About

Before the Books, There Was the Journey

Before Michael became a literary agent, he spent years exploring different countries, cultures, landscapes, and cuisines. Travel gave him the opportunity to experience the world beyond familiar surroundings—from historic temples and breathtaking mountains to local markets, traditional dishes, and conversations with people from different walks of life.

A passionate food lover and home cook, Michael believes that one of the best ways to understand a culture is through its food. Wherever he traveled, he enjoyed discovering local flavors, learning about traditional ingredients, and bringing some of that inspiration back into his own kitchen.

Those journeys also strengthened his curiosity about people and the stories behind their lives. Long before representing authors, Michael was already drawn to the experiences, traditions, perspectives, and personal stories that make every place—and every person—unique.

For Michael, traveling was never simply about seeing the world. It was about experiencing it, tasting it, understanding it, and collecting the stories that would later influence the way he connects with writers and their work