Amanda Jain

Thrillers: I'm still open to domestic thrillers and psychological suspense, but I'd love to see some that don't feature a somehow "damaged" woman as the protagonist. Where are my ordinary women? #mswl

Time for some #mswl tweets! Here's a peek at what I'd love to see in my query inbox. Romance: historical--especially diverse historical--rom suspense, and contemp romcom. As a general rule, I'm far more likely to fall for a story that makes me laugh than one that makes me cry.

Time for October's visual #mswl! Here's a peek at my TBR list, all great examples of the types of projects I'd love to see in my inbox.

A reminder that Julia Child was an intelligence officer for the CIA during WWII. Oh, hey, also a reminder that I would very much like a novel about this. #mswl

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I know I won't see all the #PitDark pitches, so if you have a gritty, dark story set in Victorian London--maybe with a detective, maybe with some magic--and I miss it, send me a query! #mswl

Someone write a book for me about Dorcas Reilly, please and thank you. #mswl

Dorcas Reilly, inventor of the green bean casserole, a Thanksgiving favorite, has died at 92 washingtonpost.com/nation/2018/10…

Someone who shall remain nameless (ahem @heroinebook) sent me down the Wikipedia rabbit hole yesterday, where I stumbled across Belle Gunness. Someone needs to write a book about her, and I am here for it when you do. #mswl

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It finally feels like Fall here, and it makes me want a story with a bite in the air. Give me wind and rain and secrets and mysteries, maybe a hulking castle or lonely croft on the moor. Something you can practically squeeze the atmosphere out of. #mswl

Whatever the literary equivalent is of the show Lords and Ladles, I want it. #mswl

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#MSWL for nonfiction projects about books and authors as well! Caroline Fraser's PRAIRIE FIRES, Anne Boyd Rioux's MEG, JO, BETH, AMY, John Matteson's EDEN'S OUTCASTS, and Deborah Lutz's THE BRONTE CABINET are all great examples of the types of projects I'd love to see.

Special #MSWL call for books about books and our favorite characters. I'd love to see fiction projects like Sarah Miller's CAROLINE or Sarah McCoy's MARILLA OF GREEN GABLES. I'd especially love to see books that re-imagine the classics like Lisa Gabriele's THE WINTERS.

Someone write a book for me about these night lunch wagons. Maybe with a hint of magic? Because how could magic not be involved in this gorgeousness?? #mswl

Saw this and immediately started thinking of a mystery / thriller / suspense set in 19th-century, blizzardy New York. #mswl

Well, hello plot bunny. #mswl

Here are a few types of projects #TeamBookEnds agents are looking for right now! #mswl #amquerying

I would love to see some thriller / psych suspense / domestic suspense projects that DON'T feature a damaged / alcoholic / unreliable female narrator. Where's my ordinary woman who happens to get swept up in something extraordinary? #mswl

Ass kicking ladies, please and thank you. #mswl

I've always wanted a book about one of these hidden library apartments. I feel like you could go in a million different directions with it. #mswl

A Visit to the Forgotten Apartment in Manhattan's Fort Washington Library @atlasobscura atlasobscura.com/articles/secre…

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Stolen: Two-and-a-half tons of grapes from the vines of a Virginia vineyard wapo.st/2CTljQr?tid=ss…

Guys. GUYS. My husband just showed me this trailer, and I SO NEED a book in this spirit. #mswl

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