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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