Katrina Lemaire

Here you will find what I’ve been on the hunt for lately:

Adult/Crossover New Adult Fiction:

• Fantasy
• Speculative
• Eco-horror
• Folklore/Folkhorror
• Cozy Fantasy
• Horror
• Paranormal
• Paranormal Romance
• Romantasy
• Dark Academia
• Magical Realism
• Historical melds of horror, fantasy, and speculative.
• Occult
• Cozy Mysteries and WhoDunnits

Young Adult Fiction:

• Mystery/Thriller: In the vein of YA mystery/thriller, I’d love to see an ensemble of unreliable characters, or the themes that relate to culinary, fashion, art, or academic rivalry with a dash of deep-seated yearning. I want to feel like I have to keep turning the page, always grasping in the dark for answers that are just out of reach until it is too late. Locked Room/Whodunnits are welcome. The more messy/complex the mystery/murder the better.
• Fantasy: In YA, I’m looking for fully developed worlds with lush settings, intricate magic systems (non-western based), characters who are absolutely feral & unhinged (especially when they have a specific motive in mind), villains who are more than just love interests (villains who are fully realized with lots of interesting lore), romance that burns brighter than an eternal flame, creatures & monsters that pose a real threat and have interesting/unique origins, environmental fantasy that blends horror and speculative, soft fantasy that focuses on friendships, romance, and family, dark fantasy that doesn’t shy away from important topics/themes that need more exploration, fantasy that has thought-provoking political systems, and fresh takes on fairy tales.
• Horror: In YA horror, I am looking for ensemble characters who investigate haunted buildings/manors and discover hidden meanings/messages that reflect their own growth and navigation of self, bubblegum horror, gothic horror, exploration of themes relating to a “haunting” that can take place in the woods or burial ground, lovecraftian horror, monster horror, man-made horrors that pertain to environmentalism and body horror, the occult, quiet horror, and paranormal elements that are fresh and take a unique turn on the familiar mythos.

Picture Books (Author/Illustrators only):

• Environmental/Nature Sciences: I am a huge advocate for environmental conservation and preservation, especially with such a fast shifting climate. I would absolutely love to see more nature-centric stories with characters that share an interest in exploring and learning about the world and its important ecosystems. From swampy bayous, to cold arctics, jungles, and desserts, I want narratives that aren’t afraid to provide tantalizing experiences within nature. This includes adding textures, sounds, tastes, and thoughtful approaches to navigating the natural world. I also crave art that reflects these explorations, cultivating an educational bend that can be used for current and future generations to come. At the moment, I am not on the lookout for lyrical or rhyming picture books.
• Spooky/Halloween: I would love to see more creepy and fun PBs that carry impactful and lighthearted messages that relate to unique fears/phobias and delve into the topics in a thoughtful way. I am open to new monster stories/fables translated into a PB structure. A PB story that explores cryptids, monster hunting, or introducing new folklore is very much welcome.
• STEAM: I am on the lookout for PBs that amalgamate STEAM elements that show growth, have a positive message, and have strong commercial characters that will easily resonate with kids. I am also looking for stories that intricately weave in cultural/heritage blends with artful illustrations that compliment the narrative, stories with linguistics/phonics/syntax, sciences, art, maths, and unique approaches to social topics.

Graphic Novels

Across all genres, I’m open to traditional graphic novels, graphic memoirs, and graphic nonfiction for all age categories. Please note I am currently only open to reviewing graphic novel submissions created by author/illustrators (a sole creator writing and illustrating the book). I am interested to see graphic novels with pages and panels that make use of the visual format to tell an authentic story.

Specific Genres that I’m looking for at the moment are: Fantasy, Horror, Speculative, blends of contemporary and cultural YA/Adult LGBTQ+ and #OwnVoices narratives.

Some of my favourite graphic works include:

the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman, Squad by Maggie Takuda-Hall, The Sheets series by Brenna Thummler, any and all works by the talented Aminder Dhaliwal, The Monstress series by Marjorie Liu, Nimona by ND Stevenson, Through the Woods by Emily Carroll, The Tea Dragon Society and The Moth Keeper by Kay O’Neill, Garlic and The Vampire by Bree Paulsen, The Girl From The Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, This Place: 150 Years Retold collection, and more.

For graphic novels submissions, please do NOT send sexual/explicit materials (on the lines of erotica), hardcore violence, gore, or superheroes.

Guidelines on how to Submit Graphic Novel Materials:

Please upload the first 20 pages of your completed graphic novel project with art/illustration samples by pasting a direct link in the sample pages section of the query form (Dropbox links are preferred).

Submission Guidelines

Please note Corvisiero Literary Agency currently does not represent poetry, short story collections, or novella-length fiction at this time. Email Submissions will NOT be considered.

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