Naomi Davis

Epic fantasy with romance is viable for me but I'm really not on the lookout for PNR or UF. #askagent

Yes, I do, but I'm currently only open to adult queries. #askagent

Query it as (YA if it is) fantasy and let your query show the romance!
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*bursts through the doors on a unicorn* Hellllooo!!! 😁#askagent

Sounds like fantasy to me! #askagent

Sounds like Historical MR #askagent

It is not something I am terribly interested in so I think another agent may have better advice. #askagent

I always provide feedback, so I do get a bit irked when authors want me to elaborate further. #askagent

I always say I need enough exposure to the world and characters to get to know why I should CARE that the inciting incident makes the character's life change forever. #askagent

What do readers get out of Book A that they will also get out of your book? Maybe that's a lyrical feel, or a powerful world, or a critical look at relevant social issues. Lean on that. "My book will appeal to readers who loved the X of Y book." #askagent

I would just say "is intended to be a duology" if book 1 stands on its own as a complete, satisfying narrative. (And if not, plz fix that prior to querying) #askagent

That's great! Just as a caution, a common problem I see when I req a full MS is that the first 50-100 pages have clearly been worked and worked and polished and polished, but the rest not so much. I pass on these. #askagent

All I can say is I'm very interested in neurodiverse voices. I'm a parent of a child with autism and two children with ADHD, and I want them to see themselves reflected in fiction. #askagent

What do your characters bring to readers they've never seen before? How is your world unique from HP? How does the journey itself present a fresh take on the age/genre? Evaluate those as you revise. #askagent

Quite editorial, yes. It's rare that a project comes to me and needs no development. Part of what I offer, as an agent, is a knack for seeing where the story could be just a little bit *more* in one area or another. #askagent

Absolutely this. 100%. #askagent

A common #askagent issue: "OH NO. I made a typo in my query - have I blown my chance?"
#querytip - no, you absolutely have not blown your chance. Agents are looking for beautiful books that excite and entertain us. We are not concerned if you used the wrong form of "there."

Told: "I watched her walk along, feeling helpless. She looked so sad. I didn't know what to do."
Shown: "She walked along,her head hung, dashing away tears every few minutes w/the back of her hand. I reached for her, but pulled my hand back. How could I help?"
#askagent #writetip

Not intruding! Ask agent anytime. :-)
I wish authors knew that rejection happens at every stage of the game - before rep, on sub after rep, and even bad reviews later. It's something to learn to embrace, not to fear. And it isn't indicative of your value as a creator. #askagent

I do consider Wattpad etc self publishing. If something has a ridiculously high number of readers there is a chance I can interest a publisher in it, but in general I stay away from watty projects. Best to bring an agent something fresh. #askagent Others may feel differently tho!