Lissa Woodson (who writes as Naleighna Kai) is looking for unique and engaging stories in domestic thrillers, romantic comedies, and cozy mysteries. She is an advocate for diverse voices in fiction and is actively seeking stories from unique and dynamic perspectives. Author platform is important as well. Be sure to continue building no matter which direction your literary path takes you. In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, Naleighna continues to “pay it forward” as CEO of Macro Marketing & Promotions Group which offers aspiring and established authors assistance with ghostwriting, developmental editing, publishing, marketing, and other services to jump-start or enhance their writing careers.
Fun facts about me
I love to play Bid Whist and board games, Chicago Style Stepping, and travel. Submission Guidelines Submissions should be emailed to lissawoodsonlitagent@ Thank you for your interest. At this time I accept clients by referral only via which keeps me accountable for timely responses. Keep in mind that at this time, I only represent romantic comedy, cozy mystery, domestic thrillers, and psychological thrillers. This gives me ample time to process the submissions that land on my plate. This also means I am able to give feedback on rejections and not leave you hanging and wondering why. I will also give feedback and actionable steps on “maybes”, as well as steps forward for “possibles”. Please note, I will check your social media platforms. You need to have a social media presence and not be a “ghost”. If you have previously published other books, I will take a look at your website and Amazon profile. If you need a developmental, content, or line editor, feel free to check the resources page on.
Equally, please be sure to
follow directions on querying that the work has not been previously published (I only take new projects); be as tight/clear as possible with your synopsis and/or blurbs; have a proper cover page for the attachment; make sure that your manuscript is in a traditional formatting style; and make sure that I represent the genre that you’re submitting in; Also, follow me on IG, FB, TikTok, and Threads. Here’s a link to stay connected: Thank you one again for your interest, and I hope that we will be working together at some point in your literary career. Guidelines & Details Vital Info lissawoodsonlitagent@ @ Facebook Linkedin Website Agent
Fiction
BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Psychological Thriller
Favorite sub-genres
Adult Rom Com, Cozy Mystery, Cozy mysteries, Domestic Suspense/Thriller, Psychological Horror, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thrillers, RomCom, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Thriller, YA Mystery, YA Thrillers, YA horror, YA thriller/mystery, domestic thrillers I’d like the next… Unique voice in romantic comedy, cozy mystery or domestic thrillers. Genres have been done every which way but loose. However, YOUR voice, YOUR concept, is what you bring to the table. I’m here for it. My favorites include… Favorite Books: All of Octavia Butler’s work, but especially Mind of My Mind; The Vampire Huntress Legends (entire series), by L.A. Banks, The Living Blood by Tananarive Due, Lion’s Gate by Steven Barnes. Favorite Movies: Long Kiss Goodnight, The Color Purple, Schindler’s List, Black Panther, Wonder Woman.