The Prose Pros
Tali Shammas, Alyssa Matesic, Lauren Khan, Kate Emilie, Marisa Walz, Juliet Izon, Saint (S.T.) GibsonI'm Tali Shammas, a literary agent, and in this Substack, I shed light on publishing — an industry known for being opaque.
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How My Views Have Changed Since Becoming an Agent
The opinions I had as a writer were so wrong
In this article, I dissect some of the ways my views have changed since becoming an agent on questions frequently asked by writers.
Discussing the Gothic with the Author of Tali's Comp Title, S. T. Gibson
S.T. Gibson is the #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of A DOWRY OF BLOOD. Her gothic romances and dark fantasy novels have been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award and a British Fantasy Award, and longlisted for a British...
✨ The Debut Revue ✨ Issue 3: Weekly Deal Breakdown and Q&A with Lior Torenberg ✨
Welcome back to this week’s issue of the Debut Revue! In this issue, you will find an eye-opening interview with the debut author of a book pitched as Fleabag meets Big Swiss, and, as always, an analysis of debut deals that caught my eye th...
Learning to Write a Novel with Journalist-turned-Author Juliet Izon
Juliet Izon is a New York City and Hudson Valley-based journalist and author. Her work has appeared in national newspapers such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and magazines like Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Archite...
✨ The Debut Revue ✨ Issue 2: Weekly Deals, Debut Advice from Erin C. Niumata & Q&A with Laura Vogt ✨
Last week, I posted the inaugural issue of the Debut Revue, and I just have to say - wow! I am blown away by the positive response and so glad that many of you were able to learn and draw inspiration from the content I shared.
In this issu...
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I am a literary agent at Storm Literary Agency. After years practicing corporate law, I rediscovered my childhood passion for storytelling. I love dark tales and complex characters, but am equally drawn to lush imagery and shimmering opulence.
Developmental book editor helping writers strengthen their stories \ud83d\udcaa
\ud83d\udc96 literary agent, author, attorney, mom of 2 littles ✍\ud83c\udffb literary agent: @fineprintlit \ud83c\udf99️ co-host: @proseprospod \ud83d\udcdd rep: Jessica Mileo @ InkWell Management
Seven Dishes to Fall in Love (July 2027) HarperCollins (UK) | Random House Children's Books (US) | Rep: Hellie Ogden at WME
Author of GOOD INTENTIONS (Feb. 2026, St. Martin's Press)
Freelance travel, food, and designer writer based in NYC
Sunday Times/USA Today bestselling gothic author, wyrd woman, scorpio
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