Ashley Herring Blake

💫 In fantasy, I’m more witchy & light fantasy than high, but honestly if you’ve got a PRIORITY OF THE ORANGE TREE or GIDEON THE NINTH comp, I’m here. VOICE & super unique world building & premise. #MSWL

Hello #AmQuerying writers! I’ll be closed to unsolicited queries 2/10-3/10. Meanwhile, here are my top #MSWL

✨Any rom from BIPOC creators
✨Queer & QBIPOC f/f & f/nb rom
✨Queer witchy rom com
✨Queer romantic fantasy
✨Queer domestic thrillers

I’m noticing a theme here 🏳️‍🌈📚

More (queer) adult romantic fantasy. That is all. #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

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

Hey, all, I’ll be closing to queries on 12/1 through the end of the year, so send your wonderful words my way! I’m specifically looking for queer & BIPOC creators & stories in Adult romance, women’s fic, fantasy. I’d love a sweet, sexy, diverse holiday rom right now. ✨ #MSWL

Hey, #amquerying writers, some #MSWL items for my holiday wishlist...

🌈❄️ Holiday adult rom com. My heart yearns. Do want. Give them to me. I really—ok you get the drift.

🌈✨Adult fantasy reminiscent of GIDEON or PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE or THE ONCE & FUTURE WITCHES.

I’m currently reading THE PRIORY IF THE ORANGE TREE and it had made me so itchy for a sweeping adult fantasy (MAKE🌈IT🌈QUEER), with BIPOC, women, and non binary characters at the helm, immersive & fresh world-building, & writing so stunning I’m furious I didn’t write it. ✨

As always with this time of year, send me all your witches. I’d love an adult or gothic, adult horror, and/or adult light fantasy with an unforgettable & unique setting, a fresh take or system of magic, and gorgeous writing. Queer always a plus.

A contemporary YA/Adult fantasy with your fave anti-hero. #MSWL

Here’s a #MSWL for you: A YA or ADULT fantasy set in Paris or Prague or Budapest or something uniquely akin, with an MC who most definitely knows she’s badass & powerful & won’t hesitate to tell you exactly where you can stick your hero-complex. In my dreams, she’s ragingly pan.

Hey authors! I’ve updated my #MSWL on my website, so check it out for more specifics on what I’d love to see in my inbox right now.📚ashleyherringblake.com/#/mswl/