“I knew from our very first phone call that Steven was the best literary agent and champion for my work. His pitch perfect understanding of both the themes and characters amazed me, and continues to do so — it’s as if he’s in my head, sorting through the chaos, helping me push at the edges to make the story more rich and lush. He consistently goes above and beyond, and he found me the absolute perfect editor for my debut. Submission is such a daunting experience, and he made the entire thing feel like an exciting team effort, always happy to answer my questions and ready to celebrate or commiserate as the case required. I’ve felt in such capable hands from signing to submission to contract negotiation. I’m free to focus entirely on my writing, knowing Steven has my back. I can’t imagine any other writer being so lucky! He might very well be the best literary agent in the world.”

“Steven is the voice every author wants to hear on the other end of the line (and yes, he actually returns calls). He’s encouraging and positive while remaining honest. He has great taste and instincts, and believes in championing diverse stories and authors. With Steven’s encouragement, I went from writing adult fiction to YA fiction, a transition that benefited from his support and creative feedback.”

“Rewriting can be painful. Writers tend to see the process in collaboration with others the same way the Emperor considered Mozart: ‘Too many notes.’ It can feel like being nibbled to death by ducks. Steven’s notes on ‘AMP’D’ were thoughtful and to the point; he was quite correct in wanting ‘more’ in some areas of the manuscript and equally insightful in his cuts and pacing notes. And always, his genuine enthusiasm for the material was evident.”