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Jackie Kruzie

Focused Artists

United States

Closed to Queriesquery_managerAAR Member
Submission GuidelinesWebsite
Manuscript Wish List (MSWL)

Looking For

High-quality grounded speculative fiction, historical fiction with dual timelines, cozy mystery series, diverse and LGBTQ+ representation in young adult and middle grade genres.

Not Looking For

Dystopian YA with teenage chosen one; new baby/new pet books; vampires; werewolves; Christian Fiction; Nonfiction; Memoir.

Themes & Elements

hidden abilitiesright wrongsfear of unknownwitcheslibrary settingslifelong readersinvisible teenstough topicsmodern grandparentchallenging stigmas

Tone & Style

groundedpunchyfast-pacedkid-focusedfun read-alouds
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About

Associate Agent at Focused Artists who believes every reader deserves a great book. Former children's librarian with expertise in middle grade, young adult, and picture books. Passionate about shepherding high-quality stories across adult and children's fiction categories.

Submission Guidelines
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Submission Page: https://QueryManager.com/JackieKruzie_FocusedArtists
Guidelines:

Currently only accepting submissions via conferences or pitch events but plans to open for a small window in early 2026. Adult Fiction: - Book Club - Cozy - Historical - Horror - Paranormal - Romantasy - Speculative - Supernatural - Western - Women's Fiction Preferences: - Grounded speculative fiction where characters must keep their abilities hidden as they strive to right wrongs and exist in a world where fear of the unknown and misunderstood is prevalent - Loves witches but not a big fan of vampires or werewolves - Historical fiction with dual timelines where events from the past impact the present - Stories with a romantic element where budding romances develop organically throughout - Cozy mystery series - Diverse characters and more main LGBTQ+ characters in settings where they exist without scrutiny and their sexuality isn't the main issue but simply a component of the story Children's Fiction: - Board Books - Chapter Books - Middle Grade - Picture Book - Young Adult Preferences: - Middle Grade: Books that put kids in the driver's seat and create lifelong readers - Young Adult: Books that speak to those who feel invisible and welcome tough topics. Not the right fit for dystopian novels where a teenage chosen one is tasked with saving the world - BB & PB: Punchy fast-paced kid-focused books with no heavy moral. Fun read-a-louds perfect for storytime. Not the right fit for new baby or new pet books but would love a story featuring a modern grandparent that challenges stigmas Not a good fit for: - Christian Fiction - Nonfiction - Memoir

Notable Clients
  • Alayane Kay Christian
  • Ivanka Dimitrova
  • Jessica Dodge
  • Alan Elliott
  • Dana Evyn
  • Sonya Kenkare
  • Mary Vander Plas
Notable Sales
  • The Lousy Layup (graphic novel, Capstone Publishing)
  • Serving Patrons with Disabilities (contributing chapter, American Library Association)
  • Historical Romance (WWII), 94K, FR: 12/13/24

Social

Twitter / X@@JackieKruzieLinkedInpersonal website

Sources

MSWL ProfilePersonal Website

Last verified: March 20, 2026

Audience

AdultMiddle GradePicture BooksYoung Adult

Genres

Book Club Fiction
Historical Fiction
Horror
Supernatural Horror
Speculative Fiction
Westerns
Picture Books
Chapter Books
Mystery
Cozy Mystery
Romance
Paranormal RomanceContemporary Romance
Fantasy
Romantasy
Commercial Fiction
Thriller
Literary Fiction
Upmarket Fiction

Focus Areas

grounded speculative fictionwitcheslibrary settingskids in driver’s seatinvisible teenstough topicspunchy fast-paced kid-focusedmodern grandparent

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