Who we are

Olga Filina

Founder & Literary Agent  ·  The READ Agency

Founder Olga Filina brings over 25 years of book industry experience to her work as an agent. From bookseller and buyer at national and independent bookstore chains, to director of literary festivals, library board member, publishing consultant, independent editor, and book reviewer — she has built the kind of specialized knowledge that can only be earned by working at every level of the industry.

She is a founding member and former executive treasurer of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents (PACLA). She represents authors of adult fiction and nonfiction as well as authors of children's literature across all ages, with a particular focus on underrepresented voices that need more amplification.

Olga is looking for a broad range of literary fiction and voice driven upmarket fiction. In non-fiction she is interested in narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, and subject-matter expert projects across all categories. As an immigrant, she is drawn to stories that explore belonging and exclusion, international voices, and stories from the global diaspora. If your book could be banned in the current political climate, Olga wants to read it.

To submit your work, see the Submissions page.
For direct inquiries: olga@thereadagency.com

Steve Luck

Director of Operations  ·  The READ Agency

Steve Luck joins The READ Agency as Director of Operations, overseeing the day-to-day business operations that keep the agency running smoothly, including contracts, financial administration, and internal systems.

Before joining the agency, Steve spent over 40 years in the corporate world at General Motors Canada (GM), serving as a director who managed promotional campaigns, led high-performing teams, and developed new management strategies.

He specializes in strategic planning, with a focus on helping organizations solve problems and reach their financial goals. He now brings those skills to the agency's operational growth. Steve holds a degree in marketing from the University of Windsor.

Steve does not accept author submissions.
For direct inquiries: steve@thereadagency.com