
To be honest, when I wrote my previous post back in April, I thought I’d be back here a bit more often! But that hasn’t been the case for a variety of reasons – however, I’m returning now with some news…
I signed with a literary agent!
To those of you familiar with this blog, you’ll know this is something I’ve been chasing for quite a while. I’ve come close several times, had multiple full requests, but never quite been able to cross the finish line. However, my fourth book seemed to be the charm, and I’m delighted to announce that I’m now represented by the wonderful Laura Bennett at the Liverpool Literary Agency! Laura has been passionate about the book from the start, and I’m thrilled to take this next step on my writing journey with her.
I’ll mostly likely follow up with a post about what I’ve learned about querying, because it’s been a looooong process. But for now I’m just going to celebrate as the road unfurls before me. I’m excited to see what happens next!

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So very happy for you! Well desrved.
Thanks, Annette π
Congratulations, Helen!! Perseverance is what it takes.
Thanks, Darlene – definitely! There have been a few times where I’ve considered giving up, but I’m glad I hung in there π
It took me 5 years to find a publisher for my book and she has published 8 more of the series!
Congratulations. Well deserved xx
Thanks so much, Esther π x
I think i hate youπ But huge congrats nevertheless. Iβm encouraged that youβre on your fourth book, perhaps there is hope for me yet. But do write about it please. πππππ
Haha oh dear! π It’s not the fourth book I’ve written, and it’s been a lot of years in the making. I’ll definitely do a post about querying at some point soon π
Congratulations, Helen! That’s wonderful news π
Thanks, Alethea! Hope all is well with you π
Doing well, thank you. My daughter is going to be studying in London this year, so I’m quite excited for her.
Oh that is exciting! What’s she going to be studying?
Top news!
Thanks, Geoff!
Huge congratulations.
Thanks so much, Craig π
Congratulations Helen fantastic news. π
Thanks, Marje! π
Pleasure, Helen. x
Great news, Helen. Well done!
Thanks, Graeme!
Congrats, so very happy for you!!
Thank you so much (and apologies for the delay in responding) π
Congratulations that’s amazing π all of your hard work is paying off xxx
Thanks so much (and apologies for the delayed response). It’s been a long and at times frustrating journey, so I’m glad I hung in there π
Yay!!! So happy for you dear friend!