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Laura Heathfield

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Greenstone Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
commercial fictioncrimethrillersuspensebookclub fictionhistorical fiction
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How to submit
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Laura Heathfield is a literary agent at Greenstone Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including commercial fiction, crime, and thriller. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 10 weeks. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 10 weeks

Notes

Laura co-founded Greenstone Literary in 2024 alongside director Tanera Simons, having worked with her for three years prior; she previously spent over 20 years at Virgin Atlantic and studied law. Her clients include Audible bestseller Natalie Cooper, Rachel Sargeant, Charlotte Bigland, and The Perfectionism Therapist Natalie Englander. The agency explicitly does not accept picture books, children's books, YA, or Middle Grade, and asks that writers do not submit to multiple Greenstone agents simultaneously.

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Liza DeBlock

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How to submitOnline form - https://www.greenstoneliterary.com or submissions
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Tanera Simons

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, romance, rom-com, historical fiction, book club fiction, romantic fantasy
Looking forCommercial fiction across a wide range of genres, including rom-com, love stories, historical fiction, book club, romantic fantasy, and female-driven narratives with a darker edge. Looking for clear hooks, stand-out memorable characters, and stories readers invest in.
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Looking forSF/fantasy, sweeping historical fiction, character-driven sci-fi, action/adventure, crime. Non-fiction: history, biography, music
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