Megan Manzano
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Feel good MG that explores growing up and beginning to figure yourself out, whether in a contemporary or fantastical setting. First crushes welcome! Think Owl House, The Art of Running Away, Avatar, Sir Callie, Thanks A Lot Universe, etc.

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Some #MSWL things I've been craving in my inbox:
π Queer MG, especially first crushes
π Found family dynamics
π³ Small towns/isolated settings especially with a speculative element
π Southern Gothic
β£οΈ Stories that involve tarot/playing with fate

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If you have a friendship breakup book, especially following the aftermath (in MG or YA), then I'd love to see it. Or even friends who realize they're not right for each other anymore.
Friendship breakups are painful!

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βοΈMeganβοΈ - Closed to Queries @Megan_Manzano
I will open back up to queries tomorrow! π₯³ In preparation, I'd like to do a #MSWL thread about what I'd love to see in my inbox.As always, I'm on the lookout for queer representation. I'd particularly love to see:
1. More identity discovery/first crushes in MG
2. Sapphic YA rom-coms
3. More queer works by BIPOC authors
4. Queer stories w/ happy endings
5. Supportive queer found families

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Megan Manzano ~ Reopening to Queries 10/05 @Megan_Manzano
Since I'll be reopening to queries on 10/05, here is my official manuscript wishlist that has been updated!manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/megaβ¦
However I did promise a thread of what I'm looking for so here we go!
Countdown #MSWL Day 1:
My list does skew towards YA so I'd love MG everything!
Particuarly stories that begin to explore identity and sexuality. Especially with first crushes.

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Friend breakups (I mean good, longterm, very close and intimate friendships) are, in my experience, much more emotionally devastating than romantic breakups. And yet, unlike romantic relationships, we have almost no socialization (even in media images) on how to navigate them.If you have a story about friendship breakups for MG or YA, please send them my way when I reopen to queries.
We need to talk about this more.
#MSWL

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I'd really love to see more MG, more queer rom coms, more contemporary fantasy or contemporary with spec elements.
It's been harder for me to get sucked into higher fantasy.
#MSWL

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When I open up to queries I really want creepy af MG/YA, mysteries, and thrillers especially in small towns or with a group of kids/teens.
Throw in some interpersonal drama too and I'm sold.
#MSWL

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Megan Manzano π΅π· πΈ ~ Closed to Queries @Megan_Manzano
I'll be closing to queries today at noon EST.I will reopen in May and will be participating in DVPit.
#amquerying
If you have any of the following in MG or YA, I'd love to see it:
- Thrillers
- Queer rep, especially a queer rom com
- Found families (bonus points if it's like Cheer on Netflix)
- Fae
- Latinx voices
- Contemporary fantasy or spec fic
#amquerying #MSWL

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An update to my #MSWL:
I'm looking for more MG & YA thrillers/mysteries in my inbox. Whether you have an unreliable narrator, a group of friends trying to solve/find something, or some weird magic going on, I'd love to see it!

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Something I haven't mentioned but am really on the hunt for: MIDDLE GRADE STORIES. Contemporary, speculative, fantastical - I want it all.
Especially if it's about friendship, odd hobbies, or beginning to figure out who you are.
#MSWL #writingcommunity #amagenting #amquerying

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I'd also like some speculative YA/MG where weird stuff happens and characters are forced together to figure it out.
Think The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman or The Bone Houses by Emily-Lloyd Jones.
#MSWL #amquerying

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Meggnog π ~ Closed to Queries Until 1/6/20 @Megan_Manzano
In the new year, I'll really be on the hunt for contemporary YA and MG! Whether it's romance, growing up, dealing with hard stuff, figuring out friends, I want all of it.#MSWL #amquerying
Think Summer Bird Blue or Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman, Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Blake, or How To Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters.
#MSWL #amquerying

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In the new year, I'll really be on the hunt for contemporary YA and MG! Whether it's romance, growing up, dealing with hard stuff, figuring out friends, I want all of it.
#MSWL #amquerying

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Okay, I think that's everything for now. If you have stories that fit these desires, please query me. #MSWL
Note the following:
I'm ONLY open to MG & YA.
Include both a query and synopsis.
Submit to me using the link on this page.
corvisieroagency.com/megan-manzano.β¦

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Always a sucker for misfit groups in MG or YA. Think ride or die friends, friends who are together because they're all they have, people pushed into situations where they realize, hey, we actually need each other.
#MSWL
If you comp Stranger Things, I may die.

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I'd really love some speculative contemporary YA or MG. Creepy woods. Elemental powers. Out of body experiences. Alternative worlds.
#MSWL

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With my most recent announcement as a Literary Agent Apprentice, my new bio and future #MSWL is live! π₯³π₯³
corvisieroagency.com/megan-manzano.β¦