Molly O'Neill

Maybe it's not even a teen yearning, so much as a human yearning & the first time it really manifests in most people is teen yrs? 3/? #MSWL

& I'm wondering re: the link I see b/w both: yearning by teens to be remembered after they're gone. What drives that aspiration? 2/? #MSWL

Late-nite pondering: I’ve been reading articles/tweets (all sides) re: 13 Reasons Why. Just read this: twitter.com/voxdotcom/stat… 1/? #MSWL

I feel like there’s a piece of a story in here somewhere. #MSWL greatbigstory.com/stories/it-s-n…

Writers, start your engines. #MSWL

Today I have tweeted about both a heist of rare salamanders & a heist of rare books. Clearly I’m in the mood for heist stories (MG/YA) #MSWL

Yes! One of the things I most look for as an agent: wide-ranging resonance for a broad spectrum of readers. theguardian.com/books/2017/feb… #MSWL

Must once again offer to arm-wrestle my pal Pete for these projects. Make us fight to the (metaphorical) death on behalf of yr story! #MSWL

Memory fascinates me. How it evolves as we evolve.Its relationship to perception, regret, change. Would love a YA or MG that explores. #MSWL

Still this. Always this. #MSWL

If you'd best describe yr YA/MG as the bk of yr heart, the one that only you could write at this time & in this way, I wanna read it. #MSWL

YA about vibrant, passionate, imperfect characters facing hard choices, navigating messy relationships & discovering important truths. #MSWL

MG/YA about connections b/w humans & scientific phenomena, the natural world, technology, or otherwise nerdy-delightful fascinations. #MSWL

Perpetual #MSWL request: YA/MG that explores questions of faith & belief but doesn't proselytize or try to answer questions for the reader.

MG that makes its readers *wonder* from the very first page, activating their imagination & drawing them into the story immersively. #MSWL

MG that shapes and expands readers' sense of empathy without being saccharine or preachy. #MSWL

YA that explores Big Questions thru memorable characters & amazing, inventive (non-derivative!) worldbuilding. Easy, right? #MSWL

I'd love a MG/YA about the kind of friendship that makes you see the world differently & shapes & defines you for the rest of yr life. #MSWL

If your YA/MG has a vivid, authentic Southern voice/sensibility, gimme! But be warned: I'm a Texan so I'll know if you're faking. #MSWL

Confident/powerful/beautiful writing on a word/sentence level thrills me. Make readers want to tattoo yr words on their ❤️...or skin. #MSWL