I couldn’t give higher praise to any editor in the business. Alicia was a godsend to me, the best partner I could have wished for in helping me make my books shine.
Duff Brenna
Alicia is a thorough editor, excellent writer and very thorough with the details. She was wonderful to work with.
Jim Kokoris
I highly recommend Alicia. She is my current literary agent, and she has done a fantastic job for me and my pending book proposals. She brings a wealth of professional experience and enthusiasm to her position as a Literary Agent, and goes the extra mile for her clients. I currently have two pending books with her for representation, and I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for an excellent, dedicated and enthusiastic literary agent.
William Hyland
I highly recommend Alicia! I signed with Alicia in May 2022 and was immediately impressed with her professionalism and passion for books and the publishing industry. She is so knowledgeable and knew exactly what to do with my book proposal. We worked on proposal revisions for a couple of months and by mid-July I had a book deal! She found me the perfect editor and managed the contract in such great detail. I feel so grateful to be one of her authors!
Susan Blumberg-Kason
If you are fortunate enough to be able to sign with Alicia, you’ll find her to be an agent who will not only work tirelessly to sell your work, but also promote it after it’s published. I highly recommend her.
Sandra E. Johnson, LMSW
I’m very fortunate to have Alicia as my literary agent. As a former editor Alicia had the necessary insight to help me tweak my novel before submission. She knows the industry, is supportive, diligent, and relentless—the complete package!
Sally Martell
Alicia is not just an agent, she’s a fierce advocate for your work. She’s hands on, accessible, and has deep roots in the industry which she deftly uses for her clients. Working with her means you have a tireless ally and guide as you make your way through the process of publishing your book. She’s also strategic and thoughtful about marketing and placement. Most importantly, she’s passionate about getting good work out into the world.
Sarah Yahm
Alicia is the whole package: a perceptive reader, a thoughtful critique partner, a knowledgeable resource, and a fierce advocate for her authors. She guided me through the process of revision, submission to publishers, and an auction for my novel with insight, patience, and good humor. I feel so lucky to be working with Alicia!
Jennifer Sherman Roberts, PhD
I could not have hoped for a more dedicated and enthusiastic literary agent for my memoir than Alicia Brooks. From our first communication, I knew I was speaking with someone who had the experience, knowledge, drive and skill that I was searching for. My experience with Alicia from that day on has demonstrated that she is all that, and more. Added bonus – she’s an absolutely delightful person I’m proud to know.
Joseph Shapiro
Alicia Brooks has been incredibly helpful in how I think about pitching my memoir–which I’m sure has to do with her extensive experience in the publishing world. She is also very responsive and supportive which I so very much appreciate. I’m so glad and fortunate our paths have crossed!
Georgiann Davis
Alicia’s dedication to authors is poetic, assiduous, and radiant. She continues to impress me with her willingness to go overdeliver, and assure our success as a team. I highly recommend Alicia to anyone considering a representative of you and your work in the publishing world.
Dr. Charles Moore
Alicia Brooks is currently my literary agent at Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency, and I am so pleased to be working with her. Her professionalism is unparalleled. Her communication skills are outstanding, which is something important to me. If I have a question or a concern, she responds promptly and efficiently. She is also a wonderful editorial agent. Before my second novel went on submission, she provided detailed, helpful feedback to guide me in revising my book. Alicia is savvy about the publishing industry and very aware of new publishing and awards opportunities that she shares with her clients. When I asked her for a letter of recommendation for a fellowship, Alicia wrote me a wonderful reference. Unlike some agents, who may abandon you if your book doesn’t sell quickly, Alicia is committed to her clients’ careers and success. As my representative, she has been tenacious in seeking a publisher for my novel. Alicia is also a cheerleader for her writers, supporting them at all levels. She calls out and shares every award and every publication her clients achieve. She promotes her clients’ talks, book tours, signings, and writing events. The publishing world is full of rejection, but Alicia supports her clients 1000%. I feel very lucky to have her in my corner, supporting my writing career, and I look forward to many years of a great partnership.
Jeanne Gassman
Alicia is delightful to work with! She was a thoughtful, responsive, experienced and fierce advocate for me (and my book) through a process that can seem very opaque from the outside. My book will be published this year and I’m grateful for her wisdom, vision and support at each stage of the journey.
Leslie Forde
Submissions
To submit to Alicia, send a query letter, project synopsis, and contact information via our contact form below. If there is interest, a full manuscript or proposal will be requested. Please number the pages when you submit your proposal or manuscript.
Alicia was my editor at St.Martin’s Press and edited my book Writing Out The Storm. She was an outstanding editor – very smart, creative, meticulous, and fun to work with. I recommend her highly!
Barbara Abercrombie