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Posted on 12th January, 2024

HS-LA Expands with Louise Buckley Joining as Associate Literary Agent

Established in March 2023, the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency (HS-LA) will expand in January 2024 with the arrival of Louise Buckley as Associate Literary Agent. Working alongside founder, Hannah Sheppard, Louise joins the agency on January 15th, and will be building a new list of authors, with a focus on …

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Posted on 29th November, 2023

Cover Reveal: EMBER SPARK AND THE THUNDER OF DRAGONS

‘Adventures are a bit like hiccups. They can happen to anyone at anytime.’ A new Abi Elphinstone series is always very exciting! The cover for EMBER SPARK AND THE THUNDER OF DRAGONS was recently revealed in this gorgeous animation. Coming in May 2024 from Simon & Schuster. Pre-order your copy …

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Posted on 29th November, 2023

RANI REPORTS – A ‘Best Children’s Books of 2023’

Thrilled to see RANI REPORTS by Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak featured in this list of the best children’s books of 2023 featured in the Times! Buy your copy here.

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Posted on 3rd July, 2023

Cover Reveal WORK IT, LARA BLOOM

The cover for Dee Benson’s second Lara Bloom book, WORK IT, LARA BLOOM has just been released. If you haven’t already read the first book in this funny teen diary series check it out here! WORK IT, LARA BLOOM publishes in Feb 2024.

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Posted on 12th June, 2023

Children’s Book of the Week

Thrilled to see RANI REPORTS ON THE MISSING MILLIONS by Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak was The Times’ children’s book of the week at the weekend. ‘It’s no surprise to learn that the wife and husband team behind the book are video game developers and animators, such is the energy with …

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Posted on 16th March, 2023

Cover Reveal RANI REPORTS ON THE MISSING MILLIONS

The cover for RANI REPORTS ON THE MISSING MILLIONS by Gabrielle Kent and Satish Shewhorak was revealed today by Abi Elphinstone on Twitter. She commented that it was ‘full of intrigue, humour & heart’. The book is released in June 23 by Rock The Boat.

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Posted on 14th March, 2023

Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency launches

Press release: for immediate release on 14 March 2023 HANNAH SHEPPARD ESTABLISHES THE HANNAH SHEPPARD LITERARY AGENCY WITH A FOCUS ON BRINGING DOWN BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR AUTHORS Hannah Sheppard is launching the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency (HS-LA), a boutique agency with a focus primarily on commercial adult fiction and …

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Posted on 1st March, 2023

HER PERFECT TWIN in Kindle Monthly Deal

Read HER PERFECT TWIN by Sarah Bonner for 99p in March (before HER SWEET REVENGE is released in April) with this Kindle Monthly Deal! HER PERFECT TWIN. YOUR NEW OBSESSION. When Megan discovers photographs of her estranged identical twin sister on her husband’s phone, she wants answers. Leah already has …

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Abi Elphinstone

Posted on 25th February, 2023

Abi Elphinstone featured on Dyslexia Explored

Listen to Abi discuss rejections, persistence and writing with dyslexia on the Dyslexia Explored podcast

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