Tanera Simons

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

About

Tanera has worked in the publishing industry for 10 years and, after seven years as a literary agent, co-founded Greenstone Literary with Laura Heathfield.
Tanera’s authors are based both in the US and UK and include Beth O’Leary, Sally Page, Mandy Baggot, Sophie White, Ally Zetterberg, and Emma Steele. Collectively, her clients’ work has been adapted for television and film; received Nielsen Bestsellers Awards; and featured on the Sunday Times Top Ten list in both hardback and paperback.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Professional Associations

Member of AAA

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Fiction Temp Closed

I am looking to acquire commercial fiction across a wide range of genres, including rom-com, love stories, historical fiction, book club, romantic fantasy, and female-driven narratives with a darker edge. Across all genres I am always looking for very clear hooks; a pitch that can be easily summarised and leave readers wanting more. I want to see stand-out, memorable characters whose journeys readers can’t help but invest in.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Women's Fiction
Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Sep 2026

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