I am Ashley Reisinger, an assistant literary agent at Triada US Literary Agency where I am actively building my list in the following genres and age categories. In general, I have a broad range of interests in primairly Adult and YA fiction and I gravitate toward stories that have a strong commercial premise and more literary writing. My tastes tend to encompass a little bit of everything, and I’m really drawn to genre-blending—I particularly love when speculative elements or twists are incorporated into familiar genre structures (i.e.: spec romances, mysteries/thrillers in SFF settings, etc.). I am always seeking stories that reflect diverse experiences and perspectives from traditionally underrepresented voices. Adult
Romance
I am primarily looking for romance in the adult age category, specifically: Romance with a spec twist (witches, ghosts, magic, timeloops, love spells, soulmates, etc.) Cozy romantasy (but the worldbuilding needs to feel very grounded and accessible with the focus more on the “rom” than the “fantasy”) Adventure and/or heist roms (the more bonkers, the better) Nerdy/fandom romances (cosplay, fanart/fanfic, D&D, etc.) Sports roms (particularly BIPOC and/or LGBTQ) Think: THE DEAD ROMANTICS, BOYFRIEND MATERIAL, A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING, GOOD SPIRITS, A KILLER KIND OF ROMANCE, WRITING MR. RIGHT In romance, am
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typically the right fit for historical, regency, medical, Christmas, cowboy/western, or dark romances. I’m also
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the right fit for erotica, police/detective love interests, or heavy/serious romantic thrillers/suspense.
Other
I am also open to the following in Adult, though prefer if they have a strong romantic subplot: Horror While I enjoy and am open to a broad range of horror, I would really love something funny, satirical, or meta in this space. Mystery/Thriller I would love a mystery or thriller with a spec setting or twist, a locked-room mystery (à la Knives Out ), or a mystery with a very strong romantic thread. I would also love a humorous, campy, over-the-top mystery/thriller/suspense. Grounded/accessible or low SFF I tend to prefer low SFF (such as contemporary fantasy) as opposed to space operas or second world fantasy. That said, if the worldbuilding is very grounded and accessible, then I could be open to higher SFF, particularly for something that does blend genres. For Adult titles, think: MEXICAN GOTHIC, BAD CREE, DIAL A FOR AUNTIES, MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE, SORCERY AND SMALL MAGICS, THE ATLAS SIX, ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL; THE 7 ½ DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE In Adult, I am
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typically the right fit for historical fiction (unless it’s 80s/90s/00s), police procedurals, military narratives, high fantasy, space operas, or dystopian. Young Adult
In YA I am looking for
Romance with a speculative twist (magic, ghosts, timeloops, soul mates, etc.) Mysteries (especially if they have a spec twist) Contemporary fantasy (whether light and fun or dark and spooky) Magical academies and/or dark academia Horror Genre blending Retellings/reimaginings (that don’t stick TOO CLOSE to the source Illustrated graphic novels (I’m not taking script-only submissions at this time)
For YA think
THE WHISPERING DARK, CEMETERY BOYS, WILDER GIRLS, SO LET THEM BURN, THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US, the ARC OF A SCYTHE series, HOW TO SUCCEED IN WITCHCRAFT In YA I am
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typically the right fit for historical, high sci-fi/space operas, dystopian, Arthurian retellings, teen pregnancy stories, eating disorders, “sick lit”, horse books, Christmas stories, or zombies. Middle Grade & Picture Books I am very selectively seeking MG and PB. In MG, I am primarily looking for upper MG and illustrated graphic novels (I’m not taking script-only submissions at this time). In PB, I am primairly interested in lyrical narratives from underrepresented voices. For MG & PB think: FRONT DESK; RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE; JUST A PINCH OF MAGIC; ABUELO’S FLOWER SHOP; THE PROUDEST BLUE In MG and PB, I am
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