
ALT A collage/moodboard in orange, brown and red hues. The pictures show a plane flying into the orange sunset, a fire burning hot, a woman in a white dress on a red carpet, a blonde woman in a car avoiding the paparazzi, a woman dancing in a black dress in a field, a body in fetal position that's fully wrapped up in a white sheet, and old yellowed documents that discuss "the trial of witchcraft" and "the complete woman."

ALT Pitch: The seelie court calls her their spy. The unseelie call her their weapon. Alethea walks a knife's edge between both. But power is never given, it's taken. If she wants to claim it she'll have to decide whether she wants to become a queen or a monster. Comparative titles: The cruel prince The shadows between us These hollow vows Ruthless vows

ALT Tropes: friends to enemies Enemies to lovers Myth becomes reality Anti-hero heroine 'burn it all down' Thief to warrior Note: book includes diverse characters and bi-representation

ALT A piece from the novel: “Time to step out of the cage,” he replied. Her brows furrowed. “You remind me of a little bird,” Silas continued, his tone shifting slightly, as though the words had a deeper meaning than he was letting on. “A little bird?” Alethea scoffed, her chin tilting up in defiance. “And what’s that supposed to mean?” He shifted on his feet, his voice lower than before, “Yes. The cage is open, and yet you still don’t fly.” Alethea’s lips parted, the words cutting into her like a sharp blade. “Birds with clipped wings fall. They don’t fly,” she retorted, her voice tinged with bitterness. Silas’s lips curved into a sly smile, his eyes gleaming with something dark and knowing. “Oh, you’ll fly… trust me.”

ALT A butterfly with one black wing and one white, the words "You want battle? I'll give you war", a ballroom with dancers, and assassin with blades on her back, the title "A curse of blood and darkness", sun magic flowing from a girl's hands, shadow magic, a girl sitting in front of mirrors and candles, books burning

ALT Excerpt: The greenspace is a field of golden dandelions surrounding the picture of a smiling Idalia. Pure joy lights her face as she combs her hair back with her hand. It was taken earlier this year, her hair shorter and forearm not tattooed. I remember how excited she was in the days leading up to her photography session since those with two Blessed parents were doing it. She would've wanted it to be her mourning photo. I'll do it, I say. I'll find the murderer. Who says my offer still stands? Don't play with me, I quip, not bothering to hide the cut in my tone. He hums, unbothered. This deal is binding. Once you start, there's no going back. I never thought I'd stoop this low, but I'm desperate. For money. A new Divine. Vengeance. And that makes people like me do stupid things. I don't care anymore. Finding him is larger than both of us now.

ALT A GUIDE TO WHAT PENGEANCE MIGHT BRING BY MADELAINE ATTEBERRY Borderline New Adult / Adult Fantasy 123,000 words

ALT PITCH After a shocking attack in the markets of her village, Rowen Ember - a fireborne elemental - must contend with the consequences of an ancient fairy tale. Young elementals are all taught the harrowing story of the Great Battle: an atrocious conflict between elementals and humankind that occurred nearly a millennium ago. The Vanquisher of Evil, Rowen's legendary ancestor, is credited with the resolution of the war. But many hard truths are lost to the passage of time. It seems the adversary of the elementals' storied past has merely been simmering in the interim. Try as she might to avoid her entanglement with the age-old story, Rowen cannot ignore the impending danger that is banging on the gates. Alongside a group of warriors, she embarks on a mission to uncover the truths of the past. Will Rowen be sucked into the nightmarish undercurrent that has eroded the history of the elementals? Or will unexpected friendships bolster her resolve against the mastermind behind it all?

ALT - a growing and possessive darkness - long forgotten ancestry - A shocking assassination - A dead language - Romance when least expected - Tongues as sharp as blades

ALT THEMES & FEATURES * Hot-headed (literally) Female main character * Anxiety and imposter syndrome meet an unshakable spotlight * Childhood rivals * Dashing gentlemen * Loving, platonic friendships that challenge problematic mindsets Twists on twists * A hefty dose of swordplay * A crescendo you won't be able to put down

ALT Picture: A woman playing a cello with hair flowing Words: NIGHT BIRD An Adult Romantic Fantasy The Bargainer x The Lost Apothecary x Six of Crows Ava can become invisible and walk through walls but can’t escape her warded cage. Destined to become a courtesan and spy, she breaks free with the help of a boy, Zev, who then disappears. Eight years later, she reinvents herself as Night Bird, a vigilante for wronged women. She and her misfit gang find themselves in the crosshairs of a shadowy man, who turns out to be Zev. It’s unclear if he’s friend or foe. When she takes on her biggest target—the last man to see her mother alive—Zev may be the only person keeping her from going up in flames.













































