Martha Webb

Martha Webb is an agent and co-owner of CookeMcDermid whose list comprises literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction and a broad range of non fiction including investigative journalism, memoir with a particular focus, popular science, history and philosophy, and some self help.

She is drawn to rebels and contrarians with a good sense of humour and to books that are topical, deal with important issues, or strive for social betterment while also being great reads.

She values distinctive voices and good storytelling.

Martha began her career in publishing in 2005 with The McDermid Agency and later assumed co ownership prior to the creation of CookeMcDermid.

She holds an MA in literature from the University of Edinburgh and was born and raised in Montreal.