Adult psychological suspense w/ speculative edge. A rural bartender hears a missing boy calling to her—what she’s hidden all her life may be the only way to save him. SHUT EYE × THE GOD OF THE WOODS × BEAUTIFUL UGLY. Full MS available.
I've used em-dashes my whole life — they add rhythm and grace to writing. But now they're an AI tell.
Can we get a grandfather clause for those of us who were fluent in em-dashes before ChatGPT launched in November 2022?
When a kidnapped boy reaches out to her through a violent psychic bleed, Lucille Harrow—whose fractured inner system makes her uniquely sensitive—uncovers a decades‑long pattern of disappearances and draws the attention of an ageless harbinger who intervenes for her alone. #query
Lucille Harrow hears the lost. When a missing boy reaches her, she must follow the voice—or lose herself.
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@MLA_Matthew Hi Mathew, I have a Query that I would like to send you, but I don’t want to step out of line… Do I pitch you my book and if you’re interested I send the query or do I simply send straight to your email?
In an ideal world, writers would stick together, offering support instead of tearing each other down. The book industry is shrinking: bookstores are smaller, and inventories are reduced. Let’s celebrate small wins, build supportive circles, and lift each other up. Publishing is tough for lone wolves.
A missing boy. A psychic connection.
DAYLIGHT LIES (72k) upmarket suspense where a small-town woman risks her own mind to help a detective find a child before time runs out. #amquerying#MSWL#mystery#suspense#thriller
@ChristaHeschke@scbwi That’s wonderful to hear! I’m currently querying an upmarket psychological suspense novel and love seeing agents reconnect with writers. Wishing you a great conference season.