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Tanera Simons

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Greenstone Literary Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
commercial fictionromancerom-comhistorical fictionbook club fictionromantic fantasy
Looking for
Commercial fiction: rom-com, love stories, historical, book club, romantic fantasy; female-driven narratives with a darker edge; very clear hooks and memorable characters
How to submit
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Tanera Simons is a literary agent at Greenstone Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including commercial fiction, romance, and rom-com. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within Endeavour to respond within 10 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Endeavour to respond within 10 weeks

Notes

Submissions via Airtable form (no email). Submissions page indicates Tanera Simons is currently closed to submissions. The agency does not accept picture books, children's books, YA, or middle grade submissions. Writers are asked to submit to only one agent at a time, though the team shares material internally.

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