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Cara Lee Simpson

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Susanna Lea Associates (London)·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
fiction and narrative non-fiction
Looking for
General fiction; book club; literary fiction; smart clean or lyrical prose; interesting form/structure; character-driven with unusual protagonists; stories exploring gender/race/class/sexuality; selective memoir/nature/social commentary
How to submit
Email
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Cara Lee Simpson is a literary agent at Susanna Lea Associates (London) based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction and narrative non-fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 6 to 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6 to 12 weeks

Notes

SLA submissions (UK/Commonwealth): email cover letter and brief synopsis and first 3 chapters OR detailed proposal. Do not submit to more than one office. Agent note: Adult submissions only.

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