Amy Moore-Benson, Literary Agent
Amy is a literary agent. Her list is primarily focused on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction: domestic thrillers, high-concept suspense, romance, voice-driven women’s fiction, memoir, ripped-from-the-headlines narratives, personal investigations. At the heart of all the books she sells are singular voices and high-impact storytelling, stories that challenge the reader, offer new experiences and above all else, entertain and engage. Some of her clients include: Rick Mofina, Alisha Rai, Victoria Helen Stone, Elaine Lui, Johanna Schneller, Brandi Leifso, Teo Paul, Jamie Mason, Andre Fenton, Corey Liu.
Amy began her career in publishing at 17, when she worked for the magazine Passion in Paris. After graduating from McGill University, she spent 13 years at Harlequin Enterprises, where she launched and acquired commercial fiction for MIRA Books, before she turned her attention to representing a stellar roster of authors, both in Canada and the US. She lives in Toronto with her family.
You can query Amy here.