Katie Gisondi

In all genres I prioritize diversity and marginalized voices. In general I am looking for a clear, distinct voice and a unique hook.

• ADULT ROM-COM:
  • Main characters in their 20-30s exploring the beginning of their adult life (roommates, first jobs, exploring new cities etc.)
  • Flipping classic tropes on their heads (grumpy/sunshine, hate to love, forced proximity).
  • Unique voices that stick with you and address real things like disability/mental health/race/class.
  • Spice encouraged.
• ADULT ROMANCE:
  • high concept, high stakes, commercial (international settings, celebrities, family series, sports, fake dating, enemies-to-lovers).
  • Spice encouraged (again lol.)
  • NO large age gap (10+ years), incest, or mafia.
• MIDDLE GRADE: Adventurous, whimsical fantasy.
• ADULT NON-FICTION:
  • drugs, disability, sex and sexuality, modern dating, nature, cults, pop science, and pop culture.
  • Microhistories!
• ADULT HORROR:
  • off-kilter and female-led
  • unreliable narrators
  • paranormal or not
  • NO explicit rape, child abuse, or animal abuse.
• ADULT THRILLERS:
  • led by victims and anyone not in the government.
  • international settings
  • NOT a fan of romance/thriller crossover, spy thrillers, or military thrillers.
• ADULT COZY MYSTERY:
  • adult
  • multiple POVs
  • uncommon settings
• YA FANTASY:
  • female friendships, swoony romance, morally grey characters, found family.
  • uncommon myth retellings or fantasy worlds inspired by underrepresented cultures.
  • Series and standalone both welcome.
  • Romantasy.
  • Fresh takes on old beasts and monsters (vampires, fey, werewolves)
  • intricate and clear worldbuilding and character development. unique magic systems.

I am NOT a good fit for and do not represent magical realism, picture books, cookbooks, historical fiction, literary fiction, essay collections, memoirs, political thrillers, poetry, or sci-fi!

Submission Guidelines

Please submit only through the QueryManager link provided. I do not accept submissions through email, Twitter, Instagram, phone call, or snail mail. Thanks!

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