Nicky Lovick is a WGM Atlantic agent with a commercial instinct and wide appetite, hunting hook-first adult fiction — especially domestic noir, trope-driven romance in all its forms, and tech-flavored nonfiction — while keeping a sharp eye for the next issue-driven book-club phenomenon.
In brief
Hook is Nicky Lovick's single loudest signal — it appears multiple times in their own words and should be treated as the make-or-break filter for every query.
Their romance appetite is unusually broad and explicit: from Scottish settings and cowboy/sports subgenres to mafia, monster, and darker 'toxic' romance — spice and trope density are welcomed, not tolerated.
Techlit (technology-focused nonfiction or fiction) is flagged with unusual emphasis, suggesting it is a genuine gap Nicky is actively trying to fill rather than a casual interest.
The wishlist spans a striking range of sub-genre tags — from cozy mysteries and feminist retellings to gothic horror and romantasy — signaling a generalist commercial instinct rather than deep niche specialization.
Procedurals are wanted but with a caveat: they must bring something genuinely fresh to the form, so a straight-formula submission is likely to be passed over.
Lately
Nicky has publicly and emphatically flagged techlit as a current priority, marking it out from the rest of their wishlist with unusual typographic emphasis — a clear signal that this is a genuine gap they are trying to fill.
What Nicky is looking for
Nicky has flagged this category with conspicuous urgency, suggesting it represents an active gap on their list. Whether this means narrative nonfiction about the tech world, fiction set inside it, or accessible popular-science writing is not fully specified — writers working in this space should lead with relevance to technology and pitch boldly.
Both US and UK settings are welcome, and global settings beyond those are also on the table. The non-negotiable: a strong hook that grabs from the opening pages and a pace that never lets up. Domestic suspense, psychological twists, and unreliable-narrator dynamics all fit here.
Nicky's romance appetite is unusually wide. Specifically called out: Scottish and other charming settings, Alaskan romance, cowboy romance, sports romance, workplace and second-chance tropes, mafia romance, billionaire romance, monster romance, and darker or 'toxic' romance in the vein of Colleen Hoover. Spice and trope density are positives. Also receptive to momcoms and mom noir as adjacent comedic-domestic subgenres.
Books built around a single charged social or domestic issue, where the concept itself is the engine. The hook must be immediately legible and irresistible. Upmarket commercial fiction and women's fiction with a provocative premise are prime candidates here.
True crime nonfiction is explicitly listed. Narrative-driven, deeply researched projects with a strong central story will be the most competitive pitches.
Retellings of myths, fairy tales, history, or classic literature filtered through a feminist lens. The angle and freshness of the retelling matter as much as the source material.
Nicky wants a procedural but is clear it must distinguish itself from formula. A standard police-procedural without a fresh hook or structural twist is unlikely to succeed. Writers should articulate precisely what makes their procedural different.
Accessible, commercially minded nonfiction in pop culture, health, and wellness. Cookbooks are also tagged as a sub-interest. Voice, marketability, and platform are likely key factors.
Gaming is listed as a standalone interest — possibly overlapping with the Techlit priority. Could encompass fiction set in gaming worlds, narrative nonfiction about gaming culture, or creative nonfiction. The exact shape of this interest is underspecified; writers should pitch the hook clearly.
Historical fiction is welcomed when the period is meaningfully chosen — the setting should do work in the story, not merely provide backdrop. Historical romance, historical mysteries, WWII fiction, and historical women's fiction are all tagged as sub-interests.
Adult romantasy and fantasy romance are listed among Nicky's sub-genre interests. This is a crowded category, so a distinctive hook and strong romantic throughline will be essential.
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How to query Nicky
Send to the dedicated submissions address (hello@wgmatlanticgroup.com is listed as the general submissions inbox; nicky.lovick@wgmatlanticgroup.com is also associated with Nicky directly — check the live agency page for the current preferred address before sending).
Lead with the hook — not the backstory, not the theme, not the author's biography. Nicky's own emphasis on hook is relentless; your opening sentence should deliver the concept with maximum clarity and intrigue.
If you are writing techlit (technology-driven fiction or nonfiction), flag it prominently and early — this is the category Nicky has most urgently signaled as a gap on their list.
For romance submissions, name your subgenre and tropes explicitly in the query. Nicky's wishlist is unusually granular about romance subgenres; mirroring that specificity signals you know the market.
For domestic noir and thrillers, convey propulsion and dread from the first lines of your sample — Nicky wants to feel the pace before they decide, so an opening chapter that buries the tension will hurt more than help.
For procedurals, you must articulate in the query itself what makes your procedural different — a fresh structural element, an unusual protagonist, an unexpected setting. Do not assume the concept will speak for itself.
Verify the current query status on the live agency website before sending — the status was unconfirmed as of the last observation and may have changed.
Keep the query professional but direct; there is no evidence Nicky responds to lengthy preamble or excessive flattery — get to the story.