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Ms. Saffron Dodd

ASH Literary

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Saffron Dodd

ASH Literary

London
Website:
www.ashliterary.com/
Twitter (X):
@ashliterary
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Children's
Fantasy
Mystery
New Adult
Thrillers/Suspense
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Mystery

Non-Fiction

none
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CassidyTravis
10/06/2026 10:19 AM
Rejected with the message that they are not open to picture books at this time even though my submission was very clearly labeled and sent as a work of adult fiction.

Needless to say, I am grateful.

Remember prospective authors: agents are akin to lawyers. They are responsible for representing you and making sure every detail of a contract is in your best interest.

If an agent can’t even bother to read a query correctly, is that really someone you want handling the paperwork that could change your life?

I’d seriously consider looking elsewhere in your query endeavors.
coyote325
10/06/2026 01:46 AM
@RamizDeniz I also received a rejection due to my book being a picture book, which it isn't, and then an hour later I received a follow-up email explaining the particular wording of my rejection had been sent in error and I also received an apology.

Mistakes happen. How a person deals with it when it is brought to their attention is what matters more to me and I appreciated both the clarification and the apology here.

RamizDeniz
10/05/2026 10:19 AM
I submitted an adult crime thriller with no illustrations or pictures, but received a rejection stating that the agent is not currently accepting picture books. My manuscript is a standard adult novel, so I was surprised by the reason given for the rejection. Has anyone else experienced this with this agent?
Kindly,
Ramiz Deniz
1c_clark
10/04/2026 08:25 PM
I received a gracious not for her message after a error. I appreciate this agents honestly. Good luck out there. And I hope this agent finds the jem they are looking for.
KJWittlock
10/04/2026 07:19 AM
Rejected without an explanation
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