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Q: 6/13/26, suspense, 74k

I love stories fueled by gossip and lies that hold families together and tear them apart. I love it when past crimes bubble to the surface. I love stories set in small towns, rural locations, and the Midwest. Stories of blue-collar workers, and the generations that eschew this work to go to college, to live in a city, to forget where they came from, only to be yanked back to the provincial settings of their youth.

If you’re pitching literary fiction, I want deep emotional resonance, with characters who come to life through their actions and responses to the world around them. I’m searching for stories that investigate the mysteries of being human; the sorrow and the joy of connecting to the diverse population. I want your best sentences and your sharpest language, with specific and unique characters, I can imagine coming to life.

For Non-Fiction, I’m looking for true crime in the vein of Murderland or Killers of the Flower Moon. I want non-fiction that reads with the tension and pace of fiction. I want to feel like I’m on the stage of the story with the characters, to feel like I’m also living this moment in time. Think scene, conflict, antagonists, and a main character who, though they might be unlikable, is deeply interesting!

Queried 2/14/26
Form rejection 5/31/26

90k adult mystery

Same form rejection as others:

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider (title). I really appreciate the chance to get a glimpse of your story—it's clear how much heart and effort you've put into it.


After thinking it over, I don't feel I'm the best fit to request more materials. At Rosecliff Literary, we're all passionate about finding the right match for every project, and I hope the perfect agent for your work is just around the corner.


Wishing you all the best as you continue your journey!