Miranda Hill - Editor
Miranda is a lifelong nerd and is interested especially in the mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres.
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Overview
With more than five years experience at Penguin Random House, I've worked on a multitude of genres across the fantasy, horror, mystery, and even romance spaces. I'm constantly looking for stories that show me an underrepresented perspective, narratives that blend the lines between genre, and LGBTQ+ authors.
When working with authors, the most important aspect I want the artist to understand about the way I work is that we're a team. The author has the best idea of what they want their vision to be and it is my job to clarify that vision. Oftentimes the way that I describe a manuscript is a puzzle that the author and I work on together. Collaboration is discussion, not dictation. So let's work together to strike the balance between your artistic vision and what the market is looking for.
I'm very excited to work with you, and as always, am happy to discuss alternate ideas and ways to strengthen your manuscript. Let's be a team together, and make your work as strong as it can be.
When working with authors, the most important aspect I want the artist to understand about the way I work is that we're a team. The author has the best idea of what they want their vision to be and it is my job to clarify that vision. Oftentimes the way that I describe a manuscript is a puzzle that the author and I work on together. Collaboration is discussion, not dictation. So let's work together to strike the balance between your artistic vision and what the market is looking for.
I'm very excited to work with you, and as always, am happy to discuss alternate ideas and ways to strengthen your manuscript. Let's be a team together, and make your work as strong as it can be.
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Cozy Mysteries
Fantasy
Horror
LGBTQ Fiction
Mashups
Romantic Comedy
Time Travel
Certifications
- Columbia Publishing Course Graduate
Work experience
Assistant Editor
Penguin Random House
July, 2016
–
June, 2022
(almost 6 years)
Portfolio (20 selected works)
The Impossible Us
Sarah Lotz
"An utterly delightful epistolary romance....The Impossible Us is that rare 'I laughed, I cried' book."--The New York TimesNick: Failed writer. Failed husband. Dog owner.Bee: Serial dater. Dress maker. Pringles enthusiast. One day, their paths cross over a misdirected email. The connection is instant, electric. They feel like they’ve known each other all their lives. So they decide to meet.Whi... read more
The God of Lost Words
A. J. Hackwith
"Hackwith's poignant, imaginative series sends readers on an amazing journey, with profound prose that will capture hearts and minds."*To save the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, former librarian Claire and her allies may have to destroy it first.Claire, rakish Hero, angel Rami, and muse-turned-librarian Brevity have accomplished the impossible by discovering the true nature of unwritten boo... read more
The Moonshine Shack Murder
Diane Kelly
In this intoxicating new cozy mystery series, the future for modern-day moonshiner Hattie Hayes looks bright--until death darkens the doorstep of her Moonshine Shack.The Hayes family has made moonshine in Chattanooga since the days of Prohibition, and Hattie is happy to continue the tradition, serving up fun, fruity flavors in mason jars for locals and tourists alike. All signs indicate her ne... read more
Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)
Gordon Doherty
THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION BASED ON THE POPULAR VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE.They call her misthios--mercenary--and she will take what she is owed.Kassandra was raised by her parents to be fierce and uncaring, the ideal Spartan child, destined for greatness. But when a terrible tragedy leaves her stranded on the isle of Kephallonia, near Greece, she decides to find work as a mercenary, away from the co... read more
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Vicki Delany
Residents of Rudolph keep the spirit of Christmas alive year-round—but their joy is threatened when a group of grinches visits the town, in the charming fourth installment of the Year-Round Christmas series.It's the week before Thanksgiving, and Merry Wilkinson, owner of Mrs. Claus's Treasures, is preparing for a weekend reunion of her mother's college friends. But when the group of women come... read more
Al Dente's Inferno
Stephanie Cole
An American chef will have to serve up more than good eats if she wants to establish a successful farm-to-table cooking school in Tuscany, in this charming first installment in a new cozy mystery series set in Italy. When Nell Valenti is offered a chance to move to Tuscany to help transform an aging villa into a farm-to-table cooking school, she eagerly accepts. After all, both her job and her... read more
Shadows of Annihilation
S. M. Stirling
The third novel in a World War I alternate history series where America's greatest weapon against Germany is Black Chamber secret agent Luz O'Malley and technical genius Ciara Whelan. Only they can protect America's best hope of winning the war.The Great War is at a stalemate, and the only thing stopping Germany from striking America is the threat of the United States using their own Annihilat... read more
Killer Chardonnay
Kate Lansing
A young winery owner won't let one sour grape ruin the bunch in the first installment of this exciting cozy mystery series.Parker Valentine has always dreamed of opening her own winery in her hometown of Boulder, Colorado. But she gets more than she bargained for when a food and wine critic unexpectedly shows up at Vino Valentine on opening day. A negative review could be fatal for her busines... read more
Dying in a Winter Wonderland
Vicki Delany
In the town of Rudolph, New York, the Christmas season should make spirits bright, but as the year comes to an end, so does a life, in the fifth installment of this charming cozy mystery series.Christmas has arrived in Rudolph, New York, and Merry Wilkinson is looking forward to a much needed rest. But before that can happen, Luanne Ireland walks through her door. Luanne had asked Merry to hel... read more
The Archive of the Forgotten
A. J. Hackwith
In the second installment of this richly imagined fantasy adventure series, a new threat from within the Library could destroy those who depend upon it the most. The Library of the Unwritten in Hell was saved from total devastation, but hundreds of potential books were destroyed. Former librarian Claire and Brevity the muse feel the loss of those stories, and are trying to adjust to their new ... read more
Daughter of the Serpentine
E.E. Knight
As a young dragoneer moves through the ranks of the prestigious Serpentine Academy, her challenges grow greater and her time grows short to draw out a series of deadly threats, in this thrilling coming-of-age fantasy novel.Sixteen-year-old Ileth is now an Apprentice Dragoneer, with all of the benefits and pitfalls that her elevation in rank entails. But her advancement becomes less certain aft... read more
The Dead Season
Tessa Wegert
Senior Investigator Shana Merchant has spent years running from her past. But she never imagined a murder case would drive her to the most dangerous place of all—home. After leaving the NYPD following her abduction by serial killer Blake Bram, Shana Merchant hoped for a fresh start in the Thousand Islands of Upstate New York. Her former tormentor has other plans. Shana and Bram share more than... read more
Crime of the Ancient Marinara
Stephanie Cole
American chef Nell Valenti's high hopes for a successful Tuscan farm-to-table cooking school are in danger of withering on the vine in this delectable cozy mystery.Nell Valenti is settling into her role of transforming the Villa Orlandini into a superb farm-to-table cooking school, and the time has finally come for a full taste test run. But when Chef Orlandini prepares to reveal his top secre... read more
A Pairing to Die For
Kate Lansing
A young winemaker is over a barrel when her new boyfriend is accused of murder in this delightful cozy mystery.It's fall in Boulder, Colorado, and the leaves aren't the only things changing. Parker Valentine, owner of Vino Valentine, is finally settling in to her winery and her new relationship with Reid Wallace, a local chef. But their delicate pairing is endangered when Reid's estranged fami... read more
Deadly Summer Nights
Vicki Delany
"An immersive setting with details of running a Catskillsresort in the 1950s (think Kellerman’s in Dirty Dancing) beautifully frame a story with plot twists and a cast of well-delineated characters."--BooklistA summer of fun at a Catskills resort comes to an abrupt end when a guest is found murdered, in this new 1950s set mystery series. It’s the summer of 1953, and Elizabeth Grady is settling... read more
Mulled to Death
Kate Lansing
A Valentine's Day getaway is on the rocks when a young winemaker discovers a body at an alpine resort in this delightful cozy mystery.When Parker Valentine decides to take a weekend getaway with her boyfriend Reid, a ski trip seems like the perfect choice. Between hitting the slopes and persuading the resort's wine director to sell her mulled wine, Parker is eager to mix business with pleasure... read more
Evil Under the Tuscan Sun
Stephanie Cole
Nell Valenti is at ease when managing a farm to table cooking school in sun-dappled Tuscany, but begins to feel the heat when tasked with catching a killer, in this engaging Italian-set cozy mystery series.When a wealthy New York philanthropist pays top dollar for a private, four-day ziti workshop, Nell Valenti wants everyone at the Orlandini cooking school focused on the task at hand. But com... read more
Deadly Director's Cut
Vicki Delany
Daring resort manager Elizabeth Grady will need to think fast to bring a killer into the limelight in this charming 1950s set cozy mystery series.Famous director Elias Theropodous has chosen Haggerman’s Catskills Resort as a shooting location for his next film. It sounds glamorous to much of the staff, but resort manager Elizabeth Grady is less satisfied. Dealing with the ridiculous demands of... read more
The Proof Is in the Poison
Diane Kelly
Moonshine shop owner Hattie Hayes is ready to lend a hand when a mystery starts brewing at a train convention in Chattanooga, TN, in this charming cozy mystery series.Now that her moonshine shop is up and running, Hattie Hayes can focus her efforts on expanding her fledgling business to events in the area, like the Chattanooga Choo Choo Model Train Convention, which is running full steam ahead... read more
Till Death Do Us Port
Kate Lansing
When a wedding reception turns into a crime scene, young vintner Parker Valentine investigates the full-bodied problem, in this captivating Colorado-set cozy mystery series.It’s June in Boulder, Colorado, and wedding season is in full swing. Parker Valentine is excited to attend the wedding of her favorite cousin, Emma, where in addition to celebrating the happy couple, she’ll also be providin... read more
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