Debut Literary Fiction Novel

I am currently accepting submissions for debut literary fiction novels — expand and explode the definition of a modern artist with great writing and a story that entertains, depicts, questions, excites, inspires, and connects readers. Possible comp titles: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar, We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo, … Read more

Currently looking for Adult Fiction with genre or speculative twists

PLEASE NOTE: I accept agented submissions year round and unagented submissions during select times. Authors should refer to our submission page for open reading periods. My next open period for unagented authors will be in early 2025. *** Ariell Cacciola is the editorial director of Wild Hunt Books. She is always open to agented submissions and opens up … Read more

Jo’s Manuscript Wishlist

For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer), eco-fiction/cli-fi (The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler, A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers), interesting workplaces with an ensemble … Read more