We publish young adult, new adult, and middle grade only. I’d love to see mythology, contemporary romance, touching coming of age, fantasy, unique dystopian, flawed utopian, space and aliens, genetically modified humans or cyborgs, and historical fiction. Submission rules: 3 chapters and synopsis in Word doc Submission email: bookfishbooks@gmail.com Twitter handle: @erinrhewbooks Click here to … Continue reading
I am looking for both YA and MG. I love to fall in love with characters, so I’m drawn to complex, well-drawn characters that really come to life. I’m also drawn to forbidden love, and beautiful poetic writing. My wish list is: Romantic, richly imagined fantasy, think The Winner’s Curse or Daughter of Smoke and … Continue reading
I represent adult fiction. I’m currently looking for: Near-historical fiction (19th-20th century), especially based on true stories that have been overlooked Literary fiction of all kinds, interesting narrative devices, and coming-of-age novels for adult readers Upmarket women’s fiction and book club fiction, with brave female protagonists (more Jess Walter than Jennifer Weiner); no erotica or … Continue reading
A YA with an atmosphere & setting impossible to extract myself from. (I felt this way about adult novels RULES OF CIVILITY & THE SECRET HISTORY, and Laini Taylor’s DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE in YA.) I want a middle grade that will make me cry, but also laugh–maybe at the same time. I’m a … Continue reading
I’m currently building my client list with a focus on literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction and historical fiction, as well as a focus on nonfiction in the areas of voice-driven memoir, pop culture, illustration, food and cooking, history, politics, and current affairs. I’m not looking for romance, military or religion right now. I’d love to … Continue reading
Across all of my genres, I am looking specifically for diversity (of all kinds), feminism, and geekery. I am especially interested in well-drawn and strong female characters, retellings, and interesting story-telling techniques (epistolary, unreliable narrators, lists, emails, texts, etc.) In middle grade, I gravitate towards smart, adventure-type books (especially with STEM) that will appeal to … Continue reading
Carly Watters, P.S. Literary Agency query at psliterary dot com I’m looking for smart book club fiction, women’s fiction, coming of age stories, YA, literary mysteries and thrillers, pop science and psychology, business, pop culture, cookbooks, health and wellness, and lifestyle. In fiction I like emotional, well-paced narratives, with a great voice like Joyce Maynard, … Continue reading
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