Ms. Katie Blagden
The Ampersand Agency
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Katie Blagden
The Ampersand Agency
Rymans Cottages, Little Tew
Oxfordshire OX7 4JJ
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- www.theampersandagency.co.uk
Query Methods
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Postal Mail
E-Mail
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Horror
Middle Grade
Science Fiction
Speculative
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
none
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
JackHargrave
11/23/2025 01:00 PM
80K Thriller/Speculative Fiction
EQ: 23/09/2025
Rejection: 23/11/2025 (61 Days)
Same form rejection as others. I will say though, Katie is the first UK agent who’s had the decency to respond rather than a CNR. Kudos to her on that one!
EQ: 23/09/2025
Rejection: 23/11/2025 (61 Days)
Same form rejection as others. I will say though, Katie is the first UK agent who’s had the decency to respond rather than a CNR. Kudos to her on that one!
Jana13
11/21/2025 07:21 PM
Emailed my query for a fantasy 92k novel. Rejected 79 days later. Same email as @morenerdthanperson:
I hope you’re well. Thank you for your patience with my response to your submission.
Thank you so much for giving me the chance to consider (novel). I enjoyed the premise and getting to dip into this world.
That said, I’m afraid I didn’t fall in love with it in the way I need to in order to offer representation. I’ve no doubt you’ll soon find an agent elsewhere, though, and I look forward to hearing where you end up.
Best of luck with your querying journey, and thank you again for giving me the opportunity to review your work.
All the best
Katie
I hope you’re well. Thank you for your patience with my response to your submission.
Thank you so much for giving me the chance to consider (novel). I enjoyed the premise and getting to dip into this world.
That said, I’m afraid I didn’t fall in love with it in the way I need to in order to offer representation. I’ve no doubt you’ll soon find an agent elsewhere, though, and I look forward to hearing where you end up.
Best of luck with your querying journey, and thank you again for giving me the opportunity to review your work.
All the best
Katie
morenerdthanperson
11/21/2025 03:43 PM
Sent a query by email for a 126k YA sci-fi on 05/09/2025, received a reply 22/11/2025 (78 days). I couldn't tell if it was a form or personalised, so here it is in case it helps anyone!
Dear XX,
I hope you’re well. Thank you for your patience with my response to your submission.
Thank you so much for giving me the chance to consider YY. I enjoyed the premise and getting to dip into this world.
That said, I’m afraid I didn’t fall in love with it in the way I need to in order to offer representation. I’ve no doubt you’ll soon find an agent elsewhere, though, and I look forward to hearing where you end up.
Best of luck with your querying journey, and thank you again for giving me the opportunity to review your work.
Dear XX,
I hope you’re well. Thank you for your patience with my response to your submission.
Thank you so much for giving me the chance to consider YY. I enjoyed the premise and getting to dip into this world.
That said, I’m afraid I didn’t fall in love with it in the way I need to in order to offer representation. I’ve no doubt you’ll soon find an agent elsewhere, though, and I look forward to hearing where you end up.
Best of luck with your querying journey, and thank you again for giving me the opportunity to review your work.
SJGroenewegen
10/09/2025 08:59 AM
@MandBee - I just checked and no, I haven't received a reply or acknowledgement of receipt.
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EQ: 09/27/2025
FR: 11/23/2025 (really nice letter tho)