Maria Vicente

For YA, contemporary stories written by authors with a ridiculously unique voice. Mary H.K. Choi, Eric Smith, Nina LaCour, and Tiffany D. Jackson have written some of my favourite YA books. #MSWL

Let’s start with literary fiction, because that’s what I’m the most eager to read as 2023 begins. Contemporary voices, unusual storytelling structures, complicated platonic and romantic relationships, upmarket genre novels. I want beautiful prose with a splashy concept. #MSWL

YA #MSWL

🪞 psychological horror
👬 LGBTQ+ romance
🎸 historical fiction ft. music subculture
👩🏼‍🦼 contemporary stories

formats: prose, novels-in-verse, graphic novels, experimental structures

I will not be content until I have a contemporary series like this on my own middle grade list! Desperately seeking the real-life drama of frenemies, first crushes, and exploring self-identity/expression for 10-year-olds.
#mswl 🌸👯‍♀️💖

The query inbox at @PSLiterary opens on Monday, and I’m so excited to add new clients to my list in 2020.

Representation info and my updated #mswl is at the link below. Let me know if you have any questions.

mariavicente.com/representation

I would also love contemporary Middle Grade novels with a strong emphasis on nature: animal stories, environmental themes, unusual settings. #MSWL

Super fun Contemporary YA. You know all your favourite swoon-worthy fanfic stories? I want YA fiction that reads like that. #MSWL

I updated my #MSWL for 2018! The @PSLiterary query inbox opens on January 8th, and I can't wait to read about your book. mariavicente.com/representation/

Hey LGBTQ+ #YA writers, I am still very much so looking for this (and any other queer contemporary YA you're working on)! #MSWL #ownvoices

This needs to be a YA book. Contemporary though, not fantasy. (Ok, so maybe light fantasy.) #MSWL

Contemporary or Historical MG with a magical twist. #MSWL

YA science fiction with fringe science elements. Prefer a contemporary setting. #MSWL

Contemporary YA Romance featuring a gay or lesbian couple. #MSWL

Contemporary YA that involves a modern-day version of the T-Birds or Pink Ladies. #MSWL

YA involving fringe science in a contemporary setting. #MSWL

Contemporary YA from the POV of the bad boy. Ex: Sebastian (Glee) or maybe even Chuck Bass (GG) without the problematic rape subplot. #MSWL

A really good contemporary YA romance. F/F, M/F, M/M, or even non-binary — don't care, as long as the chemistry is good. #MSWL

I want a contemporary YA that features a m/m or f/f romance, but it still needs a fresh hook beyond the relationship. #MSWL

For contemporary YA, I really want a book about two female best friends. Unbreakable bond sort of thing. #MSWL

Ooh and I would love a Contemporary YA series filled with over-the-top drama and a creative cast of characters (Gossip Girl-esque). #MSWL