Alexandra's
Horror
Manuscript
Wishlist
I’m looking for stories that expand readers’ expectations of what horror can achieve, especially emotionally. I love stories that are analogous to real-world fears and terrors; explore cultures and perspectives from around the world; take risks and experiment with genre/form; and/or blend in other genres in inventive ways, so long as the horror is still at the forefront. I am particularly interested in creators and stories from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disability, and other marginalized communities.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to horrorsubmissions@pagestreetpublishing.com
Please include
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Your novel’s pitch (or logline), word count, and a full book synopsis (including the ending) in the body of the email.
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A brief author bio and if you are represented by an agent, or plan to be, please note this in your bio.
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A word doc or PDF of the first three chapters of your novel.
Cosmic Horror
Give me that weird, dark, existential dread; forbidden knowledge; not every creepy thing needs an answer; charming cults and ancient beings; the realization that our life is just a blink . . . whether that be a disappointing or marvelous revelation.
Comps: This Thing Between Us; The Fisherman; The Worm and His Kings; The Twisted Ones; Stargazers
Comedic Horror
Nothing is so satisfying as feeling uncomfortable and horrified, all while holding back laughter. Is your humor morbid, dry, or downright absurd? All the better!
Comps: Welcome to Nightvale; John Dies at the End; The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires; Tales from the Gas Station; The Hollow Places
Social Horror
I want to see humanity's ugly hidden truths turned outside and exaggerated so grotesquely, we couldn’t ignore them if we tried.
Comps: The Vegetarian; Lovecraft County; The Only Good Indians; Manhunt;
Body Horror
All I ask is that if you’re going to turn my stomach, try and turn my perspective, my thoughts, my morals.
Comps: Waif; Tender is the Flesh; Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke; Queen of Teeth;
Small Town Horror
Dark secrets, old evils, suspicious outsiders, bubbling neighborhood tension!
Comps: This Thing Between Us; The Fisherman; The Worm and His Kings; The Hollow Places;
Folk Horror
I want to feel that deep, guilty need to reconnect with nature--give me isolated settings, pagan gods, sacrifices, oh my!
Comps: This Thing Between Us; The Fisherman; The Worm and His Kings; The Hollow Places;