Catherine Hedrick Armstrong
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Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
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MY #MSWL
1/ A female vigilante in vein of DEXTER, but make it a solid romance.
2/ Contemp Rom w/Indigenous MCs written by an Indigenous author.
3/ Something accurately historical centered around children at “Indian Boarding Schools.”
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Reopening to queries on 2/20
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2025 begins tomorrow, & the #1 thing on my #MSWL is #IndigenousAuthors !! I want it all but by Native American creators! Romance, Mystery, Suspense, Horror, Romantasy! Bonus points if you’re Cherokee, Choctaw, Dakota or Ojibwe! This is not a “token” for me. These tribes are especially close to my 💙.
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As I’m thinking about my #MSWL for when I reopen, I really want some unhinged romance. Like Horror Romance or something with a vigilante “take down the patriarchy” vibe. Maybe a psychological suspense romance, though I’m not sure what that looks like. Maybe something dark or why choose.
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Okay, #WritingCommunity …a new item in my #MSWL …
Romance w/a plus size female lead who is comfortable in her own skin. And by plus size, I don’t mean a size 14. I mean a size 18 or 20ish. She’s not self deprecating, no dieting, but exercise—not for a guy but bc she likes it.
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Okay…I’m almost afraid to do this, but…
For my #MSWL , I would love a collegiate level or higher gymnast romance. But it needs to be authentic. If you don’t understand first-hand the blood, sweat, and tears of the sport, there’s a 99% likelihood you’ll miss the mark. IYKYK.
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New on my #MSWL when I reopen is a paranormal mystery in the vein of @Ll20Victoria 's GHOST HUNTER series (Dang, I miss that series!) or @JulietBlackwell 's WITCHCRAFT MYSTERIES...but with a super-strong romantic will-they-or-won't-they sub plot.
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Breasted Boobily @Author_DLWhite
I write seasoned romance. My characters are over 30… most are over 40. If that’s old lady romance… ok. There is an audience. I haven’t been in my 20s in 20 years. I want to read people who are my age.I definitely want this type of romance in my inbox the next time I open for submissions. #MSWL
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I would love a sports romance in the vein of Jason and Kylie Kelce’s origin story. Make him a teddy bear like Jason and give him a playboy brother like Travis for a possible book 2. Bonus points if she’s a pro athlete, too.
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I'm still closed until about April. BUT...I'll reopen for about 1 week only & will give advance notice here. I'll be looking for ONLY HISTORICAL ROMANCE (Regency, preferred) & YA Mystery/Thriller. Strong desire for BIPOC & LGBTQ authors/stories. So get those queries ready!
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The Dodo @dodo
Golden retriever goes viral on TikTok for stalking his neighbor — so his neighbor comes up with the best idea to befriend him ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0VSlEgFQlA#MSWL as a Romance!!!!!!! I’m not currently open to queries, but if/when you have this, DM me for a link!!
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Okay, folks: here’s your heads up! I will be opening to queries on JULY 1 and will only be open for ONE WEEK! I’ll be looking for romance and thrillers, mostly; but check out my #MSWL for more info. I’ll post the query link as we get closer. manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/cath…
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#MSWL: I want FULL LENGTH curvy girl, body-positive romance. I’m sick of either not finding them or finding they’re only novellas. I want the steam, the heat, the heart-racing…all of it! I’m still closed to queries, but if you have one and are querying, DM me for a special link.
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LB Black @authorlbblack
I am *desperate* for paranormal romance books where the male lead isn't a domineering alpha. No shade if that's your cup of tea -- I'm just looking for my soft monsters. My cottagecore vampires. My 'looks like a cinnamon roll, but could actually kill you' vibes.Oooohhhh!!!! #MSWL as soon as I reopen for queries!!!
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#MSWL Also in the #ROMANCE genre, I love having my heart torn apart and then pieced back together again. Think along the lines of Colleen Hoover. #ItEndsWithUs is a great example, but I also loved her early works like HOPELESS.
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C.H. Armstrong (Cathie) @C_H_Armstrong
I'M OPEN TO ADULT QUERIES, today through 9/16. See thepurcellagency.com & follow submission guidelines. ADULT ONLY #Romance #WomensFiction & #Suspense. NO YA THIS TIME, but watch this space.#MSWL #amquerying #WritingCommunity
#RomCom #BIPOC #LGBTQ #ownvoices pic.twitter.com/Ia6lLW7EF9
LAST CALL! Closing at midnight tonight! Still looking for...#MSWL: super fun paranormal like @JulietBlackwell or @Victoria_Laurie in #YA (no other YA, please). In #Adult: #RomCom #RegencyRom #Suspense like @BAParisAuthor. In #Romance: slow burn...make me yearn & hold my breath.
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C.H. Armstrong (Cathie) @C_H_Armstrong
I'M OPEN TO ADULT QUERIES, today through 9/16. See thepurcellagency.com & follow submission guidelines. ADULT ONLY #Romance #WomensFiction & #Suspense. NO YA THIS TIME, but watch this space.#MSWL #amquerying #WritingCommunity
#RomCom #BIPOC #LGBTQ #ownvoices pic.twitter.com/Ia6lLW7EF9
2 more days! #MSWL: Adult Romance--RomCom, Contemp, Regency, American Historical, Paranormal. Favorite authors: @RachVD @Handbagjunkie #JuliaQuinn @mstessabailey @LaurenBlakely3 @courtneymilan @KarenMMoning (Highlander Series...still need to read Fever Series), @HHoangWrites
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I'M OPEN TO ADULT QUERIES, today through 9/16. See thepurcellagency.com & follow submission guidelines. ADULT ONLY #Romance #WomensFiction & #Suspense. NO YA THIS TIME, but watch this space.
#MSWL #amquerying #WritingCommunity
#RomCom #BIPOC #LGBTQ #ownvoices