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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

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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.

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Apr 25

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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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Apr 25

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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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Mar 14

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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Victoria Scott @toryscott.bsky.social · Mar 12

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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Diana McCaulay @dmccaulay.bsky.social · Feb 27

My essay, ROOTS OF STONE, in Lit Hub. Am thrilled. @algonquinbooks.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social
#aHouseforMissPauline #amwriting
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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…

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Michael O'Mara Books @omarabooks.bsky.social · Feb 19

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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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Feb 12

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!

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...

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Donald Winchester @donaldwin.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

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.

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Alex Churchill @alexchurchill.bsky.social · Feb 7

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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Diana McCaulay @dmccaulay.bsky.social · Feb 11

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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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Jan 15

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

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Donald Winchester @donaldwin.bsky.social · Jan 6

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

Maurice J. Casey @mauricejcasey.com · Jan 5

Wild to see my book appear on Ireland AM this morning!

Thank you so much to newscasting legend Eileen Dunne for bringing along a copy of Hotel Lux and speaking about it. What a lovely surprise.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Dec 18

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

Topsy and Tim creator Jean Adamson dies aged 96

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

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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Dec 18

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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Alex Pavesi (Author) @alexpavesi.bsky.social · Dec 12

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

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

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Bournemouth Writing Festival @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social · Dec 4

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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Alison Hennessey @alisonhennessey.bsky.social · Dec 2

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...

Watson, Little: Agency Assistant

BookBrunch - The publishing trade's daily news magazine

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Martin Edwards @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social · Dec 2

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...

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...

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Donald Winchester @donaldwin.bsky.social · Nov 29

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...

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 ...

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Watson, Little Ltd @watsonlittle.bsky.social · Nov 29

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

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 ...

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AJ Hawley's World of Crime @ajhawley.bsky.social · Nov 28

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

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

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Megan Carroll @megancarrollagent.bsky.social · Nov 23

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-...

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...

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Hannah Weatherill @hannahweatherill.bsky.social · Nov 15

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...

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...

www.watsonlittle.com

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