Author: Christopher Morris
Date:   11-06-09 22:34

There is Steampunk, and then there is Steampunk. There are purists who prefer historically accurate victorian Steampunk. And there are some who include fantasy and horror. There is enough magic in contemporary Steampunk literature, that I feel safe using the term to describe my setting without causing confusion.
I plan on only submitting to agents who handle Fantasy and Horror/Thriller. They should be able to understand how elves or other supernatural beings fit into such a setting. A non-fiction agent of course, will be confused by several concepts I deal with. And they will not be getting a copy of my manuscript.
I'm afraid I do understand how the paranormal could be depressing, or how including Angels could 'devolve' a genre. 'Steampunk is nothing but genre-bending'.
Regardless of your own preferences, I appreciate your help with my own query.
My second draft will be posted within the next few days.