Watson, Little Ltd

Watson, Little Ltd

@watsonlittle.bsky.social

A long established literary agency that likes books...and dogs.

1,056 Followers 269 Following 6 Posts Joined Oct 2023
10 months ago
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Thomasin McKenzie & Katie Douglas Leading Temple Hill Horror Franchise Hopeful ‘The Rule Of Three’; Protagonist Launching For Cannes Thomasin McKenzie & Katie Douglas Are Starring In The New Horror From Smile and Twilight producers Temple Hill.

Really thrilled to share the lead cast in the Temple Hill & Protagonist Pictures adaptation of THE RULE OF THREE by Sam Ripley - the first in a new unmissable horror trilogy

deadline.com/2025/04/thom...

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Introducing ECONOMICA: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF WOMEN, WEALTH AND POWER by Victoria Bateman, published by @headlinebooks.bsky.social on 28 August. Preorder at geni.us/Economica to find out how women have been at the heart of the economy from the Stone Age to today

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Great to celebrate the launch of JOSEPHINE BAKER'S SECRET WAR yesterday with @hdiamond.bsky.social and @yalebooks.bsky.social. Out now!

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Happy publication day to @hdiamond.bsky.social! JOSEPHINE BAKER'S SECRET WAR is out from Yale Books today

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1 year ago
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Another great week with the @watsonlittle.bsky.social team at the London Book Fair, with well over 100 meetings between us and many more chats in the halls and pubs. Always lovely to catch up with friends and colleagues from all across the globe!

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I'm delighted to announce that I've signed a new contract with
@boldwoodbooks.bsky.social for four more novels. They are a brilliant publisher and I'm so delighted to be staying with them.
Thank you to my fabulous agent @hannahweatherill.bsky.social at @watsonlittle.bsky.social for negotiating it.

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Roots of Stone: Diana McCaulay on Finding Your Story In That of Your Ancestors “But you’re not Jamaican, are you?” This question has followed me all my life. It generally happens right after I speak, because my skin color—light-skinned, fair, mixed race, high yell…

My essay, ROOTS OF STONE, in Lit Hub. Am thrilled. @algonquinbooks.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social
#aHouseforMissPauline #amwriting
lithub.com/roots-of-sto...

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Princess. 👸 Prisoner. ⚔️ Queen of England. 👑

The paperback edition of Young Elizabeth, beautifully written by @nicolatallis.bsky.social, is publishing NEXT WEEK!

Be sure to grab your copy on Amazon and in all good bookshops ✨

#BookSky #QueenOfEngland #HistoryBooks

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1 year ago
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Hannah Weatherill - Watson Little I joined Watson, Little in 2024 after four years as an agent at Northbank Talent Management and a year at Penguin Random House UK. I’m building a varied list of commercial and upmarket fiction and non...

Reposting my wishlist here for #MSWL day: www.watsonlittle.com/agent/hannah...

I'd love to find more thrillers and suspense (especially with a horror edge), and general commercial and upmarket fiction. Give my colleagues a try for romantasy and literary fiction!

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Lucie McKnight Hardy moves to John Murray with new folk horror novel Welsh author Lucie McKnight Hardy is moving to John Murray with a new folk horror novel.

Exciting news! www.thebookseller.com/rights/lucie... @watsonlittle.bsky.social @lmcknighthardy.bsky.social @johnmurrays.bsky.social

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Physical copy. In. My. Hand. @pikegrey1418.bsky.social @donaldwin.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social @iainmacgregor1.bsky.social

Preorder here:
UK: geni.us/RingOfFire
USA: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ring-of-fi...

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Ma books escaped from the Warehouse of Doom! They look beautiful and I have welcomed them. Thanks to @algonquinbooks.bsky.social and my amazing agent, Laetitia Rutherford @watsonlittle.bsky.social #moment #amwriting

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Happy publication day @toryscott.bsky.social! THE STORYTELLER'S DAUGHTER is published today by @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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1 year ago

This is brilliant stuff - high praise for a brilliant book, HOTEL LUX by @mauricejcasey.com. @watsonlittle.bsky.social

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Topsy and Tim creator Jean Adamson dies aged 96 Topsy and Tim author Jean Adamson has died aged 96, her publisher Ladybird has confirmed.

Topsy and Tim author Jean Adamson has died aged 96, her publisher Ladybird has confirmed. www.thebookseller.com/news/topsy-a...

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We are deeply saddened to share the news that Jean Adamson, co-creator of the much loved Topsy & Tim series, has passed away aged 96. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and all who knew her. It has been a rare privilege to represent Jean all these years; she will be sorely missed by us all.

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1 year ago
A paperback copy of Mrs Winter in the Library with a Knife, by Martin Edwards

Very excited to receive this forthcoming @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social novel, looks and sounds fantastic!🎅🔪

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Our 4th #literaryagent reveal is Megan Carroll from @watsonlittle.bsky.social. Megan will be coming to #Bournemouth on Saturday 26th April offering #agent121 for budding writers and authors.

Tickets on sale on 13th Jan.

#amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #bookdeal #bookpitch

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1 year ago
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Watson, Little: Agency Assistant BookBrunch - The publishing trade's daily news magazine

I am not sure if job seekers have joined us over here yet, but if you're looking for an entry level position at a literary agency, Watson Little are looking for an Agency Assistant with no experienced required but bags of enthusiasm: www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-ar...

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Playing the Game Puzzles are much in vogue at present, and this fashion is reflected in contemporary crime writing. In many ways, it seems to me that the pub...

The #writinglife has many ups and downs, but I had a great time taking part in a JuryGame with fellow writers and the agents from @watsonlittle.bsky.social doyouwriteunderyourownname.blogspot.com/2024/12/play...

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Donald Winchester - Watson Little After splitting his childhood between Edinburgh, Ohio, and Watford, Donald studied English Literature and History at Queen Mary, University of London and University College London. He is the son of a ...

Hello all! I'm a literary agent at Watson, Little, representing non-fiction (including non-fiction for children) and fiction across the gamut from commercial to literary. I'm based in Scotland, but come down to London frequently. Looking forward to chatting here! www.watsonlittle.com/agent/donald...

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Jobs and Work Experience - Watson Little Jobs Agency Assistant  We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join the team as an agency assistant to provide administrative support to the agents, but working most closely ...

We're hiring an Agency Assistant! 🚨 Further details about the role and how to apply can be found here: watsonlittle.com/about/careers/ #publishingjobs #publishinghopefuls

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In conversation with Martin Edwards by AJ Hawley's World of Crime In conversation with Martin Edwards about Rachel Savernake and the fifth book in the series, Hemlock Bay

In conversation with @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social where we talk all about Rachel Savernake and Hemlock Bay: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aj-...

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Megan Carroll - Watson Little Megan graduated from Goldsmiths with a BA in English and American Literature in 2013 and has worked at the agency since 2014, first as the assistant and now as a Literary Agent. She is assisted by Ann...

Hello! 👋 I'm a Literary Agent at @watsonlittle.bsky.social representing commercial writing across MG, YA and adult fiction & select non-fiction for all ages. More information about what I'm looking for can be found here: www.watsonlittle.com/agent/megan-...

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Hannah Weatherill - Watson Little I joined Watson, Little in 2024 after four years as an agent at Northbank Talent Management and a year at Penguin Random House UK. I’m building a varied list of commercial and upmarket fiction and non...

Morning all! I'm a literary agent at @watsonlittle.bsky.social, representing a range of commercial and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. You can find out more about what I'm looking for and how to submit your novel or non-fiction proposal here:
www.watsonlittle.com/agent/hannah...

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