Lauren Gardner An agent with Bell Lomax Moreton Agency (see other agents at this agency). About Lauren joined Bell Lomax Moreton in 2014 and is very proud of the thriving and talented list of children’s and YA fiction, Adult fiction and Adult non-fiction authors she has built since then.Her authors include Sunday Times and International bestsellers, and have won or been shortlisted for many prizes and accolades including the Waterstones Children’s Prize, The Carnegie Medal, The Branford Boase, The Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Awards, The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize and The Blue Peter Book Award.In July 2020, Lauren was selected as one of The Bookseller’s ‘Rising Stars’ in their annual list that identifies the up and comers and future leaders of the industry.Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Picture Books.She lives just outside of London with her young family and loyal four-legged book scout Arnie. This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting 84 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country & Year Established United Kingdom Agent since 2015 AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Open In Young Fiction and Middle Grade I am open to any genre and am always looking for voice driven debuts with heart, humour and maybe a supernatural, magical or high concept twist (or two). I'd love to find an epic MG fantasy series set in a new world, but equally would love to hear from authors writing contemporary stories with shorter word counts. Stories I've loved recently include Cruise Ship Kid by Emma Swan, Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker and Greenwild by Pari Thomson.In Teen and YA I am looking for the three F’s; friendships, firsts and feels. I want kick your feet romance, awkward and unexpected heroines, friendship soul mates, and the unapologetic joy of coming of age. Eternal reference points will always be Louise Rennison, Meg Cabot and Cathy Hopkins for voice and LOL humour. But I also love escapist, aspirational settings, and rich kids behaving badly - a YA Emily in Paris, the affluent shores of Cousins Beach, and the eternal cool factor of the steps of The Met.I would love to find a speculative or high concept YA romance or thriller - this could be contemporary set or in a fantasy world and include elements of myth, fairytale, historical, or a touch of dystopia. Enchantee by Gita Trelease, The Selection by Kiera Cass, and Beth Is Dead by Katie Berney are all examples of books I have loved in this space.In NA/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, I LOVE Love and want to see real world romance elevated by unusual circumstances - my favourite tropes are forced proximity, lovers to enemies, second chance romance, and fake dating. I'd love a college or university set romantic comedy - and I am actively looking for a darkly comic novel that follows a group of female friends or a couple through the maelstrom of new parenthood. Don't be afraid to make me laugh/cry/swoon/all of the above.I would also consider speculative and historical romance in the style of Rebecca Serle, Sophie Irwin, Taylor Jenkins Reid and Stacey Halls.In Romantasy and Fantasy, I am seeking strong, voice-driven narratives with female protagonists. I am always drawn to romance forward stories that offer a gentle gateway into the genre, feature grounded magic or worldbuilding, morally grey (but never morally black) characters, and could sit comfortably alongside the works of Deborah Harkness, Rebecca Ross, Sarah Pinborough, Olivia Atwater, and Jennifer Mandula.Audience:Middle grades, Young adults. Excluding: Adults.Genres: Open to all/most Genres (Excluding: Fantasy, Science Fiction), including: General Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Collapse section Nonfiction Open In Non-Fiction, I am taking on select projects in narrative adult and children’s non-fiction. I would like to hear from ordinary people undertaking extraordinary challenges and having amazing adventures, as well as experts in STEM, History, Pop Culture and Mental Health fields.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Middle grades, Young adults.Lengths: BookStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Health/Medicine: Mental health. Mathematics. Science. Society/Culture: Pop culture. Technology. Visual Arts: Fashion design.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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