Brandy Vallance comes from a long line of storytellers. An old soul, she fell in love with passed-down tales, the odd and unexplained, and the pursuit of answering the mysteries that perplex us all. She loves to wander down ancient paths, explore dusty libraries, and does occasional archaeology. Her books are a lush escape into timeless romance, breathtaking adventure, and push the boundaries of what is expected. Brandy is the winner of two national writing awards, one of which included a $20,000 prize. After more than two decades in the world of publishing, Brandy has joined Barbara Bova Literary Agency, and she is looking forward to being a champion of amazing writers and outstanding books. Throughout the years, Brandy has been a Writing Coach, a Story Consultant, and an International Publishing Specialist. Her writing has gone around the world and her encouragement has broken the chains of fear and self-doubt. From teaching Master Classes to sitting at quiet tables, Brandy loves helping people explore their deepest truths. To find out more visit: Submission Guidelines
Here’s what I’d love to represent
Quality fiction. While I do read more frequently in some genres, my book love is very eclectic. If you’ve put hard work into the craft of writing and you have an amazing book, query me! Quality is more important than genre. I represent these genres but I am also not limited to these genres: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Literary, Women’s Fiction, Southern Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Speculative, Inspirational, Thriller. The following list is just to give you an idea of some of the things that pique my interest. I’m a fan of: *stories set in the British Isles, Europe, or exotic locations *Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian romance (also contemporary and other eras too!) *archaeology / artifacts / history’s mysteries *stories set in castles, manor houses, or quaint villages *redemption stories / stories that give hope or courage *stories of faith / faith-based / or questions of faith *stories that feature thin places and sacred spaces / God encounters / supernatural encounters *stories that explore biblical themes without being preachy (ex. Charles Martin books) *Appalachian stories / mountain culture *cultures we don’t hear about a lot *folklore / cryptids *time travel *books about books / libraries *fantasy / sci-fi / speculative ***For fantasy, if you are using a magic system, make sure it’s different (or deeper) than what we’ve already seen. Be creative! Too often I see story clones of what’s already out there. Worldbuilding is key! I want to feel the wonder of your unique world. Make the culture rich and deep! And make the creatures (if there are any) fantastical. *atmospheric writing / lyrical or literary voice / personification / metaphor *characters who are writers, artists, or have a unique profession *wholesome / heartwarming / hilarious *happy endings *endings that make me think *unusual protagonists / sympathetic villains *stories that explore deep emotion *stories that make me FEEL *stories that tell me what it means to be human *anything imaginative or witty! As you’re thinking about how to describe your book in a query, here’s a helpful website about genres:
Some advice on the writing journey
The Power of Vulnerability
Writing Through Fear
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You can send me a query through at Simultaneous submissions are okay! *I make every effort to respond to queries as quickly as possible, but I do receive a large amount. If you haven’t heard back from me in 16 weeks, it’s most likely a pass. *I’m not the best fit for sports romance, stories set only in