Anne C. Perry
Jo Fletcher Books
My Manuscript Wish List®
Hi there! I was born and raised in California and lived all over the US before moving to the UK, where I now live and work. In addition to my academic background (I never finished a PhD in History), I spent ten years as an editor at Hodder & Stoughton and then Simon & Schuster before becoming an agent. I also founded and ran a small press, Jurassic London, and a literary prize, The Kitschies, for which I still serve on the board. I’ve been nominated for and even occasionally won a few prizes over the years, and I’m a proud Hugo loser.
I am now the Publishing Director of Jo Fletcher Books, which has been proudly open to unagented submissions since its creation in 2011.
If you would like to submit to Jo Fletcher Books, here’s what we’re looking for: science fiction, fantasy, YA/crossover (it must have strong crossover potential) and horror of all stripes. We’re looking for action, adventure, explosions, chills, romance, big ideas, unforgettable characters, and – most importantly – fun. A happy ending isn’t a necessity, but it is a bonus.
The only non-fiction we can consider is that which has clear SFF crossover interest and potential – for example, Monsters of the Week: The Complete Critical Companion to the X-Files, Batman: The Complete History or Cary Elwes’ memoir about making The Princess Bride, As You Wish.
There are submissions guidelines linked to below, but they are out of date; we are actively seeking YA/crossover fantasy and science fiction and will update the submission guidelines online as soon as we are able.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse, representative and inclusive list for all readers.
Given the enormous volume of submissions we receive, we are sadly unable to offer feedback to anyone. If you submit and do not hear back within six months, then please consider it a pass from us.
Fun facts about me:
I’m an avid amateur fossil-hunter. Pictured is my cat Buster, a stray who decided to move in one day. He’s nicer than he looks.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to submissions@jofletcherbooks.co.uk
Please send the first three chapters or first 10,000 words in a separate attachment.
- – Word docs only
- – Font: Times New Roman
- – Font size: 12
- – Spacing: Double-spaced
Please include a brief covering letter and a short synopsis (no longer than one page) in the body of your email.
Vital Info
Favorite sub-genres:
Diversity, Epic Fantasy, Feminism, Gothic Horror, High Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism, Multicultural, Soft Fantasy, Space Opera, Speculative Fiction
I’d like the next…
- The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
- The Poppy War
- Rivers of London
- Perdido Street Station
- Hyperbole and a Half
- Legends & Lattes
- The Animals In That Country
- The Atlas 6
- Nightbitch
- Winter’s Orbit
My favorites include…
Books: The list goes on and on – perhaps it’s best to talk about some of my all-time, life-long favs: The Hobbit, Pride & Prejudice, North & South, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, The Killer Inside Me, Gaudy Night, Perdido Street Station, Dune, The Secret History
Film: The Limey, Beauty & the Beast (1991), Star Wars IV, V & VI, (original theatrical versions, naturally), The Mummy (1932 and 1999), The Third Man, Harold and Maude, Strictly Ballroom, Out of Sight, Gosford Park, Casino Royale, Die Hard, Jackie Brown, Arachnophobia, Romancing the Stone, The Hunt for the Wilderpeople,
TV: Buffy, the animated X-Men and Batman: The Animated Series (formative!), Parks & Rec, the 2007 Northanger Abbey, the 2004 North & South, Sex Education, Project Runway, Nailed It!, Star Trek: TOS, TNG and Lower Decks, Mad Men, Oz, The Office, Veronica Mars, Community, Mythic Quest, The Wire, Friday Night Lights, The Good Place, The X-Files, Agent Carter.
