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Hayley Steed 5

An agent with Janklow & Nesbit UK (see other agents at this agency).

About

Hayley is a Literary Agent primarily representing writers of fiction. She previously worked for seven years at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency, joining Janklow & Nesbit in September 2023. Before that she worked in book PR, after completing a degree in English. Her authors include The Sunday Times and The New York Times bestselling authors, and she has been named both a Trailblazer and a Rising Star by the UK book trade. Her clients include Yomi Adegoke, Clare Pooley, Heather Marshall, Kehinde Fadipe, Sara Nisha Adams and Leah Hazard.

Country & Professional Associations

United Kingdom Member of AAA

Fiction Open

I’m looking for commercial and book club fiction across all genres. I’m particularly drawn to a strong hook – a setting, scenario or a ‘what if’ that captures my attention immediately and leads the way into a gripping story. I love to find compelling and distinctive voices that draw me in but are matched with well-paced plots and commercial appeal. I’m always open to books that cross genres, or which feel a little different. Across all genres, I’m particularly interested in female voices and showcasing underrepresented talent and experiences whose voices aren’t being heard in the mainstream.

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Historical, Magic Realism, Women's Fiction.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Romance RomanceOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Psychological.
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Novel Novel
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
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Dates

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 18 Mar 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 26 Feb 2018

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