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Seán Farrelly’s “piercingly honest” coming-of-age debut novel is releasing in May 2026 👀

The book explores the themes of grief 😢, mental health 🧠 and friendship 🫂.

Read more here: www.thebookseller.com/rights/faber...

#NewBook #Author #Writer #ComingOfAge #Debut #Novel
Faber snaps up Seán Farrelly's 'piercingly honest' coming-of-age debut
Faber has snapped up Tom Burne Has Left the Chat, Seán Farrelly’s "striking" coming-of-age debut novel.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Brace yourself for the US Cover Reveal of Chiara Bullen’s debut fantasy novel ‘THE INN AT THE FOOT OF MOUNT VENGEANCE’ 🏔️.

Available for preorder now! 👀

www.penguin.co.uk/books/468338...
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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‘Broken Country’ by Clare Leslie Hall has been named one of The Best Books of 2025 by the Amazon Editors! 👀💫

Congratulations to Clare Leslie Hall for making it on to the list! 🎉

www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-a...

#BestOf2025 #MustRead #HistoricalFiction #Fiction #Amazon #BrokenCountry
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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‘Hostage’ by Eli Sharabi has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2025! 👀🤩

If you haven’t read Hostage yet this is your sign to grab a copy! You will not be disappointed 😌

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#TimeMagazine #NonFiction #Hostage #EliSharabi
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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On today's Substack, @hatteatime.bsky.social delves into the pros and cons of writing courses 👀📝. You can read it here: thenotsosecretagents.substack.com/p/do-you-nee...

Let us know any books or podcasts that have helped you hone your craft in the comments below ⬇️:
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall has been nominated at the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards! For not one but two categories 👀:

- Favourite Historical Fiction 🏆
- Favourite Audiobook 🏆

Please cast your vote! Let’s bring this home for Clare Leslie Hall 🌟 www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...

#Fiction
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Happy Publication Day to Joe Cole with the release of the highly anticipated memoir LUXURY PLAYER 🤩⚽️

Purchase your copy here: www.waterstones.com/book/joe-col...
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Happy Publication Day to Stephen Ronson as his exciting new crime thriller THE BLITZ SECRET has just been released! 🤫🛩️

Buy your copy here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-bli...
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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THE SALVAGE by Anbara Salam is now published in the UK, and it's a compelling gothic mystery that will keep you entertained! ⚓️🌊🌨️

Purchase your copy here: www.waterstones.com/book/the-sal...
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Are you a horror writer wondering what editors are looking for in the genre right now? Check out our latest Substack to find out! 👀🩸🔪

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What's Hot: Horror
By Ed Wood (representing crime, thriller, gothic, horror, and book club authors)
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October 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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THE SALVAGE by Anbara Salam, a twisting, gothic literary thriller, is officially published in the USA! Buy your copy here: tinhouse.com/book/the-sal...
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Wishing a fantastic publication day to Cat Miller and her heart-racing crime thriller, THE NOTHING MONTH! 🎉🔪🩸

Buy your copy below 👇
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September 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Congratulations to Clare Leslie Hall for BROKEN COUNTRY being on the @nytimes.com bestseller list for 20 weeks! 🎉

This book has sparked conversations, gripped hearts and refused to let go! If you’ve read it, you know. If you haven’t… what are you waiting for?

LTB: waterstones.com/book/broken-...
August 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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A fabulous listen! Martha Kearney travels to one of Britain's most isolated islands, where Angela Harding, the illustrator of books by Simon Armitage and Isabella Tree seek inspiration among the birds of Fair Isle. 🦉

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BBC Radio 4 - This Natural Life, Angela Harding
Martha Kearney travels to Fair Isle to meet the illustrator Angela Harding.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Fancy reading the latest Publishing Scoop? Full with the biggest publishing news, bestsellers, and information on writing competitions, this is not one to miss!

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The Publishing Scoop: July
Writing competitions, bestsellers and the biggest publishing news
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July 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Ever wondered what it's like to be at a book festival, surrounded by fellow authors and publishing insiders? Look no further than our latest substack 👀

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A Newbie’s Guide to Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
by Hattie Grünewald (feat. Ed Wood)
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July 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Overjoyed that Neverland in the Palace with Blenheim Palace is a finalist in the Best Licensed Live Event category at The Licensing Awards 2025! 🧚🎄✨

#licensingaward25 #la25 #neverland #blenheimpalace
July 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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So great to see THE GOOD BOY on this list! A perfect read this summer to lift your spirits! 🌞🐕

observer.com/2025/07/must...
The 10 Funniest Books to Read When You Need a Lift
Need a pick-me-up? These books are guaranteed to make you smile.
observer.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Whether you’re the vacationer, the frenzied editor or the opportunist, take a look at our latest Substack on how to use your time wisely this summer ☀️

(Plus some excellent reading recommendations from our Agency team 👀📚)

Check it out here: thenotsosecretagents.substack.com/p/summer-in-...
July 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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We're excited to announce some brilliant news! Neverland at Blenheim Palace Christmas experience is a finalist for best Licensed Live Event 🤩✨

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The Licensing Awards 2025 Finalists Week: Live events take their turn in the spotlight
The 12 finalists in the Best Licensed Live Event category at The Licensing Awards 2025 have today (9 July) been confirmed....
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July 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Ever wondered what it is a book editor *actually* does?! We have all the answers in our latest Substack 🙌

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What does a book editor actually do?
By Ed Wood
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July 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Click below to watch Stella Hayward (aka Rowan Coleman!) talk about her hilarious new romcom, THE GOOD BOY. Out in the US now!

www.fox13news.com/video/1671050
Man's best friend becomes boyfriend
Author Stella Hayward discusses her new book, The Good Boy.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Apple Books has selected BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall as one of the best audiobooks of the year (so far)! Congrats @clareleslieh.bsky.social 🙌🤩
July 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Our latest substack is here, and this time, agent Rachel Petty is delving into the mysterious world of editors! ✍️🔍

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Your submission lands in an editor’s inbox. What now?
by Rachel Petty
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July 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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This month's publishing scoop is now available to read on our Substack! Find out who are the winners of recent prizes, new competitions for writers to enter, the publishing industry's current hot topics - and much more 👀✨

Read here: thenotsosecretagents.substack.com/p/the-publis...
The Publishing Scoop: June
News, bestsellers and competitions - by Liane-Louise Smith
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June 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM