Horror, fantasy, and mystery stories set in specific settings like the South, Appalachia, or coastal towns; dual-timeline mysteries; supernatural folklore; underrepresented home-life experiences; small-town dynamics; feminine rage; sorority or cheerleading horror; dark academia.
Legal thrillers, futuristic or sci-fi leaning fantasy, procedural thrillers.
Catherine Ross is a literary agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency who represents horror, fantasy, and mystery across middle grade and young adult categories. She has a particular passion for stories set in the South and Appalachia, supernatural folklore, and diverse narratives that explore themes of fear, identity, and institutional critique.
Please share your query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and the first ten pages of your manuscript using my query form. Unsolicited submissions sent via email will not be considered. Submissions that utilize AI in any part will not be considered.
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