Susan Hawk
Literary Agent
Upstart Crow Literary
Children's and YA Book Agent at Upstart Crow Literary. Excited to read your query!
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MG fantasy or sci-fi that’s gloriously imaginative, and introduces me to a world I want to dive right into. #MSWL
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Time for more #MSWL! In terms of categories, I am really hungry for MG. Stand-alone or series, classic-feeling or not, contemporary or historical, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, adventure - I’d like to see more MG!
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As I said, open to all genres, but some I particularly love are fantasy and mystery. Humor is frequently a key element of the books I fall in love with. #MSWL
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I love YA fantasy, and want to see worlds and characters that are fresh. #MSWL
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Last week I tweeted a couple things I'm looking for. A refresher: a dark, creepy Fantasy for older MG readers – I love Joan Aiken, Franny Billingsley, Holly Black, Francis Hardinge, Laini Taylor. If you’re writing like this, I want to read! #MSWL
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As I said yesterday, I'm opening to queries next Mon & tweeting my wishlist this week. First up: a dark, creepy Fantasy for older MG readers – I love Joan Aiken, Franny Billingsley, Holly Black, Francis Hardinge, Laini Taylor. If you’re writing like this, I want to read! #MSWL
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Susan Hawk @susanhawk
Fantasy that uses American folklore – Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan etc – as part of its DNA. #MSWLIn terms of genre, my favorites (in no particular order) are: mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, hist-fic. I love a genre mash-up. #MSWL
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Susan Hawk @susanhawk
YA, MG and PB projects that are feminist in nature. #MSWLFantasy that uses American folklore – Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan etc – as part of its DNA. #MSWL
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In terms of genre, my favorites (in no particular order) are: mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, hist-fic. I love a genre mash-up. #MSWL
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Fantasy that uses American folklore – Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan etc – as part of its DNA. #MSWL
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And, if you're wondering what's on my wishlist for 2017, take a gander here: goo.gl/M0eb5Q #MSWL
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Susan Hawk @susanhawk
Holiday Wish Lists on the blog! goo.gl/QWk6bN Here's mine: Diverse voices and authors, in PB, chapter book, MG, YA. #MSWLMG and YA fantasy! I want to fall in love with your MC, be completely immersed in a world that's surprising and original. #MSWL
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I LOVE historical fantasy. Am most interested in non-Western settings, but open to all. #MSWL
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I'd love a fantasy that's based on American tall tales and folklore. YA or MG. #MSWL
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I'm always looking for YA or MG fantasy. Want it to feel NEW, and to really sweep me away. #MSWL
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I'm particularly interested in YA that's about the nature of female friendships. Contemporary, but other genres too - fantasy esp. #MSWL