Literary Associate at Focused Artists
Submission Guidelines
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 through conferences and special events.
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Adult Fiction:
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Cozy Mysteries
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Fantasy
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Historical Fiction
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Horror
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Paranormal
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Speculative
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Supernatural
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Western
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Women’s Fiction
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Young Adult/New Adult​
Preferences:
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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. ​
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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).
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​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.
I am currently closed to children’s submissions as my children’s client list is currently full.
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​I do NOT represent:
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Erotica
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Nonfiction
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Memoir – invitation only*
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Religious Themes
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Self-Help
*Invitation only includes submission opportunities through conferences or personal interactions where submission is requested.
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Fun facts about me:
As a former librarian library settings make me swoon