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Consequences of Normal. Novel by Elle Baade

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Founded by author Tina Purcell Schwartz in 2012, The Purcell Agency helps authors bring their work to traditional publishers, building on years of experience writing, publishing, and selling books.

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Upcoming Agent Appearances 2026

Learn about upcoming agent appearances for Tina P. Schwartz, Amy Nielson, and Paige Broadbent.

TPA Bi-Annual Scholarship Winner: Brea Ruddy, January 2026

Congratulations to our January 2026 Bi-Annual Scholarship Winner, Brea Ruddy! Scholarship Winners to Date : January 2022 - Dannie Olguin July 2022 - Paul DeStefano Janu 2023 - Brittany Plumeri July 2023 - Ellen Zheng Janu 2024 - Christine Alemshah July 2024 - Jamie Bills Janu 2025 - Melissa Trempe July 2025 - Steven B. Salmon January 2026 - Brea Ruddy

Leslie Johnson Piotrowski's ESCAPE FROM THE COTTON FIELDS won SCBWI-IL's "Many Voices Prize"

Leslie Johnson Piotrowski wins SCBWI-IL’s 2025 Many Voices Prize for Escape from the Cotton Fields, recognized for outstanding storytelling and fresh perspectives.

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THE FOUNDER

"The Purcell Agency's ultimate goal is to help ALL people feel connected to the world through seeing themselves in literature. We're committed to making all authors and readers find TPA a safe and welcoming space."

Tina Purcell Schwartz

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Our small (but mighty!) team represents both debut and established authors who are passionate about their craft.

As a boutique agency based in the Chicago suburbs, we have to be selective about the projects we take on. We don't just look for great concepts and impeccable writing, but also authors committed to learning and growth.