Rhian Parry

The Blair Partnership

My Manuscript Wish List®

I’m seeking commercial fiction with a primary focus on romance. I am also open to some horror, but specifically horroromance that’s more of the gothic ilk than anything super gory.

I’m most interested in the new adult space, and I’m particularly keen to receive LGBTQ+ submissions across all genres. In the contemporary romance space I’m exclusively interested in romcoms, and I love anything with lots of banter and tropes – bonus points if a book has a speculative edge (think Ashley Poston) and male love interests who reject ideas of toxic masculinity.

I especially love anything in the fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian space that has a humourous edge to its tone akin to the Emily Wilde series. Although I’m open to epic fantasy, my taste typically veers towards more grounded fantasy (Godkiller by Hannah Kaner is probably my limit)! For these speculative genres, the romance doesn’t necessarily have to be central to the story – I love a brilliant fantasy plot with a side of romance. In horroramance, an atmospheric and immersive setting is key and I’m particularly interested in dark academia, both in the literal sense and aesthetically.

Spice at all levels is welcome, but no erotica.

I’m open to some YA fiction, but specifically fantasy, paranormal, or dystopian (i.e. no YA without fantasy elements). I’m generally closed to non-fiction, but am happy to receive submissions that explore the LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergence experience. I am always looking for books from marginalised authors.

I’m not interested in children’s books, crime, thrillers, poetry, short stories, extreme body horror, literary fiction, or upmarket/literary women’s fiction (including serious, sweeping romance like Nicholas Sparks, JoJo Moyes etc. For those kinds of romance novels, Hattie would be a much better fit!)

You can submit to me at: rh**************@th*****************.com