In fiction, I’m looking for addictive New Adult novels that will make me stay up until 1:00 am to finish them. I’m most interested in New Adult novels that push the envelope, develop uniquely flawed characters, and aren’t afraid to challenge the more narrow definitions of “New Adult.” I also love tear-jerking commercial women’s fiction … Continue reading
I love mystery and am looking for cozies, amateur sleuth and police or PI procedural in the vein of Laura Lippman, Tana French, Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, Chelsea Cain. I’d love to find a twisty stand-alone like Gone Girl, The Good Girl, or Before I Go to Sleep. Strong female protagonists are a plus, but … Continue reading
We publish mostly mysteries with a splash of chick lit. We focus on the cozier side of life: cozies with a hook, cozies with an edge, cozies with humor, cozies with adventure (and our chick lit? Cozies sans murder). We’re fortunate to have had five books hit the USA TODAY bestseller list, and multiple books … Continue reading
I am always looking for romances (not erotica) and cozy mysteries. Also looking for mysteries with female protagonists, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, and some YA, NA and women’s fiction. I especially love historical and contemporary romances, along with romantic suspense. See all of Dawn’s #MSWL tweets here. Continue reading
I am looking for intelligent, well-written nonfiction—such as memoir and more journalistic nonfiction—as well as women’s fiction that suits Berkley’s more commercially oriented list without sacrificing on craft and on unique characters whose stories are organic and compelling. Stories with strong female voices are close to my heart, but I am also a fan of … Continue reading
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