agent...
Vicky Weber has always loved literature, even from a young age. In 2015, she began her career as an elementary school teacher and earned her Masters in Teaching & Learning with a concentration in ESL. Her first children’s was published in late 2019, and she’s never looked back! In April 2021, she gave birth to her daughter and left the classroom several months later to pursue writing full-time. She founded At Home Author, a coaching company to help other aspiring picture book authors learn the industry. She joined The Purcell Agency as an associate literary agent in 2022 and was promoted to literary agent in January 2023. In April 2023, her family grew once more with the arrival of her son and in May 2024, she joined the team at CMA. As a Latinx agent and author, she strongly prefers to work with traditionally underrepresented voices whenever possible. She firmly believes that growing her author list is like growing her little family and she does so with intention.
submissions
what i'd like to represent...
adult
- Fantasy
- Dark Fantasy
- High/epic fantasy (I love Brandon Sanderson)
- Magical Realism
- Dystopian/speculative
- Romantasy
- Horror/Thriller
- Psychological
- Paranormal/supernatural
- Gothic
- Domestic
- Fantasy
young adult/children's
- Young Adult
- Horror
- Fantasy (Ash Princess, Shadow and Bone, or anything by Holly Black)
- Dystopian (think Scythe)
- Picture Books
- Highly giftable, commercial fiction by underrepresented authors
- Puns and playful “picture book magic” moments, full of heart
- Familiar storylines with a fresh twist or perspective
- Young Adult
I especially love intensity in the writing. (Give me all the feels!) I want to be dropped into the moment and experience the story alongside the characters. Character development and emotional arcs go hand-in-hand with the plot. If a book is high-concept, commercial fiction with beautiful, literary-leaning prose, it’s probably up my alley.
I heavily prefer to work with BIPOC, queer, disabled, and neurodivergent authors across all genres.
I’m not looking for graphic novels or nonfiction at this time, and in adult fiction, I’m not the best champion for political thrillers, hard science fiction, or concepts with time travel.
some of my favorite (non-client) authors
To name a few:
Sabaa Tahir, Brandon Sanderson, Laura Sebastian, Holly Black, Gail Carson Levine, David Litchfield, Victoria Hanley, John Green, Rick Riordan.
what kind of writing inspires me?
I crave lyrical prose paired with a high-concept, commercial story arc. I also look for character development that supports the plots and vice versa! I want:
- To be dropped into the action or scene and watch events unfold alongside the characters
- Understand the character’s personality and motivations from early on
- Feel closure by the end of the book, even if the overarching threat still looms
what I love about my job...
Everything.
Seriously though, the people. This industry is rooted in human connection and I love that I get to be a part of my author’s journeys to publication and beyond. I like being their sounding board, confidant, partner in crime, and biggest cheerleader.
where to find me...
Learn more about me and the books I’m seeking on Publisher’s Marketplace and Manuscript Wish List or connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter.