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Julie Crisp

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Julie Crisp Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
historical fictioncrimethrillersbook club fictionscience fictionfantasy
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Looking for
Historical fiction; crime/thrillers; book club; science fiction and fantasy (actively building list)
How to submit
Email
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Julie Crisp is a literary agent at Julie Crisp Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including historical fiction, crime, and thrillers. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within one week. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Children's

Response Time

Usually responds within one week

Notes

Julie Crisp has over fifteen years of editorial experience across major publishing houses, including heading the UK arm of Tor for nine years and working in Australian publishing. Her client list includes John Gwynne, Devin Madson, C.T. Rwizi, and Sam Hawke. She has previously worked on books by Ann Cleeves, Peter F. Hamilton, China Miéville, and Naomi Novik.

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