Overview
As a former literary agent and a published author, I combine a publishing insider's knowledge with the first-hand experience of writing novels that found successful publication. I enjoy helping authors bring out their best work with a positive and collaborative approach.
At Curtis Brown Ltd., I represented a wide range of authors and literary estates, including Barry Gifford, Lisa Brackmann, Jennifer Hubbard, and the estates of Winston Churchill, Lawrence Durrell, Gerald Durrrell, and John Godey. As a writer, I am the author of the JACOB WONDERBAR series and HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL, which bestselling author Ransom Riggs called “The best how-to-write-a-novel book I've read."
I started blogging in 2007 and my blog has consistently been named one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers by Writers Digest. I'm dedicated to helping authors write what they love, navigate the publishing process, and successfully market their books. Looking forward to working with you!
At Curtis Brown Ltd., I represented a wide range of authors and literary estates, including Barry Gifford, Lisa Brackmann, Jennifer Hubbard, and the estates of Winston Churchill, Lawrence Durrell, Gerald Durrrell, and John Godey. As a writer, I am the author of the JACOB WONDERBAR series and HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL, which bestselling author Ransom Riggs called “The best how-to-write-a-novel book I've read."
I started blogging in 2007 and my blog has consistently been named one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers by Writers Digest. I'm dedicated to helping authors write what they love, navigate the publishing process, and successfully market their books. Looking forward to working with you!
Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Mystery & Crime
Thriller & Suspense
Young Adult
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Awards
- 101 Best Websites for Writers by Writers Digest
Work experience
Self-employed
Nov, 2010 —
Present
Helping authors with consultations, edits, query critiques, brainstorming, and more.
Curtis Brown Ltd.
Sep, 2002 —
Nov, 2010
(about 8 years)
Represented a roster of 20 clients and literary estates across children's and adult literature and nonfiction.
Portfolio
The most important thing to know about writing a novel is this: You can do it. And if you've already written one, you can write an even better one. Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford shares his secrets for creating killer plots, fleshing out you... read more
She cracks the FBI's toughest supernatural crimes, from Chicago's windy streets and beyond, into the next world. But a malevolent force now has her reputation--and her team--in its sights. . .Jackie Rutledge has faced down everything from the darkest sorcery t... read more
A cripplingly funny satire about how politicians can manipulate us when we stop thinking for ourselves — and the great harm they can unleash using a book no one has read.All that Patros Patranobis wants is to be left alone – to live his ordinary, unremarkable ... read more
Transparent’s Fiona McClean could be a superhero. She has a mutation that allows her to become invisible. But her father, a Las Vegas crime lord, forces her to use her power for evil. Since she was five, she’s been stealing cars, robbing banks, and spying on p... read more
A dark and provocative novel from the author of The Secret Year Ryan spends most of his time alone at the local waterfall because it's the only thing that makes him feel alive. He's sixteen, post-suicidal, and trying to figure out what to do with himself after... read more
Colt and Julia were secretly together for a year, and no one ever knew, not even Julia's boyfriend. Why would they-they were from two different crowds. Julia lived in her country club world and Colt . . . didn't. Then Julia dies in a car accident. Colt is deva... read more
American mom and Baptist church lady Becky Ramsey moves to France knowing her family’s life will change, but her faith? Why would it? Then a quirky new friend gives her a holy card she found at the flea market and soon Becky finds herself on an accidental pilg... read more
Michelle Mason tells herself she’s on vacation. A brief stay in the Mexican resort town of Puerto Vallarta. It’s a chance to figure out her next move after the unexpected death of her banker husband, who’s left behind a scandal and a pile of debt. The trip was... read more
American Iraq War veteran Ellie Cooper is down and out in Beijing when a chance encounter with a Uighur—a member of a Chinese Muslim minority—at the home of her sort-of boyfriend Lao Zhang turns her life upside down. Lao Zhang disappears, and suddenly multiple... read more
The joyful, bold New York Times bestseller. Look for the sequel, Shadowhouse Fall, out 9/12! "Magnificent." --Holly Black, New York Times Book Review "A must." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Exceptional." --Publishers Weekly, starred review Sierra Santiago ... read more
Jacob Wonderbar must have hit a time warp on his way home after losing the election for President of the Universe, because fifty years have passed on Earth. What's worse, during that time the entire Astral society has come under threat of destruction, and it's... read more
Presidential campaigns are all fun and games until someone threatens to blow up your home planet When Jacob Wonderbar receives a message that he's been nominated for President of the Universe, he, Sarah Daisy, and Dexter immediately return to space. But Jacob'... read more
Out-of-this-world antics in this hysterical middle-grade adventure! Sixth-grader Jacob Wonderbar is a master when it comes to disarming and annihilating substitute teachers. But when he and his best friends, Sarah and Dexter, swap a spaceship for a corn dog, t... read more
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