Amy Giuffrida
Literary Agent
Belcastro Agency
This absolutely beautiful! Total #MSWL for me right now! instagram.com/p/CJbtPfBJK1y/…
Want to see what my #MSWL is for 2021? Here's the official list: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/amy-…
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STILL thinking about this. Why couldn’t this have happened???? Someone write this for me... #MSWL
My head is swirling around random thoughts today, but you know what I’d love to see in my inbox???? A sarcastic and wonderful holiday book: nonfiction—cooking book or DIY decorations and their meanings (love learning about traditions) or fiction—YA rom-com. #MSWL
My official #MSWL page is up!🎉
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/amy-…
Just saw something in the news that I would love to see in my inbox—a heartstring tugging adventure story of a teen with their Pit Bull where they rescue each other. #MSWL
If you are a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author, I want to see your stories. Give me your amazing words and diverse characters.
2. Adult rom-com or contemporary romance set during the holidays—I love Christmas, but I’d love to see diverse holidays celebrated also.
Amy Giuffrida OPENING TO QUERIES IN 1 DAY!! @kissedbyink
To end the countdown on the eve of reopening to queries...here are a few other things on my #MSWL1. YA and MG mystery. I’d especially love to see a gritty twist on The Hardy Boys or a group of friends in the vein of Scooby Doo.
I don’t want military or political thrillers. Think more psychological or something that leans more to the literary side.
For the first time I am expanding my #MSWL to include thrillers. I am super picky with what I like, but if you write along the lines of YOU, SHARP OBJECTS, or THE WIFE BETWEEN US please send it my way.
What I would really find special would be a destination horror. For example, the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City would be an amazing setting. Give me more that the typical US spots. The darker, creepier, and more gothic it is...the better.
My favorite horror is definitely more psychological. Real people becoming monsters—Ma, Us, and Get Out are perfect examples of this.
Truth be told I love campy, tropey horror. Some favorite campy movies of are Cabin in the Woods and Evil Dead.
Happy Wednesday! Horror is a HUGE want for my #MSWL when I reopen tomorrow. I am searching for smart, spooky, atmospheric stories in MG, YA, and adult.
And I am ALWAYS looking for #ownvoices and a diverse set of characters to these stories. Let teens ALL be able to see themselves in the books they read.❤️
Friends to enemies or enemies to friends where the two aren’t just fighting over some guy. Think Trinkets —which is so amazing and I need the new season now!
I love relationships that grow stronger over time, so having a YA or MG story along the lines of Schitt’s Creek would blow my mind!