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Beth Davey

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Davey Literary & Media

About the Agent

Beth Davey brings over 25 years of experience in publicity and corporate communications from major publishing houses, including Ballantine Books, Little, Brown, and Rodale. She also spent two years as a client consultant at Inkwell Management. During her extensive career, Beth has worked with a distinguished roster of authors such as David Sedaris, James Patterson, Rick Moody, Michael Connelly, Anita Shreve, Gloria Vanderbilt, Malcolm Gladwell, George Pelecanos, Seymour Hersh, and George Stephanopoulos. She has a proven track record of securing exceptional media coverage for books and authors across print, broadcast, and online platforms, including features on 60 Minutes, Oprah, Today, NPR’s Fresh Air, and in USA Today, Huffington Post, and Slate. Beth collaborates closely with her authors and publishers, offering expert advice on media and marketing strategies to maximize a book's potential. She has been an active member of the Publishers Publicity Association, serving as president for two terms and treasurer for three. She is also a member of the Women's Media Group in New York City and frequently speaks at writers' seminars and conferences on the publishing industry.

Last updated in directory: 6/15/2026