
Diana Beaumont
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Literary agent @dhhlit. Bookseller Rising Star 2012. Shortlisted for RNA Agent of the Year 2019 and Agent of the Year 2022. Views occasionally my own.
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To celebrate the release of Daisy Buchanan's new book Read Yourself Happy via DK Books UK - here's a conversation with the legendary Nina Stibbe at Ink@84 Books & Drink! Get ready for Nina's infamous pony story: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nin…

We've got an AMAZING line-up of authors appearing at Manchester Libraries #LoveStoriesEtc, including Daisy Buchanan ❤️🔥ALL THAT WE’VE GOT❤️🔥 OUT NOW Claire Daverley! One day txt = £25. Two day txt = £35. VIP - full 2 day access, Library Lock In after party and goodie bag = £40. librarylive.co.uk/event/10019/


"For readers and worriers everywhere, this is an ode to books, a celebration of reading and a reminder that reading is a happy habit, just for you" Deborah Maclaren, LoveReading MD Read Yourself Happy by Daisy Buchanan DK Books UK Shop and support UK schools: l8r.it/adr6


There’s no cover yet, so I will repost when there is but I also read All Grown Up by Daisy Buchanan which is funny, tender & relatable at every level. A love letter to ‘Little Women’ that completely stands up on its own. I laughed and cried. Out next year. 2/

“In Trumpian times, we need joyful narratives around disability more than ever.” To mark the audiobook of Who Wants Normal? coming out in the US, I wrote a guest essay for Alice Wong 王美華 Alice Wong on the shared fight for rights across the Atlantic. wp.me/p4H7t1-2njz

For more advice on querying literary agents tune in to the full episode with Abi Fellows 🌈 🏳️⚧️! 📚🎙️ DHH Literary Agency #writingtips #amquerying #writers

Yep, Frances Ryan spot on again. The disablist media/political discourse means disabled people are forced to 'prove our humanity on repeat': theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

“When the political and media class wish to leave disabled people hungry and dirty, the disabled community must explain why we should be allowed to eat and be clean.” Today’s col. reflects on a tough month and what it all means for disability in the U.K. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Check out this advice from my lovely colleague Abi Fellows 🌈 🏳️⚧️

Welcome to the Hotel Orient, Darling… 🛎️💋 We are delighted to share the beautiful cover of Alessandra Ranelli (Pre-Order Hotel Orient 🛎️)’s MURDER AT THE HOTEL ORIENT coming to a bookshop near you in May 2026!


We are thrilled to share that Century has signed Amanda Cassidy’s upcoming novel, BEAUTIFUL LIARS, in a major pre-empt! A propulsive tale of secrets, privilege and Irish folklore… Publishing as Century’s lead title in spring 2027. shorturl.at/EWUP8





.Liz "blue tick" Carr was kind enough to say the book feels like “a gossipy night in with the best of friends”. I can’t provide wine or snacks but smile every time a reader messages saying they’re laughing or crying as they read, or feeling like they belong. I can’t wait to hear more.



Don't miss out on #Agent121 slots for August! Get advice on your cover letter, synopsis, and opening chapters from #literaryagents including: 20th Marilia Savvides 20th Diana Beaumont 21st Camille Burns 22nd Laura Williams iaminprint.co.uk #writingcommunity
