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Jamie Cowen

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The Ampersand Agency·UK

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Represents
science fictionfantasyhorrorcrimethrillersport non-fiction
Looking for
Commercial fiction (esp science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime, thrillers). Non-fiction: sport-related
How to submit
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Jamie Cowen is a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Jamie has worked in publishing for 20 years, previously as a commissioning editor at HarperCollins and in legal and contracts roles at HarperCollins and the Hachette Group before joining Ampersand in 2013. His clients include Tendai Huchu, A Y Chao, Adrian Selby, Nate Crowley and Michael Wood.

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