Ariana is seeking fiction and nonfiction for all age groups and will be open to submissions until September 14th, 2026.

In adult fiction, Ariana is drawn to general and commercial fiction with compelling storytelling and emotional depth, particularly novels exploring complex family and friendship dynamics, upmarket women’s fiction, and immersive historical fiction. She’s also interested in high-concept romance, smart rom-coms, twisty mysteries, dark, atmospheric thrillers, grounded speculative fiction, gothic fiction, and fresh retellings of mythology and folklore. Above all, she is looking for voice-driven, emotionally rich stories with memorable characters, a strong sense of place, and a propulsive plot.

In nonfiction, she is interested in narrative nonfiction with a strong research or journalistic foundation, as well as select prescriptive nonfiction from authors with a compelling platform. In particular, books that offer a fresh perspective on familiar subjects, popular history and science, true crime, social issues, literary memoir, food writing, and cookbooks.

In young readers, Ariana’s seeking contemporary YA with an irresistible hook. In middle grade, she’s looking for high-concept adventures, mysteries, and magic. She is also selectively looking for picture books with upmarket concepts, humor, and a clever execution. Ariana welcomes text-only picture book submissions and is also interested in working with illustrators and author-illustrators. She is drawn to artists who have a distinctive narrative style, expressive characters, artwork that conveys movement, emotion, and strong visual storytelling.