As a literary agent, I bring a diverse skill set to the publishing industry. I hold a degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State, and my professional journey includes impactful advocacy in the United States Congress for enhanced mental health initiatives. I’ve successfully led a multimillion-dollar mental health nonprofit, forged strategic corporate partnerships, and executed large-scale marketing campaigns. When it comes to my literary preferences, I value an engaging narrative that captivates readers from start to finish. High-concept fresh plots, killer voice, and page-turning pacing are pivotal elements will always catch my attention. I am particularly passionate about promoting diverse voices, with a keen interest in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors crafting stories they are genuinely passionate about, rather than adhering to perceived expectations. While I am open to most commercial genres, please keep in mind I am
NOT
the right agent for
Picture Books Middle Grade Children’s Graphic Novels Children’s and YA Nonfiction Books with a word count over 100K. A little over for fantasy is okay, but I’ve seen some astronomically large word counts, lately. With production costs rising so much in publishing, the likelihood of selling a debut with a word count over 100K is extremely slim. Romcoms (my list is currently packed full and I will update this page if that changes) Romances centered around sports Books about Pirates Books about thieves and heists Historicals (I might be swayed by a historical romance, but it would really have to be really fresh) Procedural Thrillers/Suspense (While I love domestic thrillers and suspense, anything involving main characters who are detectives, police, FBI, CIA, or military is not going to be my cup of tea) Mysteries Adult high fantasy (unless there’s a romantic element) Adult Science Fiction (unless it’s grounded) Christian/Inspirational/”sweet” romance Any story with animal abuse on the page Nonfiction memoirs or biographies (except for celebrities) I have a ton of adult romcom and YA fantasy on my list, so I am being extra selective in those genres At the moment, I am actively seeking YA horror, YA thrillers, dark and sexy romance, adult horror, YA/NA romantasy, and adult domestic/psychological thrillers. Additionally, I enthusiastically welcome submissions in the nonfiction genre. Keep those submissions coming—I’m eager to discover new fresh and exciting voices in the literary landscape. **To better manage my time and give each submission the attention it deserves, I’m only open to queries from the 1st to the 7th of each month. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to reading your work during my open periods!**
Fun facts about me
I love quilting, dog training, and performing in my three-piece acoustic trio. Submission Guidelines
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Fiction
BIPOC Literature, Commercial, Domestic Thriller, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Magical Realism, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Speculative, Thriller, Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Business, Cookbooks, Crafts/DIY, Fitness, Health, Humor, LGBTQ, Pop Culture, Psychology, Relationships and family, Science, Self-help, True Crime
Favorite sub-genres
#ownvoices, Adult Horror, Adult Romantasy, Adult SFF, Asian Fantasy, Asian Horror, Asian Sci-Fi, BIPOC, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Business, Career Development, Category Romance, Commercial YA, Contemporary Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary YA, Contemporary Young Adult, Crime & Thriller, Domestic Suspense, Domestic Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy, Fantasy Grounded in Reality, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy YA, Feminism, Feminist Horror, Feminist SF/F, Gothic Horror, Health and Wellness, Health and healing, High-concept YA, LGBT YA, LGBTQ Contemporary, LGBTQ Romance, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ Fantasy, LGBTQ+