Jo Ramsay

An agent with Transatlantic Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

Jo Ramsay is a Literary Agent at Transatlantic Agency. They’ve worked in publishing for over eight years at a number of publishers and literary magazines which include Simon and Schuster, Shrapnel Magazine, Arsenal Pulp Press, PRISM International, and Greystone Books. Their writing has been published in The Globe & Mail, Maclean’s, and This Magazine, among others. Jo is looking to represent a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. (Pronouns: They/She)

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For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative ways, as well as stories with dark humor and absurdist elements. They crave shocking ideas and twists that make readers leap to text their friends about or jump on to social media to engage in conversation. They are also seeking books across all genres that feature queer relationships (particularly WLW/sapphic), BIPOC characters, or explore gender identity.
They’re particularly searching for books that feature unhinged women, female rage, or women in power. Emerging terms in the space of female rage—such as “coming of rage” (A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers, Beef on Netflix, Severance by Ling Ma) and “good for her” (My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, They Never Learn by Layne Fargo)—are a high priority. They are also interested in Millennial quarter-life/mid-life crisis (Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter, Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou), dark humor (Bunny by Mona Awad, Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder), and books that centre platonic love and affection.
Other genres that they adore are speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer), eco-fiction/cli-fi (The Overstory by Richard Powers, The Bear by Andrew Krivak), interesting workplaces with an ensemble cast (The Bear on Hulu, Succession on HBO), and messy families.
Upmarket fiction (book club conversation starters, fresh take on friendships, relationship, and family)
Sci-fi (Black Mirror-esque, commentary on society, genre blending)
Speculative fiction
Gothic / Neo-Gothic
Psychological horror / thriller
Light horror (no heavy gore please)
Dystopian
Mysteries (with unique POV, character-driven)
Graphic Novels
Select literary fiction (less quiet realism, and more unusual or unique storytelling)
Select romance (new spin or genre subversion)
Select fantasy (fabulism, light world building)
Select historical fiction (unique concept or genre blending)

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Historical
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres
Romance Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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For nonfiction, they’re interested in investigative journalism, cultural critique, social psychology deep dives, eco-nonfiction, as well as personal narratives on art and pop culture. Books that unearth buried histories (Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann), interrogate online discussions and trends surrounding ageing, and examine the experiences of former child influencers are especially wanted. They are also looking for books that offer sharp commentary on culture and socio-economic structures that are written in an accessible and approachable voice.
Pop Culture Deep Dives
Politics and Social Sciences
Cultural Critique
Investigative Journalism
Eco-Nonfiction and Naturalist writing
Expedition accounts of professional mountaineers and adjacent sports
Off-Grid Living or Survivalist writing
Travelogues from a unique perspective
Pop Science
Graphic memoir

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Science.
Society/Culture: See guidelines.
Sports/Recreation: Outdoor recreation, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Days Reported

63 min | 228.3 mean avg | 111.0 median | 502 max days (223.7 std dev)

Pending

3 responses are pending (2 min | 277.7 mean avg | 31.0 median | 800 max days waiting | 452.6 std dev) from 3 different members

Other Information

The agent will try to make a decision within 56 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.)
This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 03 Jun 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Mar 2026.
Date compiled: 13 Sep 2026 03:39 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 05 Jul 2026

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