While you wait to see who makes the top 36 into the agent round, here’s the fabulous agents that will be participating in Trick or Treat with Agents. Our agents will post comments under their costumed disguises and they can give as many treats, aka manuscript requests, as they wish. Their identities will be revealed October 31st at 6PM EDT.
Ms. Harlequin-this black and white masked agent represents PB to YA. (note no PB accepted in this contest) She’s disinclined toward edgy, issue-driven YA. She would love to see YA thrillers and fast-paced plots that keep you guessing; strong literary writing; memorable and unforgettable characters. She loves big lush settings, epic plot lines, exotic locations, and storylines that take her by surprise. Ms. Harlequin loves strong voice-driven projects and beautiful, literary writing. She want stories that matter, that make you think, that lodge inside your head and heart and linger beyond the final page.
“Accio all the Romance!” Ms. Hermione Granger is especially on the lookout for LOVE, whether it’s YA or Adult. She’s particularly interested in paranormal or historical/regency romance. She’d also love to see YA contemporary and MG with fantasy/sci fi elements. However, Hermione is completely over MG characters with magical powers. She’d love to see time travel, mythology, dystopian, or stories about competition. Please note Hermione is not into stories that occur after marriage/kids.
Batman– this masked superhero represents MG to Adult, but is especially looking for MG and YA soft science fiction and fantasy (including their sub-genres) with smart, strong characters and a unique twist. Batman would fly into the night for light-hearted, funny, and moving contemporary YAs with a raw, authentic teen voice.
Last, but certainly not least is our scariest costume by far, THE JABBERWOCKY. This agent’s disguise is fitting because The Jabberwocky’s favorite manuscripts are usually a combination of dark and whimsy. This Lewis Carroll inspired monster is looking for science fiction, where the science is a major element and fantasy, where the world is not so different from our own. Anything that explores a subculture, devastating love stories, quirky stories with a strong literary context, and anything whimsical and fun that lets kids be kids. Stories for young girls that celebrate their innocence, characters who are anti-heroes and misfits. And most importantly, dark content of any kind. Please note the Jabberwocky is a children’s agent.
Love these! Oh the mystery!!! 🙂
Now I really hope I get in.
LOL; I’m partial to the Jabberwocky costume. Now that one is original 🙂
…….dhole
Yeah, totally bummed I forgot about this contest–but if I’d made it in, I’d feel like I was hogging, so all’s well, I guess.
Good luck to everyone! The agents sound awesome!
Fun costumes! Can’t wait to find out who these agents are…
BATMAN SQUEEEEEL
My MC totally almost dressed as Batman. He chose Jason Todd instead. ^_^ Kudos and mega fan-girl love to Batman agent if he/she knows who Jason Todd is!
<3 Batman.
Alright, back to being professional.
Love their disguises and what they are looking for!