What I’m Looking For Thank you for choosing to query me! I’m currently on the lookout for horror that unsettles rather than overwhelms—stories that don’t rely on excessive gore to make their impact. I’m drawn to gripping, atmospheric narratives in the vein of Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw. I’m especially interested in gradual, tension-driven build-ups where dread accumulates quietly and deliberately. Give me suspense that keeps me guessing, that lingers under the skin, that refuses to let go. I’m eager for body horror that feels intimate and destabilizing, and for characters who unravel in ways that are both unsettling and psychologically compelling. I’m particularly excited by stories where the setting becomes a character in its own right—spaces that breathe, watch, distort, and exert influence. Haunting atmospheres, claustrophobic environments, and slow descents into madness are very much welcome. I’m also considering fantasy with compelling magical or political systems, not just romance (though I welcome spice!). I’m open to both low and high fantasy, particularly unique fairytale or mythological retellings. Bonus points for horror elements. Please upload your first ten pages as a Microsoft word document. Any other format will be automatically denied.
What I look for in every submission
Complex, layered characters Strong, uplifting friendships Dynamic, witty dialogue Light fantasy/magical realism in dark settings ( Ninth House )
What excites me most in a manuscript
LGBTQ+ relationships (à la Simon & Baz) Fresh spins on clichés ( Butcher & Blackbird style) Untold fairytale/myth retellings (African, Norse, Asian myths; or characters like Rumplestiltskin or King Midas) Neurodivergent and disabled characters BIPOC protagonists and characters
I’m not a good fit for
Crime/Thrillers/Suspense that focus on cops, the government, or anything of the like in a contemporary setting
Fun facts about me
I have a cat named Marlow, who I rescued at 4 1/2 weeks old. He travels with me everywhere and has visited Italy, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. I’m currently living in Japan. I played soccer for 7 years. I can read a 400 page book in a single day. Submission Guidelines Please submit through query tracker. Guidelines & Details Vital Info ssoler@ @beyond_literary @beyondliterary..social Linkedin Website Agent
Fiction
BIPOC Literature, Fantasy, Folklore, Gothic, Horror, LGBTQ, Magical Realism, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Romcom, South Asian Literature, South East Asian Literature, Speculative, Speculative Literary, Thriller, West African Literature
Favorite sub-genres
#Dis, #ownvoices, Adult Horror, Adult Romantasy, Adventure, African Diaspora, African Fantasy, Asian Diaspora, Asian Fantasy, BIPOC, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, Character-Driven Horror, Classic retellings with BIPOC characters, Complicated Relationships, Dark Female Friendships, Dark Humor, Dark topics with a light touch, Disability, Diverse Protagonists, Diversity, East Asian Literature, Fairytale Retellings, Family Drama, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Female Friendships, Feminist Horror, Folklore, Gothic, Gothic Fantasy, Gothic Horror, Hauntings, High Fantasy, Horror Comedy, LGBTQ Romance, LGBTQ+ Fantasy, Latinx Fantasy, Latinx Horror, Literary Crossover, Literary Fantasy, Literary Horror, Literary Thriller, Magic, Magic Realism, Magical Realism, Marginalized Voices, Mental Health, Monsters, Neurodiversity, New Adult, Paranormal Horror, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal Thriller, Psychological Horror, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thrillers, Retellings, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Thriller, STEAM, Same-Sex Romance, Shakespeare Retellings, South East Asian Literature, Southern Gothic, Steamy RomComs, Strong Females, Supernatural Horror, Thriller, Thrillers, Trauma, Urban Fantasy, West African Literature, Worldbuilding, Zombies, bad at feelings,