A native of Ireland, I've been working in the publishing and film/TV industries for almost two decades and as a book scout for more than 12 years, launching Fox Literary in 2019. I love having the opportunity to read across genres but equally enjoy the collaborative process of scouting - building relationships and talent watching across the industry.
Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations:
FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE - Taffy Brodesser Akner, 2023/ Mike Goldbach, 2019
EYES WIDE SHUT - Stanley Kubrick -1999 / Arthur Schnitzler, 1929
THE FIRM - Sydney Pollack, 1993 / John Grisham, 1991
I have worked in international and UK publishing for over twenty years, and founded MTLS Literary Scouts in 2007. I love matchmaking books with publishers/producers and there is nothing better than the thrill of starting a new manuscript and knowing you are reading something truly special.
Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations:
THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY - Anthony Minghella, 1999 / Patricia Highsmith, 1955
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN - Thomas Alfredson, 2008 / John Ajvide Lindqvist, 2004
RIVALS - Disney+ 2024-2026 / Jilly Cooper, 1985
I joined MTLS in 2024, after studying for a BA and MPhil in English in Cambridge and working variously in theatre and bookselling. Alongside reading non-fiction for MTLS, I work as a senior scout across the slate of film/TV clients for both MTLS and Fox Literary. My work involves cultivating relationships with agents and publishing contacts as well as leading research for client creative briefs. I also direct and manage our monthly longform, podcast, and graphic novel reports.
Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations:
MY SUMMER OF LOVE - Paweł Pawlikowski, 2004 / Helen Cross, 2001
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU - Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith 1999 / William Shakespeare, 1591
THE DROPOUT - Elizabeth Meriweather for Hulu, 2022 / ABC Audio, 2019
I joined MTLS in 2025, first as an intern, and now as assistant and junior scout. I previously worked as a bookseller at Waterstones, and hold a Masters in English Literature from UCL.
Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations:
MY BRILLIANT FRIEND – Saverio Costanzo for HBO, 2018 / Elena Ferrante, 2011
SHARP OBJECTS – Jean-Marc Vallée, Gillian Flynn 2006
CORALINE - Henry Selick, 2009/ Neil Gaman, 2002
I joined Fox Literary/MTLS Literary Scouts in May 2026, where I coordinate logistics for the team alongside supporting with reading and coverage for clients. Prior to this, I worked as a freelance reader for another London-based scouting firm, following four years studying for a BA in English and an MPhil in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge.
Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations:
THE PIANO TEACHER - Michael Haneke, 2001 / Elfride Jelinek, 1983
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - Barry Jenkins, 2021 / Colson Whitehead, 2018
FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Wes Anderson, 2009 / Roald Dahl, 1970
I scout the international market for MTLS which I joined in 2019, having previously worked as assistant to a literary agent, language teacher, and freelance reader. I hold a BA in French & Hispanic studies and an MA in French Literature and Culture from King’s College London. I am fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Favourite Book to Screen Adaptations:
IL POSTINO - Michael Radford, 1994 / Antonio Skármeta, 1985
CIDADE DE DEUS - Fernando Meirelles, 2002 / Paulo Lins, 1997
LE SCAPHANDRE ET LE PAPILLON - Julian Schnabel, 2007 / Jean-Dominique Bauby, 1997
