It's time again for the Monthly Wishlist! Here's the ONE project that the TBA agents would love to see in their submission inbox. If you have something that fits with the
below, please check out our submission guidelines on the website and send it
over. We can't wait to read!
Jenny Bent:
A
twisty turny suspense novel (for adults) with a female protagonist like GIRL ON THE TRAIN.
Beth Phelan:
I’m always looking for (but particularly hungry for it right
now) diverse YA and MG authors writing stories with diverse, lively characters
in epic leading roles, in any genre.
Molly Ker Hawn:
I'd really like to see an emotionally resonant YA novel
whose narrative structure is as inventive as Todd Hazak-Lowy's in ME BEING ME
IS EXACTLY AS INSANE AS YOU BEING YOU.
Heather Flaherty: MG or YA about the social issues girls face in school -
especially the complicated relationship one has with their "best
friend" and what happens when one doesn't want to be friends anymore. Or
when a girl is kicked out of a friend-group. Girl social dynamics please!
Gemma Cooper: Animals and anthropomorphic characters—I love stories with either animals as the main character, or with a close bond
with a child. Examples: CHARLOTTE’S WEB, A DOG CALLED HOMELESS, THE ONE AND
ONLY IVAN. Or what about historical fiction seen through the eyes of an
animal—major events in history with a dog or cat or pig or...etc. narrator?
Victoria Lowes: A
contemporary romance with a hint of magical realism like The Time Traveler’s
Wife.
Susan Hawk: A MG mystery or detective novel, especially with a
historical element. Think FROM THE MIXED UP FILES or CHASING VERMEER. Fast-paced, with complex characters.
Dear TBA,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank you all for these posts. Obviously, telling us what you are looking for is a huge help to us, as well as a time saver (hopefully) for you. Personally, I find the comparative books extremely useful. It really narrows down each genre and leaves us with little to no question as to what you want to see. Very well done!
Many Thanks,
Joe