James Farrell (Agent)
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James Farrell is a literary agent with Curtis Brown and received a bachelor’s degree from Colorado College and a master’s degree from Bath Spa University. His reading interests include literary and upmarket adult fiction, non-fiction, and science fiction. He has been working with authors at Curtis Brown since 2019.
James Farrell's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with James will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If James must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, May 12: 10:00–4:00 EDT
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:00–4:00 EDT
- Thursday, May 14: 10:00–4:00 EDT
- Friday, May 15: 10:00–4:00 EDT
Please register with James Farrell ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
I'm looking for literary, sci-fi, and fantasy projects across age groups that provoke thought, that shine a light on injustice, that provide hope. In literary fiction, I love stories that challenge characters to face their fears, narratives that raise up voices that have been historically silenced, plots that reinterpret established tropes in unexpected ways.
In sci-fi and fantasy, I'm drawn to stories grounded in people's relationships and struggles, whether they finds themselves in the dark alleyways of cyberpunk data centers or in ancient forests. Send me found families commandeering star cruisers, renegade mages learning to control their powers, underdog scientists racing for cures, political dissidents on the run. If you're the new Jeff Vandermeer, Tamsyn Muir, or N.K. Jemisin, I hope to hear from you.
I love dark, atmospheric stories. Bonus points for a sense of humor. Most of all, I want books that sweep me off my feet, that invite me to dream.
Sample Titles or Authors
I am a newer agent without any previous publications, but I have worked on a variety of books during my time at Curtis Brown. Notable titles are the National Book Award finalist GATHER by Kenneth M. Cadow, THREE STRIKE SUMMER by Skyler Schrempp, and LULU DIDN'T WANT A DOG by Laurel Molk.
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Will Consider:
FICTION: Children's, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Horror, Commercial Fiction