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Devanshi Sharma
White Arrow Books
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NOTE: CURRENTLY CLOSED TO QUERIES. I am the associate editor at White Arrow Books, building the imprint’s list for engaging, quality fiction and nonfiction. With two degrees in literature and an ever-present love for words, I am always on the lookout for works filled with heart and sincerity, be it fiction or non-fiction. Fiction: I am on the lookout for YA and Adult fiction, especially stories that combine compelling characters with worldbuilding and plotlines that leave you in wonder. Adore retellings that explore historically acclaimed literature and fairytales through the lens of a racial or gendered lens. Love books that explore complex sibling relationships, fantastical worlds hidden away in our modern one, dystopian fiction with commentary on the current state, science fiction that extrapolate futures and give them an interesting spin, and queer fiction that holds space and tenderness for people of all kinds. Romance (as a genre or a subplot) is a bonus when the characters come to find themselves through the foundation of love and friendship, or if friction and love has an underlying subtext for their own psyche and lives. My favorite reads in these areas have been THIS WOVEN KINGDOM by Tahereh Mafi, HOW HIGH WE GO IN THE DARK by Sequoia Nagamatsu, THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins, any and all books by Ann Liang, high-fantasy works along the lines of what JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis wrote, A PSALM FOR THE WILD BUILT by Becky Chambers. But, as always, I will adore works similar to the urban fantasy landscapes of Cassandra Clare and Richelle Mead. I also have a soft spot for protagonists who choose kindness and optimism despite external influences, and characters with complex dimensions beyond just being conventionally ‘strong.’ Books that offer worlds outside European settings also hold my interest. I am also open to receiving submissions in mystery and thriller that have first lines that make me sit up and intriguing character arcs. Nonfiction: Anything in science and environment, history, geopolitics, sociology, psychology, and feminism interests me. Some of my favorite books offer perspectives that challenge conventions in some way or the other. One prominent example is HUMANKIND by Rutger Bregman. In geopolitics, I am looking for books along the lines of PRISONERS OF GEOGRAPHY by Tim Marshall, works with depth that can be grasped by readers of all kinds. Commentary on popular culture, anything on the new generations, social media, women and teenagers is of interest to me. Historical narratives that focus on the underrepresented groups, their portrayal and representation across literature also holds great value. Education, especially in recent times with the information available to us at all moments, is a great topic of importance; if you have any experience in the field or research/commentary/credentials, please do send your work. A particular space I’m exploring is within faith-based works that dives into spiritual discipline, cultiva
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to devanshi.sharma@prakashbooks.com Email subject should be: QUERY: [Project Title] by [Your Full Name] You can introduce yourself in the email body. I’d love to hear about your work, writing etc. Please collate the following information into a single Word document (Font: 12-point Times New Roman): A short bio of yourself, including any social media work you might have done or handles you have created Title and (Tentative) word count of your project Details about the genre, age category (YA/NA/Adult) and demographics Plot outline (concept outline if non-fiction) Cast of characters (if fiction) Excerpts or 2 sample chapters Comp titles Vital Info devanshi.sharma@prakashbooks.com Website
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