I am looking to acquire commercial fiction across a wide range of genres, including rom-com, love stories, historical fiction, book club, romantic fantasy, and female-driven narratives with a darker edge. Across all genres I am always looking for very clear hooks; a pitch that can be easily summarised and leave readers wanting more. I want to see stand-out, memorable characters whose journeys readers can’t help but invest in.
I have recently re-watched Desperate Housewives and would love to find an author who writes bold, dramatic twists; cul-de-sac friendships and heartbreaks; and shocking secrets. The depiction of female friendships throughout fascinates me, and I would love to read anything that tackles this theme in such a compelling and vivid way.
Within rom-com, I read and acquire widely in this space and will always be interested in anything that provides a fresh take on existing tropes. Whether this is highlighting modern themes and issues in a historical setting; or subverting the expected when it comes to character, I would love to find new voices in this space. I want to champion more diverse writers in this space, too, and am a big fan of Lauren Ho and Casey McQuiston’s work.
I am on the look-out for an epic love story: particularly one that spans and/or transcends place or time (or both!). I love a strong sense of place in a novel – such as Where The Crawdads Sing, Outlawed, Welcome to Glorious Tuga – and would love to find a love story in which the setting plays a central role.
When it comes to darker fiction, I enjoy domestic suspense, thriller, and psychological drama. Please do think of me for any female-driven novels in these genres; or stories in which there is a focus on the characters, dynamics, and psychology, rather than police procedural. Books I enjoy in this space include Strange Sally Diamond; Luckiest Girl Alive; and The Only One Left.
I would love to find more historical fiction that centres on character and plot, such as Weyward and A More Perfect Union. I have long enjoyed Lucinda Riley’s Seven Sisters series and would love to find an author who writes present/past fiction in a similar way. Her focus on family across time and generations fascinates me, and I would also be keen to read anything that explores family in a more sinister way: focusing on themes of obsession, secrets, and even wealth – such as in Sucession.
Other go-to authors for me include: Emily Henry; Jodi Picoult; Gillian Flynn; Kristin Hannah; Lauren Ho; and Rebecca Yarros.
I look forward to hearing from you!
