What is the minimum word-count your agency takes, or your publishing house requires? 
Single title only (80k and upwards)

What sub-genres or genres are you not looking for?
I’m not looking for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, dystopia. I also don’t publish children’s or YA. 

Is there a genre or sub-genre you’re particularly keen to see?
Crime and suspense, rural romance and sagas, family dramas, dilemma fiction, historical fiction.

What genre is your personal favourite?
Crime fiction. 

What is your major turn-off in a book?
Telling not showing, particularly with regards characters – I want to get to know them, I don’t like being told how to see them (even if that information is coming from the creator of those characters!). 

What is likely to really knock your socks off besides an engaging voice and well-written book?
A very clever, saleable plot hook or story concept. And an elevator pitch that is original and intriguing.

Any advice to your potential pitchers?
If possible, and I know it’s hard because pitching is nerve-wracking, talk to me rather than read from a script. I rather you fluffed what you were saying and just looked at your notes occasionally, than read from a smooth, pre-prepared script. It helps me engage more when there is eye contact, plus authors have to be able to sell their books in public events when they won’t be able to read from a script.