Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent at BookEnds, representing kidlit. Literary Mentor at Media Mentors. Query me at QueryMe.Online/1067 Closed to YA Scifi and MG Scifi.
#YearofNatascha
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Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 30 Jul 2018
Give me more historical fiction. Hidden histories! Some of my favorite of late have been @RutaSepetys's books and WOLF HOLLOW. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 30 Jul 2018
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
Check out my past #MSWL for more specific plot points in case I miss anything.I definitely need a strong psychological YA or thriller. Y'all know by know that Mindy McGinnis is my gold standard. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 30 Jul 2018
I want well-rounded characters and strong character development. I want to be able to know they are real and to relate to them so well. I should know them better than they want to admit. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 30 Jul 2018
I definitely need more contemporary YA, but I am looking for contemporary that is not the every day setting. Elevate it and allow me to escape for my every day. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 30 Jul 2018
In both YA and MG, I need more fantasy. Fair warning: I will be picky. I am looking for lush worlds, complex characters, and writing that sweeps me away. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 30 Jul 2018
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
So now that I am ready to re-open let's talk #MSWL and what I am looking for in manuscripts for the rest of 2018. Let's do this!I am looking for writers that are in the vein of some of my absolute favorites. @kitfrick's writing is stunning. @lauraeweymouth's writing was so beautiful. Too many to tag, but I am looking for that literary beauty in a commercial hook feel. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 27 Jul 2018
#MSWL about a sibling with a disability and the responsibility their sibling might have, but fun, light-hearted plot. Not looking for savior plot, but more what considerations do kids think about.
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 11 Jul 2018
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Probably weird but when it comes to cults (#MSWL) I'm less interested in the disillusionment/escape (still here for that but it's all I see), and more in the ways characters find themselves drawn in, buying in w/o realizing it's a cult (twisted psych and unreliable narrators FTW)Same #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 10 Jul 2018
So if you are submitting a Graphic Novel to me, let's talk what I want to see:
#amquerying #MSWL
-Script that is more "Hollywood". I am not a fan of the panel by panel art direction.
-2-3 pages of sample pages if you are the illustrator and character designs
-Synopsis
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 10 Jul 2018
I am currently obsessed with Graphic Novels. Putting out a #MSWL for YA or MG graphic novels. And here are some examples of ones that I love or am excited to see:
THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER by @alooghobi
FAKE BLOOD by @HeyWhitney
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 8 Jul 2018
#MSWL PB NF about either the guy who does the Macy's fireworks or about how firworks werw invented.
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 28 Jun 2018
So to clarify since people misunderstood what Disney's the thirteenth year is: I want a contemporary MG about a young kid going through puberty and become a mermaid. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 25 Jun 2018
Can I get a Disney memoir about being a character? #MSWL
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Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 16 Jun 2018
movieweb @movieweb
Jurassic World 2 Was Spoiled for Chris Pratt by Tom Holland movieweb.com/jurassic-world… pic.twitter.com/C02jO8HG1i#MSWL Tom Holland like character. He is just an excited puppy who wants to talk and then BAM! All the secrets come spilling out.
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 15 Jun 2018
At the end of the day, I am looking strong writers who can tell engaging KID friendly stories. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 15 Jun 2018
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
I'd like to find a solid author-illustrator. Feel free to check out my pinterest to see my illustration tastes! I am super picky on this one. #MSWLLyrical books will always be some of my favorites, but then tend to be quieter books so I am looking for lyrcial books that have a hook. #MSWL
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 15 Jun 2018
I'd like to find a solid author-illustrator. Feel free to check out my pinterest to see my illustration tastes! I am super picky on this one. #MSWL