Samantha Fabien (she/her) is a literary agent at Root Literary, representing bestselling authors.
Samantha is interested in high-concept, commercial and upmarket fiction with all-or-nothing stakes. Belonging to several intersectional identities and surrounded by an equally diverse community, Samantha has a deep-held passion for stories that feature, highlight, and uplift marginalized and underrepresented voices.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s in PR and Journalism from Seton Hall University and a certificate from the Columbia Publishing Course. Previously, she was also an International Rights Manager and held support roles at various agencies, including Ayesha Pande Literary and Writers House.
Within the past decade, Samantha has also worked and volunteered with organizations, including the Mentorship Committee within Literary Agents of Change (LAOC), Gotham Writers, Steamy Lit Con’s Romancing the Craft, SCBWI, and the New York Writing Room, among others.
Outside of work, Samantha can be found mostly offline, discovering new obsessions (currently: bullet journaling & F1).
My Approach
Rooted in ethical, enthusiastic, and strategic advocacy, I enjoy partnering with talented storytellers committed to building careers with intention, integrity, and longevity in mind.
I work closely with my clients to help them distinguish their voice, sharpen their vision and brand, and navigate the publishing industry with deftness and confidence.
Great books are made at the intersection of craft, courage, and care, and my passion is in helping shepherd each project through that process from early development to submission and beyond. I’m especially passionate about championing stories that deeply resonate with readers, expand representation, and endure beyond trends.
A successful partnership, to me, requires communication between agent and author, commitment to the craft and creative process, and trust that the right opportunities unfold when strategy and alignment meet. My goal is never simply to sell books, but to help authors establish and maintain sustainable, fulfilling careers grounded in growth, clarity, and purpose.