Erin Osman
OpenSusanna Lea Associates·UK
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Last checked 17 May 2026·Last verified: 17 May 2026
Erin Osman is a literary agent at Susanna Lea Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, non-fiction, and memoir. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Erin Osman is part of the London office of Susanna Lea Associates, established in 2007. The agency is boutique with international reach, handling film and TV rights directly or via co-agents, with a strong focus on all rights sales across North America and Europe.
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