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Beth Marshea
Literary Agent
Beth is the owner and Lead Agent at Ladderbird Literary Agency. She has a BA in Literature and a Masters in Business Administration and is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring more diversity into publishing and beyond.
Beth has had the pleasure of representing many clients, including:
- V Castro (Aliens: Vasquez, The Haunting of Alejandra)
- Catherine Adel West (Saving Ruby King, The Two Lives of Sara)
- M Shelly Conner (Everyman)
- Cody Luff (Ration)
- Nneka Okona (Self-Care for Grief, The Little Book of Self-Care)
- Loretta Brady (Technology Touchpoints)
- Harshita Jerath (Eva’s Sweet Recipe, The Leaping Laddoo)
- BL Radley (Strictly No Heroics)
In addition to agenting, Beth presents at conferences across the United States including Writers Day Conferences, Atlanta Writers Groups, Metro West Writers Group, Futurescapes and many more.
She teaches regular classes at her local community center and is always looking for ways to reach out and uplift writers. She is passionate about all writing but has a soft spot for mysteries and thrillers in all age categories.
Alyssa Eisner Henkin
Literary Agent
Alyssa Henkin is the owner and Lead Agent at Birch Path Literary. She has a BA in American Literature from the University of Pennsylvania and a background in editing at Simon & Schuster, where she worked for seven years in the Books for Young Readers department.
Afterward, she took a literary agent position at Trident Media Group. Over the next fourteen years at TMG, she championed a list of award-winning and bestselling children’s book creators, including R.J. Palacio, the author of WONDER. and rose to the role of Executive Vice President.
In early 2021, Alyssa Henkin launched Birch Path Literary, where she provides a compass in helping authors and illustrator navigate the intricate, ever-changing, and ultimately verdant publishing landscape.
Alisha Sevigny
Award-Winning Author
Alisha Sevigny is a best-selling and award-winning author, freelance editor, and former literary agent with extensive expertise in both the craft of writing and the publishing industry.
Known for her warm, charismatic personality and sharp editorial insights, Alisha has helped countless writers refine their manuscripts and navigate the complex journey to publication.
Alisha is the author of several acclaimed novels, including the Secrets of the Sands series, and her popular board book Give Me a Snickle! earned her the prestigious inaugural Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for Best Baby Board Book in the U.S. and Canada. As a best-selling author, her work has resonated with readers of all ages, earning her recognition across genres.
Her background as a literary agent provides her with a unique perspective on the business of publishing, allowing her to offer invaluable feedback on both the editorial process and the path to getting published. In her workshops, Alisha combines humor, kindness, and a wealth of industry knowledge to offer personalized guidance and detailed critiques. Whether you’re polishing a draft or just beginning your writing journey, Alisha is dedicated to helping authors elevate their manuscripts from concept to completion.
Sam Hiyate
Literary Agent
Literary agent and president of The Rights Factory, an international literary agency based in Toronto.
In his 30+ year publishing career he has launched the careers of numerous New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling authors.
He teaches creative writing at the University of Toronto and publishing at Ryerson University.
An expert on outlining your book. A creativity/mindset coach to speak about writer psychology. A professional editor for guidance on polishing your book. An expert on querying literary agents and securing a traditional book deal.
Leah Pierre
Literary Agent
A Texas native, Leah briefly moved to the East Coast to attend Rosemont College to pursue her dream of working in publishing. Not long after graduating with her B.A. in English and History, Leah found an agency home at Ladderbird Literary Agency where she has grown to become a Senior Agent. Leah has since gone on to pursue and receive her M.A. in Publishing from her alma mater. And having accomplished her dream of working in publishing, she moved back to Texas to begin her next adventure and continue searching for the next PB, YA, or Adult project that will hook her (or make her cry).
Leah likes to spend her time enjoying the company of fictional characters more than people. But when not in the company of fictional characters, she likes to crochet, travel, hang out with friends and family, and catch up on the movies and tv shows she is always behind on.
Her projects include forthcoming books from H.D.Hunter, Ravynn K. Stringfield, Kay Sohini Sen, a number of IP projects, and more! She is a tenacious advocate for BIPOC writers and is always looking for ways to bring more diverse intersectionality to the publishing industry.
