Before WCA, I studied Creative Writing at York University. On the last day of class my prose professor, the brilliant Shyam Selvadurai, called me into his office and talked me out of pursing an MFA in Creative Writing and into two years travelling through Europe. He told me that everything I’d need to know about stories I’d find in the world (and then taught me how to write a proper grant proposal to fund the adventure.) It was from Shyam that I developed my love for the Canadian literary community, and understood the value of creative professional guidance.
I was first hired by WCA in 2006. Actually, they didn’t hire me the first time I applied, but I knew this was the agency I was meant to work for and told them I’d be back. And indeed within two months I was stationed at the front desk being groomed by the finest agents in Canada. I started my journey at the slush pile and moved on to negotiating permission requests and author contracts. Almost two decades later, I have represented award-winning authors, sold multiple best-selling books, and have assembled a list of the most incredible creators I could possibly imagine. I was right; WCA was the agency I was meant to work for.
At WCA
I have established strong relationships with elite authors, editors and publishers, which allow me to draw from top-level publishing insight, access respected contacts throughout North America, and help authors tell their stories in the most professionally appealing way. I have helped sell projects for such acclaimed authors as Stephen R. Bown, Ian Brown, Kern Carter, Antonio Michael Downing, B. Brett Finlay, Matthew R. Morris, Rachel Phan, Craig Shreve and Richard Wagamese. I am passionate about finding and nurturing new literary voices, and helping authors who have a story to tell elevate their craft and share their work with the world.
My job is to make my authors’ lives easier
I take pride in being both a publishing professional who is connected to the current marketplace and understands how to best negotiate it, and also a creative partner with proven editorial instincts. I am actively growing my client list, and am looking for stories I haven’t heard, told well – stories that need to be told. I’m especially attracted to big ideas, diverse voices, inspired experts, and driven journalism; to authors who know something I don’t and care deeply about sharing their knowledge. I have represented journalists, scientists, adventurers, and activists, and have worked tirelessly to promote their books. I also love fiction that’s told fearlessly and authentically, both for adults and our youngest readers.