Paragraph hosted Lydia Blyfield from the Carol Mann Agency at an Agent Roundtable on Wednesday, May 13th.

Roundtable in Paragraph Cafe

Lydia Blyfield

Lydia Blyfield is originally from London, England. After studying PR and Communications in the UK, she relocated to New York City where she gained a B.A. in English and American Literature at NYU. As well as building her own client list, Lydia manages the Carol Mann Agency’s subsidiary rights. Follow her on Twitter: @lydiablyf and Goodreads.

In fiction Lydia is looking for timely plots inspired by the headlines, effortless magical realism, unreliable narrators, and mysteries/psychological thrillers set in small communities (no CIA/FBI/MI5, please). She is always on the hunt for intriguing female voices and characters. In YA and MG she is looking for strong hooks and modern themes. In nonfiction, Lydia is looking for books that are both inspirational and modern in the areas of self-improvement, lifestyle, relationships and business. She is particularly interested in feminism and women’s issues. She is also looking for unique blogs, Tumblrs and Instagram profiles to transform into gift books.