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I represent adult, young adult, and select middle-grade speculative fiction (including science fiction, horror, fantasy, and cross-genre books) at novel length that are diverse and inclusive. I have a soft spot for romance, mystery, and horror elements. I am looking for high concept, grounded work, that is voice-y, and has romance that consumes.

Fantasy: I love all kinds of fantasy, but I’m especially drawn to stories with the charm of Ella Enchanted and the wit of The Princess Bride. Whether it’s sweeping high fantasy, heartwarming cozy fantasy, or romantic fantasy with rich worldbuilding, I’m looking for immersive settings, a strong love story, and a high-concept plot. Give me adventure, humor, and swoon-worthy romance—whether it’s a daring quest, a fairy tale reimagining, or a kingdom on the brink of change. I want magic, unforgettable characters, and a romance that feels epic.


Horror: I’m looking for fast-paced, stylish horror with a pop-culture edge—think Fear Street meets Jennifer’s Body with the energy of a ‘90s teen slasher and the wit of Scream Queens. I love stories with neon-lit danger, campy yet chilling thrills, and protagonists who are as sharp as their eyeliner. Give me haunted malls, sleepover massacres, urban legends coming to life, or slasher villains with a flair for the dramatic. I want addictive, cinematic storytelling with fun twists, quippy dialogue, and maybe even a touch of swoony romance. Bonus points for a sapphic lead or an unforgettable final girl.


Thrillers: I’m looking for dark, twisty thrillers with high stakes, sharp social commentary, and characters who keep me guessing. Think the tension of Ace of Spades, the slasher fun of You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight, and the eerie suspense of Where Sleeping Girls Lie. I love secrets, unreliable narrators, and friend groups unraveling under pressure. Boarding schools, locked-room mysteries, urban legends turned real—I want fast-paced, mind-bending thrillers with an edge.


Middle Grade: I’m looking for spooky, atmospheric stories with a sense of adventure—think eerie small towns, haunted houses, or cursed forests. I love anything with gothic whimsy, supernatural mysteries, and kids uncovering secrets bigger than themselves. Give me ghost stories, cryptid encounters, or spooky societies. I want magic, myths, or the kind of horror that feels like a campfire tale come to life. Think The Night Gardener, Small Spaces, or City of Ghosts, with heart, humor, and just the right amount of nightmare fuel.


Gothic Stories: I’m looking for lush, atmospheric gothic tales dripping with mystery, romance, and the eerie allure of the unknown. Crumbling manors, misty graveyards, haunted corridors—I want settings that feel like characters themselves. Think Rebecca meets House of Salt and Sorrows, with eerie family secrets, doomed love, and an undercurrent of the supernatural. I love unreliable narrators, tragic figures, and heroines drawn to danger despite themselves. Whether it’s gothic horror, gothic fantasy, or a chilling historical, I want something haunting, immersive, and utterly unputdownable.

Romantic Comedies & Contemporary Romance: I’m looking for sharp, witty, and slightly offbeat love stories with big personality. Think the whimsy of Hopelessly Teavoted, the darkly funny edge of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, and the sizzling chemistry of The Devil She Knows. I love banter, unique premises, and romance that feels fresh and dynamic—whether it’s academic rivals, cynical leads forced into a rom-com scenario, or a love story unfolding in the midst of chaos. Give me humor, heart, and characters I’d want to grab coffee with (or gossip about over drinks).

Accessible & Fun Sci-Fi: I’m looking for sci-fi that’s fast-paced, character-driven, and easy to dive into—think The Murderbot Diaries, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, or Victories Greater Than Death. I love adventure, humor, and high-concept premises that don’t get bogged down in technical details. Give me space operas with heart, time travel hijinks, or found family on the run from intergalactic trouble. Whether it’s a rompy heist, a first contact gone wrong, or a reluctant hero thrown into chaos, I want sci-fi that feels fresh, fun, and full of personality.


I am not the best fit for:

Picture books, non-fiction, novellas or short story collections, novels in verse, poetry, COVID stories, terminal illnesses, talking animals, historical fiction in WWI or WWII, robots, or humans against technology, heavy focus on trauma like rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse, or suicide, screenplays, religious texts, true crime, police procedurals

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