Kelly Dyksterhouse

I am drawn toward books with a commercial hook and gorgeous writing, books that say something new and demand a place on the shelf. I’m so excited to read what you send me!

I am so excited to be opening to queries again! I will be open beginning tomorrow, June 3-June 10. #amquerying #writers , my #MSWL remains much the same but this month I am especially on the hunt for #YA and #mg genre fiction from diverse perspectives.

Please check out my #mswl page, #PM page, or website for more detail about the kinds of projects I’m on the hunt for. If you think we’d be a fit, I’d love to read your work! (4/4)

Hopefully this will ✂️ wait times while also allowing me to give each query the focus they deserve. I figure it’s worth a try. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

So what am I looking for? Primarily #mg and #ya and #illustrators . (3/4)

My hope is that I’ll be able to respond to queries in a more timely manner. I know authors put time and care into their work and it’s not fun to wait. I also know how long it takes me to give queries their due consideration. (I’m slow, and I know it, but it’s how I work!) (2/4)

I am so excited to let #amquerying #kidlit writers and illustrators know that I am FINALLY reopening to queries on Friday, Sept 1! AND I am trying something new! I am going to try opening for queries the first 7 days of each month only. Why? 🧵(1/4)

--Always and forever looking for a heist or a fantastic twisty plot with high stakes, great cast, and a surprise ending that feels wonderfully satisfying.

--A Rom-Com+. A great romance with high quality writing and a meaningful B-plot, like Joya Goffney's EXCUSE ME WHILE I UGLY CRY. (or the romance could be the B plot)
--Sweeping, cinematic adventures with a fun romance

For both #mg and #ya, would love historical fiction, especially stories not centered in Western history or culture.

#mswl for #ya:
--fresh "inspired by" takes on familiar tales, myths or classics, rather than retellings
--I'd love an historical novel based on the Trung Sisters.

My #mg Heart Book is a book like Gemeinhart's THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN--fantastic writing, high stakes, dark and creepy yet funny and joyful (all the feels), with character's I want to root for and know.

-- Action-packed adventure works with series potential
-- A younger school-based story, think Andrew Clements' work
--A story dealing with first crushes and heart breaks
--Stories featuring good kids making bad choices and taking accountability for their actions

It's #MSWL day at @TheTobiasAgency! When I reopen to queries, shortly, here are some things I will be looking for: in #MG, I'm still on the hunt for an atmospheric ghost story with universal character themes. Think DOLL BONES or Linda Urban's ALMOST THERE AND ALMOST NOT

Hiya! It’s #mswl day @TheTobiasAgency! I rep #kidlit, PB-YA, F and NF. Full wishlist can be found via the link in my bio, but today I am craving laugh-out-loud funny MG and YA, any genre, just make me laugh! Bonus if the book can also make me tear up. Tagging @SoCalledYALife!

Hello, #amquerying #kidlit writers, I am now open to queries! I've updated my #mswl, so take a look, and if you think we'd be a good fit, I'd love to read your work! #PB #MG #YA #GN #NF #Illustrators

manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kell…

Learning about the Trung Sisters. Wow! Who is writing this book?? Big time #mswl !
#ya #history #rebellions #APIwriters #amagenting youtu.be/wh-u5lyJVLg

Yes, please! #MSWL

I’m so excited to open to queries tomorrow! Rather than tweet my every wish, I updated my #mswl page. Check it out, and if you think I’m a fit for your work, send it my way! #amagenting manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kell…

I promised updated #mswl this week, but got a bit distracted by the news. My MSWL page hasn’t changed much, so it’s a good reference. For #mg, I’m on the lookout for commercial action/adventure, a story I can escape into. Also love unique settings (think Holes.)

Exciting day back in the (home) office full-time and feeling hopeful, energized and ready to take on 2021! For those who are interested, I’m planning to reopen to queries on Monday, Jan 11. I will be posting my updated #mswl through the week, so stay tuned ...

Updated my #MSWL this morning. Writers, check it out! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kell…