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John Jarrold

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John Jarrold (independent agent)·UK

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Represents
adult science fictionadult fantasyadult horror
Looking for
First Six Chapters, Genre Comparisons, Project Paragraph
How to submit
Email
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John Jarrold is a literary agent at John Jarrold (independent agent) based in UK. Their list focuses on adult science fiction, adult fantasy, and adult horror. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as If your submission is not dealt with in two weeks, follow up by email.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

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Usually responds within If your submission is not dealt with in two weeks, follow up by email.

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