Would you like to have your book finished, ready and in front of publishers in six months’ time? Something that we take great pleasure in here at the Kate Nash Literary Agency is nurturing new voices, and in 2024 we
Q&A: Andie Newton on how the Nazi child kidnap programme inspired her novel. “My thoughts went straight to the mothers.”
This month, Andie Newton’s bestselling WW2 historical novel A Child for the Reich was published in paperback in the USA following its bookstore success in Canada and is stocked in Barnes and Noble stores across the country. The story follows
Author Q&A – Emma Royal on captivating new historical series The Palace Girls
This summer marks the start of an exciting new historical saga series. THE PALACE GIRLS by Emma Royal will be published by Century (Penguin Random House) on 3rd August in paperback and eBook. In anticipation of this new series, Emma
Emma-Claire Wilson’s moving debut contends for RNA Joan Hessayon Award
We are thrilled that This Child of Mine by Emma-Claire Wilson is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) Joan Hessayon Award for 2023. This Child of Mine, published by Avon (HarperCollins), follows Stephanie, a woman who faces an impossible choice. After trying for a
Canelo signs criminally good debut author Anna Britton in 3 book deal
We are thrilled to announce that debut author Anna Britton has signed a deal for three books with Canelo Crime. World English Language Rights were acquired by Siân Heap, commissioning editor at Canelo, from Saskia Leach. Shot in the Dark
Boldwood snaps up new WW1 cozy mystery series by Anita Davison
We are delighted to announce that Anita Davison has signed a deal for four books with Boldwood. World English Rights were acquired by Isobel Akenhead, publishing director at Boldwood, from Anita’s agent Kate Nash. Murder in the Library is the
Jane Lovering wins Contemporary Romance Novel of the Year
We are absolutely delighted that A Cottage Full of Secrets by Jane Lovering is the winner of the Contemporary Romantic Novel Award at the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s annual Romantic Novel Awards. Published by Boldwood, A Cottage Full of Secrets is set
Emma-Claire Wilson makes her uplifting debut in two book deal with Avon
We are delighted to announce that Emma-Claire Wilson has signed a deal for two books with Avon. World English Rights were acquired by Thorne Ryan, former deputy publishing director at Avon, from Emma-Claire’s agent Kate Nash. Publication will be overseen
Canelo falls for two romantic comedies by Nina Kaye
We are thrilled to announce that Nina Kaye has signed a deal for two brand new romantic comedies with Canelo. World English Rights were acquired by Emily Bedford, editorial director at Canelo, from Nina’s agent Kate Nash. Just Like That
Anita Faulkner, Jane Lovering and Bella Osborne Celebrate RNA Award Shortlisting
We are thrilled that three of our talented authors have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) awards for 2023. Anita Faulkner’s delightful debut, A Colourful Country Escape, is shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award. Set
New novel from Andie Newton to explore WW2 Lebensborn program
We are thrilled to announce that Andie Newton has signed a two book deal with One More Chapter (HarperCollins). World English Rights were acquired by publishing director Charlotte Ledger from agent Kate Nash. Andie is a USA Today bestselling author
Kate Nash Shortlisted for RNA Agent of the Year Award
Literary agent Kate Nash is a finalist in the Agent of the Year category for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual Industry Awards for 2022. The awards celebrate the hard work and talent of any person, group or organisation who
Lesley Eames signs with Transworld for The Wartime Bookshop WW2 series
We are delighted to announce that Transworld (Penguin Random House) has signed a three-book saga series by Lesley Eames, beginning with The Wartime Bookshop. World English Rights were acquired by commissioning editor Alice Rodgers, from Lesley’s agent Kate Nash. Lesley
Bella Osborne feels the love as Avon signs two more romantic comedies
We are thrilled to announce that Bella Osborne has signed a deal for two more romantic comedies with Avon (HarperCollins). World English Rights were acquired by Cara Chimirri, senior commissioning editor at Avon, from Bella’s agent Kate Nash. Both as-yet unnamed
Sophie Flynn celebrates the launch of KEEP THEM CLOSE
Last week Sophie Flynn celebrated the publication of her brand new suspense thriller Keep Them Close with a special book launch in Moreton in Marsh. On Thursday 7th July, Redesdale Hall was packed with family, friends and readers, all excited
Anita Faulkner’s colourful debut contends for RNA Joan Hessayon Award
We are thrilled that A Colourful Country Escape by Anita Faulkner is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) Joan Hessayon Award for 2022. Set in the breath-taking Cotswolds, A Colourful Country Escape follows the story of Lexie Summers,
A Night To Remember at the British Book Awards
We were delighted to attend the British Book Awards, otherwise known as the Nibbies, on Monday 23rd May 2022. Held in Europe’s largest ballroom at Grosvenor House London and first launched in 1990, the British Book Awards celebrate the creativity and
Competition: Could You Be The Next Bestselling Romance Novelist?
Calling all writers! Are you writing romantic fiction, or would you like to? Could you be the next Colleen Hoover, Ali Hazelwood, Bella Osborne or Julia Quinn? Kate Nash Literary Agency are sponsoring a competition to discover the next big
Deal News: Sophie Flynn to Hera Books
Two-book deal for psychological thriller author. We are delighted to announce a two-book deal for Sophie Flynn with Hera Books. World English language rights to Keep Them Close, a gripping thriller full of twists, along with a second thriller have
Bella Osborne wins Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year
We are thrilled that The Promise of Summer by Bella Osborne is the joint winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy at the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s annual Romantic Novel Awards for 2022. The awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction
Bella Osborne shortlisted for RNA Award
We are delighted that The Promise of Summer by Bella Osborne has been shortlisted for The Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy at the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) 2022 Romantic Novel Awards. Heartwarming and uplifting, The Promise of Summer follows the unlikely
Job Vacancy: Agency Trainee
Do you have a passion for books and reading? Are you highly organised and creative? Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for a trainee at our busy literary agency, supporting us representing the careers of new and
Hillary Greene set for the small screen
Television deal for popular Oxford detective. The film and TV rights to Faith Martin’s international bestselling British crime novels DI Hillary Greene from Joffe Books have been optioned by Southwell Neal Entertainment. SNE’s Becky Southwell and Dylan Neal, the writers
Kate Nash wins Agent of the Year 🎉
We’re thrilled that Kate Nash has won Agent of the Year at the Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) Industry Awards. In her acceptance speech Kate called for the romantic fiction genre to be more highly valued within the publishing industry. “This