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 reading across multiple genres, but the pleasure in scouting for me is the opportunity to watch talent across the industry and the collaborative process with clients.
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
