The cat’s out of the bag! Huge congrats to @sydfini.bsky.social on his debut author-illustrated graphic novel which has been acquired by @maggielehrman.com at Abrams Fanfare, with @nedak.bsky.social colouring.
#graphicnovels #kidsbooks #bookannouncement #publishersmarketplace
The Sci-Fi / Fantasy #IAmWritingComp is now open! All you need is 3,500 words and a 1-page synopsis to see if you can catch the eye of judge, @katieblagden.bsky.social. Closes 14 May 1pm BST. Enter YA or Adult Fiction. www.iaminprint.co.uk/competitions-2026/ #writingcomp #writingcompetition #scifi
Deal announcement for two books - Dead Boys Club and In A Week acquired by generous press. Author RM Cress. Agent Katie Blagden.
So excited to share this one! R M Cress’s debut has found a publishing home with @generouspress.bsky.social - coming this Autumn!
Sadly someone has been impersonating me and pretending to be an Agent at Ampersand. We’ve reported but please stay vigilant. If in doubt check the Ampersand Website for our list of agents, email addresses and how to submit: theampersandagency.co.uk/about
Scammer screenshots below 👇
Popped down to Brighton today to chat all things graphic novels at the wonderful Brighton Illustration Fair. 🩷
Still valid!
Greenscale photograph of a Gothic college campus through a 9 pane window, the bottom right of which is shattered. Overlaid atop it is a circular image of the author, smiling, and the text "GWENDOLYN VINES (AND THE JIMBOOK)" above it, and "NOW REPRESENTED BY KATIE BLAGDEN AT THE AMPERSAND AGENCY" below it.
So excited to announce that I am now represented by @katieblagden.bsky.social at The Ampersand Agency!
I couldn't ask for a better partner in getting my STEM postgrad science fantasy, SEE IN ME THE WOLF, out into the world, & I can't wait to share our future SFFH projects with y'all!
Screenshot of Bookseller article about Ampersand agency’s appointment of two new agents
Super excited to share I’ve joined The Ampersand Agency!
Thanks so much to the Golden Egg Club for hosting me tonight to talk about one of my favourite topics - graphic novels!
Last chance for entries to the WriteMentor Idea Idol competition, closing 1st July!
I can’t wait to read your entries! 📚🤓 Apply now: write-mentor.com/awards/pitch...
#writingcompetition #childrenswritingcompetition
So proud and excited celebrate the US publication of ARCANA THE LOST HEIRS by the incredible Sam Prentice-Jones this Tuesday!
ARCANA is out now in the US with Feiwel & Friends @panmacmillan.bsky.social and will be coming soon to the UK courtesy of Hot Key Books.
Still time to book an #Agent121 with @katieblagden.bsky.social on 24 April. Katie is all about magical realism, #scifi, #fantasy, and horror in adult fiction. And specialises in middle grade, YA, and #graphicnovels in children's fiction! Book: www.iaminprint.co.uk #writingadvice #amquerying
Picture of Katie Blagden holding LBF pass
Picture of business card in front of the LBF main hall
3 days - 27 meetings - 1000+coffees!
Brilliant time last week at #LondonBookFair getting to chat about my wonderful authors and catch up with my fav editors!
#LBF25
I am so proud to represent such an amazing bunch of authors, and next week I’ll be at London Book Fair sharing their brilliant work across Children’s, Adult and Graphic Novels.
Editors, I’ve still got one or two slots left so get in touch if you want to hear more!
#LBF25 #LondonBookFair
I could not be more happy to be repped by the effervescent katie!!! having someone understand the stories i want to tell and be such a fantastic cheerleader during the writing process has been indescribable!!! love katie!!!!
New website design - www.katieblagden.com
Excited to share my new website where you can find out more about my talented authors! Check it out: katieblagden.com
