When it comes to the tropes I didn’t mention on this list, such as marriage of convenience or friends-to-lovers, I can be swayed either way. And I always love a good subversion of tropes!
#literaryagent #mswl #amagenting #writingcommunity #query

Some of my favorite (and least favorite) #tropes as a reader and a #literaryagent ! I’m most drawn to enemies-to-lovers, he falls first and harder dynamics, and slow burns, but struggle to enjoy age gaps, surprise pregnancies, and miscommunication in romances.

anti mswl

Sports book (HEATED RIVARLY, ICEBREAKER) but set it in a fantasy world #MSWL

"I love witty, fast-paced dialogue in the vein of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

"For YA fantasy, I would love a propulsive retelling that is distinct and fiery with something important to say. Think FOR SHE IS WRATH by Emily Varga."
Marina Green #MSWL

"Looking for nonfiction like Joseph McCormack's BRIEF: MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT BY SAYING LESS."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

"I am seeking romantic fantasy, especially in the vein of Juliet Marillier, Prime’s MY LADY JANE, and EMPIRE OF SAND by Tasha Suri."
Marina Green #MSWL

So many people have used Rebecca Ross's DIVINE RIVALS as a comp title that I finally picked it up, and so far, it's as good as advertised. Keep sending me books that comp to DIVINE RIVALS, please! #FridayReads #mswl

I'm still closed to queries, but I hope to reopen in a few months. When I do, I'll be especially interested in seeing sff novels about transformative friendships. (Romantic elements okay but non-critical here.) Fire up "For Good," write me something! #mswl

please send me all the horroromances!! #mswl

"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 am looking for upmarket stories and narratives that push the boundaries of genre and form."
Marina Green #MSWL

It’s no April fool’s joke…I’m officially reopening to queries with FinePrint’s Agency Assistant, baileyknaub.bsky.social!
We’re interested in:

Indigenous Horror / Fantasy
Speculative Thrillers
Psychological Horror

For the next 2 weeks, please submit to us via my QM form #MSWL

I just finished Emma Donoghue's LEARNED BY HEART and I am once again asking for historical sapphic yearning YA manuscripts, agent friends!! #MSWL

Have you written a contemporary dark romance? Maybe with one or more morally gray characters? Maybe one or both do things they shouldn’t? (Shocked gasp)

Send it to me please!

#mswl #amquerying #writingcommunity #writers

"I want fiction in the motherhood space with ANOTHER big layer (i.e. capitalism, race, health, disability etc)."
Carly Watters #MSWL

Full disclosure: I am close to inbox zero, but I am expecting my wonderful clients to send me 5 books in the next month, so I am not going to open yet to queries.

BUT I did update my #MSWL ! If you think we're a match please query me when I open! I promise I'll give ample notice :)

#amquerying
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/rebecca-matte/

Okay so I did finish IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD nordqvistbooks.bsky.social this weekend and I am just blown away. Absolutely fantastic, 10/10 recommend, if you have something like this in your back pocket PLEASE send it to me!!! #mswl

"Deep dives into specific events and people fascinate me, such as THE RADIUM GIRLS and THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL