"Dorie has been my agent for many years and has been a wonderful source of counsel, cheerleading and support as I’ve changed names, style, publishers and more. Commercial, insightful, knowledgable, entrepreneurial, huge fun and tireless, Dorie is not just an agent, she’s a partner."
— Gemma Malley
"Dorie Simmonds has been my agent for many years, and we've had more than a dozen best sellers together. She long ago mastered the fine art of delicate negotiation with publishers, and today stays on top of the many trends and changes that continue to take place in our industry. I could never have achieved what I have in my career if not for Dorie's guidance and, even more importantly, her friendship. We're a great team!"
— J. Randy Taraborrelli
"I refer to Dorie as 'The Agent Extraordinaire' as she is quite simply the best! The Dorie Simmonds Agency secured over 30 worldwide translations for my breakthrough book Tiny Traumas, helping spread this important mental health message across the planet. But Dorie's help and advice started long before the ink dried on these contracts, as she helped me develop and hone my proposal, meeting with me regularly and providing a supportive and genuinely bespoke service. I cannot recommend this agency highly enough to any aspiring or established author - Dorie's friendly yet professional approach goes that extra mile to ensure that your work reaches the readership it so deserves."
— Dr. Meg Arroll
"To be represented by Dorie Simmonds Agency Ltd. has got to be the best and most important thing that happened to me as an author. Dorie’s impeccable taste, judgement, and understanding of writing, is an asset for any writer she might represent. Being part of the Dorie Simmonds Agency makes you feel cherished and cared for on a personal level. I know when I need to speak to Dorie I will get an honest helpful and inspiring feedback. I feel honoured to be represented by her."
— Nadia Marks
"Navigating the world of publishing is a labyrinth which is why having a dedicated agent by your side is not only beneficial but life-changing. Dorie is a pure professional with a wealth of experience and insight into the industry and a genuine commitment to her author's success. Her belief and tenacity have secured me multiple book deals with the world's top publishers turning my literary dreams into a reality. That aside she’s also a fabulous human being!”
— Rob Hobson
“Working with Dorie has been absolutely incredible. I have had other agents and the difference is like night and day. Whereas previous agents waited for me to call them and honestly didn’t seem that interested, Dorie is my number one cheerleader. She's so passionate, knowledgable, and creative. She really gets involved in the work I do. She goes into battle on my behalf with editors, producers, and commissioners, I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her!”
— Dr. Kate Lister
"Writing a book is not for the faint-hearted but The Dorie Simmonds Agency supports in every way possible from the formation of concept to negotiation of contract. I am more than delighted to endorse Dorie.“
— Ros Taylor
"Thank you to our lovely agent Dorie Simmonds, whose positivity is contagious"
— Lily Simpson
"I have known Dorie since 2005 when she became my literary agent and helped me to navigate the publishing world. She has become a very dear friend and without her drive, enthusiasm, tenacity and vision I wouldn’t have been able to achieve so much with my partner for our brand.Her patience and attention to detail was immeasureable and I am thrilled she was part of our journey."
— Tracey Fine
"Dorie Simmonds has been my agent since 2005. She is the guiding hand, the truth sayer and only wants the absolute best for her clients.
I have found she has so much patience and wants to bring out the best in her clients.
If she represents you, you are lucky.”
— Georgie Tarn
"I’ve been working with Dorie for more than 15 years and she is an incredible agent who works unimaginably hard for her authors. She is a full-service partner who is willing to work on every piece of the process with me and our authors from editorial work, to brainstorming, pitching, contract negotiations, financial intelligence, cover feedback, etc. She knows the business, knows all the players, and is always willing to grow and adapt as the market shifts and changes. She works hard to make sure our authors are getting the best possible placement for their book and the long-term health of their career. Most importantly, she deeply cares about each author as a person and is supportive of their creative vision and goals. I couldn’t recommend her more highly"
— Jackie Dinas, Publisher
"my favourite agent in the U.K."