Maria Vicente

Maria Vicente is a Senior Literary Agent and Advisor at P.S. Literary Agency representing creators of innovative and beautiful books for readers of all ages. With a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Maria connects her clients with the very best partners to bring their stories to readers across the globe. She has helped launch the careers of many bestselling, award winning, and critically acclaimed authors and illustrators. Whether it’s collaborating on manuscript drafts and proposals, negotiating book deals, or exploring adaptation opportunities, she advocates for her clients behind-the-scenes every step of the way. A determined negotiator and meticulous contracts reviewer, Maria is dedicated to securing fair terms for her clients in all their literary business affairs. Maria is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents (PACLA) and the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA). She lives in New Brunswick, Canada, reading and selling books from the Atlantic Ocean shore.