Jessica Messina is a YA author based in NYC. She earned a BA in Communication from the University of Southern California. Between drafting new projects, you can typically find her at a concert or exploring new restaurants around the city. a. How did you become a writer? I have been a storyteller for as long as I can remember, blessed with an active imagination. The first story I recall writing was at age ten, then I got my start by dabbling in the fanfiction space before cros

Bryan Gruley is the acclaimed author of seven crime-fiction books, including Edgar-nominated Starvation Lake. His new series is set in fictional Bitterfrost in northern Michigan. The latest book, River Deep, portrays a woman accused of drowning her twin infants. “Crime fiction at its most human," says award-winning author Danielle Girard. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Gruley lives in Michigan with his wife, Pam. His website: www.bryangruley.com. How did you become a wr

There are book deals, and then there are careers. Karen Lynch represents the latter — and her story is, I believe, the clearest illustration of what literary agency representation can do when it's built on trust, strategy, and a genuine belief in an author's long-term potential. Karen Lynch is a New York Times Bestselling author. Multiple titles optioned for film and television. A three-book international deal with BookChef for Relentless, Refuge, and Rogue. Czech publisher E

Lucie Noé studied mechanical engineering before moving into IT project management, where she developed a fascination with systems and the ways they shape human lives. Now living in France after growing up in Michigan, she writes fantasy, science fiction, and dystopian fiction. THE SLEEPWALKER PROGRAM is her debut novel. Her Australian Shepherd, Sirius, is her most loyal writing companion. a. How did you become a writer? When I moved to France after spending my childhood i

How did you become a writer? The first time I recall saying I wanted to be a writer was when I was six years old. I knew that books were magic, and I believed in magic with all my heart. The journey to publication, like any good story, was long and fraught and full of plot twists. For many years I was a teacher, middle school through college, and an on- the -side poet, writing for and publishing in literary journals. I also published two non-fiction books. When my own kids g

We are thrilled to celebrate an extraordinary international rights win for Ketley Allison! Broken Beauty and Loyal Vows: Potiah have found Ukrainian readers — with a four-book deal secured via our partnership with the Anna Jarota Agency. Deal brokered by our very own Erica Christensen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency. International rights deals like this one are a testament to something we believe deeply: a great story transcends language, borders, and culture. Ketley Allison

Lara Reed is a queer author with a background in feminist political theory. She writes historical fantasy featuring fiercely ambitious women and star-crossed lovers (dial up the yearning and drama), and self-published her debut, Crown of Serpents, in March 2025. When she is not tormenting fictional characters, she works as a consultant in the humanitarian sector and city-hops around Europe (currently based in Stockholm, Sweden). a. How did you become a writer? I’m not sure

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary Olivia Wildenstein and her novel HOUSE OF STRIKING OATHS for hitting the USA Today Bestseller List — a milestone that speaks to Olivia's phenomenal talent, her passionate reader community, and the power of a book that simply won't let you go. House of Striking Oaths, published by Sourcebooks Casablanca and represented here at Metamorphosis Literary Agency by Stephanie Hansen, is the kind of book that reminds us exactly

Always blessed with quirky interests, Sondra Eklund memorized the book of Psalms beginning in childhood, which illuminated her journey through an unwanted divorce to a new career as a librarian. Now she’s passionate about shining light on good books and showing how patterns from Psalms can deepen your prayers. How did you become a writer? I’ve been an avid reader as long as I can remember, so writing was a natural outgrowth of that. After I started working in a library, I

Dr. Lona Bailey is an award-winning, Amazon-bestselling author and leading researcher of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She has written several acclaimed biographies, including Uncredited, Voice of Villainy, Mrs. Radio, and Some Small Nobility, with a focus on restoring the voices of overlooked women. Her book Voice of Villainy was a finalist in the International Book Awards and won the Gold Medal in Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards. Dr. Bailey has been featured in Film Daily,