Jackie Kruzie

Associate Agent at Focused Artists

My Manuscript Wish List®

I wholeheartedly believe that there is a book for every reader and every reader deserves a book and I’m eager to shepherd high-quality stories to eager readers. Due to the number of amazing submissions overflowing my inbox, I am only accepting submissions via conferences or pitch events.

Adult Fiction:

  • Cozy
  • Historical Fiction
  • Horror
  • Paranormal
  • Romantasy
  • Speculative
  • Supernatural
  • Western
  • Women’s Fiction
  • Young Adult/New Adult

Preferences: 

I love grounded speculative fiction where characters must keep their abilities hidden as they strive to right wrongs and exist in a world where fear of the unknown and misunderstood is prevalent. I love witches

I have a soft spot for historical fiction with dual timelines where events from the past impact the present.

I am a sucker for stories with a romantic element and enjoy when budding romances develop organically throughout the story.

I would love to find characters with series potential where the story changes but the characters remain (Agatha Christie is one of my all-time favorite authors so think Miss Marple).

In Young Adult I want books that tackle tough topics and speak to those who feel invisible.

I welcome diverse characters and would like to see more main LGBTQ+ characters in a setting where they exist without scrutiny and their sexuality isn’t the main issue but simply a component of the story.

Children’s Fiction:

  • Board Books
  • Chapter Books
  • Middle Grade
  • Picture Book

Preferences:

In Middle Grade I look for books that put kids in the driver’s seat and create lifelong readers.

In BB & PB I like punchy face-paced kid-focused books with no heavy moral. As a formal children’s librarian, I look for fun read-a-louds perfect for storytime.

 

​I do NOT represent:

  • Erotica
  • Nonfiction
  • Memoir
  • Religious Themes
  • Self-Help

 

Fun facts about me:

As a former librarian library settings make me swoon

Submission Guidelines

I only accept submissions through Query Tracker any submission sent via email will be deleted.

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