Ashley Herring Blake🌈

I’m just saying, vampire rom com. They’ve been alone for a sooooo long and all they want is their one true forever, probably queer because come on, LOVE. #MSWL

Sapphic rom coms in adult and YA. That's it. That's the #MSWL tweet.

I haven’t even finished it yet and I can already tell you that if you can comp your book to Anna North’s OUTLAW (hello witches, feminism, wild west, QUEER), I’d love to see it. #MSWL

Really wanting to see some cozy mysteries from BIPOC creators...and queer it if you got it. 👀 #MSWL

Lastly, in Young Adult, I'm really only looking for queer, BIPOC, and disabled stories across all genres. If you could comp your book to THE LAST TRUE POETS OF THE SEA, FELIX EVER AFTER, or YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN, I'd love to see it! #MSWL

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I open back up to queries tomorrow (1/4) and I’m so excited to read your words! Here a thread of what I’m looking for in adult & MG. #MSWL

Just saying, I’m devouring THE WIFE UPSTAIRS & I’d love to see some thrillers in this vein (psychological, twisty, non-cop centric, dark, gothic), but queer and from BIPOC creators! #MSWL

Reading THE SWITCH & goddess, I’d love a queer BIPOC contemporary adult novel (could say women’s fic, but I’d love any marginalized gender) that has similar feels. Light romance, quirky characters, humor, & a heartwarming takeaway that makes you want to live your best life.#MSWL

Adding one more thing to this--I'm definitely looking for contemporary MG from marginalized creators! If it can be comps to Nic Stone, A.J. Sass, Brandy Colbert, Nicole Melleby, Kacen Callender, Jasmine Warga, Kelly Yang, I'd love to see it! #MSWL

Authors I'm digging lately: Talia Hibbert, Olivia Dade; Mia Sosa; Silvia Moreno-Garcia; Sarah Hogle; Kiley Reid; Brit Bennett; Emily Henry; Tamsyn Muir; Alexis Henderson; Olivia Waite; Sarah Maclean; Beverly Jenkins; Alyssa Cole; Rebekah Weatherspoon, Rosie Danan. #MSWL

In January, I'm only accepting requested queries or referrals for YA or MG, though that certainly might change as the months go on! #MSWL

For fantasy, I'm always ready for some fresh witches or vampires, particularly from marginalized creators. I'm not the best fit for high fantasy or sci fi, but if you've got something you'd comp to GIDEON (the writing, the snark, the queer), I'd love to take a look. #MSWL

With horror, I'm a sucker for gothic anything. I want lush settings, atmospheric writing, and spook as opposed to gore. Think MEXICAN GOTHIC. Historical or contemporary. #MSWL

For thrillers, I'm eager for some retellings (think THE WIFE UPSTAIRS). I'm not super into crime thrillers or domestic abuse, but I AM into fresh takes on a domestic psychological thriller. Again, not really into cop stories here either. As always, make it queer. #MSWL

For mystery, I'm mostly interested in cozy mysteries, particularly those created by & featuring queer, BIPOC, and QBIPOC characters. I want intrigue, humor, & fresh takes on all the fave tropes. Please no cop-centric stories. #MSWL

I'm eager for book club fiction--contemporary & upmarket fiction & WF you might comp to Brit Bennett, Kiley Reid, Linda Holmes, Celeste Ng, or Sally Rooney. I'd love some fresh takes here, not only divorce & marital angst. I'm not a great fit for super literary stories. #MSWL

Strong hooks are a must. I would love to see more romance (& any genre) with nonbinary/trans characters as well. And just saying, cowboy books are hot & all, but what about sexy cowgirls or nonbinary animal wranglers!? All those het faves, I'd love them queer! #MSWL

Now to specifics! I love ALL THE ROMANCE, w/ queer & BIPOC stories prioritized. Give me all your fave tropes starring queer, BIPOC, & QBIPOC characters, including rom coms, historical (more regency f/f PLEASE), contemporary romance, & paranormal w/ witches and/or vampires. #MSWL

Generally, I'm looking for mostly Adult right now, and specifically from BIPOC and QBIPOC creators. Contemporary romance, paranormal romance, historical romance, contemporary/upmarket fiction, cozy mysteries, thriller (non crime), light horror, & light fantasy. #MSWL