Allegra Martschenko
Literary Agent
Ladderbird Agency
University Press of Colorado
Acq editor @UPColorado | SFF Agent @Ladderbirdlit | Cofounder @Pathsinpub | wearer of many hats š¤ | opinions mine but I can share

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while the algorithm loves meā#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)

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Firstly, I know Querytracker says I'm closed but I am open! Just not quite open to absolutely everyone. Please query me (querymanager.com/AllegraMartschā¦) if you are:
āA BIPOC spec fic writer
āA marginalized writer w/one of my dream projects (see my website)
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šæMy 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
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Allegra Martschenko @AllegraMartsch
Hello! Starting Monday May 1 I am changing my query policy. Within my genres/ages, I will remain open to:āall BIPOC spec fic writers
āmarginalized writers whose books fall into the category of one of my dream projects (see my website/MSWL: allegramartschenko.com/agent)
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Reminder, as we go into the weekend! My query policy changes Monday, #MSWL

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I can't look at #MoodPitch today š but I'm going to list a couple random #mswl wants I've been thinking abt lately:
š© contemp sff in the vein of LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS: gorgeous, moving, queer, making magic out of the ordinary
š 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. āŗļø Query me!
You can read my full wishlist here:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/alleā¦

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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

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Ladderbird Agency @ladderbirdlit
Oh my! We've done it again and hired an incredible talent to join our team! Find out more about the delightful @AllegraMartsch at ladderbird.com/allegra-martsc⦠pic.twitter.com/WW7nOdbn0fāØI'm now an SFF agent @ladderbirdlit & open to queries! Super excited to join such an amazing teamā 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. š Read on for a #MSWL thread

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

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I run our Intersections in Environmental Justice + Global Colonialism series and I'd really love to see projects for both. Links:
upcolorado.com/intersections-ā¦
upcolorado.com/global-coloniaā¦

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+ 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

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āØHello!āØ
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