Andlyn founder Andrew-Lynch joins Curtis Brown

Davinia Andrew-Lynch, the founder of boutique agency Andlyn, has joined Curtis Brown. 

Andrew-Lynch ran Andlyn for seven years, representing mainly children’s content and adult commercial fiction across all genres. Among her clients are Annabelle Sami, Malcolm Duffy, Bex Hogan, Faye Brann and Adam Douglas-Bagley.

Prior to this, she worked as a film and TV agent and freelance editor. She also helped to co-create the FAB Prize alongside Faber Children’s. The prize aims to discover Black and minority ethnic authors and illustrators. 

As she joins Curtis Brown, Andrew-Lynch is looking to grow a list of commercial adult fiction alongside her existing list in children’s and YA. She will be based in London, joining the Curtis Brown team at their new offices on Regent Street. 

Stephanie Thwaites, head of Curtis Brown’s book department, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Davinia who is an incredibly impressive and dynamic agent. I know that her positivity and flair for discovering new talent, together with her wealth of industry experience, intelligence and natural charm, will make her a wonderful addition to our team.”

Jonny Geller, c.e.o. of the Curtis Brown Group, added: “We have long admired Davinia and the exciting new writers she has launched at Andlyn. Joining Curtis Brown Books division, under Steph’s leadership, we know this will be a perfect fit for her business and her authors as we help take them to the next level. We are committed to spreading UK talent across the world and thrilled she is joining us”.

Andrew-Lynch said: “I’m thrilled to be joining this fantastic team. After an amazing number of years running Andlyn, I can’t wait to expand my reach as an agent, discover new talent and watch my existing clients flourish under the umbrella of Curtis Brown.”