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FICTION WISHLIST: I’m looking for literary and upmarket manuscripts that flip genres on their heads with complex, multidimensional characters. I’m drawn to smart dark comedies (think How To Get To Heaven from Belfast) and humorous octogenarian escapades a la Jonas Jonasson as well as traum-com, messy family dramas that make me laugh but also bring healing, and … Read more
FICTION WISHLIST: Overall Vibes: Find new angles to beloved genres, characters, and tropes. Think outside the box. Our tastes skew more literary or bookclub/upmarket that commercial. Give us complex multi-dimensional characters and plots that are tightly constructed but not overly agenda-driven. Smart comedy/dark comedy – think How To Get To Heaven from Belfast Traum-com – … Read more
Thank you for choosing to query me! I’m currently on the lookout for horror that unsettles rather than overwhelms—stories that don’t rely on excessive gore to make their impact. I’m drawn to gripping, atmospheric narratives in the vein of Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw. I’m especially interested in gradual, tension-driven build-ups where … Read more
Growing up on the islands, I was immersed in captivating stories—some eerie, some funny, and many full of fantasy. It nurtured my love for a wide range of genres. ​That’s why I seek immersive, atmospheric tales across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or moody narratives, BIPOC romances rooted in heritage, and magical realism with political nuance. I appreciate feminist … Read more
Psychological suspense and twisty thrillers that keep me—ahem, I mean the reader—guessing until the final page. If I can’t predict the twist, you’ve already won me over. Mystery with strong atmosphere and unforgettable characters, where the setting feels so vivid it might as well be the protagonist. Horror that chills without relying on shock value. … Read more
The genre (or age group) with the most votes wins a free agent panel.