2017 Agents

Melissa Edwards / Stonesong Literary Melissa Edwards joined Stonesong as a literary agent in August 2016. Previously, she was a literary agent at the Aaron Priest Literary Agency, where she managed the foreign rights for a 40-year backlist. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis and Vanderbilt Law School, Melissa began her career as a…

Jessica Faust / Bookends Literary Agency Jessica Faust founded BookEnds Literary Agency because of a love for discovering new books and her desire to bring them to readers. Fifteen+ years and a number of award-winning and best-selling authors later she is still seeking out the best books and clients in mystery, suspense, thriller, women’s fiction, young…

Tracy Marchini / Bookends Literary Agency Tracy Marchini is an agent at Bookends Literary Agency. She began her career as a Literary Agents Assistant at Curtis Brown, before leaving to pursue her own editorial business and MFA in Writing for Children. She joined BookEnds in June 2016 as a Literary Agent and is actively seeking…

Chris Bucci / The McDermid Agency CHRIS BUCCI is a literary agent, director and full partner at The McDermid Agency. He represents bestselling authors such as Bob Rae, Timothy Caulfield, Susan Delacourt, Jowita Bydlowska, James Grainger and Kerri Sakamoto. Most recently senior editor at McClelland & Stewart, he worked primarily with non-fiction, bringing to the…

Mike Hoogland / Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC Mike Hoogland joined Dystel, Goderich & Bourret after completing a foreign rights internship at Sterling Lord Literistic. Before pursuing a career in publishing, Mike studied at Colgate University and graduated with a degree in political science and the intention to work in government. He interned with the…

Amelia Appel / Triada US Amelia Appel is a Literary Agent Assistant at Triada US. She is a graduate of Hamilton College and joined Triada after previously assisting at McIntosh & Otis, Inc. and Writers House. She is seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and occasional YA. Projects with a smart, distinct voice, a fantastic setting to jump…

Annie Hwang / Folio Literary Management ANNIE HWANG is an agent at Folio Literary Management. She represents a range of fiction for adults and select nonfiction projects. She gravitates towards literary fiction with commercial appeal, and feels particularly drawn to braided narratives and layered plots, especially when populated by complex characters with deep emotional resonance. Commercially,…

Peter Rubie / FinePrint Literary Management PETER RUBIE  is CEO and an agent at FinePrint Literary Management . He specializes in a broad range of high-quality fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction he specializes in narrative non-fiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and technology, parenting, health, self help, music, and food. He is a…

Jennifer Soloway / Andrea Brown Literary Agency Jennifer Soloway is an agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Although she specializes in children’s literature, Jennifer also represents adult fiction, both literary and commercial, particularly crime, suspense and psychological horror. Regardless of genre, she is actively seeking new voices and fresh perspectives underrepresented in literature. Jennifer is actively…

Misty Williams / Fiery Seas Publishing Misty Williams founded Fiery Seas Publishing in 2014. She has over ten years experience from writing to marketing and publicity to editorial. She now uses the things she has learned over the years to help build the companies growing number of authors. Misty is always looking for a great…