In April 2020, Jade joined the Darley Anderson team, building on her experience at the Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.

Her first client’s debut novel, The Shallows by Holly Craig, was published in September 2023 and became an instant Kindle bestseller across the US, UK and Australia. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic list of successful and emerging writers, working primarily within the thriller, horror and book club space, and selectively in non-fiction.

As Head of Books, Jade works closely with the Managing Director in shaping and supporting the agency’s books list. Alongside her own client work, she plays an active role in the day-to-day running of the books side of the agency, supporting submissions, talent development and longer-term planning across the list. She collaborates with the team on submissions and strategy, and monitors industry trends, contract standards and market developments to ensure the team remains informed and well positioned. In partnership with the MD and colleagues, she contributes to the development of agency policy and working practices as the market evolves, helping to strengthen and future-proof the books list.

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