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Hayley Steed

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Janklow & Nesbit UK·UK

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Represents
fiction (primarily)
Looking for
Commercial and book club fiction with a strong hook; genre-crossing; dystopia; elevated sci-fi; big love stories; domestic suspense; horror (incl social commentary)
How to submit
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Hayley Steed is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit UK based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction (primarily). Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks if interested

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