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Ms. Nina Leon
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency
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Changed agencies. Formerly with Perez Literary
General
Nina Leon
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency
London
- Website:
- www.hardmanswainson.com/
- Blog/Other:
- nina-rachel-leon.co.za
- Twitter (X):
- @thisisninaleon
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Mystery
New Adult
• New Adult, Fantasy
• New Adult, Romance
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Fantasy
• Romance, Gothic
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Nina Leon
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
cgfrances
07/13/2026 08:42 AM
Q: 7/13/26, 119k Fantasy romance w/hopepunk themes.
FR: Same day
FR: Same day
CarlaOlariaga
07/07/2026 03:06 AM
A Fantasy,90K
Q: 01/07/26
R: 07/07/26, form reject
"Thank you for the opportunity to read your work. While there is so much potential here, I'm afraid it isn't the right fit for my list at this time. Don't be discouraged, your work has great merit and will hopefully find a home soon! Wishing you the best of luck moving forward and I do hope you will consider me should you find yourself querying in the future."
Q: 01/07/26
R: 07/07/26, form reject
"Thank you for the opportunity to read your work. While there is so much potential here, I'm afraid it isn't the right fit for my list at this time. Don't be discouraged, your work has great merit and will hopefully find a home soon! Wishing you the best of luck moving forward and I do hope you will consider me should you find yourself querying in the future."
LauraZibalese
07/06/2026 09:50 PM
Q: 7/6/26 Adult Epic Mythic Fantasy 128K
charhopkins
07/06/2026 04:43 PM
Q: 6/7
YA Fantasy 91k
YA Fantasy 91k
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/16/2026 - Open to queries.
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R: 06/26/2026-same kind form as others
Romantic space opera, 100k