I've written a post-apocalyptic novel that I've been describing as a work of mainstream/commercial suspense in my query letter to agents (25 queries, only one request for a partial). However, a simple Google search of "disaster novel" brought up many similar books published by heavy hitters in SF (Tor/ Tom Doherty, among others).
I can count the number of SF novels I've read on one hand. When I think SF I think Star Trek, interplanetary travel, futuristic societies, etc. My novel revolves around what the MCs do after the Earth goes bye-bye; three disparate groups of survivors do what they feel is necessary to keep on keeping on. The initial catastrophe takes place over the course of a couple of days, basically without warning. The rest of the MS focuses on how they try to rebuild their little patches of society.
Does this premise fall under the umbrella of SF? If so, it would open my little novel up to many, many more agents and publishers. Any advice from those fluent in SF would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.
Brian
I can count the number of SF novels I've read on one hand. When I think SF I think Star Trek, interplanetary travel, futuristic societies, etc. My novel revolves around what the MCs do after the Earth goes bye-bye; three disparate groups of survivors do what they feel is necessary to keep on keeping on. The initial catastrophe takes place over the course of a couple of days, basically without warning. The rest of the MS focuses on how they try to rebuild their little patches of society.
Does this premise fall under the umbrella of SF? If so, it would open my little novel up to many, many more agents and publishers. Any advice from those fluent in SF would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.
Brian
