Leticia Gomez

Author. Industry/Film/Television Expert. Acquisition Editor

Close the deal. Leticia Gomez has lost count of how many times she’s heard those three simple words in her long career. What fuels this self-made and overachieving literary agent is being a tireless champion of writers so they can achieve their dreams. That means closing the deal.

She has distinguished herself as a prominent literary/film/television agent who has helped her clients secure deals with the largest publishers in the world and seen several of her projects successfully optioned for film and television rights. To date, she has placed more than 200 non-fiction and fiction books with independent and mainstream traditional publishers. 

How does a Latino woman who came from very humble beginnings with only a high school education defy the odds and build a successful literary services company in Texas? What has enabled her company, which was founded in the height of the recession, become a leader?  How does a woman consistently described as sunny and sweet compete and win in the cutthroat world of publishing against major league agents? 

Her answer is that being kind, respectful and caring actually leads to success. Add to that a strong dose of entrepreneurial spirit and delightful sense of humor.  And, of course, there is the passion she has for both writers and readers, especially the voices of the underserved.  For example, championing the work of minority writers continues to be a top priority so she has spearheaded her own Hispanic book imprint, Café con Leche Books. 

An inspiring speaker with a host of practical advice for writers, book lovers, entrepreneurs, women business owners, and people of color, Leticia Gomez is a strong addition to corporate events, non-profit meetings, or university programs.