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What James is looking for
James is currently looking for adult fantasy, speculative fiction, thrillers, suspense, and book club fiction. In all genres, James is looking for works from diverse, marginalized, and/or underrepresented voices. James is eager to find the next novel that everyone is reading and recommending and loves plot-driven books with strong characters, commercial hooks, and a sentence that sticks with you.
Notable sales & clients
- Killer Content by Olivia Blacke
- The Butcher by Laura Kat Young
- Counting to Bananas by Carrie Tillotson
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Frequently asked questions
Is James McGowan open to queries right now?
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What genres does James McGowan represent?
James McGowan represents Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Book Club Fiction.
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