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To know more about me and the works I'm looking for, please visit: https://cookemcdermid.com/about-ron-1

I AM CURRENTLY SEEKING
1. Story-driven narrative non-fiction in the areas of pop culture, music, sports, pop science, and current affairs
2. Commercial and upmarket horror, SF, suspense and psychological thrillers that terrify
3. Strong, unique voices that have a compelling, engaging story to tell

I AM NOT CURRENTLY SEEKING
1. Children’s, Middle grade, or YA fiction and non-fiction
2. Poetry
3. Cookery
4. Graphic novels

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