Claire Harris

Would love to see more psychological horror in my query inbox—especially anything with a remote location (“abandoned” anything is a major selling point for me!), a haunted house (house as character!), and/or a final girl. #MSWL

✨ New Year, New #MSWL Thread ✨

I'll continue adding to this throughout the year (especially as I'm looking for different/new things), but for now, these are the kinds of projects I'd most like to see in my inbox!

when I say I'm looking for thoughtful explorations of life through the lens of sobriety, this is what I'm talking about. amazing article @danielleiat ! #MSWL

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As a reminder, things I'm NOT actively seeking are:
- memoirs
- science fiction / fantasy
- young adult
- children's

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Adult contemporary fiction set in the Midwest. #MSWL

Actively seeking fun / funny gift books, especially with a lifestyle twist to them. Open to a really wide range of topics on this one, so be creative! #MSWL

Pop psychology & fun self-help projects, especially from a qualified position (therapist, psychologist, life coach, etc). I love books that can provide tangible ways to improve yourself, while also being considered a fun read. #MSWL

If you have a contemporary family drama set in the Midwest (especially in my home state of Wisconsin), please send it my way. #MSWL

Psychological thrillers with elements of horror (light on the gore). #MSWL

If you’re a journalist with a story to tell, whether you’re exposing unjust systems in America or shining light on an unsolved crime, I want to bring attention to issues and people *not* always in the spotlight. #MSWL

Send me all your ghost stories. I'll take adult fiction (scary or fun), a history of haunted places in America, an illustrated book—you name it, I'm here for it. Spook me! #MSWL

Calling all writers specializing in laughter and love! I’m actively seeking submissions for adult romcoms with elements of social media. My sweet spot is big on the com, light/medium on the rom. #MSWL

Humorous essay collections, especially if they have some sort of bigger picture social commentary tying the essays together. #MSWL

Very interested in books on sobriety—from mocktail books to explorations of alcohol-free culture to how-to guides for early sobriety. #MSWL

Cozy mysteries for younger audiences—I would love to see millennial protagonists, stories with drag queens, boozy brunches, bachelorette parties, all the things! #MSWL

Psychological thrillers with new twists on classic tropes: unstable (or unhinged) narrators, missing memories or time, seemingly decent people with dark pasts, stalking, gaslighting in any form. #MSWL

Select horror—I’m more interested in psychological elements, but I don’t mind a bit of gore. Anything disturbing or unnerving is up my alley. Novels + collections welcome! #MSWL

Adult romcoms with new twists on classic tropes: friends/enemies to lovers, fake dating, stuck together, opposites attract, second chances. #MSWL

Noticing a lot of YA in my query inbox lately, so sending out a quick reminder that I'm only looking for adult projects at the moment. Take a look at the other amazing @PSLiterary agents who DO represent young adult novels, and consider querying one of them instead! #MSWL

yes please! keep these coming my way!! #MSWL