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#mswl y'all

#mswl

This sounds AMAZING! I can't wait to read it. And (I've been saying this A LONG TIME NOW) querying authors–particularly Black authors–please send me your love stories! I'm dying for YA romance & romcoms by Black people and other people of color. #mswl

How about a #middlegrade or #YAlit that kind of comps to A Night at the Museum, only set in the Louvre or the Guggenheim or something? Even better if it's written by/about #BIPOC! #mswl #WritingCommunity #kidlit #scbwi

I would LOVE this, too! #mswl

How about a YA art heist or DaVinci Code type story (maybe without the religious stuff though)? Something super high stakes, quick pace, lots of museums and/or cool architecture, but also with... a f/f/ romance built in? I'd read the crap out of that. #MSWL

I'd love a super romantic, totally swept off their feet, passionate YA love story, featuring Black characters (written by a Black person, please). Straight or queer, I don't care. Just heavy on the romance. Realistic contemporary preferred but that part's not a dealbreaker. #mswl

I'm not so into sitcom type television but I loved Schitt's Creek & Gilmore Girls, both of which are character driven small towns filled with quirky people, a strong set-up/hook, & all very... nice. The world is on fire around us. I want that "nice" vibe in a MG or YA book. #mswl

I'd also love a #middlegrade or #yalit story featuring poor people, that is filled with joy & short on trauma. Not having money doesn't have to mean alcoholism, drug addiction, rape, mental illness, etc. Of course it CAN mean that but it doesn't HAVE to. Send me that story. #mswl

I want something that comps to Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by @rlynn_solomon. One of the things I love about this sweet, funny story is the tension & pace. The whole book happens in the course of 24 hours. It's a terrific enemies to lovers #romcom. Give me more of that energy! #mswl

I'm really trying to hone in on what kind of projects I'd love to see coming into my inbox, and (with the help of some of my lovely clients) here are some of the things I'd like to see... (a thread) #mswl #middlegrade #yalit #WritingCommunity #kidlit

I have not looked at my queries all week because sending a rejection this week would just be too mean. So, I don't know what's in there. I'm REALLY hoping for lots of queer stories & tons of submissions from #BIPOC & #Latinx authors. #yalit #romcom #middlegrade #MSWL 🤞🏽

I know I haven't yet updated all the places (Pub Marketplace, our website, etc...) that I'm open to submissions. I'll do that tonight though! But do take advantage of me being open to submissions of PBs, CBs, MG & YA this November. I'm not often open to all (or any tbh). #askECLA

Right now, I'm very eager for realistic contemporary fiction in both YA and MG. As I just tweeted, I'd love it if it's funny and queer. Hit a home run if it's by a #BIPOC author. (Sorry for the sports metaphor. I don't even like sports.) #askECLA

Yes! I definitely want YA romance but please make mine funny & queer, too! #askECLA

When I open to queries on 11/1 I really really really would love to find a #middlegrade or #yalit ms that is both Jewish & features Black, Asian or Latinx main characters. #ownvoices for both & bonus points if it hits both funny & poignant notes. Gimme uplifting & joyous! #mswl

Just a reminder NOT to send me horror or murdery stories, anything scary & most things creepy. At @EmeraldCityLit send those to @MandyHubbard or @GarrettAlwert! I’m the wrong agent for thrillers, political intrigue, and most sports-themed stories. #mswl

I can’t stress enough that I‘m especially interested in receiving #PictureBooks #middlegrade & #YA ms by #BIPOC & #latinx authors when I open for queries on 11/1. Please flood my inbox! #mswl

When I open for queries on 11/1 send me your realistic #middlegrade sister stories & brother stories. Show me sibs who are best friends! I’d love a real sibling adventure, and even better if you’re a #BIPOC author. #mswl

When I open for queries on 11/1 I’m crossing my fingers there are craftily written #PictureBooks by #BIPOC authors that are celebrations of joy. I really want to smile and laugh. #mswl