💕character & voice-driven stories of first love, queer awakening, enemies/rivals to lovers, tension, yearning, forbidden romance; complex characters trying their best; stakes that feel world-ending or that are literally world-ending; intersectionality (BIPOC, queer, disabled); trans; Indigenous 💕

For MG: poignant novels in verse à la Thanhhà Lại, Jacqueline Brown; fantasy/speculative exploring profound themes à la The Last Cuentista or The Girl Who Drank the Moon; survival stories like Hatchet or Alone; silly & humorous illustrated like The Last Kids on Earth or Dav Pilkey; mysteries 2/3

Hi agents, I’m on the hunt for high-concept layered YA & MG novels! #MSWL

For YA: romantic fantasy; dark academia; mystery/thrillers like We Were Liars or Firekeeper’s Daughter; thought-provoking horror or gothic; romantic coming of age like Aristotle & Dante & Last Night at the Telegraph Club 1/3

"Send me science-based women's health, perinatal health, maternal health, and women's mental health like THE GOSPEL OF WELLNESS and WHO IS WELLNESS FOR?"
Carly Watters #MSWL

"I'm looking for fantasy novels with shorter word counts and immersive worldbuilding. Ex: GODKILLER by Hannah Kaner, EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett.”
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"I'm looking for crime fiction like Ian Rankin, Chevy Stevens, Patricia Cornwell, and Lee Child."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

I just finished Beth is Dead and I would love to find a clever, modern-day retelling of a classic that spins it on its head. If you have something like this, DM me! 🥰 #MSWL

Writers--I'm open to queries for the next few weeks. I'm looking for YA/MG/PB and adult and kid NF. Take a look at my #MSWL and see if we might be a good fit!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/shari-maurer/

"I'm on the lookout for Gothic horror and horror/romances that are fresh, unnerving, and get under my skin."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

"I want contemporary romance with a really strong b-plot (think THE ARC by Tory Henwood Hoen)."
clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

"Send me fungi horror or horror that’s very cerebral, gets under your skin—where something is very wrong, but you just can’t put your finger on it…"
Marina Green #MSWL

I'm open to queries!

I'm open to:
[Illustrators]
[Picture Book Author/Illustrators]

I don't have plans to open to other age categories or genres in the immediate future, but if my plans change, I will share them on here and on my #MSWL page:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ashlee-maccallum/

#mswl

OK haven't updated my #MSWL but while I'm still open wanted to let yall know I'm being super picky about fantasy. If you have:

-grumpy FMC / golden retriever MMC

-MM written by a gay man

-FMC is actually popular and loved and falls

-Grounded fantasy in Asia or Africa

Gimme!

"I love cookbooks with a unique angle, such as the ROASTING TIN series, COOKING FOR ONE, and MIDNIGHT CHICKEN (& OTHER RECIPES WORTH LIVING FOR)."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

#MSWL True yearning and an intense emotional slow burn like “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid or “Assistant to the Villain” by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. And yes, I think “HR” is still a slow burn love despite the quick physical intimacy.

#MSWL A YA that encapsulates the song “Who I’d Be” from Shrek the Musical, specifically the Rachel Zegler Miscast Version.

#MSWL A book akin to “The Apothecary Diaries.” Think June Hur—a historical mystery with a slow burn romance, preferably in an underrepresented location and culture.

#MSWL A YA thriller/mystery in the vein of Angeline Boulley with deep layers of character, story, and theme.

#MSWL A YA contemporary with new Deb Caletti vibes.