John Cusick

Folio Literary Management

Literary Agent and SVP with Folio Literary Management / Folio Jr. Author of the DIMENSION WHY series. He / him. Temporarily closed to queries as of 07/01/2022.

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· 25 Feb 2020

Okay #writer and #amquerying friends, I'm dying for some new #adult #horror-- could be speculative, realistic, paranormal, what have you. I'm particularly keen to see #horror that explores important contemporary issues, a la Get Out. You've got it, I wanna read it. #MSWL

· 24 Sep 2019

Stephanie Stein @stephlystein

YA fantasy is evergreen, but what I want to see is where the genre is going next. A more contemporary direction, a new take on paranormal, twists and turns on some heavy-hitting elements like dragons, gods, monsters, the nature of story? Bring it to me!! #MSWL

Yes please! #MSWL

· 28 Feb 2019

I do a lot of fantasy, but I also do a ton of contemporary, and I'd love to see more big-hook stories set in our world. If you want a great example of hooky, high-concept contemporary YA I love that we rep here @FolioJr: DUMPLIN' and TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE. #MSWL

· 12 Sep 2018

John Cusick @johnmcusick

So before it gets too late, let's do some #MSWL tweets!

Firstly, of course, I'd love some more #ownvoices, and specifically contemporary (rom-coms, perhaps?), like TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE and DUMPLIN' (can never get enough). #MSWL

· 17 May 2018

It's #MSWL time! I'm on the hunt for contemporary middle-grade, and middle-grade with speculative or magical realism elements. Sound like your book? Hit me up.

· 11 Apr 2018

janine o'malley @janine_omalley

On my #MSWL, contemporary middle grade books about boys and friendship. Boys care and worry about and love their friends, but there aren’t enough books that tackle those emotions and experiences.

Same. #MSWL

· 12 Sep 2017

I am on a serious hunt for middle-grade. Fantasy, contemporary, character-driven, action-packed. You name it. #MSWL

· 18 Apr 2017

Authors! I'm searching hard for #MG. Fantasy, contemporary, coming-of-age, you name it. #MSWL

· 8 Feb 2017

#MSWL YA and MG fantasy set in our world, amazing contemp YA a la SERPENT KING & SUN IS ALSO A STAR, #ownvoices #ownvoices #ownvoices!

· 24 Mar 2016

#MSWL time: Looking for some unforgettable contemporary YA characters. Gimme some human beings I'll never forget.