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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

1 year

Thanks for all the book deal support! My 3 week-old assistant requires me to stay up most of the night so having your messages to read helps pass the time / keep me awake. It all sounds glam but this is my reality.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

10 months

I have re-opened to submissions and am very keen to find a select few new authors I can work closely with. You can read more about what I'm looking for, here

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

It’s been a big day... I said yes 💍💍💍😍😍😍🎉🎉🎉

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

I think we should all take the time to appreciate that to write any novel, no matter its quality, takes passion, determination and self-discipline and I respect that even if the manuscript is not for me

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

*Slush* pile statistics: in the past 12 months I've secured publishing deals for 8 authors who I signed directly from my slush pile. Rest came from festivals and recommendations. Moral of the story - I love finding new voices and you should query me (esp if UK based)! #amquerying

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

1 year

It feels very surreal to be on this side of the deal but I am so excited to announce my debut #BadBlood is being published by the fantastic @Phoebe_A_Morgan thanks to @mushenska . You can also now find a sample of the opening chapter here…

Hodder & Stoughton pre-empts two thrillers by literary agent Hornsley for ‘significant’ six-figure...

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired two thrillers by Sarah Hornsley, literary agent at PFD, in significant six-figure deal in ’whirlwind 48-hour pre-empt’.

www.thebookseller.com

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

So excited to have joined @PFDAgents and looking forward to this new adventure!

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

3 years

. @SarahHornsley , previously of The Bent Agency and a 2019 Bookseller Rising Star, has joined @PFDAgents as an agent in the books department! More about the move here:

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Today in my class at the gym they had a comp at the end of who can hold their arms out sideways the longest. I won & the guy next to me turned round and said ‘I guess that’s from holding all those shopping bags’. No, I just beat you.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Feeling emotional after the most magical day

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

After tantrums, my new Vlog has made it onto Youtube! Finding the 'hook' & that very important inciting incident

Literary Agent: Finding the 'Hook' of Your Novel

What do we mean when we ask what the hook of your novel is? Once you have identified the hook, how do you use that to edit then pitch your novelPlease note m...

www.youtube.com

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

When you fall in love with a submission the high of finding 'the one' is then closely followed by the dread of 'losing the one'. It's like dating all over again and it is very, very anxiety-inducing. Will they love you back!? It is also addictive.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

I'm open to submissions! You can find my wishlist and submission guidelines on our website. I hope to hear from you!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

Calling an author with news their book (especially their debut) is going to be published never ever *ever* gets old. One of the many reasons I love my job. Happy Friday all!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

We had the most incredible day. I knew it would be amazing but it still managed to be better than I’d ever imagined. I think this little clip sums it up for you all

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Thirsty for UK submissions, so if you think you've written something wonderful then I'd LOVE to see it

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

Sound the klaxon, I've reopened to submissions! Not only that but I am, in fact, hungry for them! I'm looking for commercial to book club adult fiction and inspiring non-fiction. More info on how to query me can be found here:

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Hey Twitter, I would love, love, love to find both a fantastic historical fiction novel and a ghost story. So get sending / spreading the word please and make my summer great!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

reading a client's manuscript and there's one line of dialogue that is four words in total and it STILL makes me cry. I'm on my third read of this manuscript and I honestly can't get past that line without crying

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Heading into 2019 with a new name, I'm now Sarah Hornsley. You can query me at hornsleyqueries @thebentagency .com How very exciting. If you've already sent a submission to manningqueries then do not fear, the inbox is one and the same so (please) no need to re-send!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Seeing as it's Halloween, maybe it's appropriate to make this suitably scary (also exciting) announcement today... From 14th December I will no longer be Sarah Manning but Sarah Hornsley

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

So overwhelmed to be on this list alongside so many very talented people! Thanks everyone for all your kind words and support.

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

5 years

Congratulations to The Bookseller #RisingStars Class of 2019! 🎉 See who's made this year's list of the up-and-comers and future leaders of the book industry here: 🌟

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

8 years

Looking for a literary agent? You can find out more about what I'm looking for and how to query me, here:

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

1 year

Two days ago our family gained a beautiful addition and our hearts doubled in size. Welcome to the world Florence (Florrie) Olivia Hornsley, our littlest girl 💕

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

You know it's an exciting ms when you're editing on a Saturday morning and it doesn't feel like work.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

Embarking on a six hour car journey with a 9.5 month old who only tolerates the car with a particular CD on with hits from the 1940s. Pray for us.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I know it’s said a lot on here, but it really is true that calling a client to say their debut is going to be published is honestly the best part of this job. November #dealsdealsdeals

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

I love finding new authors and so here's my updated #MSWL ! Contemporary women’s; rom-coms; high concept crime & thriller; horror; historical fiction; feminist fiction & non-fiction; compelling memoirs; popular science.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

So, so pleased to announce that I've signed @KateFirth3 who has written an enchanting novel called THE BOOK OF WHISPERS. It's The Trouble With Goats and Sheep meets The Night Circus, and frankly it's absolutely wonderful. #TBA

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

A got a message today telling me my nephew’s first proper word is ‘book’ and I couldn’t be prouder of him 😍📚

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

1 year

Two months of Florrie and she’s already changed us and taught us so much. We unexpectedly recently spent 3 weeks in hosp with her and she’s our little champion fighter. Don’t save all the good things for later, you never know what’s round the corner.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

If you're based in the UK and getting ready to start querying, here is my current #MSWL : Uplifting women's fiction Historical A love story!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Very British moment this eve when the self-checkout machine said ‘thank you for shopping at Tesco’ and I replied ‘you’re welcome’

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Ok final wedding spam, I promise.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Back to work today after the best few days in the Lake District. This time last week I was arriving at our venue getting ready to set up. Time is moving far too fast.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

I’m unwell (sick, sinuses, chest infection... hello flu season) and I mentioned to Luke the only thing I could visualise trying to eat was an old school toastie w/ sealed edges. He only went and bought a toastie maker and brought me one in bed didn’t he #neverlovedhimmore

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

At the end of this walk December last year, we got engaged — now it’s only 84 days (ok it feels sooner than it sounds, I admit!) until this man becomes my husband. Madness.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Nervous!! Here's my intro video for my new Youtube Channel where I'll be posting monthly about all things publishing

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

9 years

Looking for a literary agent? Check out my Agent Hunter page to find out more about me and what I'm looking for

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I've woken up with butterflies and I honestly can't decide if it's because I'm getting married in less than a week or because I'm reading an amazing full manuscript! Agent life...

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

10 months

I've been mostly offline for the past six months on mat leave but I am BACK! And raring.. mostly... to go! Also exhausted, overwhelmed and somewhat nervous... I can't lie... But I'm here and excited to be back working with my super talented clients.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

I have 14 client books being published in the next 13 months and I am 1) EXCITED and 2) EXCITED

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

2 months

I couldn't be more excited to have signed @matildbattersby who won this year's Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize. Her novel is poignant, gripping and so originally told. Watch this space 👀

matilda battersby

@matildbattersby

2 months

Very happy to have signed with the fantastic @SarahHornsley from @PFDAgents for my fiction writing ✍🏻 #literaryagent

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Father-daughter evening out to secret cinema! Blade Runner we are coming to

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

I've read some amazing manuscripts recently and taking a moment to appreciate how lucky I am. This job can be pretty cool.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

So proud of my dad, the kindest man I know (perhaps surprising given he has just written a novel through the eyes of a serial killer)

Max Manning

@maxmanningcrime

7 years

Publication day for my debut crime thriller Now You See! Now I am excited!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I think one of my nerdiest habits as an agent is pre-ordering all of my clients’ books despite all the agent copies I receive! Maybe that’s where all my money goes...

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 months

It’s starting to feel very real!

Phoebe Morgan

@Phoebe_A_Morgan

4 months

Sending out more proofs of #BadBlood by @SarahHornsley this week! @mushenska @HodderBooks Authors/industry folk please let me know if you’d like one! 🖤Justine’s childhood sweetheart is on trial for double murder. Can she really make the case against him? 🖤

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 months

So excited to have set this scheme up alongside @laurievida and @CaraLeeSimpson . Apply, apply, apply!

Peters Fraser+Dunlop

@PFDAgents

5 months

We are excited to announce that applications for the PFD Mentorship Programme open today!! 📖🖌 Follow the link below for more information on the scheme and how to enter… Good luck!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

2 months

So I'm back at my desk after what was meant to be a special holiday in Mauritius. But the four year old broke her leg on day 3, and I was subsequently struck down for 4 days with severe food poisoning. I need a holiday. Send help. And some future good luck.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Tidying the house as I head off to my mum & dad’s before the big day and came across this — the very first gift Luke ever bought me. Ballsy at the time but looks like he was right

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

When I offer representation I have a necklace I wear and a candle I always burn. Just call me Sabrina the Teenage Witch

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

I have four hours left of my twenties. I'm already in my pjs and ready for a cup of tea and season 1 of Walking Dead. Sorted. Am I definitely not turning 70?

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

Excited to have re-opened to queries today and I would love to hear from you! You can find out more about what I'm looking for and how to query me, here

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

2 months

SO delighted to have signed @amydelaforce who was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize this year for her historical art heist novel ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR . Amy's writing is wonderfully natural with evocative settings and characters you don't forget.

Amy de la Force

@amydelaforce

2 months

👀 I'M FINALLY AGENTED!!!!!!!!! ✨ SUPER-UBER-DUPER THRILLED to announce that I'm represented by @SarahHornsley at @PFDAgents ! 📚 Sarah's passion for my novels, & all things #romantasy & historical, made her the perfect choice. 🥰 Time to make magic! 🖤🔥 #WritingCommunity

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

There are lots of things I would love to find in my subs right now, one of which is an unputdownable psych suspense.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

We’ve had to stop reading books before bed because Hazel says ‘one more’ with her little index finger held up, then when I say no she shouts and throws herself backwards. I am proud, not going to lie.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Because I can only lie on my front and barely move but need to edit, so my mum comes to the rescue reading aloud the manuscript to me 😍

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

That moment when you realise you emailed a client saying their book is potty instead of plotty 😱

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

9 years

And you can find my submission guidelines here:

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Things I'm definitely looking for when reading submissions: uplifting women's fiction with tears along the way, slightly darker women's fiction in the vein of Liane Moriarty, high-concept thrillers, adventure YA, contemporary issue-led YA (& anything that's simply amazing!!)

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

2 weeks today I’ll be on a plane heading on holiday and I already feel emotional at the thought! Determined to make it a proper break. I haven’t had one in 2 1/2 years so I figure it’s long overdue. Countdown has begun!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

As December draws closer I’m reminded of that time I came back from a night out at uni and devoured three entire advent calendars...

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 months

So excited to share the cover reveal for BAD BLOOD. I love it - thanks so much @HodderFiction @HodderBooks

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

Whilst coming back from holiday to 672 emails just before Christmas is...well let’s just say it’s not particularly fun.... it was certainly good for the soul. And well done / sorry to Luke for all the times I got us lost in the rain up mountains with Hazel on his back!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

I am already using cold & flu spray and my flight was very delayed BUT #FrankfurtBookFair I am here and I am ready

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

It's a day for press announcements! So excited to shout this one from the rooftops. LITTLE WHITE LIES by @philippa_east has sold at auction to the fab @Charlo_Murs and is the story that starts where others end, when Abigail White is returned home seven years after she disappeared

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

6 years

. @HQstories has acquired a debut novel by clinical psychologist @philippa_east :

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Tonight I tried cauliflower rice. Huge mistake. Huge.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Got on the train from York to Leeds instead of London... THE GIRL ON MULTIPLE TRAINS. A thriller by Sarah Manning

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

See you in a week folks. Over and out.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

Heads up - I’m closing to submissions at midnight on 22nd November. If you've written a fantastic novel or have a wonderful narrative non-fiction proposal and think it might be for me, then please don't miss the deadline! #amquerying

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

This evening we received our wedding photos and it was amazing reliving it all over again. A perfect day.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

The secret life of a literary agent. Whilst most her age are out with friends on a Saturday, this particular species can be found editing

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I just signed up to a local glass bottle milkround and I am so excited. It seems an easy way to cut down on plastic and to support a local business.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

3 years

How many times can you annotate a client's manuscript with 'love' before it gets a bit creepy? Asking for a friend.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Dad: What are you doing today? Me: Reading Dad: Tomorrow? Me: Reading Dad: Monday? Me: Reading #lifeofaliteraryagent

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I was at a party last night and some London friends mentioned they have a book club. They ended the evening with a list of my clients’ books #shameless

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

A month ago I was having the time of my life on my hen do (see proof below) and in just over 3 weeks it’ll be the big day. 👰 the countdown is on!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Four new very exciting UK deals, a new (fabulous) client and a wedding. What else can you throw at me, December?

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

Jojo Rabbit is the best film I’ve watched in a long time. For a war film it just felt so original. Funny and heartbreaking in equal measure. Absolutely loved it and highly recommend!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

8 years

Thrilled to announce Wattpad sensation @RebeccaSky is now a client with her captivating teen novel THE LOVE CURSE

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

It’s my birthday tomorrow, so here’s a throwback to when I wore my brother’s hand-me-downs, refused to brush my hair and had one front tooth

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

4 years

Two years ago today 💕

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

2 years

As of today I am closed to submissions for a while but will re-open later in the year! Please know that any submission already sent to me will be considered.

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

It should be perfectly acceptable to set an out of office thats says, 'Back in the office today after being off unwell but only functioning at 75% and feeling sick again just looking at my inbox. Please be kind'

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Going on holiday and not checking emails is the dream until you come back and ... have to look at emails

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

I'm offering a detailed query critique of your cover letter, synopsis and first ten pages #authorsforgrenfell

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

2 years

Four years today!

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

It's that time of year again, when your authors conspire to send their manuscripts at the same time

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

Editing since 7am on a Sunday. Does this mean I can allow myself birthday cake (not mine) for breakfast?

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

7 years

I know I am very lucky to be sat here thinking how much I genuinely love my job

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

2 years

What can I say about this amazing book. I ugly cried. @Bookish_Becky is *such* a talented writer she makes me fall in love with my job over and over again. #OneMoment sold in a significant six-figure pre-empt to Grand Central (US) and is a HB lead title for Atlantic (UK) 🎉

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

2 years

. @CorvusBooks signs ex-Headline publicity manager @Bookish_Becky 's debut amid flurry of international deals. Discover more now:

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I’m staying round my parents’ tonight in my old room and seeing my bookcase again (I have bookcases in my own house but have left this one intact for now!) has brought back very lovely memories. Here’s a snapshot of the top shelf with some very worn spines

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

8 years

New year, new challenges! So excited to be joining the fab team at The Bent Agency

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

5 years

Today you’ll find me bloodied and bruised unable to move from my sofa. But, I survived and here’s the proof

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Oh AND importantly, I got new dark hair back to my natural colour (excuse the zero makeup but I refuse to put some on just for Twitter)

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I have four announcements coming soon. Four. 4. Who ever said summer is a quiet period

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

It’s my birthday this coming weekend and what better way to prepare for the next year than to write my own #ListThatChangedMyLife @Olivia_Beirne @wittywhitlum

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

I just sent @Olivia_Beirne an email gushing over her WIP and realise my level of unchecked enthusiasm perhaps tipped from supportive into creepy. Is that possible for an agent? We're supposed to love your books unashamedly, right!? #Fangirl #Fanagent

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Sarah Hornsley

@SarahHornsley

6 years

Yes it’s Christmas soon, but first...

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