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K. J. Harrowick
  • AGE/MARKET
  • Adult
  • New Adult
  • GENRE WISHLIST
  • Cyberpunk
  • Science Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • SFF Horror
  • SFF Romance
  • Speculative Fiction
  • Nonfiction
  • OKAY WITH
  • Anthologies
  • Novels
  • Serial Fiction
  • Short Stories

K. J. Harrowick is a fantasy and science fiction author with a strong passion for twisted stories that blend grimdark worlds and futuristic technology. She is the co-founder of the I Know Why She Stayed Initiative, co-founder of Writer In Motion, a repeat panelist for the WriteHive Annual Convention and the Weeknight Writers Convention, and she’s also been a contestant on the gameshow Wordcrash!

Her novel Bloodflower has captured readers’ hearts by casting a grimdark lens on a colony moon inside a starship, and her co-authored memoir I Know Why She Stayed, along with initiative, is helping survivors of financial and domestic abuse regain their independence. With an unhealthy obsession for tacos, cheese, and beer, K. J. also works as a freelance web developer and graphic designer on a broad range of client projects. She is currently working on a science fiction thriller, The Shadows Beneath, and a science fantasy romance, The Mountain and the Moon, both of which she hopes to release before 2042.

Every story needs help, and every author should have encouragement.

The way I work is by helping the author dig to the deepest roots of their story and rebuild from the foundations right up to the small, gritty details. I’m looking for a mentee that’s ready to learn and isn’t afraid of hard work, because we’re gonna tackle the big issues and flesh them out into a solid structure and pace.

No matter where you plan to query or release your story, the goal is to get you ready for an agent, a publisher, or your next readers. Every step of the way I’ll be there to encourage you, help bounce ideas, or just be a sounding board if you need to scream into the universe. If you think I might be a good fit for your story, you can @me your submission and I’ll be sure to flag it for review.

Beyond your story, my mentee can also expect lots of insider industry info, marketing strategies, and information on all the bits that go beyond the book to put your story into readers’ hands.

I’m desperate for science fiction, science fiction horror, and deep sea science fiction. If you’ve got Sphere x Firefly, or anything Event Horizon x Pandorum, or if you write anything in the vein of Ivan Cat, I want to be your best friend.

I want all the dark, weird and twisted worlds, villains, and creatures, all mixed up with vengeful romance. If you have SCIENCE FICTION HORROR on DERELICT STARSHIPS, just @me in your submission. I need all the creepy, weird, villainous vibes trapped inside cold steel.

I’m also a huge junkie for genre mashups, so if you have a fantasy world long forgotten inside a starship, I want it.

Give me anything:

  • ADULT/NEW ADULT
  • Science Fiction (I prefer portal/isekai or second world)
  • Cyberpunk (and make it dark!)
  • Science Fantasy – I’m picky about my fantasy these days, so I want Lovecraftian dark worlds and plotlines with integrated tech, or something so far under the ocean it’s got all the creepfest vibes.
  • Horror (in space or on another world)
  • SFF Romance (in space or on another world)
  • Speculative (give me all your bizarre imaginings and offbeat worlds)
  • Diverse casts (LGBTQA+, BIPOC, Disabled, OwnVoices) – I would especially love a heroine battling seizures during her adventure
  • Serial Fiction & Anthologies (in the ^above genres – must have an ending)
  • Non-Fiction (no idea what I want here but I love weird recipe books or tech things)

If you have any of this in a Noir voice (think Bunraku or Sin City)—hard yes!

Here are some of my favorite stories: Myst trilogy, Beyond Redemption, Event Horizon, the Donovan series, The Eyes of Light and Darkness, Beneath the Shadow Dark, Lings, Paradise 1, The Everlight Protocol, Pandorum.

I also sensitivity read for:

  • Livestock Handling
  • Migraines
  • PTSD/Trauma Responses
  • Seizures
  • Technology/Hackers/Code-Bases

Erotic sex scenes are absolutely okay. I’m fine with all forms of trauma as long as it serves the story. The exception here is nothing aimed at children or child death–it’s a hard no for me.

If you’re not sure, ask me on #HiveMentor!

Not a fit for:

  • YA/MG
  • Angels & demons / Urban Fantasy
  • Contemporary or contemporary fantasy
  • Historical fiction
  • Magical Realism
  • Women’s fiction
  • Contemporary romance
  • Faith/Religion
  • Superheroes
  • Poetry

K. J. Harrowick

She/Her

Self-publishing,
Small/Independent Press
Cooperative Publishing
Serials & Web Novels

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