About Trinity

The best books begin with people.

They begin with someone who has something important to say, and then finds the right partner to help shape that idea into a book, emphasizing what made it compelling in the first place.

That's the work I love most.

While publishing expertise matters, the strongest author-agent relationships are built on something deeper than contracts and submissions. I aim to create a space where authors feel understood, challenged, and supported, where ambitious ideas become stronger, without losing the voice that made them worth pursuing in the first place. The strongest publishing partnerships begin with curiosity. Before I think about submissions or strategy, I want to understand what you're trying to say, why it matters to you, and why you're the person to write it. Everything else grows from there.

Over the past two decades, I've worked across nearly every corner of publishing. I built my career from the ground up, from academic publishing and a small independent press to leading national publicity campaigns at Harper Collins. I joined The Bindery in 2020 as Literary Agent, and was promoted to Senior Agent in 2023. Along the way, I also earned my MBA, deepening my understanding of the business strategy behind successful publishing.

I’ve helped authors shape proposals, refine big ideas, navigate the often opaque publishing process, and build long-term writing careers. A key piece of this is connecting meaningfully with editors as well, which my years of experience in traditional publishing, working on “the other side” of this industry, has helped me do. 

Relationships are currency in this business. The years I spent working on the publisher side taught me how editors think, what makes them want to invest in a project, and how to build trust over time. Those relationships, that perspective I’ve earned, continue to shape the way I advocate for my authors.

I represent thoughtful, commercially compelling nonfiction that helps readers better understand themselves, one another, and the world around them. My clients include therapists, educators, journalists, historians, researchers, content creators, and subject-matter experts whose work has the potential to impact hearts and influence public conversations.

Simply put, I don't just look for books I believe in. I look for authors I'm excited to champion over the long haul.

Long before I ever knew a job in publishing was a possibility, I was the kid who was happiest wandering the stacks of my tiny rural library.

I spent summers volunteering for my library's reading program, never went anywhere without a book in my hand, and thought I would grow up to be a librarian.

So what I get to do now is a dream come true, spending my days surrounded by books and the people who write them.

What I’m Looking For

I'm drawn to books that change how we see ourselves and the world, and I champion thoughtful people with important ideas.

I largely represent narrative and idea-driven nonfiction that combines intellectual depth with broad commercial appeal. I'm especially interested in authors who bring original thinking, lived experience, rigorous research, or deep expertise to subjects that matter.

Areas of particular interest for me include:

  • Psychology, relationships, and human behavior

  • Personal growth grounded in research or lived experience

  • History and narrative nonfiction

  • Cultural criticism and big-idea books

  • Journalists writing their first books

  • Science and social science for general readers

  • Parenting and family life

  • Faith, spirituality, books that thoughtfully explore meaning and belief

More than any particular category, I'm looking for authors with a distinctive voice and a meaningful point of view. I love books that help readers connect ideas across disciplines, challenge assumptions, or make complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them.

I'm especially excited by authors who are building long-term careers rather than aiming to publish a single book.

The projects that stay with me are ones I can't stop thinking about long after I've finished reading the proposal. They're books that invite readers into a conversation, and leave them seeing the world a little differently.

What It’s Like to Work with Me

The best books grow out of trust.

My clients often tell me they felt understood, seen, before they ever signed with me:

"You never made me feel like a project"

“You bet on the author, not just the book"

"I immediately felt understood”

"Your steadfast support and encouragement have breathed life into my dreams”

"You are a true creative partner. Somehow you manage to both ground and inspire me at the same time"

That's not accidental. I ask a lot of questions. I enjoy brainstorming. I'll challenge ideas when I think they can be stronger. I’m energized by helping authors uncover the real book hiding inside their first idea. I’ll ask, “Why?” again and again until we get to the heart of something. One of my favorite experiences is recognizing the book an author might write, even before they fully see it themselves.

As a first-generation college graduate, I know what it's like to step into institutions that can feel confusing and intimidating. Publishing can be much the same. Part of my job is helping authors navigate that world with clarity and confidence. I'll also preserve what makes your voice uniquely yours.

If This Sounds Like the Partnership You’re Looking For

Please query me via Query Tracker.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: I have been impersonated by people requesting manuscripts or offering representation.

I would never ask for money to review proposals or manuscripts and will only email from my official Bindery email address. If you receive a suspicious message or are contacted by someone purporting to be me or any other Bindery agent and want to verify their authenticity, please reach out to info@thebinderyagency.com.