Abigail Fenton
OpenThe Ampersand Agency·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- book-club fictioncrimethrillerswomen's fictionromance
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 2 Jun 2026
Abigail Fenton is a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including book-club fiction, crime, and thrillers. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult
Notes
Abigail joined Ampersand in September 2025 after more than a decade in editorial at Hachette and HarperCollins, where she was most recently Editorial Director for HQ Digital, followed by a period as a freelance editor and book coach. She will not consider children's fiction, SFF, or short stories. The agency does not represent unpublished authors based in the USA.
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