Amanda Jain

Another #mswl for you that I'll keep retweeting until the end of time. If you write the kind of travel / history books like Tony Horwitz's BLUE LATITUDES and A VOYAGE LONG AND STRANGE, or Rinker Buck's THE OREGON TRAIL, I wanna see it!

There are hints of springtime in the air, so I'd love to see some outdoorsy romance or women's fiction. Give me competing archaeologists, park rangers, adventure guides, farmer's market rivals, anything! #mswl #mswlmadness

After a convo on Twitter last week with an author, I keep thinking of a book that's a mashup of the movies Bad Moms and Shaun of the Dead. Does one exist that someone could rec? If not, #mswl. #mswlmadness

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I would love to see a super atmospheric Southern Gothic novel in my inbox! #mswl

Contemporary or historical romance with a hint (or more) of magic. #mswl

I'd also really love to find a contemporary mystery where the setting is an equally important component of the story. Think Jane Harper's THE DRY. #mswl #amwriting #amquerying

Further to my earlier #mswl posts, the Gravy podcast is one of my very, very favorites. If you're writing a narrative nonfiction book in this vein, I'd love to see it. #amwriting #amquerying

Last, but not least, the book of my heart, the one I keep searching for. If you have a GONE GIRL take on Jane Austen's world, WHERE IS IT and why don't I have it yet??

If you write books with a hint of magic or otherworldliness, I wanna see them! Books like THE COTTINGLEY SECRET, THE ESSEX SERPENT, or A SECRET HISTORY OF WITCHES.

In narrative nonfiction, I'd love to see more food-centered books, especially those exploring forgotten aspects of our food history or that look at the intersections of race, feminism, and food. Think THE COOKING GENE or WHAT SHE ATE.

I'm also still looking for that super quirky, modern take on the traditional English village murder mystery.

In mystery, again, I love historicals! Especially those with strong women who kick ass and take names. Think Deanna Raybourn and Sherry Thomas.

In contemporary romance, I am much more likely to fall in love with a book that makes me laugh vs one that makes me cry. I'm not a huge fan of billionaires or motorcycle clubs, so those are probably best sent to other agents who love them.

Now for some specifics! In romance, I am particularly interested in historical romances, and would love to see more diversity in my submissions. Let's see the Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian periods through different eyes.

As a general reminder, I rep adult romance, mystery, women's, and upmarket fiction, and have a deep and abiding love for historical fiction across all genres. I also rep narrative nonfiction, especially on topics like the literary world, food, material culture, & social history.

I am particularly looking for diverse historical romance, so if you have it and I don't see you, feel free to send me a query! #mswl #amquerying #amwriting

Is it just me, or does it look like we're about to be treated to a Rodgers and Hammerstein-style song and dance number? Also, #mswl.

Random #mswl: Quirky romance or WF that shows what happens AFTER adorable tiny house has been purchased and you actually have to live in it.

Thank you to @SBTheRen for introducing me to this, which now jumps to the top of my #MSWL!