DHH News Roundup 5th - 18th May 2025
Frances Ryan
As she publishes a new book on disability, Who Wants Normal?*, journalist Frances Ryan shares in the iPaper how illness affects our friendships, and can ultimately bring us closer.
Paula Akpan
Happy publicatin day to Paula Akpan, whose When We Ruled (Trapeze) hit shelves last week. This is a fascinating read, delving into the reigns of twelve African queens and warriors from across the continent.
Jean Menzies
Also published was the debut novel from Jean Menzies, The Lady of the Lake (Michael Joseph), a spellbinding sapphic reimagining of the myths of Camelot.
Andrea Mara
The new nail-biting psychological thriller from Andrea Mara, It Should Have Been You* (Transworld), was published and immediately hit both the Sunday Times and Irish Times bestseller list. Congratulations, Andrea!
Amanda Jennings
The paperback cover for Amanda Jennings’ Beautiful People (HQ, August 2025) was revealed. If you were a fan of Saltburn, this one’s for you!
Heather Darwent
With the publication of her second book, A Sharp Scratch (Viking) later this month, Heather Darwent has written a piece for The Times on postnatal insomnia. Click here to read.
Eleni Kyriacou
Happy publication day, also, to Eleni Kyriacou for A Beautiful Way To Die (Head of Zeus). Delving into the decadence and depravity of the early film industry from Hollywood to London, the book is perfect for fans of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Babylon.
Frances Ryan
Congratulations to Frances Ryan, who was included in Elle magazine’s ‘40 for 40: Women of Hope’. The list showcases women that prove that resisting the status quo takes many forms, big and small, but all of them are pushing for social change and show us that there's always the chance to hope.
Mina Moriarty
A warm welcome to new client, Mina Moriarty, who joins Abi Fellows’ list.
Mina is a writer, content creator and historian who has a passion for 18th century women’s history, as well as LGBTQ+ and colonial history.
Brian McGilloway
The new novel from acclaimed crime writer Brian McGilloway, The One You Least Suspect (Constable), was published. A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that explores the fine line between right and wrong, justice and revenge, and how you choose your side when everyone is guilty
Chris McDonald
The cover for Chris McDonald’s A Wash of Black (HarperNorth, July 2025) has been revealed.
An unmissable gritty police procedural set in Manchester.
Anthony Kavanagh
Also revealed was the cover for the highly-anticipated memoir from Anthony Kavanagh, Pop Scars (Blink, July 2025), the shocking, tell-all true story from '90s popstar and heart-throb formerly known as Kavana.
Lizzie Huxley-Jones
The new middle-grade book from Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Vivi Conway and the Lost Hero (Knights Of) was published. This marks the thrilling series starring Vivi!
L. C. Winter
The gorgeous paperback for L. C. Winter’s debut novel, Spider, Spider (Duckworth Books, March 2026) was revealed. Jet-black and thrilling, Spider, Spider is an unforgettable tale of a woman who has lost herself in the poison of vengeance, and the knife-sharp girl who might just bring her back.
Anna Jacobs
The gripping and unforgettable second book in Anna Jacobs’ ‘Eastby End’ series, Secrets of Eastby End (Hodder & Stoughton) was published.
Frances Ryan
The brilliant Frances Ryan has won Journalist of the Year at the Scope Awards 2025. The Awards celebrate those who are working to end disability inequality.
M. J. Robotham
And congratulations to M. J. Robotham, whose new novel, Mrs Spy (Head of Zeus), has been published. Get ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets.
Tomek Mossakowski
We are delighted to welcome Tomek Mossakowski to the Agency. Tomek, who joins Abi Fellows’ list, is a British-Polish writer in Amsterdam. His short stories have been twice shortlisted for The Bridport Prize. He is a former professional baker and food writer.
A. D. Bell
Finally, we are so excited to reveal the US cover for A. D. Bell’s debut novel, The Bookbinder’s Secret (St Martin’s Press, January 2026). This is a spellbinding story … with a secret.
*deal done by Diana Beaumont at Marjacq Scripts