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Watson, Little appoints Gabrielle Demblon as foreign rights manager and literary agent

Watson, Little appoints Gabrielle Demblon as foreign rights manager and literary agent

Demblon joins from Mira Trenchard Literary Scouts (MTLS), where she has worked for the past six years on behalf of a list of international publishers and media clients.

James Wills, Handling Supervisor, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Gabi to the group. Gabi brings excellent searching knowledge and splendid taste. With her considerable calls, deep knowledge of the marketplace and authentic passion for finding and offering excellent books, I understand she will certainly master the duty. Gabi joins us at a widely exciting time for our growing agency, and I am a lot more thrilled for the future.”

Watson, Little has assigned Gabrielle Demblon as foreign civil liberties manager and literary agent effective first October. Demblon succeeds Rachel Richardson, who departed the firm in September to embark on her own venture.

Demblon stated: “While I will miss my exceptional colleagues, clients and close friends at MTLS, I am enjoyed be signing up with Watson, Little. I have lengthy appreciated the firm for its outstanding authors, global credibility and skilled team. I aspire to improve Rachel’s success in the international rights department, and I am excited to find and nurture new literary voices.”

In her new duty, Demblon will lead the sale of translation rights for Watson, Little’s roster of writers, while also curating her very own list. Demblon will certainly function with the aid of Annie Ku, Civil Liberty Assistant, who joined Watson, Little in 2023.

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