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In MG & YA, I'm focusing on high-concept contemporary that's sweet, funny, and layered, the kind of book that deals with a couple different kinds of relationship including the MC's feelings about themselves. #MSWL
I love my YA contemporary list and still WANT MORE! Something a little offbeat, surreal, defffffinitely funny. Maybe surrounding a small thing/event that gets blown out of proportion/snowballs... Peculiar communities, histories... Maybe urban legends?? #MSWL
beth phelan @beth_phelan
Gonna drop a few #MSWL tweets as I’ve been going through my queries this weekend (sorry if you’re still waiting on a response—I’m getting there!) and trying to listen to what my gut is craving. I’m focusing on MG and YA, so let’s get started:I would really love some character-driven YA fantasy that is both dark AND funny. Especially if there is a big eclectic cast and truly unique magic. Voicey characters but still high stakes and a world with details that awe, from city life to wildlife. #MSWL
Hannah Sheppard @YA_Books · Mar 30
I've been having another think about my submission wish list...see photo:
#writers #authors #amwriting #mswl #agentwishlist #agents #YA #middlegrade #fiction #books #reading ... #submissions #guidelines here: dhhliteraryagency.com/hannah-sheppar…
Elizabeth Bewley @ElizBewley · Mar 23
I'm hoping to read some smart, funny, romantic YA stories soon. The ones that remind me of John Hughes movies. Writers, query me! I love young love. #MSWL
Victoria Marini @LitAgentMarini · Mar 22
#MSWL YA Historical Mystery! Whether it's fun & funny (think MISS FISHER) gothic, noir, procedural or lawless... get at me!
Rachel Brooks @RachMBrooks · Mar 19
March #MSWLMadness continues today at BookEnds! My #MSWL post is live (check out the other agent posts too while you're there 😉) bookendsliterary.com/2018/03/19/rac…
Sarah Davies @SarahGreenhouse · Mar 10
Read this on my flight yesterday & loved it. Like The Science of Breakable Things, this kind of smart, perceptive, funny, poignant MG is top of my #MSWL. Thanks @CarolineAbbey!
Also still looking for my Bridget Jones meets Tinder romance! Make it real, make it funny, make it relatable, and make me laugh! 😊 #MSWL
Tricia Skinner @4triciaskinner · Feb 27
#MSWL Any funny or light-hearted mss w/ BIG dogs included in substantial way? I never see big dogs, like my Great Danes, in books. The dogs are always those pocket-sized thingies.
Melissa Edwards @MelissaLaurenE · Feb 6
Maybe some *funny* historical fiction? That's a thing, right? #MSWL
Lynnette Novak @Lynnette_Novak · Jan 30
Lynnette Novak @Lynnette_Novak
I’m seeking more adult subs. I’m DYING for more thrillers, especially psychological thrillers. I’d LOVE more contemporary romances & romantic comedies. Send query & 1st five pages pasted in an email to: querylynnette (at) theseymouragency (dot) com. #MSWLI'm seeking:
Adult: fantasy, thriller, contemporary romance, rom. com., mystery, & sci-fi.
YA: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, contemporary, thriller, & mystery. I love dark & twisty, light & funny, & stories with or without romance. querylynnette (at) theseymouragency (dot) com #MSWL
Alex Slater @abuckslater · Jan 25
Twisty, absurdly funny, fast-paced psychological thrillers, with #ownvoices teen POC, attacking ideas of identity, paranoia, plunder. Think 'Ripley' meets 'Get Out.' #MSWL #YA
Erica Bauman @Erica_Bauman · Jan 23
Been on a bit of a romcom kick for the past several months, and I’d love to see something cute, funny, smart, and sexy. #mswl
Amber Caraveo 🐯 @AmberCaraveo · Jan 20
I would love to find a unicorn 🦄 series for readers who are middle-grade or younger that is brilliantly written, quirky, FUNNY and a little bit sparkly! Oh, and did I mention funny?! If you have such a rare beast, please send it my way! Thank you, Twitter. #mswl 🦄
Alison Fargis @AlisonFargis · Jan 11
If you’re writing smart, very funny and emotionally powerful novels like @GailHoneyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, send your query my way. #MSWL
Linda Epstein @LindaEpstein · Jan 4
Linda Epstein @LindaEpstein
As I've stated before, I'm particularly interested in stories by & featuring #POC and #ownvoices & achieving some balance of my client list. But white people, that does NOT mean "no white people need submit." Don't let's be silly now.So here are some things I'd love to see coming into my inbox...
How about a nice YA beach read? Something romantic & swoony without being sexist, misogynistic, stereotyping, etc... Something fun & funny & sexy! #MSWL
Lynnette Novak @Lynnette_Novak · Jan 1
I'm seeking:
Adult: fantasy, thriller, sci-fi, contemporary romance, rom. com., & mystery.
YA: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, contemporary, thriller, & mystery. I love dark & twisty, light & funny, & stories with or without romance. querylynnette (at) theseymouragency (dot) com #MSWL
Lauren Spieller @laurenspieller · 28 Dec 2017
I'm opening to queries again on 1/1/18. Here's what's at the top of my #MSWL for early 2018:
- high concept MG + YA
- #ownvoices projects in all categories
- funny female MCs
-a voicey, genre-bending Adult SFF series
For my full wishlist, check out: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laur…
Lauren Spieller @laurenspieller · 27 Dec 2017
I'm reopening to queries on 1/1/18! Here's my #MSWL: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laur…