Testimonials
Some praise from authors with whom I have worked as an agent…
“Sara has changed my life twice, first when she pre-empted my debut novel as an editor at Corvus Books and then again when she became my agent - and I've no doubt she's not done changing my life yet. It's invaluable to have her wealth of industry knowledge, business acumen and work ethic on my side, and especially her editorial experience. I have complete trust in her advice which makes the ups and downs of this job much easier to navigate. I can't recommend her highly enough.”
— Catherine Ryan Howard, bestselling author of 56 Days and The Trap
“Sara is a rarity. She has decades of experience across both sides of the publishing fence – as an acquiring editor, and now as an agent. As a result, she has the knowledge and contacts to take a manuscript through editorial work, and then give it the best possible chance by placing it in just the right hands. Yet she remains entirely unpretentious, honest and does not shy away from finding and nurturing writers from the ‘slush pile’ (that’s how we met). With Sara, you get the sense that she genuinely falls in love with the writing she represents, and has the range and reach to give that writing its best chance. She told me to ‘hold onto my hat’ and then calmly proceeded to sell my novel to nineteen publishers around the world. Sara is a dream agent – I’m extremely lucky and proud to be working with her.”
— Leo Vardiashvili, author of Hard by a Great Forest sold to Bloomsbury UK and Riverhead PRH US, along with seventeen other territories
“Every writer has hopes and dreams for their books; mine have been realised through working with Sara. I trust Sara’s instincts completely. The process of writing a novel, and ultimately its success, is enhanced by having her on my side. With enthusiastic and supportive guidance, Sara offers insightful and clear editorial feedback. I appreciate Sara’s calm and encouraging approach to all aspects of the publishing process – from raw manuscript right through to publication and beyond. There are many facets to being published and Sara’s knowledge and experience allow her to be the best advocate for my work. Sara is a true champion for writers and it is a privilege to work with her.”
— Amy Jordan, author of The Dark Hours sold on pre-empt to HQ Harper Collins UK and to Avon Harper Collins US as well as in multiple foreign territories
“Sara is wonderful to work with, patient, insightful and empathetic when offering direction and advice on a text. She knows when to guide the author and when to give space, and is at all times sensitive and collaborative in her approach. Editing and working with her generally is a complete pleasure, I feel supported and heard.”
— Rachel Donohue, bestselling author of The Temple House Vanishing, The Beauty of Impossible Things and The Glass House