Description: We represent debut and published writers in adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s/YA fiction in the UK, US and internationally
I began my career in publishing in the early ’90s gaining valuable experience at Virago, now part of Little, Brown Book Group and Penguin Books Ltd (Penguin Random House). Susan Yearwood Agency was founded in 2007, starting the successful careers of debut writers Kerry Young, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and Prajwal Parajuly, shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize.
I now look for book club fiction, commercial fiction including romance and saga, genre fiction i.e. crime/thriller, children’s aged 9+ and teen/young adult novels as well as non-fiction, particularly business and finance, self-help and well-being, and lifestyle, including cookery. I tend not to read sci-fi/fantasy in adult fiction, short stories or poetry. Regarding foreign rights, SYA works with AJA – Anna Jarota Agency in France, Michael Meller Literary Agency in Germany, PNLA in Italy, Sebe
Susan’s enthusiasm for my writing and her professional representation led to my first 3-book publishing contract and it continues to be a pleasure to work with her. Susan’s insight and guidance has been invaluable, and I very much appreciate the support she has given me as I progress through the publication of my books.