Storm Literary Agency

Boutique literary agency representing quality literature from exceptional authors and illustrators

First, there was a  teacher who loved books almost as much as she loved little children. Then, there was an artist who loved pirates, almost as much as he loved cats. As it turns out, that artist could also write, and that teacher loved the pirate stories he wrote. And she shared those stories with the children she taught. The children loved the pirate stories; they also loved the cats. They wanted more stories with pirates and cats. They also wanted an adventure. And the stories gave them so many adventures. And that is that: Storm Literary Agency came about because it needed to. The children requested it. And so did the cats. 

Storm Literary Agency welcomes submissions from unique and talented authors and illustrators, those who are not afraid to embrace their capacity to teach, to entertain, to engage and to honor people, young and old, who hopefully, will be changed by the work represented here.

 

Drawn to storytelling and the visual arts from an early age, Joanne grew up in the scenic seaside town of Pacific Grove, California, where natural beauty and quiet inspiration helped shape her creative path. That journey led to a successful career in Los Angeles, designing posters, logos, and visual materials that earned awards and industry recognition. 

Whether developing visual design or crafting stories for children, she brings imagination, thoughtfulness, and a deep respect for the audience. 

In recent years, her creative focus has expanded to include emotional resilience and personal growth. She now writes and illustrates picture books that help young readers cultivate healthy, hopeful mindsets through joyful storytelling and engaging visual narratives—a continuation of her lifelong goal to create work that informs, inspires, and uplifts.