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Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary
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Ashlee MacCallum joined Howland Literary after interning at Triada US. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Ashlee is passionate about championing marginalized creators and uplifting historically underrepresented voices. She gravitates toward high-concept, commercial fiction with bold storytelling, standout pacing, and a distinct voice that grabs you from the first page. Ashlee has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird. MSWL Across all categories, I’m looking for: • A clear, compelling, one-sentence pitch • Strong, distinctive voice • Diverse and underrepresented perspectives • A touch of the unexpected, offbeat, or strange • Stories that balance emotional depth with commercial appeal YOUNG ADULT (HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER, PARANORMAL) Horror: Twisted tales with layered storytelling • Southern Gothic • Occult • Folk Lore • Paranormal • Bubble Gum • Psychological • Found footage • Monsters Mystery/Thriller: Fast-paced stories that blend danger and emotional depth • High stakes • Emotionally driven • Danger and secrets • Dark challenges • Reluctant detectives • Race-against-time • Revenge • Unreliable narrator Paranormal: Supernatural forces lurking just beyond the veil of reality • Ghost stories/hauntings • Vampires • Werewolves • Paranormal Romance • Curses • Shapeshifters • Dual worlds • Dark rituals • Forest spirits ADULT FICTION (MYSTERY/THRILLER, BOOK CLUB FICTION/ WOMEN’S FICTION, HORROR/GOTHIC/PARANORMAL, COZY FANTASY, HISTORICAL FICTION) Thriller / Mystery • Psychological or domestic suspense with a strong hook • High-stakes premise that escalates quickly • Unreliable narrators or morally complex characters • Bingeable pacing with sharp twists • Cozy mysteries with a unique setting, voice, or hook Horror / Gothic / Paranormal • Commercial or elevated horror, gothic, or paranormal stories with a clear, compelling hook • Atmospheric, eerie, or unsettling storytelling—hauntings, decay, isolation, or a lingering sense that something isn’t right • Psychological or social tension grounded in real fears, often intersecting with the uncanny or supernatural • Voice-driven narratives with strong character perspective and emotional depth • Stories that blend horror, gothic elements, or the paranormal with identity, relationships, grief, or memory Cozy Fantasy Please do not send high fantasy or dark fantasy – instead, try the wonderful Rebecca Angus! • Witches, covens, enchanted forests, and quirky magical communities • Warm, character-driven stories • Found family, community, or healing-centered arcs • Light magic or whimsical world elements • Strong voice with charm and humor • Escapist, comforting tone with a clear hook Women’s Fiction / Book Club Fiction • High-concept emotional premise (clear, pitchable hook) • Relationship-driven stories with strong character arcs • Family, identity, and reinvention at the center • Secrets, moral dilemmas, or layered interpersonal tension • Diverse perspectives and cultural
Submission Guidelines
At this time, Ashlee is closed to queries, with a tentative reopening date of September 1, 2026. Query Link: https://QueryTracker.net/query/queryashlee Guidelines & Details Vital Info ashlee@howlandliterary.com @_ashleedani @ashleedani.bsky.social Website
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