About Taisha
With a personal library of over 500 books including a first edition of Gone with the Wind, reading has always been Taisha’s passion. Her love of reading has translated into a fulfilling career as a literary agent. Previously she worked for Greystone Books where she reviewed the incoming submissions for quality and suitability. She has an undergraduate degree in Classical Studies from the University of Victoria and an Editing Certificate and a Master of Publishing from Simon Fraser University.
Taisha is actively looking for literary fiction, historical fiction, high and low fantasy, YA, and any quirky and heartwarming stories full of charm and whimsy. She is also interested in nonfiction in the areas of nature, popular science, health/wellness, memoir, politics, and current affairs.
Submissions
Thank you for your interest in the Taisha Garby Literary Agency!
Please submit in a single PDF or Word document:
A description of your book
An author bio
Comparative book titles
A sample chapter
For a submission template, please click here.
Please send to taisha@taishagarby.ca
Due to the volume of submissions received, we unfortunately cannot respond to every email.
Testimonials
“Taisha has been a key figure in my writing education. She gave tough yet constructive feedback on early ideas. This made it that much more exciting when she wanted to represent a later concept. Taisha is honest and polite, yet not afraid to give advice. She intimately understands the publishing world, its quirks, and the people in the industry. Taisha has a vast network of connections and I'm honoured that she's representing my work.”
—Jeroen van Zeeland
“When it comes to submitting proposals and marketing your book to publishers, Taisha is a true professional. With years of experience in the industry, she knows what works and what doesn't. She can also edit the manuscript herself prior to submission, which is helpful in ensuring you're presenting something of quality. Aside from all the contacts she's made through previous work, I've noticed she's great at networking and getting my book into the hands of the people most likely to appreciate it.”
— Mallory Eddy
Get in touch.
Please note that due to the volume of inquiries received, the response time may be several weeks.