Sheila Fernley is a literary agent with Storm Literary Agency.

Former e-learning developer and editor for LRP Publications. Before becoming an Associate Literary Agent at Storm Literary Agency, I interned at Belcastro Agency. Critiquing, formatting, and editing manuscripts, I’ve helped many kidlit writers on their journey to publication. I’m excited to represent published and debut authors to build their literary careers.

Storm Literary Agency is a boutique agency representing quality literature for all age ranges from talented authors and illustrators.

“I am currently seeking submissions from kidlit authors and author/illustrators (picture books fiction/nonfiction, middle grade novels, and selective young adult projects.

“Draw me into the story from the first few lines and hold me captive to the end. I love stories that have unique and even quirky characters with real and district voices. I want strong story and character arcs, where I feel the characters’ emotions. As a former special education teacher, Latino author and agent, I support diverse and underrepresented authors, but a great story always comes first. I enjoy lyrical writing, but I’m not the agent for rhyming picture books, horror, dragons, or science fiction.”