Erica Verrillo has written seven books and published five. She doesn't know why anyone with an ounce of self-preservation would ever want to publish. But, if you insist on selling your soul to the devil, learn how to do it right: marketing, literary agents, book promotion, editing, pitching your book, how to get reviews, and ... most important of all ... everything she did wrong.
All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for everything from cats to cooking.
Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change.