Susan Hawk

In terms of genre, my favorites (in no particular order) are: mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, hist-fic. I love a genre mash-up. #MSWL

Fantasy that uses American folklore – Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan etc – as part of its DNA. #MSWL

YA, MG and PB projects that are feminist in nature. #MSWL

YA and MG projects that are heavily illustrated; hybrid graphic novels. #MSWL

YA or MG historical fiction about the Cold War in the 50s and 60s, esp in non-European/American settings. #MSWL

I’m fascinated by how our siblings affect who we become. Give me close, intense, layered sibling relationships in YA. #MSWL

YA novels that include a complex but ultimately positive mother-child relationship. So often I see toxic mothers, want something else. #MSWL

Diversity! Diversity! Diversity! All kinds of diverse stories and writers. #MSWL

A YA novel that will start conversations; change and open reader’s minds. #MSWL

This month: Fast-paced YA mystery with a twisty plot, esp one w/a forensic angle. Scary, but not gory -- keep me up all night! #MSWL +

PB, MG or YA books that make a difference in a child or teen’s life; that make you stop and SEE the world. #MSWL

Writing that is clean and true, elegant and emotional. YA, MG and PBs that are bound to be the new classics. #MSWL

I want to be surprised! Something fresh, in YA, MG, and PB. #MSWL

HUMOR. The thru-line in my client’s work is a witty, generous sense of humor. #MSWL

I love a clever conceptual mash-up. Wizard of Oz meets Robin Hood? Bring it on! #MSWL

In terms of genre, my favorites (in no particular order) are: mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, hist-fic. I love a genre mash-up. #MSWL

Fantasy that uses American folklore – Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan etc – as part of its DNA. #MSWL

YA, MG and PB projects that are feminist in nature. #MSWL

YA and MG projects that are heavily illustrated; hybrid graphic novels. #MSWL

YA or MG historical fiction about the Cold War in the 50s and 60s, esp in non-European/American settings. #MSWL