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Julie Gourinchas

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Bell Lomax Moreton·UK

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Represents
fiction
Looking for
Upmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary; sweet spot literary-speculative). Interested in high-concept/hooky work; uncommon voices; strong aesthetic; gothic/grounded fantasy; "weird girl lit"; dark academia; select romantasy etc (see agent page).
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Julie Gourinchas is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 8 to 12 weeks (replies only if interested). Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, New Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 to 12 weeks (replies only if interested)

Notes

The agency does not charge a reading fee and does not accept poetry, short stories, novellas, educational textbooks, film scripts, or stage plays. Julie's QueryManager form is specifically noted on the submissions page as the required route for querying her, separate from the general agency email.

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