In all fiction, I am a sucker for messy and unlikeable characters, unreliable narrators, diverse casts, undercurrents of social commentary, feminism, and twists I couldn’t possibly see coming. On the opposite side of the spectrum, I love swoon-worthy characters and stories that are joyful and tender-hearted—it’s hard to make me laugh or cry, but if you have a story that will do either or both…I’d love to see it! GIVE ME ALL THE FEELS! I am especially passionate about representing Latinx and BIPOC voices, so please send me your diverse #OwnVoice stories. I am closed to ALL picture books and middle grade.
YOUNG ADULT
High-stakes with depth that explores self-discovery, family, culture, identity, mental health—can have romantic elements and be cozy. Horror Grounded sci-fi/fantasy Gothic NEW ADULT and ADULT Romance with big, HUGE feelings that make me laugh and cry, big twists, and spice. I am not considering romantasy at this time. Horror-romance, paranormal romance, dark romance (with consent), historical romance, and contemporary romance Women’s Fiction Love, loss, grief, trauma, family secrets, culture, traditions, Upmarket, Commercial, Book Club Horror/Speculative Fiction with depth that explores self-discovery, trauma, feminism, culture, identity, and genre blends encouraged! I am not considering romantasy at this time. Horror Southern/Appalachian Gothic Grounded Sci-Fi/Fantasy Thrillers
NON-FICTION
Looking for authors who have a social media platform, experience, and a unique hook. I am not considering memoirs/biographies at this time. Advice/Relationships/Self-Help Food/Beverage Lifestyle Narrative How-To
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME
Fairy tale retellings and princes & princesses Pandemic, virus, and military-based stories Screenplays, novellas, short story collections/anthologies Previously self-published work Stories that are heavy on: religion, suicide, rape/sexual abuse, child abuse, animal cruelty
Fun facts about me
I volunteer at a local dog shelter at least once a week. I also love to hunt down old furniture and restore it. Submission Guidelines
Queries should be submitted through
For fiction, please include your query letter, synopsis, and the first 10 pages of your manuscript. Guidelines & Details,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Vital Info @kissedbyink Website Agent
Fiction
BIPOC Literature, Bookclub, Commercial, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Speculative, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Cookbooks, Relationships and family, Self-help
Favorite sub-genres
#ownvoices, Adult Horror, Adult SFF, BIPOC, Caribbean Literature, Commercial Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Dystopian, Feminist Horror, Feminist SF/F, Gothic Horror, Grounded fantasy, LGBTQ+, Latinx stories, Marginalized Voices, Paranormal Horror, Paranormal Romance, Psychological Horror, Psychological Thrillers, Relationships, Romance, SciFi Romance, Southern Gothic, Speculative Fiction, Thrillers, Women's Fiction, book club fiction, children's diversity, dark fantasy, diverse and own voices, gothic romance, historical romance, horror, narrative non-fiction, upmarket/book club with female protagonist I’d like the next… The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo How to Sell a Haunted House Anita Blake Series The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series Little Fires Everywhere Counterfeit If I Had Your Face Nightbitch Carrie Soto is Back Yellowstone Filthy Rich Vampire When Women Were Dragons The Other Black Girl Patricia Wants to Cuddle Black Sheep Deep End The Wedding People Good Dirt My favorites include…
Shows
Buffy Schitt’s Creek Supernatural Dead to Me The Bachelorette Yellowjackets Love Island Married at First Sight Nobody Wants This Yellowstone