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What Dorian is looking for
Dorian is actively building her list in a variety of genres in both YA and adult. While she appreciates most fiction that blends genre lines, she is especially interested in speculative fiction, literary science fiction, upmarket book club fiction, thrillers, reimagined fairy tales, magical realism, unique voices, contemporary novels with a dash of mystery, horror and suspense, and innovative storytelling that sometimes veers on the weird. She’s a sucker for anything that can be described as both haunting and beautiful, and would love to find something in these genres that has twists and turns, lyrical writing, and keeps her up past her bedtime. She values work that provokes a deep-rooted co
Notable sales & clients
- The Architects of Memory
- Engines of Oblivion by Karen Osborne
- Androne by Dwain Worrell
- She Kept Dancing by Sydney Mesher and Catherine Laudone
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorian Maffei open to queries right now?
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What genres does Dorian Maffei represent?
Dorian Maffei represents Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Upmarket Fiction, Book Club Fiction.
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