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Lauren Gardner

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Literary Agent at Bell Lomax Moreton
Rep Kids|YA|Crossover|Adult Fiction
Bookseller Rising Star 2020
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#Agent121s are now bookable with @litagentlauren on 22 October and 17 November. Lauren joined Bell Lomax Moreton in 2014 and is proud of the thriving and talented list of fiction and non-fiction bestselling, prize-winning authors across the children's and adult markets she has built since then. In July 2020, Lauren was selected as one of The Bookseller’s ‘Rising Stars’ in their annual list of ‘up and coming’ and ‘future leaders’ within the industry. She represents authors and illustrators across Children's and YA Fiction, NA/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. Many of them have Sunday Times and International bestsellers under their belt and have won or been shortlisted for many prizes and accolades. Lauren loves love in books, whatever sub-genre you have written: real world romance elevated by unusual circumstances; tropes such as forced proximity, lovers to enemies, second chance romance, and fake dating; a romantic comedy set in a college or university; destination romance; supernatural, small town/wholesome romance; YA/crossover; genre blends - sports romantasy anyone? Speculative and historical romance in the style of Rebecca Serle, Alice Hoffman, Sophie Irwin, Lucinda Riley, Julia Quinn, Taylor Jenkins Reid and Stacey Halls are welcome in her submissions box. In Romantasy consider works alongside Deborah Harkness, Rebecca Ross, Ava Reid, Nadia El-Fassi, Sarah Pinborough, Olivia Atwater, and Jennifer Mandula as these are among Lauren's favourite reads. As an agent she is seeking strong, voice-driven narratives with female protagonists and is always drawn to romance forward stories that offer a gentle gateway into this fantasy genre, and feature grounded magic or worldbuilding, and morally grey (but never morally black) characters. Above all, don't be afraid to make Lauren laugh/cry/swoon/all of these emotions at whatever love story you are sharing. Book now for advice on how your submission package is shaping up. www.iaminprint.co.uk #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwritingromance #romantasy #romcom #historicalromance #writingadvice #literaryagent #writingtips #amquerying
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Happy US publication day @ellemcnicollofficial 🎉 UNAPOLOGETIC LOVE STORY is out today from @saturdaybooks! 📰🎙️ "Sexy, funny, and fresh, with characters that leap off the page" - TALIA HIBBERT, New York Times bestselling author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown He’s looking for a headline. She’s about to become his whole story . . . Raina Lewis is at the top of her game. As the creator of a smash-hit podcast celebrating neurodivergent women, she’s taking the world by storm, and doesn’t need anything – or anyone – slowing her down. Tom Branimir has a reputation for cynicism. As an investigative journalist, his career has been built on exposing anything that seems too good to be true - and now, he’s set his sights on Raina. When Tom pitches Raina as the subject of his next project, she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length. But as their professional arrangement blurs into a sizzling romance, Raina faces a tough decision. Retreat to the safety of the hard-won life she’s built herself, or risk her heart for the unapologetic love she never planned for? Big-hearted and bold, Unapologetic Love Story is the dazzling debut adult romance novel from bestselling author Elle McNicoll. For fans of Olivia Dade and Talia Hibbert.
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Congratulations Elle McNicoll 🎉 A KIND OF SPARK has been shortlisted for this year's Reader's Awards in the Children's Fiction category!!
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Happy publication day Elle @ellemcnicollofficial! YEARNING DIFFICULTIES, the third title in the Lake Pristine series, is out today from @firstinkbooks 🎉 🍁🎧 It's autumn in Lake Pristine! Get ready to fall in love with Yearning Difficulties, the fake-dating romance from Elle McNicoll, award-winning author of Wish You Were Her. "I honestly loved this book so much . . . I swear this series gets better with every book!" - 5* reader review "Always love a good romantic YA book especially one that has a cute fake dating scheme . . . Highly recommend!" - 5* reader review "A fabulous romance" - 5* reader review Zella is co-hosting the student radio show – which would be great if she didn’t have to share it with her horrible ex, Dave. Her classmate Killian is brash, opinionated – and his mother happens to run the writing seminar of Zella’s dreams. When Zella suggests he help her out by fake dating her, Killian sees an opportunity. He has his own reasons for getting close to Zella . . . But when he starts to trip up on his own lies and their friendship begins to fracture, Zella might have to open her heart to the possibility that what she’s looking for has been there the whole time.
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Congratulations @ellenryan_writes 🎉 @hachettechildrens Starboard have acquired THE LOST GODS, which follows unlikely heroes from across the world as their paths converge in an andrenaline-fueled, high mythological adventure!
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@headofzeus have acquired the romantasy debut from Katy Birchall, writing as Katherine Reilly @itskatherinereilly! ONCE UPON A DREAM will publish in February 2027 🎉
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Happy publication day @ellenryan_writes 🎉 THEY CALLED US WITCH is out today from @harperfire True stories. True Magic. Discover the untold stories of powerful women who have been labelled as witches throughout history – not the kind that ride broomsticks, but real priestesses, wise women, and healers who defied oppression. From a Haitian Vodou priestess who fought for freedom to a Japanese shaman queen who brought peace to her land, these ten remarkable figures shaped their cultures and inspired change with their magic and wisdom. Their stories have seldom been told before but this incredible illustrated collection invites readers to connect with their global histories and culture through powerful narratives. The stories of these women are expertly brought to life with illustrations by Imogen Oh and Anatasia Stefurak. Join us in celebrating these daughters of magic – each story a spark that ignites our own power and inspires a new generation.
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Happy publication day @domandink 🎉 QUEENS OF THE CRYPT is out today in the US from @penguinworkshop and in the UK from @hotkeybooks When seventeen-year-old Barnaby Jones comes out to their parents as nonbinary over breakfast, they expect that to be the toughest part of their day. But that was before Barnaby discovers their best friend, Fi, has been kidnapped by a faceless killer who's been abducting teens all across the small town of Widow's Creek. And then Barnaby unwittingly summons the undead and fabulous Queens of the Crypt through a portal in their bedroom closet . . . But now the Queens-the Phantom, the Countess, Lady Invisible, the Creature, and the Bogeywoman-are here to help. As the horrors creep closer, can Barnaby work together with the scream queens to save Widow's Creek from destruction and unmask the Faceless Frightener?
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@delreyuk have acquired Vanessa Kent's @vanessaluz89 romantic fantasy debut THE FINE PRINT OF GHOSTS 🎉
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The Shell Keepers has been longlisted for the @wainwrightprize ! 🎉 I'm thrilled to be on this list with so many brilliant books - all powerful stories about nature, conservation and environmental writing.  In The Shell Keepers I wanted to centre caring for our environment in a way that highlighted the magic of nature but showed how we are all intrisically connected to the world around us and each other. So recognition through this longlisting means a lot ♥️🌟 Thank you to the judges, the brilliant team @chickenhousebooks and my fabulous agent @litagentlauren. And to @trindles_ for capturing the story so beautifully in the cover. 🐚 And many congratulations to the other listed authors in all categories! The Wainwright Prize plays an important role in championing stories that emphasise our part in caring for the planet - something that is desperately needed right now. Check out the lists and see your reading pile grow 🌳
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THE SHELL KEEPERS has been longlisted for the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Children's Fiction! Congratulations Truly Johnston @trulyjwrites 🎉 ALYSSA AND THE ENCHANTED FOREST had been longlisted for the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Children's Fiction! Congratulations Alexandra Sheppard @alexsheppard19 🎉
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Out now! Rachael Fernandes' @rachael.fernandes.author SAY WHAT YOU THINK is now available 🎉 published by @foxandinkbooks Every time Selena’s favourite pop star drops an album, momentous shifts happen in her life. And with new record ‘In Between’ it’s no different: • Selena’s just starting her last year of school – and needs to decide her next steps, as the UCAS deadline looms • Olly, her just-realised-how-much-she-fancies-him neighbour has suddenly moved away, replaced by the pretentious, sarcastic Ty • And her (anonymous) Secret Sender features are getting a massive reaction in the school paper. But Selena’s going to have to unmask her writing identity soon, and learn to own her feelings, her identity and her voice - or she might just lose her following, her first love, and her shot at a dream come true.
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