Maria Vicente, Agent, P.S. Literary Agency

When it comes to graphic novels (for all ages—MG, YA, or Adult), most of the submissions I receive are fantasy. I would love to work on more realistic stories. Maybe even some horror! #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · Sep 24

More YA things you should send me: best friend stories! LGBTQ+ rom coms! eerie mysteries! #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · Sep 24

For Young Adult, my biggest #MSWL is fun, lighthearted novels by POC and LGBTQ+ writers. I see so many submissions for issues-based stories—which we need, don't get me wrong—but I want to put a little more joy into the lives of teen readers who already deal with so much shit.

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 12 Sep 2018

Right now is the perfect time of year to send me your YA or MG Horror manuscript… #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 12 Sep 2018

YA romantic comedies featuring LGBTQ+ characters. #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 12 Sep 2018

I’m still looking for a YA macabre fairy tale retelling. A story that combines luxurious fantasy and horror. #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 12 Sep 2018

Super fun Contemporary YA. You know all your favourite swoon-worthy fanfic stories? I want YA fiction that reads like that. #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 23 Aug 2018

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks

I want a YA anthology called FLUFF, and it's just a collection of sweet, warm-hearted stories for these dark times. Someone get on that please.

This is exactly what I’m looking for in YA manuscripts right now. #MSWL 💖🌈✨📝

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 12 Jul 2018

Maria Vicente @msmariavicente

I made the mistake of starting The Vampire Diaries on Netflix (it's my first time watching the series) and now all I can think about is vampire lore. I am ready for a vampire resurgence.

To be more specific when it comes to books, my Young Adult vampire-themed #MSWL would look something like this: new twists on classic tropes; more interested in a badass character than "vamp with a soul"; the Pink Ladies or T-Birds... but vampires!

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 1 Jun 2018

Silvia Moreno-Garcia @silviamg

Reminder that not all work by POC must be weighty, dramatic books. White authors got to write thousands of fluffy books and cash the checks. We shouldn't be appreciated only when it gets dark and horrible.

I so badly want these “fluffy” YA books by POC and LGBTQ+ writers. As much as I love angst and think “issue books” are super important, I also love ridiculously fun stories that make readers feel good about life (including their identities). #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 27 Feb 2018

Thrilled to be on this @Mdnight_Society list of agents looking for YA Horror! #MSWL midnightsocietytales.com/2018/02/26/ya-…

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 8 Jan 2018

Still looking for a bunch of YA things: a story about female best friends; a macabre fairy tale retelling; a great mystery; a cute gay or lesbian love story. #MSWL

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Maria Vicente @msmariavicente · 2 Jan 2018

I updated my #MSWL for 2018! The @PSLiterary query inbox opens on January 8th, and I can't wait to read about your book. mariavicente.com/representation/