Rachelle Gardner Calls for Romance
Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner has announced on the Rants and Ramblings blog that she's adding some new genres. She's now actively seeking romance, cozy mysteries, and female-driven suspense.
Fair warning: Rachelle is specific about what she wants. First, the author needs to be previously published. (This disappoints. I know a couple of writers who deserve the chance to submit.)
Second, the book needs to appeal to female readers and to contain at least one strong female character. Guess what? This is a trend in publishing in general - and one that isn't about to change anytime soon. Jump on. Strengthen those women.
Third, she's looking for manuscripts that fit four specific romance lines: Barbour's Heartsongs Presents, Harlequin's Love Inspired, Summerside's Love Finds You, and HarperCollins' Avon Inspire. She details each and encourages authors to examine the series and the publisher guidelines further before submitting to her.
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