QUERYING ME
I’m open to queries.
Send your query letter and first ten pages through QueryManager. Here’s what I’m looking for and what to expect.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
The books I can’t put down.
I represent adult fiction and select nonfiction.
DARK AND STRANGE
Horror and gothic
Gothic, folk, domestic, and upmarket horror, including horror rooted in real history and community. Dark academia with real menace.
CLOSE TO HOME
Suspense and women’s fiction
Book club suspense driven by relationships, romance with a darker edge, and flawed women facing the cost of their choices.
THEN AND NOW
Historical and nonfiction
Historical fiction set outside WWII, memoir that asks a bigger question, and select psychology and self-help from credentialed authors.
HOW TO QUERY ME
Three things to know before you send.
01 Use QueryManager
Send your query through my QueryManager form. I don’t take queries by email, and emailed queries are deleted unread.
02 Send your best pages
Include your query letter and your first ten pages where the form asks for them.
03 Check the guidelines
Read the Rosecliff Literary submission guidelines before you hit send.
WHAT TO EXPECT
After you hit send.
Querying is hard. Here’s how it works on my end.
TIMING
About 12 weeks
I aim to reply within 12 weeks, and often sooner.
FEEDBACK
No personal notes
I can’t give personal feedback on queries. That’s what my reviews are for.
QueryManager only
Queries sent by email are deleted unread, so please use the form.