Jessie Hassett*

Age Category: New Adult, Adult

Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi

MSWL: Although I'm open to pretty much all Adult SFF, epic fantasy and space opera are my favorite subgenres. I love stories that feature plenty of politics and scheming, and I've never said no to a good romantic subplot (especially if it's queer!). In my opinion, tropes never truly die, and I'm excited to see fresh takes on the classic and familiar, particularly from marginalized writers. I'm not the best fit for 'Tolkien-esque' fantasy or military Sci-fi and tend to prefer 'plottier' stories with high stakes.

Jessie Hassett is a recovering lawyer living in Toronto with her wife and two cats. She was previously a WTMP mentee and writes SFF with an emphasis on queer joy, telling stories full of magic, adventure, and, of course, kissing. She is represented by Maeve MacLysaght of Copps Literary Services.