PairPi

Samar Hammam

Open
Rocking Chair Books Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictiongraphic novelsgeneral non-fiction
Looking for
Original page-turning adult fiction and non-fiction across genres (agency notes it does not currently represent Children's/YA or Science Fiction/Fantasy)
How to submit
Email
View source
Recently verified·Last verified: 3 Jun 2026
Try Smart Search

Samar Hammam is a literary agent at Rocking Chair Books Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and graphic novels. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Notes

Rocking Chair Books is a member of the Association of Authors' Agents and endorses its Code of Practice. The agency accepts either a full manuscript or sample chapters — no strict page count requirement is specified. Samar can also be reached directly at samar@rockingchairbooks.com.

Agents with overlapping taste

Becky Thomas

Lewinsohn Literary

Closed
RepresentsLiterary fiction, reading group fiction, memoir, pop culture, narrative non-fiction, essays
Looking forRomcoms/relationship dynamics, memoir with strong emotional response, nature and pop culture writing, occasional illustrated books (graphic novels/cookery/photo/gift)
How to submitEmail queries@lewinsohnliterary.com with your submission. Fiction: include a covering letter, synopsis, and 50 pages (or nearest natural break) in Word format. Non-fiction: include a covering letter, an introduction to the project, a basic chapter breakdown, and a sample chapter, ideally in Word format (PDF accepted where highly illustrated).
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Jemima Forrester

David Higham Associates

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle, pop culture, humour
Looking forCommercial and upmarket fiction: book club/accessibly literary, crime/thrillers, upmarket historical, psychological suspense, women's fiction, speculative/high-concept, lightly magical edge. Non-fiction: innovative lifestyle, pop culture, unique personal stories, humour
How to submitEmail jemimasubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your name and title in the subject line, and attach a cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Hannah Ferguson

Hardman & Swainson

Check availability
RepresentsFiction and non-fiction
Looking forWomen's fiction (commercial to literary), book club reads, crime and thrillers, interesting narrative non-fiction
How to submitEmail submissions@hardmanswainson.com and specify Hannah Ferguson's name in the cover email.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Nelle Andrew

Rachel Mills Literary (RML)

Open
RepresentsFiction, literary memoir, narrative nonfiction
Looking forActively seeking wide-ranging fiction: excellent writing, compelling plots, diverse/unexpected voices, engrossing reads, especially literary/commercial crossover, romantasy, psychological thrillers/suspense, family dramas, savvy love stories, ambitious crime/thriller, smart historical/speculative/magical realism. Not looking for children's/YA/MG, short story collections, poetry or drama, no straight sci-fi or high fantasy that is not romantasy
How to submitEmail nelle@rmliterary.co.uk with a one-page outline, the first 3 chapters or 50 pages, and a covering letter.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Juliet Mushens

Mushens Entertainment

Closed
RepresentsReading group fiction, crime, thriller, psychological fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, historical fiction
Looking forReading group fiction, crime and thriller, psychological novels, high-concept hooks, novels that feel ambitious and international, page-turners with a lot of twists and turns
How to submitEmail submissions@mushens-entertainment.com with a clear subject line (e.g. Fiction Submission: TITLE), the cover letter in the body of the email, a synopsis as an attachment, and a PDF or Word document containing either the first three chapters, the first 10,000 to 15,000 words, or the first 50 pages. Address the email to Juliet. Note: Juliet is currently closed to submissions.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Gordon Wise

Curtis Brown

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction and select fiction
Looking forNon-fiction: compelling narrative history, ideas books on urgent questions, absorbing biography and memoir, pop culture, humour, and entertainment. Fiction: memorable characters on gripping journeys, principally crime or literary-commercial crossover. Not considering children's, YA, sci-fi/fantasy, or screenplays
How to submitSend your work and a covering letter to wiseofficesubmissions@curtisbrown.co.uk. Gordon Wise and his team are taking on only a couple of fiction writers a year. They are not considering submissions for Children's, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, or screenplays. If you have not heard back within four to six weeks, this means they are unable to offer representation.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?
Compare with similar agents

Browse by genre

literary fictioncommercial fictiongraphic novels

This profile was last verified on 3 Jun 2026. PairPi tracks UK literary agents' submission guidelines against their own websites. If you spot something wrong, please email hello@pairpi.com.