Brandy Vallance is a literary agent with Barbara Bova Literary Agency . She will be open to FICTION queries on January 1, 2024.
Here’s what she’d love to represent:
Quality fiction. While I do read more frequently in some genres, my book love is very eclectic. If you’ve put hard work into the craft of writing and you have an amazing book, query me! Quality is more important than genre.
I represent these genres but I am also not limited to these genres:
Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Historical Mystery, Romance, Contemporary, Literary, Women’s Fiction, Southern Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Speculative, Inspirational, Thriller.
The following list is just to give you an idea of some of the things that pique my interest. I’m a fan of:
*stories set in the British Isles, Europe, or exotic locations
*Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian romance (also contemporary and other eras too!)
*Romance that shows the thrill of early love and/or the hard work needed to sustain it
*archaeology / artifacts / history’s mysteries
*stories set in castles, manor houses, or quaint villages
*stories with a Gothic flair / dark academia
*Byronic heroes
*redemption stories / stories that give hope or courage
*stories of faith / faith-based / questions of faith
*stories that feature thin places and sacred spaces / God encounters
*stories that explore biblical themes without being preachy (ex. Charles Martin books)
*Appalachian stories / mountain culture
*cultures we don’t hear about a lot
*folklore / cryptids / legends / fairy tales
*time travel
*fantasy, sci-fi and speculative in almost all the forms
*atmospheric writing / lyrical or literary voice / personification / metaphor
*characters who are writers, artists, or have a unique profession
*wholesome / heartwarming / hilarious
*happy endings
*endings that make me think
*unusual protagonists / sympathetic villains
*stories that explore deep emotion
*stories that make me FEEL
*stories that tell me what it means to be human
*anything imaginative or witty!
As you’re thinking about how to describe your book in a query, here’s a helpful website about genres: https://fictionphile.com/fiction-genres/
Some advice on the writing journey:
- The Power of Vulnerability: http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/the-power-of-vulnerability
- Writing Through Fear: https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/writing-through-fear
To find out more about Barbara Bova Literary Agency click HERE.
You can send me a query through Query Manager at https://QueryManager.com/3215
I will also receive your query if it is sent through Barbara Bova Literary Agency at slushpile@yahoo.com
I make every effort to respond to queries as quickly as possible, but I do receive a large amount. If you haven’t heard back from me in 8 weeks, it’s most likely a pass.
Here’s wishing you all the success!
