Fantasy, Horror, Retelling & Mystery Author
Mylee J. Miller
Mylee J. Miller is an American author of fantasy, retelling, horror, and mystery novels. Inspired by the stories she grew up listening to at her bedside, alongside the disabilities she experiences, she hopes to bring more representation from the marginalized communities she's part of into the fiction literary sphere. Addicted to all things epic, dark, and emotional, most of her projects include characters with big flaws and bigger hearts, with themes that unravel the idea of what it truly means to persevere against terrible odds.Mylee is best known for masterminding the annual literary pitch event entitled #PosterPit, creating the literary-focused podcast Books & Beyond, obsessing over books she's recently devoured, and cooking a mean Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup. When not writing, she's screaming along to Imagine Dragons and walking her cats.Mylee is pursuing a BS in English with a Creative Writing focus in the hopes of becoming an agent or editor one day and works for clients as a freelance editor. She is a submissions reader for Uncharted Magazine alongside Fractured Lit, a book reviewer for SFF Insiders, and a judge for SPFBO (Self Published Fantasy Blog-Off) alongside SSBA (Small Speculative Book Awards). She's represented for her literary works by Rachel Estep at D4EO Literary Agency.
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Mylee's Projects
Want to see what Mylee's currently working on? Check out the projects below!
All of Mylee's fictional works are dark, enchanting, and contain Neurodivergent and/or Disability representation.
New Adult Dark Romantic Fantasy
Bone Dust
In a world where bones can be manipulated by the power of bonesong, Ruinsinger Tatum has three goals: conceal her powers, retain her job as an investigator, and locate her missing father. But as disappearances plague her mountainous homeland, her cataclysmic abilities are exposed and she's dragged to a manor in a bone-nettled wood to compete for an inheritance she doesn't want.
Isolated and desperate to escape his overprotective family, Atticus, a Mendsinger, secretly cures the afflicted under the cover of night. When one of his healing escapades goes wrong, he's escorted to the Bonesinger's manor and pitted against Tatum in a series of trials.Forced to work together to survive, romance blossoms between Tatum and Atticus. Allied, they learn the Bonesinger doesn't want an heir: she wants eternity. Unveiling evidence that the Bonesinger captured Tatum's father, and that her immortality comes at the cost of their autonomy, they realize they'll not only need to escape. They'll need to destroy her—even if they must die to do so.
DETAILS
Dual POV
Rivals to Lovers
Isolated, Eerie Settings
Bone & Music Magic
Demented Trials
Exiled Saints
STATUS
Submission Ready
New Adult Romantic Horror-Fantasy
Underneath The Forest Forsaken
Dollmaker Malcolm wants to protect his family more than anything, but he has only two things going for them: his ability to puppeteer inanimate objects and the fact he's still alive. Tic-prone Hester is much the same; determined to save her dying brother at any cost—and desperate to hide the deadly price of her magic. When they're pressured to face-off in an annual ritual where one of them must be sacrificed in exchange for resources their village sorely needs, nothing matters more than survival. But instead of killing one another, they’re dragged underground by a monstrous, sentient Maze. The very same entity that feasts on the magic of the sacrificed villagers each year.To escape, they must work together to collect magical artifacts hidden within the Maze’s confines. Facing the dangers of the labyrinth together, they unveil terrifying truths: the Maze has taken root inside one of them, and they both can’t make it out alive.
DETAILS
Dual POV
Childhood Friends to Doomed Lovers
Sentient Settings
Plant-Zombie-People
Eldritch Creatures
Individual, Consequential Magic
STATUS
Submission Ready
Adult Romantic Mystery Fantasy
Lovely Violent Monsters
Nearly ten years after making a deal with a monster to find her missing mother, Breya's no closer to locating her mother or the weapon the monster named Middin seeks in exchange for his aid, and their deal is almost up. When a string of murders begins in her city and a lead on the weapon turns a party into a crime scene, Breya becomes the prime suspect for a prince investigating the deaths. Rather than lock her up, he asks for her aid in tracking down the killer.
Upholding their bargain at the risk of exposing his people to mankind, Middin's torn between his growing affection for Breya and his homeland. As he faces the possibility of losing the magic-killing weapon he seeks, he risks making the same mistake that allowed it to be stolen so long ago: loving a mortal.
DETAILS
Multi POV
Friends to Lovers
Villain Love Traingle
Dark Fairytale Atmosphere
Murder Mystery
Glittering, Clandestine Cities
Unreliable Narrators
Druid Magic
Mythical Humanoids (non-fae!)
STATUS
Developmental Edits
Adult Romantic Cozy Fantasy
These Poisonous Flowers
Estranged sisters Lilith and Taven work at competing boutiques: one that sells poisonous flowers and one that sells poisonous fruits, to those who are in need of them. When they're both approached to kill an ambassador who'll soon arrive at their idyllic homeland with the intent to start a war, upending their work and their lives, they jump on the opportunity to destroy him. Too late, they realize that they'll need to work together to do so.
DETAILS
Dual POV
Allies to Lovers
Sibling MCs
Sensory Processing Rep
Idyllic Kingdom
Magic-less Fantasy
Unreliable Memories
Poisonous Fruits & Flowers
STATUS
Minor Developmental Edits (post betas)
Representation
Mylee J. Miller is represented by
RACHEL ESTEP
AT D4EO LITERARY AGENCY
Please reach out to Rachel with any inquiries about Mylee's projects.
Do you need an affordable editor for your query or novel before you dive into the world
of literary publication? Check out the editorial services below!
Keep in mind that ALL pricing below is for books whose word counts stand between 50k and 100k.
Higher word counts may result in higher prices.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
250-300 USD
Requested Feedback
Word-Annotated Copy of Novel
Edit Letter
COPY EDITING
200-250 USD
Edit Letter
Word-Annotated Copy of Novel
PROOFREADING
150-200 USD
End-of-Novel Analysis
Word-Annotated Copy of Novel
QUERY-ONLY CRITIQUES
25 USD
Query Letter Breakdown
Comp Title List
Successful Query Letter Samples
Agent MSWL List
QUERY PACKAGE CRITIQUES
35 USD
Query Letter, Synopsis & First 10 Pages Breakdown
Comp Title Recommendation List
Successful Query Letter Samples
Agent Query Recommendation List
PITCH PACKAGE CRITIQUES
30 USD
Existing Pitch(es) Breakdown
3 New Pitch Samples
Successful Pitch Samples
Comp Title Recommendation List
Agent Query Recommendation List
ADD-ONS & OTHER SERVICES
20 -100 USD
Video Calls
Movie Poster Graphics
Moodboards
Agent Guides
Animated Graphics
Pitch Card Graphica
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE HIRING ME FOR EDITORIAL SERVICES FOR A SELF-PUBLISHED NOVEL,
I RETAIN THE RIGHTS TO BE CREDITED IN YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR MY EDITORIAL SERVICES.
THANK YOU.
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Testimonials
"Working with Mylee on my pitch was an absolute pleasure. She immediately identified my story's stakes and guided me in highlighting them in a way that would stand out to agents. Her deep understanding of the publishing industry shines through in her feedback, which is always thoughtful, actionable, and goal-centered. Mylee is also incredibly responsive and accommodating; she takes the time to ask what kind of feedback you’re looking for and delivers it with kindness and clarity. Collaborating with her strengthened my pitch and helped me position my work effectively in this competitive market."
TALI SHAMMAS
AGENTED AT TRANSATLANTIC LITERARY AGENCY
"Mylee helped me beta read the final draft of my manuscript. She read it incredibly quickly and got back to me with detailed feedback answering all the initial questions I had posed for my beta readers. Her comments were detailed and uplifting and she was very transparent in our communication. 10/10 I will definitely be reaching out to her for future beta readings."
HELENA ADSUARA
AGENTED AT JANKLOW & NESBIT AGENCY
"As a beta reader and editor, Mylee truly goes above and beyond. Both her chapter-by-chapter feedback and in-line comments showed deep engagement with my narrative and authorial intent, pointing out areas of improvement in a very constructive way while providing plenty of encouragement, and her taking the time to answer and discuss all my follow-up questions has been invaluable to guiding my revision process. I truly believe any author would benefit from working with Mylee, regardless of what stage they're at in their journey!"
MASH RENATYEV
AGENTED AT MAD WOMAN LITERARY AGENCY
"Mylee is a fantastic beta reader. Not only is she so enthusiastic and the best cheerleader for your work but she's also incredibly thorough and well-spoken. It makes digesting her feedback easy, taking away the daunting aspect of editing. She provides in-depth insights that drastically help improve your story at its very core. I've had great experiences receiving feedback from Mylee, and I highly recommend hopping on her beta reading schedule as soon as you can."
SAMANTHA CROUCH
AGENTED AT ROSECLIFF LITERARY AGENCY
"Mylee was one of the final early readers for my debut novel, The Wounds of Wisdom. Her feedback was thoughtful, honest, and earnest, and she happily answered any questions I had. What stood out to me was how much of an enthusiastic supporter she was of the book throughout the process. I knew that she was truly invested in helping me make it the best version it could be."
ALEXANDRA ROMA
AUTHOR OF THE WOUNDS OF WISDOM
"Mylee's attention to detail is unmatched! She found errors and pointed out plot holes I never would have caught on my own while balancing critique with positive feedback that left me feeling proud of my writing. I highly recommend hiring Mylee to beta read your work!"
ABIGAIL WADLINGTON
PREVIOUSLY AGENTED AUTHOR
"Working with Mylee is a joy. Her comments were incisive and, important for someone like me, came with explanations! She didn't just say, "cut this line here," she told me why it didn't work. She shared her experiences with agents, how they informed her approach, and applied it to my work. She's been very helpful and I can't thank her enough."
JOHN W TREVINO
QUERYING AUTHOR
"I could not have asked for a better editor! Mylee's feedback and commentary helped me see the strengths and weaknesses of my query/ synopsis and manuscript I would not have seen otherwise. She is incredibly knowledgeable (not only about writing but about the industry as well), supportive and kind! I would hire her again in a heartbeat and encourage all other writers to do the same!"
GEMMA CLEARY
QUERYING AUTHOR
“I’ve spent a year and a half in the darkness of the trenches, wondering what more I could do and what was I missing? Mylee’s feedback felt like that lightbulb I couldn’t fix alone. She was constructive in her suggestions with specific examples, while also praiseworthy. I went into revisions both clear-headed and encouraged as a result. Also, Mylee is a magician! She had great ideas for me in just hours.”
KELLY CRESCENZO
QUERYING AUTHOR
"Swift and thoughtful, Mylee's feedback helped me see my query through fresh eyes and strengthened my writing. I particularly appreciated her curated list of comp title and agent suggestions, which will be a great asset as I move into querying."
MELISSA G.
QUERYING AUTHOR
“Mylee is an excellent beta reader! She has a great eye for details and inconsistencies, and her comments always helped spark more ideas.”
AYRTON SILVA
AUTHOR OF COWARD & UNFORTUNATE
“Mylee’s feedback has been amazing. It truly made me feel like I might have something special! As for her help on my query, she was spot on.”
KRISTIN YORKE
QUERYING AUTHOR
"Mylee helped me tremendously with my writing, and was able to pick up on a lot! She really helped me flesh out my plot and build my characters. I will always trust her feedback."
HALEY PATRICIA
QUERYING AUTHOR
"Mylee’s feedback was not only detailed but also insightful — she clearly has a strong grip on what the industry is looking for and knows how to implement the necessary changes to make the text shine.”
rebecca richardson
QUERYING AUTHOR
“Not only was Mylee super quick, but her notes were detailed and everything she said was so positive! It left me feeling like I could finally make my query agent-ready and gave me a much needed boost to keep going.”
NATALIE
QUERYING AUTHOR
“When Mylee offered her services, I knew I had to hire her immediately. She's amazing at what she does, and I feel more prepared to query with her feedback. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate! Mylee is worth every penny.”
ashlee
QUERYING AUTHOR