For all potential authors, here's a rare opportunity to sit down and have lunch with one of New York's top literary agents, Richard Abate, and learn the ins and outs of the publishing industry as well as receive direct feedback on your book idea(s). After spending over a decade at ICM's famed literary department, Richard now runs the Literary Deparment at Endeavor Talent (one of Hollywood's most powerful agencies) and has sold a wide range of literary fiction, non-fiction and Young Adult titles to New York's top publishers. Recent sales include Tina Fey's new book of essays as well as imaginative works from film director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) and Tim Kring (creator or NBC's Heroes) amongst many others.

Join Richard for lunch at BEACON Restaurant and Bar and unleash the author within.