Spooky Season Wishlist
This fall, we’re leaning into the dark, eerie, and twisty. Think dark academia but with mature, complex characters—we’d love to see protagonists over 40 navigating academia’s shadowy halls and personal demons. Got a gothic romance? We’re all about lush settings, twisted love, and secrets buried beneath ivy-covered walls.
We’re obsessed with stories set outside the US—whether it’s a mysterious mansion in Eastern Europe or a remote desert horror with magical realism. We’re particularly excited about high-stakes plots blending STEMinist heroines with speculative elements. Give us the clever, nuanced women in STEM solving impossible problems, especially when it’s tied to family curses, hidden magic, or generational trauma.
Bring on all the twists—we want to be shocked, delighted, and left guessing until the very end. Whether it’s vampires in unexpected settings, ghosts with a purpose, or paranormal elements that feel fresh, we’re here for it.
For BIPOC/Queer/Disability rep, we’re hungry for stories where the author’s culture is central to the narrative, stories that balance the eerie with emotional depth and intricate relationships. Social commentary that packs a punch is always a win.