Further to Tuesday’s report about agent Jordan Hamessley’s abrupt departure from New Leaf Literary & Media, Hamessley posted a long statement online, writing that it was not amicable. Subsequent to Hamessley’s departure, 27 of her 45 clients were let go from the agency, while 18 were offered new agents. Hamessley writes: “Thank you to everyone who has reached out these past few days following my sudden and unexpected departure from New Leaf Literary & Media. It was not my choice to leave, and I am heartbroken to learn that the publishing journeys of so many of my clients have been disrupted, I […]
