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Katie Hoffman
DAW Books
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Katie Hoffman, editor, joined DAW Books in 2012. Prior to joining DAW, she worked at Soho Press, University Book Store in Seattle, and Amazon. She has worked on books from K. Eason, Suzanne Palmer, Sarah Kuhn, and others. She likes stories with inclusive worldbuilding, compelling examinations of ideas, and a lot of heart. You can find her on Twitter at @kehoffman_ and Instagram at @ke_hoffman. What I’m looking for: I am actively seeking new works of science fiction and fantasy written by and/or featuring people of color, Native people, disabled people, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and those from other underrepresented or marginalized communities. I am eager to cultivate a list that is inclusive and representative of a wide array of voices. Some of my favorite subgenres and tropes include: In particular, I’d love to see works of indigenous futurism, tales involving queerness, especially across the asexual spectrum, and speculative stories that incorporate Deaf community and culture. My favorite recent reads include: An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon, Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Fun facts about me:
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to khoffman@astrapublishinghouse.com I cannot consider short story collections or YA. If you are an literary agent, please reach out to me via my email address. I’m excited to discuss sff manuscripts with you! DAW is not currently accepting unsolicited submission. Please follow DAW social media to be updated on changes to that policy. Guidelines & Details Vital Info khoffman@astrapublishinghouse.com @kehoffman_ Linkedin Website
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