The opening pages of any book are critical for capturing the reader's attention and keeping them engaged as your story unfolds. Submit the first 2k words and a synopsis of your manuscript and have a 30-minute call to get personalized feedback from a mentor of your choice!
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Genre-bending work, surprising fiction, queer stories, fantasy that is inspired by non European cultures, and work that combines stupid and sincere. I’m also interested in horror that doesn’t pull punches, stories about fame, reality tv, and internet ego death. Give me something weird with an unlikeable main character you still care about. I can also review graphic novel proposals and illustration portfolios!
Stories that focus on or glorify the military or police, stories about sexual assault and familial abuse, any kind of zombie or apocalyptic novel.
Paloma Hernando got her start at Einstein Literary Management in 2020, where she built a list focusing on graphic novels and illustrated books, and joined APL in the fall of 2024. Coming from a background of independent comics and the DIY scene, Paloma has always been attracted to well-told stories with a passionate drive behind them. Paloma is also accepting prose works and is seeking any book that tells genre stories in new ways. The only thing she likes more than trope-y fun is the chance to break it down into something new. Paloma also represents illustrators for literary projects and is always on the lookout for strong visual styles. As a daughter of Argentinian immigrants, Paloma views publishing globally and would love to work with any bilingual or international projects. Currently located in Brooklyn, Paloma can usually be found at a drag show or in the karaoke room, and would love to recommend the next movie you should watch. @agentpaloma
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