Ella Marie Shupe is a literary agent with Belcastro Agency.

Ella Marie has been a literary agent since 2008. She was drawn to helping authors achieve their dreams after she studied English at Youngstown State University. She realized her biggest joy was recommending new books to fellow college students. She turned her dream into a career when she became a junior agent with the Belcastro Agency. As an agent, Ella Marie has discovered many new authors and she soon became a senior agent. She continues her hunt for new manuscripts with a voice that jumps off the page and a colorful plot. Her main goal is nurturing a collaborative relationship that will lead to publication and long lasting writing careers.

In adult fiction, she is seeking:

Mysteries
Thrillers/Suspense
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Women’s Fiction
Historical

in young adult fiction, she is seeking:

Thriller/Suspense
Mystery/Detective
Historical

“I am always looking for #OwnVoices authors. I love fast-paced stories that keep me on the edge of my seat.”