Rhian Parry

Associate Agent

I’m seeking commercial fiction with a primary focus on romance. I am also open to some horror, but specifically horroromance that’s more of the gothic ilk than anything super gory.

I’m most interested in the new adult space, and I’m particularly keen to receive LGBTQ+ submissions across all genres. In the contemporary romance space I’m exclusively interested in romcoms, and I love anything with lots of banter and tropes – bonus points if a book has a speculative edge (think Ashley Poston) and male love interests who reject ideas of toxic masculinity.

I especially love anything in the fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian space that has a humourous edge to its tone akin to the Emily Wilde series. Although I’m open to epic fantasy, my taste typically veers towards more grounded fantasy (Godkiller by Hannah Kaner is probably my limit)! I’m not a great choice for mythology retellings unless they’re especially commercial and/or tropey (i.e. literary or upmarket retellings aren’t for me). For these speculative genres, the romance doesn’t necessarily have to be central to the story – I love a brilliant fantasy plot with a side of romance. In horroramance, an atmospheric and immersive setting is key and I’m particularly interested in dark academia, both in the literal sense and aesthetically.

Spice at all levels is welcome, but no erotica.

I’m only open to YA fiction that has crossover appeal (i.e. nothing on the younger side of YA). I’m generally closed to non-fiction, but am happy to receive submissions that explore the LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergence experience. I am always looking for books from marginalised authors.

Some of my favourite books include:

  • Emily Wilde series by Heather Fawcett
  • Elements of Cadence series by Rebecca Ross
  • A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
  • The Temptation of Magic by Megan Scott
  • Babel by R.F. Kuang
  • Book Lovers by Emily Henry
  • The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
  • Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
  • Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

I’m not interested in children’s books, YA without crossover appeal, crime, thrillers, upmarket and/or literary mythology retellings, poetry, short stories, extreme body horror, literary fiction, or upmarket/literary women’s fiction (including serious, sweeping romance like Nicholas Sparks, JoJo Moyes etc. For those kinds of romance novels, Hattie would be a much better fit!)

If you receive any full requests or an offer of representation by another agency while waiting to hear back from me, please do feel free to send me a nudge (certainly if it’s an offer of rep)! Please also flag if any other agencies are currently reading your full in your email when you query me.

You can submit to me at: [email protected]

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