Watson, Little appoints Gabrielle Demblon as foreign rights manager and literary agent

Watson, Little has appointed Gabrielle Demblon as foreign rights manager and literary agent effective 1st October. Demblon succeeds Rachel Richardson, who departed the agency in September to embark on her own venture.

In her new role, Demblon will lead the sale of translation rights for Watson, Little’s roster of authors, while also curating her own list. Demblon joins from Mira Trenchard Literary Scouts (MTLS), where she has worked for the past six years on behalf of a list of international publishers and media clients. Her expertise spans all adult book genres, as well as graphic novels and podcasts, with particular interest in literary fiction, speculative and high-concept narratives, and LGBTQ+ voices. Demblon will work with the assistance of Annie Ku, Rights Assistant, who joined Watson, Little in 2023.

James Wills, Managing Director, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Gabi to the team. Gabi brings great scouting expertise and exquisite taste. With her wide-ranging contacts, deep knowledge of the market and genuine passion for finding and selling good books, I know she will excel in the role. Gabi joins us at a hugely exciting time for our growing agency, and I am even more excited for the future.”

Demblon said: "While I will miss my remarkable colleagues, clients and friends at MTLS, I am thrilled to be joining Watson, Little. I have long admired the agency for its exceptional authors, global reputation and talented team. I am eager to build on Rachel’s success in the foreign rights department, and I am excited to discover and nurture new literary voices."