Allegra Martschenko

when will I get my magical Blue Lock book #mswl

it's tough because i say "sff" and my light fantasy/fabulist/very lightly speculative people then don't realize I'm open to them!!

how many people are not querying me because my listed genre of "speculative fiction" is confusing them....I am beginning to become alarmed at the questions I'm getting....if your book has a hint of ANYTHING magical/fantastical/sci-fi-y I am open to it pls

My wishlist is pretty broad other than this, I just love it when authors have one or two things they're REALLY REALLY good at (world! character! plot! atmosphere!) and lean into it wholesale—if in doubt, try me, my response time on queries is about a week (5/5)

I want anything unusual or weird that knocks me over with the sheer imagination behind it—I'm not easily scared off, try me with those cross genre books and anything delightfully chaotic (4/5)

I'm also hunting for a book with horror as its subgenre, specifically atmospheric horror, and ideally in space or at the bottom of the ocean. I’d love something propulsive and creepy (3/5)

I'd LOVE a fantasy sports book with strong found family vibes, especially queer found family. Like a magical FENCE or BLUE LOCK or, truthfully THE FOXHOLE COURT (sans the problematic elements) (2/5)

while the algorithm loves me—#amquerying writers I'm especially hungry for adult sff lately & will stay open to queries all year long.

Try me (querymanager.com/allegramartschenko) if you see something in my wishlist (allegramartschenko.com/agent) that calls to you!

A little #mswl thread (1/5)

Firstly, I know Querytracker says I'm closed but I am open! Just not quite open to absolutely everyone. Please query me (querymanager.com/AllegraMartsch…) if you are:
—A BIPOC spec fic writer
—A marginalized writer w/one of my dream projects (see my website)

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🌿My new query policy is now in effect! Read more about it/my #MSWL here: allegramartschenko.com/agent

With this change, I will be implementing slightly more personalized form responses. Read about my forms and their meanings here: tinyurl.com/formreject

A short 🧵 1/3

Reminder, as we go into the weekend! My query policy changes Monday, #MSWL

I can't look at #MoodPitch today 😞 but I'm going to list a couple random #mswl wants I've been thinking abt lately:

🍩 contemp sff in the vein of LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS: gorgeous, moving, queer, making magic out of the ordinary
🌜 a ferocious, heart pounding love story
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Happy #MSWL day! I represent authors in the Adult, YA, and crossover SFF space. I am always looking for sharp writing, punchy characters, and big emotions. ☺️ Query me!

You can read my full wishlist here:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/alle…

If you're writing Adult or YA SFF with horror as a subgenre pls query me I was reminded today of how much I love it #MSWL

✨I'm now an SFF agent @ladderbirdlit & open to queries! Super excited to join such an amazing team— I look forward to connecting w/editors in Jan !!

While I remain at UPC acquiring nonfic, I always knew I'd get back into the world of SFF someday. 😊 Read on for a #MSWL thread

Our website is a wealth of information, and you can read about how to submit to me or my fantastic colleagues here:
upcolorado.com/publish-with-u…

Or about our general publication processes + timelines here:
upcolorado.com/publish-with-u…

I run our Intersections in Environmental Justice + Global Colonialism series and I'd really love to see projects for both. Links:

upcolorado.com/intersections-…

upcolorado.com/global-colonia…

+ Ethnohistory

I'm especially keen to work w/writers from marginalized groups & think about the way these fields intersect with gender/sexuality, race, indigenous studies, & more
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Even if you're not writing in my areas, my DMs are open to publishing Qs #AcademicTwitter

✨Hello!✨
I'm Allegra. I acquire for the University Press of Colorado. I'd love to see your books in:
- Archaeology (SW, Meso, Near East)
- Anthropology
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental Humanities
#academictwitter #archaeology #anthropology #environmentaljustice #MSWL