Wish List

I can’t wait to hear about your project. To give you an idea of what I am currently looking for:

On the nonfiction side, I am always interested in creative narrative nonfiction in the areas of social and cultural history, popular science, big ideas, investigative journalism and unique perspectives on historical events, as well as journalism about social issues, identity, science, and place. I am passionate about braided cultural criticism, and memoir. In addition, I am interested in poets who are exploring other narrative forms. 

On the fiction side, I am most interested in adult literary fiction. I am drawn to writing that is voice and character driven, highly transporting and immersive, from unique perspectives, and underrepresented voices. I love to be held by the language on the line level, and appreciate multiple points of view, sweeping generational stories, narratives of place, and innovative ways of storytelling. I enjoy novels with a hint of magical realism. I love lyrical prose, and am always looking for intimate stories that have the potential for a broader, more global resonance. 

I do NOT represent YA or Middle Grade and I am NOT looking for adult genre fiction, fantasy, sci-fi or mystery. 

A few non-client books I love: The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste, Commonwealth by Ann Patchett, Atonement by Ian McEwan, Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead, A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, Writers & Lovers by Lily King, The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr, Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Inheritance by Dani Shapiro, Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo.