About

Faye Bender formed her agency in 2004 and has been in the business for 14 years. With a focus on an even split of fiction and nonfiction, she selects the books she represents based on the narrative voice and strength of writing. Faye works with previously published as well as first-time authors, and her tastes are wide-ranging. She is a member of the Association of Authors’ Representatives.

Areas of interest for fiction include:

  • literary
  • women’s
  • commercial
  • young adult
  • middle grade

Areas of interest for non-fiction include:

  • popular culture
  • women’s issues
  • narrative
  • health
  • memoir
  • biography
  • popular science

Faye does not represent picture books, genre fiction for adults (western, romance, horror, science fiction, fantasy), business books, spirituality or screenplays.