Amy Giuffrida

In all fiction, I am a sucker for messy and unlikeable characters, unreliable narrators, diverse casts, undercurrents of social commentary, feminism, and twists I couldn’t possibly see coming. On the opposite side of the spectrum, I love swoon-worthy characters and stories that are joyful and tender-hearted—it’s hard to make me laugh or cry, but if you have a story that will do either or both…I’d love to see it! GIVE ME ALL THE FEELS!

I am especially passionate about representing Latinx and BIPOC voices, so please send me your diverse #OwnVoice stories.

I am closed to ALL picture books and middle grade.

YOUNG ADULT

High-stakes with depth that explores self-discovery, family, culture, identity, mental health—can have romantic elements and be cozy.

• Horror
• Grounded sci-fi/fantasy
• Gothic

NEW ADULT and ADULT

Romance – with big, HUGE feelings that make me laugh and cry, big twists, and spice. I am not consideringromantasy at this time.

• Horror-romance, paranormal romance, dark romance (with consent), historical romance, and contemporary romance

Women’s Fiction – Love, loss, grief, trauma, family secrets, culture, traditions,

• Upmarket, Commercial, Book Club

Horror/Speculative Fiction – with depth that explores self-discovery, trauma, feminism, culture, identity, and genre blends encouraged! I am not considering romantasy at this time.

• Horror
• Southern/Appalachian Gothic
• Grounded Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Thrillers

NON-FICTION – Looking for authors who have a social media platform, experience, and a unique hook. I am not considering memoirs/biographies at this time.

• Advice/Relationships/Self-Help
• Food/Beverage
• Lifestyle
• Narrative
• How-To

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME:

• Fairy tale retellings and princes & princesses
• Pandemic, virus, and military-based stories
• Screenplays, novellas, short story collections/anthologies
• Previously self-published work
• Stories that are heavy on: religion, suicide, rape/sexual abuse, child abuse, animal cruelty

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