Eric Smith

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · Jan 9

Like I said earlier in the week, I’m really eager to find more adult fiction (especially genre blends) and non-fiction of all kinds.

My post with my #MSWL is here. Query away! ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2019/12/2…

• Adult
• Nonfiction

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · Jan 6

It begins. I'm open to queries again at @PSLiterary!

You can check out my #MSWL over on my blog.

Happy New Year, let's make some books. ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2019/12/2…

• Adult
• Nonfiction
• Literary
• Sci-fi
• Fantasy
• Cookbook
• Memoir
• YA

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · Jan 3

I open up to queries again at @PSLiterary on Monday, so I've updated my wishlist!

I'd love to see more adult fiction and non-fiction this year. Send me your messy genre-blending stories, niche cookbooks, and complex memoirs.

Details on the blog! ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2019/12/2… #MSWL

• Adult
• Nonfiction
• Literary
• Sci-fi
• Fantasy
• Cookbook
• Memoir
• YA

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 8 Dec 2019

I’m reading a manuscript that’s reminding me of Lost Planet, and goodness, do I miss that game.

I wish the sequels had kept up with all the wonder of the first one. Someone reboot it, thanks.

Also, more fantasy adventure novels with giant monsters and snow please. #MSWL

• Fantasy
• Adventure

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 3 Dec 2019

I would read the hell out of a novel about a bunch of grown up emo kids on one of these cruises, and the hijinx that ensue. #MSWL

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 7 Nov 2019

An eternal request. I will never not want these. #MSWL

• YA
• Adult

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 30 Oct 2019

Annual reminder that if you're the person writing the origins and history of Homestar Runner book, to email me.

I'm THE agent for this I swear. #MSWL

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 7 Oct 2019

I'd really love to see more parenting books (guides, memoirs, etc.) by authors of color in my query box.

My wife and I had a hard time finding those when it was baby time, and I'd like to work on that. #MSWL

• Nonfiction
• POC

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 25 Sep 2019

Gritty's memoir. #MSWL.

• Memoir

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 24 Sep 2019

Some fun specific #MSWL things I'm looking for in YA:

A teen birder.
Teens really into snorkeling and diving.
Kids interning in national parks.
Teens really into rock climbing.

Give me niche, specific stories about passion projects, with all the unique terminology and language.

• YA

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 24 Sep 2019

To get a better idea of the kind of projects I've worked on, visit my website and check out the books I've sold: bit.ly/2lqFs8v

And then, check out my whole wishlist, which I've written out here: bit.ly/2GG1M7r

Happy querying! Good luck! You've got this! #MSWL

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 24 Sep 2019

I also work in non-fiction, handling cookbooks, memoir, pop-history, and more!

If you've got a platform and a story to tell or gorgeous food photography (or both!), I want to chat. #MSWL

• Nonfiction
• Memoir
• Food
• Cookbook

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 24 Sep 2019

I'm dying to find more accessible adult sci-fi and fantasy novels, along the lines of @ChuckWendig @pengshepherd @DelilahSDawson and @KatWithSword.

I've read everything they've written, and would love to find a SFF novel that makes me feel like The Book of M. #MSWL

• Fantasy
• Sci-fi
• Adult

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 24 Sep 2019

As always, I'm looking for YA across all genres.

I'm especially looking for LGBTQ+ reads and smart horror.

See (and buy!) the collected works of @Kim_Liggett @tomryanauthor and @AdamSilvera for great comps. #MSWL

• YA
• Horror
• LGBT

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 24 Sep 2019

I'm looking for genre-blending literary fiction, stories that give us something magical or speculative alongside prose that stirs up FEELINGS.

Perfect examples: The Night Circus by @erinmorgenstern, Here & Now & Then by @mikechenwriter, Station Eleven by @EmilyMandel. #MSWL

• Speculative Fiction
• Literary

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 2 Sep 2019

Great books on @MissDahlELama’s latest list! I really want to see more college YA in my query box! #mswl

• YA

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 29 Aug 2019

Floating a little wishlist item out to the universe, but I really want to see more kid-lit non-fiction in my inbox.

Young Adult and Middle Grade non-fiction, specifically. #MSWL

I’m so proud of the work @IamGMJohnson and @robin_stevenson are doing, and I’d love to see more.

• MG
• YA
• Nonfiction

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 19 Aug 2019

Where is my YA historical novel about teens trying to make it in a ska band in the mid-90’s you cowards. #mswl

• YA
• Historical

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 17 Aug 2019

Annual #MSWL request:

Novels about adoptees, written by adoptees. Adult or YA, I want those stories.

Send me your books, friends. <3

• YA
• Adult

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · 30 Jul 2019

A YA Ocean’s 8 style heist novel.

Except...

It’s an anthology.

With eight authors each writing one character.

#MSWL

• YA
• Heist