Hello! I’m an associate literary agent with P.S. Literary Agency. I was previously an editorial assistant at Orbit Books UK (science fiction, fantasy and horror) and Bloomsbury (non-fiction). I represent fiction and non-fiction primarily in the adult space, with select YA and crossover fiction. I’m drawn to stories that embrace genre conventions and tropes from a fun, fresh angle. Adult Romance I’m interested in most subgenres of romance, particularly stories that feature: Witty, fast-paced dialogue, in the vein of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood Neurodivergent and/or queer protagonists, especially ace-spec (e.g. Act Your Age, Eve Brown ) Sports, especially if it examines athletes/fans and their relationship to sport A strong romance plot in a speculative setting (e.g. The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy and Ocean’s Echo ) Complex, emotion-driven romance that digs deep into themes of desire, like Tiffany Reisz and Tia Williams Note: while different heat levels work for different books, nothing is “too low” or “too high” for me. Adult SFF/Horror Romantasy with strong fantasy and romance elements – it needs to have solid worldbuilding and plot as well as off-the-charts chemistry. Epic fantasy with big worldbuilding, high stakes, and characters to get invested in Cozy fantasy – I would love a Ghibli-esque book that deals with big emotions and themes in a cozy setting. Science fiction and science fantasy with high genre elements (e.g. Gideon the Ninth, Some Desperate Glory ) Gothic horror, space horror, folk horror, psychological horror, supernatural horror – scare me! Adult Fiction Upmarket thrillers that use an engaging thriller premise to explore personal/social issues – The Echo Wife and When No One is Watching are two of my all-time favourite books. Think psychological or domestic, rather than paranormal. Mystery thrillers that explore or investigate a transgression in the fictional world. Who does it impact, and how? What is justice? Think A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Nothing Can Hurt You, My Flawless Life and Jackal. Contemporary novels in the upmarket/literary space – I’m particularly fond of workplace novels ( There’s No Such Thing as an Easy Job, I Hope This Finds You Well, Several People are Typing ) and complicated relationships ( The Rachel Incident, All That Life Can Afford, My Dark Vanessa ) Contemporary fiction that gets a little weird, like the virgin birth of Small Pleasures and the animal illness of Shark Heart Women’s fiction and second (or third, or fourth) coming-of-age stories with elements of romance, such as Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias YA Fiction Contemporary Romance (contemporary or speculative) Fantasy Thrillers and mystery thrillers Adult Non-Fiction I’m open to a range of non-fiction, including cookbooks and food writing, sports, pop culture, music, psychology, lifestyle, wellness, science, history and narrative non-fiction. I’m interested in non-fiction topics that are approached from a specific, unique perspective.
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picture books or middle grade mystery/crime (unless it has strong speculative or thriller elements) noir comedy/satire military romance celebrity/rockstar romance fictional stories inspired by real-world crimes Submission Guidelines Submissions should be emailed to qu *** @ ********. Please review the P.S. Literary Agency website for full submission guidelines. Guidelines & Details Vital Info @roseferrao Website Agent
Fiction
BIPOC Literature, Commercial, Domestic Thriller, Erotica, Fantasy, General, Gothic, Horror, LGBTQ, Literary, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Business, Cookbooks, Cultural criticism, Fashion, Feminism and women\'s issues, Health, History, Journalism, LGBTQ, Memoir, Pop Culture, Psychology, Relationships and family, Science, Self-help, Sports, Travel, True Crime, Wellness I’d like the next… Adult Fiction Book Lovers Get a Lif