Maria Vicente
Literary Agent
P.S. Literary Agency
Senior Literary Agent at @PSLiterary helping make book dreams come true from The Maritimes. πππ³οΈβππ€·π»ββοΈ
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YA #MSWL
πͺ psychological horror
π¬ LGBTQ+ romance
πΈ historical fiction ft. music subculture
π©πΌβπ¦Ό contemporary stories
formats: prose, novels-in-verse, graphic novels, experimental structures

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YA/Teen* #MSWL
π§ βweird & wonderfulβ
π§ LGBTQ+ romance
π§ historical fiction
π§ magical realism
π§ novel-in-verse
π§ mysteries & thrillers
*Happily avoiding that discourse tyvm.

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I watched S1 of DARE ME on the weekend and now I'm desperate for some "bad girl" YA manuscripts. #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente
Throwing a new #MSWL into the universe: a YA historical fiction about disco subculture! πΊπΏIβm particularly interested in a story that explores:
πdiscoβs beginnings in Black and queer communities
π the commercialization and appropriation of the genre as it gained popularity
π the (racist and homophobic foundation of the) anti-disco movement
#MSWL

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The query inbox at @PSLiterary opens on Monday, and Iβm 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

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When it comes to graphic novels (for all agesβMG, YA, or Adult), most of the submissions I receive are fantasy. I would love to work on more realistic stories. Maybe even some horror! #MSWL

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More YA things you should send me: best friend stories! LGBTQ+ rom coms! eerie mysteries! #MSWL

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For Young Adult, my biggest #MSWL is fun, lighthearted novels by POC and LGBTQ+ writers. I see so many submissions for issues-based storiesβwhich we need, don't get me wrongβbut I want to put a little more joy into the lives of teen readers who already deal with so much shit.

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Right now is the perfect time of year to send me your YA or MG Horror manuscript⦠#MSWL

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YA romantic comedies featuring LGBTQ+ characters. #MSWL

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Iβm still looking for a YA macabre fairy tale retelling. A story that combines luxurious fantasy and horror. #MSWL

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

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks
I want a YA anthology called FLUFF, and it's just a collection of sweet, warm-hearted stories for these dark times. Someone get on that please.This is exactly what Iβm looking for in YA manuscripts right now. #MSWL ππβ¨π

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente
I made the mistake of starting The Vampire Diaries on Netflix (it's my first time watching the series) and now all I can think about is vampire lore. I am ready for a vampire resurgence.To be more specific when it comes to books, my Young Adult vampire-themed #MSWL would look something like this: new twists on classic tropes; more interested in a badass character than "vamp with a soul"; the Pink Ladies or T-Birds... but vampires!

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Silvia Moreno-Garcia @silviamg
Reminder that not all work by POC must be weighty, dramatic books. White authors got to write thousands of fluffy books and cash the checks. We shouldn't be appreciated only when it gets dark and horrible.I so badly want these βfluffyβ YA books by POC and LGBTQ+ writers. As much as I love angst and think βissue booksβ are super important, I also love ridiculously fun stories that make readers feel good about life (including their identities). #MSWL

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Thrilled to be on this @Mdnight_Society list of agents looking for YA Horror! #MSWL midnightsocietytales.com/2018/02/26/ya-β¦

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Still looking for a bunch of YA things: a story about female best friends; a macabre fairy tale retelling; a great mystery; a cute gay or lesbian love story. #MSWL

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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/

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P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary
"Contemporary #YA about a f/f or m/m couple navigating first love." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/Writers, I am still very much so looking for this! Send me your YA book with characters who will become my new favourite ship. #MSWL

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P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary
"Contemporary #YA about a f/f or m/m couple navigating first love." @msmariavicente #MSWL 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