in English and Writing. She attended the Columbia University publishing program and subsequently worked for ICM in New York and London, as an agent and rights director at The Sagalyn Agency, and as foreign rights manager at Random House India.Matzie represents nonfiction and commercial fiction as an Aevitas partner based in Washington, DC, where Washingtonian Magazine listed her as one of DCÕs top book agents. She is most interested in strong original ideas, new and international voices, big-think topics and books that challenge readers and create discussion.
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FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Romance, Thriller, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Autobiography, Biography, Business Book, Celebrity, Current Events Affairs, Dating Relationships Sex, Film Entertainment, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, History, Humor Nonfiction, Journalism, Memoir, Military War Nonfiction, Money Finance, Music, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Politics, Pop Culture, Religion, Science, Spirituality, Sports, Technology
Biography
Tina Wainscott is a literary agent with The Seymour Agency. Tina Wainscott has published over 30 novels with houses such as St. MartinÕs Press, Harper Collins, Hachette, and Random House, so she understands the business from the authorÕs perspective. She’s been an agent with The Seymour Agency since 2016 and also gets what it takes from this angle.SheÕs looking to work with a select few authors who have ideas that fit into self-help/personal transformation/spiritual growth and health initiatives space with that special something to stand out in a crowded market. If you have a provocative idea, a great platform and/or credentials and/or other clear author hook, and a compelling title and hook, sheÕd love to see it. Diversity is welcome!Platform is an essential part of a successful book sale and a book launch (which impacts the next bookÕs chances). If you have a small or unengaged one, please consider spending your query time building that up before sending your idea out into the world.She will consider memoirs, but note that theyÕre particularly difficult to place unless you are ÒnotableÓ or have a truly unique experience that aims to inspire. Many people go (and grow) through extraordinary experiences, but it takes something really special to grab an editorÕs eye.Please limit queries to self-help/non-fiction books. No poetry, fiction, or childrenÕs books.Note: Please send religious/Christian queries to Julie Gwinn.She only takes queries through http://QueryMe.Online/TinaWainscottTSA (unless you are directly referred). This form makes it faster for her to hone in on the pertinent facts, and it includes information you can grab from your proposal (or that should be in there). SheÕs looking forward to seeing your query!
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NONFICTION: Animals, Cultural Social Issues, Dating Relationships Sex, Environment, Fitness, Health Wellness, How-To, Lifestyle, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Nonfiction, Parenting, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, Spirituality, True Crime, Women’s Issues
Biography
Caroline Wakeman is a literary agent with the Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency. Early Chapter Books: I have genuine empathy with parents of children that are reluctant readers, as a mum of two boys myself, it can be incredibly hard to engage some children with reading. I believe there is a real need in the industry to create stimulating childrenÕs content as a key stepping-stone into independent reading with Early Chapter books. This reading age group are very loyal to a ÔgoodÕ series, which is often overlooked by writers and illustrators who either target at a higher age level with more detailed chapter books, or a much younger age group with picture books. Our aim here is to bring a wider selection into the market by ensuring the storylines are engaging, relevant and by offering different formats, easier reading text and just by creating great stories! Picture Books: As co-founder of one of the leading illustration agencies, I have over 20 years of experience in ChildrenÕs Publishing. I understand how important it is to match artwork and text to present an obvious choice to publishers. The enormous goodwill I have built up with 100Õs of illustrators, and my reputation for having a high conversion rate, means that we can often produce speculative samples for publishers the same day. Clients benefit from how that translates into a smooth commissioning process.I also understand the authorÕs side of the business. As a writer myself, I appreciate the fine balance of creative input with the pressure of deadlines. I really enjoy working with our like-minded authors who share the same passion of bringing immersive and imaginative content to market through young literature.
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CHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Chapter Book Fiction, Children’s Books, Picture Book
Biography
Elizabeth Wales is a literary agent with the Wales Literary Agency. Elizabeth is the owner and principal agent, began her career at Oxford University Press in 1980. She also worked at the Strand Bookstore and in trade sales and marketing at Viking Penguin in New York. A graduate of Smith College, she did graduate work in Literature at Columbia University. Member of Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) and the AuthorsÕ Guild.
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FICTION: Fiction, Graphic Novel, Literary Fiction, Mainstream FictionNONFICTION: Cultural Social Issues, Environment, Food Drink, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Nonfiction, Politics, Science
Biography
Madeline Wallace is a literary agent with Sanford J. Greenburger Associates. She is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves to lose herself in unputdownable stories with characters that transcend the page. More specifically, she would love to receive coming-of-age novels from adult perspectives, especially ones that turn tropes on their heads and offer engrossing, offbeat perspectives. She appreciates novels with distinct sociopolitical contexts, welcomes satire and surrealism as long as the overall work is grounded, and falls for anything with a biting sense of humor. She would love to see intergenerational or domestic sagas with crackling characters and vibrant prose. She also appreciates suspenseful, literary-leaning novels with smart twists. Ultimately, fiction needs to be multidimensional, progressive, and unique in the way it delivers its message.In the nonfiction space, she is hoping for books that explore pop culture, examining celebrity and fandom through a critical lens. She would also love to receive intimate narratives that interrogate institutions and systems, books that grapple with relationships between food and body image, and memoirs with family-centered narratives, particularly ones that excavate surprising histories. Madeline joined the Greenburger team after internships with Writers House and the Feminist Press. A Midwesterner at heart, she grew up in Indiana and graduated from Earlham College. She serves as the second assistant to Heide Lange and feels fortunate every day to work with HeideÕs esteemed clients.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Satire, Science Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Beauty Fashion Style, BIPOC Nonfiction, Celebrity, Diet Nutrition, Family, Food Drink, Health Wellness, History, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culture
Biography
Abby Walters is an Agent with CAA Literary. She joined CAA in 2017. Prior to joining the agency, she worked in publicity at Random House assisting on campaigns and special events for the imprintÕs top-level authors.As a literary agent in the New York office, she represents writers in all areas of fiction and nonfiction, with a focus on literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, and wellness. Some of her clients include Thao Thai, Honor Levy, Zo‘ Eisenberg, Lidija Hilje, Cazzie David, Samantha Leach, Sabrina Brier, and Barbara ÒBabsÓ Costello.She is drawn to stories that explore the intersection of culture, science, and technology, including speculative fiction, coming of age, intense, complicated friendships, the nuances of parenthood and how it informs identity, and the quest for self-optimization. She is also fond of works that rely on group dynamics and dependencies to create conflict and drive plot and tends to want an element of romantic love or exploration of intimacy especially if it creates a challenge to identity.She graduated from Miami University Ohio with a degree in English Literature and is also a graduate of Columbia UniversityÕs Publishing Course.
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FICTION: Chick Lit, Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Cultural Social Issues, Health Wellness, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Parenting, Pop Culture, Science, Technology
Biography
Gordon Warnock is a literary agent with and a founding partner at Fuse Literary (formerly Foreword). He is a founding partner at Fuse Literary representing New York Times bestsellers and debut authors alike. He seeks to amplify historically marginalized voices and grow sustainable, long-term writing careers with an eye on actively creating change in the publishing industry and the culture as a whole. His years of experience as a senior agent, marketing director, editor for independent publishers, publishing consultant, and author coach inform his approach as a comprehensive business partner through the many lives of a book and the many stages of an authorÕs career. He frequently teaches workshops and gives keynote speeches at conferences and MFA programs in the US and Canada. He is an honors graduate of CSUS with a degree in Creative and Professional Writing.With a zest for fresh, new voices and a deep love of the classics, Gordon actively seeks out both the timely and the timeless. In that spirit, he establishes involved, long-term working relationships with talented and dedicated authors of many genres. For a better idea of what he represents, he often posts about his clients on Twitter.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Art, Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Food Drink, Health Wellness, History, How-To, Humor Nonfiction, Illustrated, Lifestyle, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photography, Pop Culture, Reference, Science, Self-Help, SportsCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
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Deborah Warren is a literary agent and founder of East/West Literary Agency. She founded E/W in 2000, after 17 years at Harcourt, and has a strong background in sales and marketing. SheÕs a strategist, incorporating long-term goals to help E/W clients not only grow a career, but to flourish within that career. With over 35 yearsÕ of experience in the publishing industry, and over 16 years at the helm of the Agency, Deborah not only represents authors and illustrators of picture books including Jim Averbeck (One Word for Sophia), Anna Dewdney (of the Llama Llama franchise), Kimberly and James Dean (of the Pete the Cat franchise), Gianna Marino (Night Animals) and Antoinette Portis (Best Frints in the Whole Universe), she represents authors and illustratorsÑboth debut and established–in the board book, concept, novelty, multicultural, non-fiction, middle-grade and young adult markets.DeborahÕs looking to fall in love with character-driven stories with heart, enhanced by a hook, told in a unique, fresh or distinctive way. Her sweet spots: short, quirky picture books and smartly layered, memorable and insightful MG and YA fiction. And she LOVES finding debut talent Ð in fact, itÕs a bit of a specialty for the Agency.As an example, we’re thrilled to have helped launch and nourish (among others) the careers of authors Kwame Alexander, whose debut MG, The Crossover (HMM) was awarded the 2015 Newbery Medal and the 2015 Coretta Scott King Honor; Dave Butler, whose debut MG, The Kidnap Plot, the first in a trilogy, has recently been released by Knopf/RH; NYT-bestselling Alethea Kontis, and her debut YA Fantasy novels launched by the YALSA nominated and Gelette Burgess Award winner Enchanted; and author/illustrator Sarah Aspinall, whose debut picture book, Penguins Love Colors, is slated for publication from Blue Sky Press/Scholastic, along with the companion volume, Penguins Love Their ABCÕs.
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FICTION: Fiction, Graphic NovelCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Chapter Book Fiction, Chapter Book Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
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Haley Warrington is a literary agent at the The Booker Albert Literary Agency. Haley is newly embarking on an agenting role at the Booker Albert Literary Agency. On top of having two romance novels slated for publication by Lake Country Press, she has completed an internship at Booker Albert.She is a fan of all things romanceÑbring the heat or leave it at the door, sheÕs interested in representing Adult or New Adult fiction. Some of her favorite novels include The Match by Sarah Adams, Wildfire by Hannah Grace, and anything Emily Henry. She would love a story that could comp shows like Gossip Girl, Reign, or You.Across the genres Haley would like to represent, she is overall looking for great storytelling. Any piece that brings emotion to the front and center and evokes reactions. Make her laugh, make her cry, make her think about it for weeks after the initial read (emphasis on the crying aspectÉshe likes sad stories).
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FICTION: Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Romance
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Mitchell Waters is a literary agent with Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents. He represents a wide and diverse array of literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, including mystery, history, biography and memoir. He is particularly drawn to historical fiction and voice-driven narratives, especially when both dark and humorous. He is also looking for realistic young adult fiction. He served for ten years on the Board of Directors of the Association of AuthorsÕ Representatives and is currently head of the membership committee.
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FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Crime Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, MysteryNONFICTION: Biography, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, History, Memoir, NonfictionCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction
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Carly Watters is a senior literary agent and senior advisor at P.S. Literary Agency. She has a MA in Publishing Studies from City St. GeorgeÕs at the University of London and is a graduate of Harvard Business SchoolÕs Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports program.SheÕs been a literary agent for 15 years and represents award-winners and bestsellers in a variety of categories. She is known for her long-term vision for her authors and being an excellent collaborator with a nose for commercial success. Her clientsÕ books have been translated into 40 languages, optioned for TV and film, and have been on every bestseller list from coast to coast, including theÊNew York Times,ÊUSA TODAY, theÊLA Times, theÊWashington Post, theÊToronto Star, and theÊGlobe and Mail.Carly spent two terms as Vice President of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents and is a member of the Association of American Literary Agents.Carly is drawn to: emotional, well-paced fiction with a great voice and characters that readers can get invested in, and platform-driven non-fiction.
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FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Dating Relationships Sex, Health Wellness, Lifestyle, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Parenting, Psychology, Science
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Jessica joined The Dijkstra Agency in 2013. A graduate of the University of California at Irvine, Jessica is a lifelong book lover and former indie book reviewer.Jessica is most drawn to riveting and heart pounding romance. She loves fun, fresh voices and character driven stories that keep a reader turning the page because they need to know what happens next. Independent heroines are a must, in addition to well realized heroes who aren’t alpha-holes. She also loves fantasy that will appeal to a broad readership, especially if it has some spice in it! In the children’s realm, she connects with anything that has heart and humor. Jessica does like the occasional pop-culture or millenial leaning non-fiction project.
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FICTION: Chick Lit, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Erotic Fiction, Espionage Military Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction
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Scott Waxman is a literary agent with Waxman Literary Agency. Scott Waxman, founder of Waxman Literary Agency, has spent his entire career fostering writers and their stories. He began his career in the editorial department of HarperCollins in the waning days of the pre-internet era 1990’s. Despite the countless changes to the industry since that time, some things have not changed at all: good writing, powerful stories, and strong word of mouth are still the main ingredients of successful publishing.
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FICTION: Fiction, New Adult FictionNONFICTION: Art, Autobiography, Biography, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Dating Relationships Sex, Diet Nutrition, Fitness, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, History, How-To, Inspirational Nonfiction, Journalism, Lifestyle, Medical Medicine, Memoir, Military War Nonfiction, Money Finance, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Parenting, Politics, Pop Culture, Science, Sports, True Adventure, True CrimeCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction
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Bethany Weaver is the founder and a literary agent with Weaver Literary & Management. She began her career as an intern for the phenomenal Creative Media Inc where she then moved between different avenues of publishing. Most recently, she worked for Storm Literary Agency as their sole Foreign Rights agent.Before publishing, she earned her BA in English with a concentration on writing, editing, and media and pursued a career with her local newspaper eventually making the switch to the USA Today where she still resides.
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FICTION: Action Adventure, BIPOC Fiction, Chick Lit, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Erotic Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Magical Realism, Mystery, New Adult Fiction, Religious Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Suspense Fiction, ThrillerNONFICTION: Humor Nonfiction, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Spirituality, True Crime, Women’s IssuesCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
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Judith Weber is a literary agent with Sobel Weber Associates. Judith joined the agency in 1977, following several years as Director of Publicity, Promotion, and Advertising and in senior editorial positions with major publishers. She is a graduate of Brooklyn College with a B.A. in English and New York University with a MasterÕs degree in English. She has been a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and of Les Dames d’Escoffier. She is a founder of the New York Literary Writers Conference.
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FICTION: Crime Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, ThrillerNONFICTION: Cookbook Cooking, General Nonfiction, Nonfiction
Biography
Vicky Weber is a literary agent with Creative Media Agency, Inc. She has always loved literature, even from a young age. In 2015, she began her career as an elementary school teacher and earned her Masters in Teaching & Learning with a concentration in ESL. Her first childrenÕs was published in late 2019, and sheÕs never looked back! In April 2021, she gave birth to her daughter and left the classroom several months later to pursue writing full-time. She founded At Home Author, a coaching company to help other aspiring picture book authors learn the industry. She joined The Purcell Agency as an associate literary agent in 2022 and was promoted to literary agent in January 2023. In April 2023, her family grew once more with the arrival of her son and in May 2024, she joined the team at CMA. As a Latinx agent and author, she strongly prefers to work with traditionally underrepresented voices whenever possible. She firmly believes that growing her author list is like growing her little family and she does so with intention.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, New Adult Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Romance, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction