Julie Crisp
@julieacrisp.bsky.social
Literary Agent of fantasy and science fiction. Reps lovely authors including John Gwynne, Devin Madson and Kell Woods. Reads a lot, edits more. Red pen usually in hand.
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We're delighted to announce we've signed Heather Child's 'fierce, compelling, and utterly believable' THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF LOVE
srlpublishing.co.uk/srl-signs-he...
Set for release February 2026.
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Set for release February 2026.
April 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We're delighted to announce we've signed Heather Child's 'fierce, compelling, and utterly believable' THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF LOVE
srlpublishing.co.uk/srl-signs-he...
Set for release February 2026.
srlpublishing.co.uk/srl-signs-he...
Set for release February 2026.
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‘Meta has stolen books’: authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library’
‘Meta has stolen books’: authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library’
Writers will gather at the Facebook owner’s King’s Cross office in opposition to its use of the LibGen database to train its AI models
Authors and other publishing industry professionals will stage a demonstration outside Meta’s London office today in protest of the organisation’s use of copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence.
Novelists Kate Mosse and Tracy Chevalier as well as poet and former Royal Society of Literature chair Daljit Nagra will be among those in attendance outside the company’s King’s Cross office. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
‘Meta has stolen books’: authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library’
Just been approached asking if I would take on a wholly AI written fiction novel and I'm genuinely shocked.
Was super impressed the person was honest about it being AI-created. And seemed like a very honest and genuine query...but...
Was super impressed the person was honest about it being AI-created. And seemed like a very honest and genuine query...but...
March 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just been approached asking if I would take on a wholly AI written fiction novel and I'm genuinely shocked.
Was super impressed the person was honest about it being AI-created. And seemed like a very honest and genuine query...but...
Was super impressed the person was honest about it being AI-created. And seemed like a very honest and genuine query...but...
And this is why I now carry a pocket full of bird seed with me when I go into the garden. I've made a friend...
February 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
And this is why I now carry a pocket full of bird seed with me when I go into the garden. I've made a friend...
If you get in quickly - the fabulous new novel from Rebecca Ide has 25% off with a pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social. If you like your fantasy murderousy, gothic historical, romantical and with a fair bit of snark and spice - sometimes at the same time - then this is one for you!!
February 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
If you get in quickly - the fabulous new novel from Rebecca Ide has 25% off with a pre-order from @waterstones.bsky.social. If you like your fantasy murderousy, gothic historical, romantical and with a fair bit of snark and spice - sometimes at the same time - then this is one for you!!
Just in case you missed the announcement at the weekend - here's a little bit more about the fabulous debut fantasy by @Awakedreamer, DREAM OF THE JET-BLACK CITY acquired by @kellyyrosee15 for @bonnierbooks_uk's Zaffre imprint. bit.ly/4hNlagz Scott Lynch meets China Miéville anyone? 😃
Debut Fantasy by Pablo Valcárcel Castro to Zaffre, Bonnier Books — Julie Crisp
Debut fantasy series by Pablo Valcárcel Castro acquired by Kelly Smith at Zaffre, Bonnier Books.
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February 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Just in case you missed the announcement at the weekend - here's a little bit more about the fabulous debut fantasy by @Awakedreamer, DREAM OF THE JET-BLACK CITY acquired by @kellyyrosee15 for @bonnierbooks_uk's Zaffre imprint. bit.ly/4hNlagz Scott Lynch meets China Miéville anyone? 😃
Oh you know the one...😘😆
this is my new motto re: sharing my writing. followed by the aforementioned “get sick bitch”
so… which book that i’m working on do you want probably horny snippets from first? 🥰
so… which book that i’m working on do you want probably horny snippets from first? 🥰
You have to start believing you are hildegard von bingen and the little nighttime movies in your head are visions sent by god
February 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Oh you know the one...😘😆
I am super excited to finally be able to shout about @awakedreamer.bsky.social's fabulous and imaginative debut fantasy being picked up by Kelly at Bonnier Books! Can't wait for you guys to read this!
www.thebookseller.com/rights/two-d...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/two-d...
Two debut fantasy acquisitions bolster Zaffre’s SFF list
Zaffre, the flagship commercial fiction imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has acquired two fantasy titles by debut authors Pablo Valcárcel Castro and Becky Jenkinson respectively.
www.thebookseller.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I am super excited to finally be able to shout about @awakedreamer.bsky.social's fabulous and imaginative debut fantasy being picked up by Kelly at Bonnier Books! Can't wait for you guys to read this!
www.thebookseller.com/rights/two-d...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/two-d...
Seriously - how gorgeous is this cover?! And those endpapers?! Can't wait for you to get your hands on this brilliant book by @kellwoods.bsky.social, publishing with @torbooks.bsky.social in the US, @titanbooks.bsky.social in the UK and @harpercollins.bsky.social In Australia. Publishing NEXT WEEK!!
February 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Seriously - how gorgeous is this cover?! And those endpapers?! Can't wait for you to get your hands on this brilliant book by @kellwoods.bsky.social, publishing with @torbooks.bsky.social in the US, @titanbooks.bsky.social in the UK and @harpercollins.bsky.social In Australia. Publishing NEXT WEEK!!
UPON A STARLIT TIDE by
@kellinthewoods
is one of Amazon's Best Books of February - it's the season of the Mermaid people!! amazon.com/b/?_encoding...
@kellinthewoods
is one of Amazon's Best Books of February - it's the season of the Mermaid people!! amazon.com/b/?_encoding...
Teen & Young Adult @ Amazon.com
Online shopping for Teen & Young Adult: Amazon Books Editors at Amazon.com
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February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
UPON A STARLIT TIDE by
@kellinthewoods
is one of Amazon's Best Books of February - it's the season of the Mermaid people!! amazon.com/b/?_encoding...
@kellinthewoods
is one of Amazon's Best Books of February - it's the season of the Mermaid people!! amazon.com/b/?_encoding...
Seen the most STUNNING book cover and artwork but can't say any more than that at the moment...but SO EXCITED!!
a cartoon cheetah in a police uniform says oh my it is so beautiful .
ALT: a cartoon cheetah in a police uniform says oh my it is so beautiful .
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January 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Seen the most STUNNING book cover and artwork but can't say any more than that at the moment...but SO EXCITED!!
With all the Rebecca Yarros excitement - there are recs out for dragon books. @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social's FURY OF THE GODS is one. Be warned though. There's no sexy, sexy in this. There is plenty of ACTION and great characters! 😍😆 bit.ly/40puaAY
January 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
With all the Rebecca Yarros excitement - there are recs out for dragon books. @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social's FURY OF THE GODS is one. Be warned though. There's no sexy, sexy in this. There is plenty of ACTION and great characters! 😍😆 bit.ly/40puaAY
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Had a fun and, hopefully, helpful, conversation with the #BrothersGwynne and John Gwynne - about publishing, the working relationship between author and editor - and maybe some apologies for certain characters I may have done wrong by!! 🫣😂 www.youtube.com/watch?si=mbx...
Chatting with Papa John Gwynne and Julie Crisp - Author & Agent Discussion (FatF Spoilers)
YouTube video by The Brothers Gwynne
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December 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Had a fun and, hopefully, helpful, conversation with the #BrothersGwynne and John Gwynne - about publishing, the working relationship between author and editor - and maybe some apologies for certain characters I may have done wrong by!! 🫣😂 www.youtube.com/watch?si=mbx...
Yes, I have added Lik-Rifa into my Viking village. Thankfully, Orka is on hand...along with some of the Bloodsworn!!! See, you can have all sorts of fun with the characters from @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social's books!!!
January 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Yes, I have added Lik-Rifa into my Viking village. Thankfully, Orka is on hand...along with some of the Bloodsworn!!! See, you can have all sorts of fun with the characters from @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social's books!!!
Had a fun and, hopefully, helpful, conversation with the #BrothersGwynne and John Gwynne - about publishing, the working relationship between author and editor - and maybe some apologies for certain characters I may have done wrong by!! 🫣😂 www.youtube.com/watch?si=mbx...
Chatting with Papa John Gwynne and Julie Crisp - Author & Agent Discussion (FatF Spoilers)
YouTube video by The Brothers Gwynne
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December 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Had a fun and, hopefully, helpful, conversation with the #BrothersGwynne and John Gwynne - about publishing, the working relationship between author and editor - and maybe some apologies for certain characters I may have done wrong by!! 🫣😂 www.youtube.com/watch?si=mbx...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
December 20, 2024 at 6:29 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
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I started reading THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH by Rebecca Ide (aka @devinmadson.bsky.social ) and I am HOOKED. Murder, banter, creepy spooky stuff, fantastic characters!!! Half queer romance, half gothic ghost story, half locked room murder mystery (yes I know that's 3 halves, shhh), all excellent
December 3, 2024 at 2:31 PM
I started reading THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH by Rebecca Ide (aka @devinmadson.bsky.social ) and I am HOOKED. Murder, banter, creepy spooky stuff, fantastic characters!!! Half queer romance, half gothic ghost story, half locked room murder mystery (yes I know that's 3 halves, shhh), all excellent
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I just finished this and it’s
SO good you guys. Funny, creepy, charming and sweet. You may come out obsessed with Leaf, like I did
SO good you guys. Funny, creepy, charming and sweet. You may come out obsessed with Leaf, like I did
Today, we're thrilled to be able to reveal the cover of Rebecca Ide's upcoming novel THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH, and we have an exclusive excerpt to share with you too!
Jacket design by Kieryn Tyler, Pan Macmillan Art Department
Read more: https://buff.ly/4fRy4JC
Jacket design by Kieryn Tyler, Pan Macmillan Art Department
Read more: https://buff.ly/4fRy4JC
November 29, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I just finished this and it’s
SO good you guys. Funny, creepy, charming and sweet. You may come out obsessed with Leaf, like I did
SO good you guys. Funny, creepy, charming and sweet. You may come out obsessed with Leaf, like I did
Cover reveal for Rebecca Ide's novel THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH cover reveal by @thefantasyhive.bsky.social. If you like the sound of Bridgerton meets Enola Holmes then you're going to LOVE this! tinyurl.com/3jcsftuu
THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH by Rebecca Ide (COVER REVEAL & EXCERPT)
Today, we're thrilled to be able to reveal the cover of Rebecca Ide's upcoming novel THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH, and we have an exclusive excerpt to share with you too!
tinyurl.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Cover reveal for Rebecca Ide's novel THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH cover reveal by @thefantasyhive.bsky.social. If you like the sound of Bridgerton meets Enola Holmes then you're going to LOVE this! tinyurl.com/3jcsftuu
Four covid tests. One positive, three negative. Three of us have ALL the Covid symptoms - one of us has no symptoms. Guess who got the positive result? Twice! CLUE: It was no one with any symptoms...
a woman says how is that possible in white letters
ALT: a woman says how is that possible in white letters
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November 28, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Four covid tests. One positive, three negative. Three of us have ALL the Covid symptoms - one of us has no symptoms. Guess who got the positive result? Twice! CLUE: It was no one with any symptoms...
Have treated myself to a new notebook and am loving the vintage vibes...
November 20, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Have treated myself to a new notebook and am loving the vintage vibes...
Lovely interview with John Gwynne and his boys with @philipchase90.bsky.social ...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
November 20, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Lovely interview with John Gwynne and his boys with @philipchase90.bsky.social ...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
youtu.be/3awjMQrWQYw?...
I have absolutely NO idea what #starterpacks I'm included on, but I'm LOVING all the very different and diverse folk following me. Just hope I can deliver enough bookish advice, news, and entertainment to keep everyone engaged.
a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
ALT: a cartoon character wearing a wizard hat is reading a book in front of a stack of books
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November 19, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I have absolutely NO idea what #starterpacks I'm included on, but I'm LOVING all the very different and diverse folk following me. Just hope I can deliver enough bookish advice, news, and entertainment to keep everyone engaged.