Agent profile summary
- Represents
- fictionnonfictionBIPOC voicesunderrepresented voicesimmigrant narrativesmiddle eastern stories
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political and social justicepop culturecurrent eventscookbooks - Looking for
- Parik Kostan is a literary agent at DeFiore and Company. She is interested in both fiction and nonfiction and wants stories that center BIPOC and underrepresented voices. She is particularly drawn to immigrant narratives, Middle Eastern stories, the intersection of political and social justice, pop culture and current events, and cookbooks that inspire readers to get into the kitchen and try new things.
- How to submit
- Submit through DeFiore and Company's official How to Submit form. If unsure who best to query, include a brief summary of the novel or nonfiction project, a short description of why you are writing it, relevant credentials, and the first 5 pages for fiction. DeFiore accepts and prefers electronic queries, does not represent original screenplays, teleplays, or theater plays, and allows multiple DeFiore agents at once if disclosed.
Last checked 7 Jul 2026·Last verified: 7 Jul 2026