I love having Stephanie in my corner! She has secured deals for me I never could have gotten on my own. Anytime I reach out to her, she is quick to respond and help with anything I need – even issues that aren’t part of the deals she’s gotten me. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
A theme in my story book for little children (and adults too?) is : ‘So it’s OK to Waddle and just sometimes be a Star?!’ said Puddles
Stephanie Phillips, Literary Agent SBR Media has been one of the key people who has been at my side like a Fairy Godmother (I have a Fairy Godfather too!) through the waddling and wobbles inherent in the new territory of the publishing land.
To write a book is one thing but to bring it to life requires so many others’ involvement. The waves following the highs of feeling ‘it’s ready’ are followed by the waves of patience and vigilance needed though its production to being out there on the shelf.
Stephanie is light hearted and personally available in a way that hears your frustrations -she keeps an eye on the overall picture and is watchful for process errors that might be being made and how best to address them for everyone’s good (no one better than those fairy godparents!) She has a way of flying with feet on the ground! and restores and somehow reminds you that it’s worth waiting for it to be as perfect as can be.
Thank you, Stephanie, for that light hearted wave of yours through the waddling process of publishing – ‘What a Little Star!’
Having been with a previous agency who did nothing to help me in the year I was with them, imagine my surprise when within the first month, my new agent at SBR, Ena Burnette, procured me not only a foreign rights sale, but also a 3-book audio deal. She is fantastic! Very responsive and eager to get us the deals we want!
I’ve only been with SBR Media for a short time, but I absolutely love working with Nikki Groom. She is a fantastic agent—so approachable and always patient in explaining things to me. I’ve already secured so many amazing deals, and it’s still early days. I can’t sing Nikki’s praises high enough!