2025 Breakout: The Agent/Author Relationship

9:00-9:45 A.M., Sunday, August 24, 2025Alicia Brooks is a veteran editor and literary agent with over 25 years in publishing, having worked with icons like Margaret Atwood and Pat Conroy. She’s edited award-winning and bestselling titles across genres and now champions powerful, diverse voices at Martin Literary Management. With deep industry roots and a sharp editorial eye, Alicia brings passion and precision to every project.https://www.martinlit.com/Tara Gelsomino is the founder and CEO of One Track Literary Agency, with over twenty years in publishing and past roles at Simon & Schuster, BBC Audiobooks, and Romantic Times Magazine. She represents standout genre fiction and negotiates audio rights for top publishers and agencies. A leader in literary innovation, Tara brings sharp industry insight and fierce advocacy to every client.https://www.onetrackliterary.com/Ronald Gerber is an award-winning literary agent at Lowenstein Associates, known for championing bestselling, cinemat