As a reminder, things I'm NOT actively seeking are:
- memoirs
- science fiction / fantasy
- young adult
- children's

#MSWL

Adult contemporary fiction set in the Midwest. #MSWL

Actively seeking fun / funny gift books, especially with a lifestyle twist to them. Open to a really wide range of topics on this one, so be creative! #MSWL

Pop psychology & fun self-help projects, especially from a qualified position (therapist, psychologist, life coach, etc). I love books that can provide tangible ways to improve yourself, while also being considered a fun read. #MSWL

If you have a contemporary family drama set in the Midwest (especially in my home state of Wisconsin), please send it my way. #MSWL

Psychological thrillers with elements of horror (light on the gore). #MSWL

If you’re a journalist with a story to tell, whether you’re exposing unjust systems in America or shining light on an unsolved crime, I want to bring attention to issues and people *not* always in the spotlight. #MSWL

Send me all your ghost stories. I'll take adult fiction (scary or fun), a history of haunted places in America, an illustrated book—you name it, I'm here for it. Spook me! #MSWL

Calling all writers specializing in laughter and love! I’m actively seeking submissions for adult romcoms with elements of social media. My sweet spot is big on the com, light/medium on the rom. #MSWL

Humorous essay collections, especially if they have some sort of bigger picture social commentary tying the essays together. #MSWL

Very interested in books on sobriety—from mocktail books to explorations of alcohol-free culture to how-to guides for early sobriety. #MSWL

Cozy mysteries for younger audiences—I would love to see millennial protagonists, stories with drag queens, boozy brunches, bachelorette parties, all the things! #MSWL

Psychological thrillers with new twists on classic tropes: unstable (or unhinged) narrators, missing memories or time, seemingly decent people with dark pasts, stalking, gaslighting in any form. #MSWL

Select horror—I’m more interested in psychological elements, but I don’t mind a bit of gore. Anything disturbing or unnerving is up my alley. Novels + collections welcome! #MSWL

Adult romcoms with new twists on classic tropes: friends/enemies to lovers, fake dating, stuck together, opposites attract, second chances. #MSWL

I think a few eagle-eyed people have already spotted this, but I've updated my #mswl for 2022! I can't wait to see what lands in my inbox!

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"Cozy mysteries like THE BOOK CLUB MURDERS by Leslie Nagel.” @CurtisPSLA #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Spencerhillassociates.com, my manuscript wishlist page, my #MSWL :)

Reality sucks, so give me escapism. Send me your adult thriller, your YA thriller, or YA romance, or YA sweet friendship story, or or or. I have enough problems right now, I NEED to escape. #MSWL

I think that is everything. Reminder: QueryManager.com/jmcgowan

I have 0 submissions and am caught up on queries as of NOW (or like 10 minutes from now...). Would love to see what you're working on. #MSWL