![]() ![]() However Andrew came highly recommended and when we went to see him we were convinced both by his enthusiasm for the project and his track record in the military history field which he is deeply interested in. "My co-author and I had approached a number of literary agents, all of whom we were sure could have done the job. It's been wonderful to see it so quickly translated to a publishing deal! I telephoned Andrew straight away, and his professionalism and enthusiasm for the project impressed me greatly. As I was at that time also researching into where I might best find an agent experienced and successful in the world of biography and memoir (I'm first and foremost a novelist), and then seeing it come up again both in relation to the hugely successful titles Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet and Damaged, by Cathy Glass, it seemed fate was trying to tell me something. I first came across Andrew's name following some email correspondence with the biographer and journalist Valerie Grove, which directed me to the Biographers' Club. ‘Speed and transparency’ are the two words which, for me, best describe my personal experience of Andrew Lownie." ![]() Dealings with Andrew have always been clear as crystal and this is why I choose to work with him. What is your unique selling point?’ Evidently, Andrew’s observation sank deep into my consciousness, and finally, and nearly three years later, my book about Indian cookery has metamorphosed into Indian Superfood. I received a swift and frank response from Andrew, who replied, ‘There are over 500 books on Indian cooking on Amazon. "I first came into contact with Andrew Lownie in 2005, when I e-mailed him in relation to writing a book about Indian cookery. ![]() ![]() On googling Kris Hollington I was advised to contact his agent.the rest is history. I immediately thought that if a book could be written about Harry Keeble then maybe I should investigate. I picked up Crack House and started flicking, liked the premise and bought it. My partner and I were in Waterstones I was browsing whilst she was paying. Here is a fourth selection showing just how varied are the routes to the agency. How I Found the Andrew Lownie Literary Agency (Part 4)Īuthors – as indeed am I - are often fascinated at how writers come to the agency and I ask each author to write a short explanation on their website page. ![]()
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