I’m always looking for literary fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, historical fiction, suspense, narrative non-fiction, young adult and middle grade. More specifically, my taste skews more weird, dark, and international in adult and more timeless than trendy in kids. I want books with a heartbeat, and I’m always delighted when an unusual structure or form functions … Continue reading
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
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I acquire nonfiction titles for our adult list with a Northwest regional focus yet national appeal. The tagline for what we do at Sasquatch is “cool stuff from here” and “here” extends from the Pacific Northwest into Alaska. I’m focusing on practical nonfiction in the categories of home, garden, craft, DIY, style, love and relationships, … Continue reading
I’m looking for nonfiction (narrative, prescriptive, and memoir) in almost all areas, especially current events, social sciences, women’s issues, law, business, history, the arts and pop culture, lifestyle, sports, and food, including cookbooks and health/wellness. I love nonfiction that uses a unique, specific story to cast light on and explore a larger issue. More specifically, … Continue reading
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Contemporary-set literary fiction, literary noir, non-fiction exploring some weird/interesting facet of our world in a narrative way, humor. See all of Noah’s #MSWL tweets. Continue reading
I’m looking for literary fiction set in contemporary or futuristic times with lively, memorable characters and creative nonfiction on topics that make your friends go “I want to read about that!” At this particular moment in time, I’m searching for work by female authors with strong female leads. Genre isn’t as important to me as … Continue reading
What do you wish you had in your inbox?: I represent primarily fantasy and science fiction. I like books that are optimistic about the future; I’m a sucker for great characters. I’m particularly looking for adult books right now, though I will consider YA. I would especially like to find a great space opera (especially … Continue reading
VOICE: I start reading your manuscipt and I feel like I can see and feel what is happening in front of me. It’s as if you are sitting across the table, I lean forward, I don’t want you to ever stop talking. Send me that book! ATMOSPHERE/SET DESIGN: (1)Take me to a place I may have been –but … Continue reading
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