We are excited to announce that Nina Leon has joined Hardman & Swainson as an agent, representing authors across a broad range of genres, with a particular focus on romantasy, YA, upmarket and contemporary romance.

Leon said: “I’m proud and excited to be joining Hardman & Swainson and its exceptional team of agents, whose dedication and expertise are reflected in the calibre of work they champion. I’m especially delighted to be part of the agency’s expansion into romantasy, and look forward to bringing standout titles to the genre’s passionate and loyal readers.”

Hardman added: “Over the past year, the agency has gone from strength to strength, and Nina’s arrival marks a fantastic next step. She has a brilliant talent-spotting instinct, and we’re excited to expand into areas of the fiction market we haven’t previously served. We’re thrilled to welcome Nina to the team.”