Welcome to the team, @theoplum.bsky.social! Editors interested in lush, medieval worlds and beautiful, expressive art should keep an eye on us - Theo's got some wonderful things cooking!
I only accept queries via Querytracker: querytracker.net/query/MacLys...
This link will open May 15th, 2026. See you soon!
In Nonfiction:
💻 Fandom and nerd culture academia
🍬 The intersection of modern politics & pop culture
🦠 Weird histories, deep dives into oddball concepts
🚓 Ethical true crime & structural injustice
Nos:
🤖🚫 IF YOU HAVE AI IN ANYTHING, NO THANK YOU
🖼️ PB, MG, or illustrator-only pitches
🙅♀️Faith stories, Aliens and Superheroes, portal fantasy
⁉️Stories with the express purpose of tricking or disappointing the reader
Unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions I receive, I would not like to see a resubmission unless I have requested it specifically. Thank you for asking!
In YA:
🕵️ Hijinks, heists, and daring plots!
👠 Gender & sexuality as play and exploration, not trauma or parable
🎤 Voice for days, kids making 100% (in)correct KID choices
💬 Witty, complicated friend groups