James Farrell (Agent)
REGISTRATION LINK FOR JAMES FARRELL (active when registration opens September 10 for members)
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 2020.
James Farrell's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with James will be scheduled within these time periods (all EST), 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, November 10: 10:00–4:00 EST
- Thursday, November 12: 10:00–4:00 EST
- Friday, November 13: 10:00–4:00 EST
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 transportive fiction across age groups, from literary fiction with a speculative twist to fantasy and sci-fi that is grounded in people's relationships and struggles, whether they finds themselves in the dark alleyways of cyberpunk data centers or on exploring ancient forests. Send me found families battling the odds, underdog scientists racing for cures, political dissidents on the run.
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 LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Will Consider:
FICTION: Children's, Humor/Satire, Picture Books, Middle Grade, Family Saga