Artisans of the literary trade—an agency for creative professionals turned authors. We help career storytellers break into publishing, build literary legacies, and go from book to screen.


Connor Eck is the Founder and Principal Agent of tea, bringing a decade of industry expertise. He spent eight years at Lucinda Literary, where he served as both Agent and Chief Operating Officer, shaping careers and driving innovative literary strategy.

Connor represents a vibrant roster of storytellers and cultural changemakers. His editorial eye gravitates toward books that resonate deeply—those that tug at heartstrings, spark intellect, and follow a compelling emotional journey. A passionate advocate for original voices and thinkers, Connor is dedicated to amplifying diverse perspectives in publishing.

He is fiercely committed to championing his authors’ visions and career growth at every stage.

Authors

Omar Abed 

Connell Barrett

Aimee Boorman 

Karla Clark

Ellen Cohen

Shawn Cohen

Emily Dalton

Tim Fischer 

Angela Franzer

Eli Grober 

Shilpa Kamat

Shawn Kanungo

Conor Kelley 

Brennon Lane

Brenda Li

Guido Palazzo

Joshua Shifrin 

David Weitzner