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Alice Sutherland-Hawes

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ASH Literary·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
picture booksmiddle gradeYAadult romanceadult romantasyadult fantasy
Looking for
Extraordinary, diverse stories; strong preference for underrepresented voices; see on-site wishlist for specifics (MG/YA; adult romance/romantasy/fantasy etc.)
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Alice Sutherland-Hawes is a literary agent at ASH Literary based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, middle grade, and YA. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Allow 12 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Picture Books, Middle Grade, YA, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Allow 12 weeks

Notes

Do not submit to multiple ASHL agents; pass from one is pass from agency. If emailing, specify which agent. Submissions via both QM and email simultaneously are deleted unread. Any work created partially/fully with AI is automatically rejected.

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