Nina Leon

An agent with Hardman & Swainson (see other agents at this agency).

About

I fell in love with the art and beauty of storytelling at a young age. With an honours degree in publishing, my passion for sharing powerful stories and nurturing the creativity of the authors who tell them is what inspires me as an agent.
As a highly editorial agent, I love working closely with authors to shape and strengthen their manuscripts, helping them bring their vision to life in the most authentic and impactful way possible.

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United Kingdom

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Statistics Synopsis

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Fiction Open

I’m drawn to bold and original stories that transport me, introduce me to unforgettable characters, and leave a lasting emotional impact, whether I’m laughing, crying, or swooning.
I’m endlessly fascinated by stories about connection and vulnerability, and how they can make or break us, regardless of the genre they come in. Romance is something I love to see in submissions, whether it’s spicy or simmering with longing stares and plenty of yearning.
What draws me to a query is a strong sense of atmosphere, immersive visuals, rich and ambitious narratives that explore the complexities of the human experience, and a clear enjoyment of storytelling.
My taste encompasses everything from gothic romantasy to cosy rom coms.
I am open to all genres and age categories, but I have a particular interest in adult romantasy.

Audience:

Adults, Middle grades, New adults, Young adults.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Gothic, Historical, Magic Realism
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Gothic, Magic Realism
Romance Subgenres: Gothic, Historical, Romantic Fantasy

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: QueryTracker.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Accuracy

We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

22 min | 79.2 mean avg | 63.0 median | 129 max days (44.7 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 17 May 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Jan 2026.
Date compiled: 06 Oct 2026 15:09 UTC (7 hours, 15 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 18 Sep 2026

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