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Sarah Hornsley

Sarah Hornsley

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Last updated: November 25, 2025
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FictionNovelsBook Club FictionCommercialHistorical FictionRomanceSpeculativeSuspenseThrillersWomen's Fiction
NonfictionNonfiction Books

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I’m looking for adult commercial and book club fiction across all genres. I’m always on the look-out for a strong hook – a setting or scenario which captures my imagination straight away. Generally, I am drawn to strong, emotive writing matched with a gripping fast-paced plot. I am very hands-on editorially and am looking to only take on a few select really special writers this year. I’d love to find a really high-concept twisty thriller or suspense novel. Something that subverts my expectations and keeps me on the edge of my seat. I also never tire of exploring dark sibling relationships and as a mother myself I love a complex mother/daughter relationship. In general and women’s fiction, I’m really keen to find something with heart and brilliant emotive storytelling. I absolutely adore historical fiction. I’m also a huge fan of romantic fiction and have had a number of authors shortlisted for the RNA Awards. I enjoy anything from genre-bending rom-coms and laugh-out-loud escapist spicy romance with fresh hooks to emotive epic love stories.

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United Kingdom

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Although my manuscript was not quite right for Sarah, I appreciated the personal touch of her reply although it was a decline.
A lovely young lady.
Michelle, United Kingdom
Wed, Mar 24, 2021: 18:57 (GMT)

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