Holly Faulks

In fiction I read widely across genre and am happy to be surprised by the next thing I fall for. I've had a lot of fun with romance recently and am always keen to be swept up in a gorgeous love story. This might be anything from a classic of the genre, to something high-concept (I could read ONE DAY and THE VERSIONS OF US over and over!) or even something that totally subverts expectations. I've also been getting excited about romance that seeps into fantasy - my favourites in this area tend to be either cosy or lean into dark academia but as I say, I'm open to being surprised! I like my fiction to maintain a real warmth, whether that's in commercial fiction or more literary writing. I love sharp and witty prose but that sense of warmth is (almost always!) crucial. My all-time favourites are Katheirne Heiny and Maria Semple. I'd particularly love to find some new authors writing accessible literary fiction with a high-concept hook - if you think that could be you, please do submit to me! I’m always looking for new voices in crime and thriller. I love writers like Rumaan Alam and Sabine Durrant who weave social commentary into the genre but ultimately, I’m just looking for anything that makes me want to keep turning the pages! I’d really like to find a smart and original take on the world of influencers and social media so please do send me anything in that vein too.

Most of the non-fiction I work on is socially and politically engaged and I’m always looking for more writers in this area exploring new subjects. As in fiction, I’m drawn to books that explore the way we live, particularly in the modern world. At the moment I'm also keen to take on more writers interested in helping us live our lives better - perhaps that's soft business or finance, health and wellness or practical guides for everyday living (think WHY HAS NOBODY TOLD ME THIS BEFORE or THE LET THEM THEORY.) I’m always keen to hear from people who have something new to add to our current understandings and conversations on the way we live. I studied languages at university so I’m always keen to find books about the spoken word, and more particularly about the way it relates to the way we experience the world. In non-fiction I often take on books in areas I didn't even know I was looking so if you've got a fabulous idea, whatever the area, do get in touch!

And one final, more specific plea - I think we're overdue a book on teeth and gums, particularly as they pertain to our overall health. If you're a dentist ready to write a book - please get in touch!