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Sandra Sawicka

Open
Marjacq·UK

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Represents
genre fictionYAtranslation rights
Looking for
Genre fiction (SFF/speculative/crime/horror) and YA; atmospheric settings; big hooks; snappy dialogue; gothic romantasy; teen slasher/YA horror; dark academia
How to submit
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Sandra Sawicka is a literary agent at Marjacq based in UK. Their list focuses on genre fiction, YA, and translation rights. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult, YA

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