Clare Wallace
Managing Director of Children's and YA & Agent
Clare joined the Darley Anderson Agency in January 2011. Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US. In 2024, she was shortlisted for Agent of the Year by the British Book Awards.
Her author’s include Sophie Cousens, Josh Silver, Martyn Ford, Phaedra Patrick, Beth Reekles, Dave Rudden, Julia Tuffs, Deirdre Sullivan and Samantha Tonge. For a list of Clare’s children’s and YA clients please go to the Darley Anderson Children’s Book website.
Clare’s clients have featured on the New York Times bestseller list, been USA Today bestsellers, eBook bestsellers and selected for the Good Morning America Book Club, with many titles adapted for or in development for the screen.
Clare’s very busy with the children’s and illustration agencies but is open to adult fiction submissions that could be described as book club, rom-com, romance, saga, reading group, fantasy or historical fiction. Clare’s taste is very voice led, she always wants to hear from under-represented writers, and is ultimately looking for an exceptional reading experience that will make her feel! Also, if you are writing both commercial adult and children’s fiction then she might be a good fit for you. She loves working editorially with her authors and represents several clients who are successfully developing their careers in both adult and children’s fiction.
Before joining Darley Anderson, Clare assisted at a specialist non-fiction agency. Graduating with a first from a BA in Creative Writing and Cultural Studies at Bath Spa University, Clare went on to gain a distinction on the MA in Creative Writing. She has proof-listened to hundreds of adults and children’s audio books and worked for Cardiff University as a research assistant and coach to international students.
If you would like to submit your children’s or YA book to Clare, please follow the submission guidelines on the Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency website.
