Krista Van Dolzer
@KristaVanDolzer
Literary Agent
Literary agent at The Unter Agency. Once (and future?) author. Friendly neighborhood introvert. (Opinions are, of course, my own)
3 MSWL

Finally saw K-Pop Demon Hunters, and though it's not *quite* as good as the Spider-Verse movies (which are perfect, no arguments), it's still #mswl .

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2735 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Send me upmarket genre fiction: fantasy, grounded science fiction, magical realism, and horror."
mariavicente.com
#MSWL

Lauren Khan
@LaurenKhan
Literary Agent
agent, author, attorney | agent: @fineprintlit | rep: @knightagency
3 MSWL

Popping out of my newborn bubble to say I’m open to #queries ! Give me that middle of the night reading material that makes me not want to go back to sleep #mswl #amagenting
querytracker.net/query/laurenjpkhan

Tommy Dean
@TommyDean
Literary Agent
3 MSWL

True Crime that reads like a thriller/mystery novel, yes please! #MSWL

Tiny Fox Press
@TinyFoxPress
Publisher
A small press with an even smaller fox.
15 MSWL

We've updated our #MSWL so come check out our submissions page and see where we're at! #amquerying #amwriting
tinyfoxpress.com/submissions/

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

6. Last but not least #neurodiversity in all its beautiful forms, whether autistic love, or a later-in-life diagnosis of a woman with ADHD (let's just say, I can relate); I want to see the messy reality & challenges of being neurodiverse. More MG esp. in this space! #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

I'm pretty sensitive so if you get me crying it's a good sign but it's also something that has got to keep me thinking days later, about the characters, their world, their challenges...someone I can root for even if the world is against them. #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

Some of my other all-time favorite movies include Roman Holiday, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 500 Days of Summer (someone tell me a love story in reverse, doesn't need to have a happy ending), The Great Gatsy (in all its iterations), Say Anything, etc. #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

On the other end, I would love to find a rom com that feels like Cecily Song's Past Lives but w/ a touch more romance, a nod to The Lake House, something with a grounded but fantastical element that spans time or space. Past Lives made me cry and really touched me. #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

TL; DR, surprise me, I'm on the hunt for fiction right now, though I'm always open to a smart NF book proposal. I'm in the mood to see more edgy material and stories that make me think and stay with me long after. For TV/ streaming I LOVED Severance, The Last of Us, and From.

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

5. Horror (adult or YA)! Just getting my feet wet, but would love more feminist lens/ feminist horror a la Maeve Fly by CJ Leede or Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. Not super into gore, more into social commentary, voice is paramount--take me on a journey through the MC's mind! #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

4. Non-fiction of all stripes, topics of interest: mind/body/spirit, intuition, tarot, astrology, women's health, natural world (especially trees, fungi, ecosystems, underwater/ reefs etc.), natural disasters, reportage, culinary stories, leadership, business development. #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

3. Middle grade, whether prose, verse, or graphic novels. Must have heart, lovable MC's who face challenges, friendship or sibling stories (would love to see more of these), open to magical or speculative elements and would like a touch of genre w/o too many tonal changes. #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

2. Adult & YA graphic novels, fiction or non-fiction in the vein of Ducks by Kate Beaton, Advocate by Eddie Ahn, Trashed by Derk Backderf, or A Fire Story by Brian Fies. Looking for GN authors or artists (even better if you write and illustrate) w/ a unique perspective. #MSWL

Jen Chen Tran
@jenchentran
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.
33 MSWL
38 AskAgent
38 Tips

1. Women's upmarket fiction, in the vein of books by Celeste Ng, Min Jin Lee, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, etc. Stories with conflicted female characters, inter-generational relationships, inspired by lesser-known figures in history etc. are my jam. #MSWL

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2735 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Novels that are both dark and humorous, in the vein of MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER and THE BANDIT QUEENS."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

Andie Smith
@andiesmithbooks
Literary Agent
Junior Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | @aalitagents Developmental Editor Sun & Spines | @wildinkpub Young Adult Author LUCKY ENOUGH | COVALENCE
3 MSWL

Getting a little unhinged on TikTok but… #MSWL ? 🤪
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT622kUNY/

AJ Van Belle
@ajvanbelle
Literary Agent
Writer and scientist who cuddles dogs, builds worlds. Rep: Lauren Bieker. www.ajvanbelle.com. Rhysling & Best of the Net nominee. Junior literary agent at The Booker Albert Agency. Closed to queries; stay tuned! Nonbinary/transmasc 🏳️‍⚧️
3 MSWL

I know these aren’t super specific. My tastes are driven by voice and overall plot arc rather than by specific tropes or vibes. And voice, and the feel of a plot arc, are hard to describe at all, let alone in a post. So, if in doubt, take your shot!

5/5

AJ Van Belle
@ajvanbelle
Literary Agent
Writer and scientist who cuddles dogs, builds worlds. Rep: Lauren Bieker. www.ajvanbelle.com. Rhysling & Best of the Net nominee. Junior literary agent at The Booker Albert Agency. Closed to queries; stay tuned! Nonbinary/transmasc 🏳️‍⚧️
3 MSWL

4. Nonfiction! Most subjects, especially science (both pop sci and technical) and spirituality/New Age. You need a proposal and 2-3 chapters completed to query.

4/5

AJ Van Belle
@ajvanbelle
Literary Agent
Writer and scientist who cuddles dogs, builds worlds. Rep: Lauren Bieker. www.ajvanbelle.com. Rhysling & Best of the Net nominee. Junior literary agent at The Booker Albert Agency. Closed to queries; stay tuned! Nonbinary/transmasc 🏳️‍⚧️
3 MSWL

3. In adult novels: women’s, literary, historical, and book club fiction. Give me fresh premises, people being badass in real/believable settings, and anything that helps me see real life in a new way.

3/5