Tali Shammas An agent with Storm Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency). About Tali grew up devouring books by flashlight long past her bedtime. After several years practicing corporate law, she returned to her childhood love: reading and writing fiction. She signed with her literary agency in 2025, and soon became entangled in the fast-paced publishing industry.Tali interned with Creative Media Agency and joined Storm as an agent in 2026. With her legal knowledge and skills in client advocacy and contract negotiation, she looks forward to building a diverse client list.Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and work with the writer to make the story shine.Tali is a champion for underrepresented voices, and she gives back by offering mentorship to up-and-coming writers and running workshops on legal issues writers should consider. She also co-hosts a literary podcast called The Prose Pros.Tali lives with her husband, two children, and a very spoiled (and handicapable) cockapoo with wheels.Tali’s favourite authors include V.E. Schwab, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Alix E. Harrow, Nisha J. Tuli, Holly Black, Shelley Parker-Chan, Tracy Deonn, M.L. Wang, Rachel Gillig, Mona Awad, Ava Reid, Leigh Bardugo, Erin Morgenstern, Stephanie Garber, C.G. Drews, T. Kingfisher, Andrew Joseph White, Ashley Winstead, Liz Moore, Andrea Bartz, Carley Fortune, Lily King, and many more! Country & Year Established United States Agent since 2026 AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed I am drawn to commercial hooks, lyrical writing, and voice-y characters who jump off the page and pull you in. I love books that weave in folk stories and mythologies, particularly those underrepresented in literature. Similarly, I am interested in non-Western settings. In fantasy, I adore a unique magic system. I am also a big fan of books about books. Across all genres and age groups, I would love to see projects from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodiverse, and chronically ill communities. Specific wishes include:Adult:Fantasy (all sub-genres)HorrorSci-fiThrillerMysteryRomance/romcomSuspenseWomen’s fictionUpmarket/book club fictionAnd genre blends combining any of the aboveUltra specific asks in Adult:High-stakes fantasy where characters face impossible decisionsBoundary-pushing Queer horror, like Andrew Joseph WhiteWeird girl fiction, like Callie Kazumi and Monika KimEco-fiction, including cottage gore and botanical body horror (think the aesthetic of the movie Gaia)Thrillers with extremely high-concept hooks, like Marisa Walz’s Good Intentions and Caro Claire Burke’s YesteryearUnhinged female protagonists, like Marisa Kashino’s Best Offer WinsYoung Adult:Stories that grapple with faith, sexuality, and/or cultural identity, like Ahmad Saber’s Ramin Abbas Has Major QuestionsMystery thrillers that keep me turning the page, like Katie Bernet’s Beth Is Dead (retellings or not)Stories that broach topics like neurodivergence and sexuality in an authentic way, like Andrew Joseph White’s The Spirit Bares Its TeethPsychological horror that reads like a dark fairy tale, like C.G. Drews’s Don’t Let the Forest InMiddle Grade:Fantasy, especially fairytale and myth retellingsPlot- and character-driven stories with literary writing and commercial appealStories featuring boys as main charactersAction/adventure stories, especially those heavy on humourDisability/neurodiverse/chronic illness representationStories that celebrate diverse culturesAudience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-GenreLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Health/Medicine: Mental health. Sexuality/Gender.Submissions:Method: QueryTracker. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Funny, authentic, and brutally honest stories, like anything by Jenny Lawson and Belle Burden's StrangersUnique and niche topicsCoffee table booksAudience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: BookStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Submissions:Method: QueryTracker. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 17 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:50 UTC (2 hours, 54 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this agent Work submitted to this agent was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted by this agent also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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