B&N released their top books picks of 2022 so far today, and if I had to pick one for my #MSWL, it would be @kalanipickhart's I WILL DIE IN A FOREIGN LAND - Ripped from the headlines, folkloric elements, some experimenting with form - I would jump at the chance for one like this.

My inbox runneth over! I'd like to get back to everyone who has queried me since April, so I'm going to close to new queries from 6/13-7/18 while I dig out my submissions folder and read the MS's I've requested. Referrals okay--but timeline for response will be similar. #MSWL

A thrilling #MSWL from @BookEndsJessica:

"Domestic suspense featuring anything but a cis-het marriage. Like work, friendship, parent/child. Recently read and loved THE GOLDEN COUPLE, MY SWEET GIRL, THE PUSH."

"Thriller (legal, medical, political, etc.), Mystery (cozy, private eye, police procedural, etc.)" @CurtisPSLA #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Agents, authors.
Please send me books like Barry and Better Call Saul.
It's for a thing I can't discuss.
#BarryHBO
#BetterCallSaul
#MSWL

TIL the term "bimbo with a blade" and I--

#mswl

Okay, #BigBoys on #Channel4 was everything I wanted it to be and more. Any YA in this vein / themes exploring friendship, queerness, masculinity, mental health / books that look at the British uni experience in an open & honest way - please send them straight into my inbox #MSWL

🚨I am closing for queries 6/15! Opening up again in the fall. Event & referral queries remain open
This allows me to catch up on backlog & refine my #MSWL before opening again📚
So if you’ve been meaning to query me, now’s the time, or do one more draft and be ready for fall! ✍️

👀 Here's the official #MSWL post: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/zoe-…

Excited to share my #MSWL today! I'm actively seeking fiction & nonfiction w/ a feminist focus, especially featuring strong voices, smart characters & relevant social/political/historical themes. Agents, let's chat! More details here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/brig…

“I would love to see mermaid stories swim into my inbox! Send me all of your mermaids!” @adriamgoetz #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

“Unique cookbook concepts by BIPOC bloggers.” @carlywatters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

#mswl though 👀

“With memoir, I love a story that feels like I’m reading a collection of essays. @JamesTateHill's BLIND MAN'S BLUFF and @m_scribe's WHAT WE DIDN'T EXPECT, an anthology of essays are two books I worked on that fit in that space.” @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl

CW: racism

Have I started reading subs yet? NO! Is my brain taking tangents based on internet discourse? YES. So here's a thready thread of some thinky thoughts for anyone looking at my #MSWL (#QueryCommentary for organization purposes) re: portrayals of racism (specifically)🧵

Super specifics things I’m looking for that you should definitely send if you have it
- middle grade National Treasure
- a hobbyist who raises bees
- YA Pose
- Black femmes in STEM
- asexual characters
- Black chess players
- terrifying MG horror

My #MSWL is up!! If you think we’d be a good match please query me! If your book doesn’t exactly fit but it would make me laugh out loud or cry and hug it to my chest or lose sleep from nightmares, I want to see it!
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“Psychological thrillers with elements of horror (light on the gore).” @claire_m_harris #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

ok...😅...so after procrastinating for months, I've finally updated my website #MSWL. it's more a formatting change than content, but feel free to take a peek and query me 🤗💛

querymanager.com/query/samantha…

🚨Impulsively & very last minute: I am closing to queries on MONDAY! I have SO much great stuff in my inbox, I need to actually sit down & dedicate myself to catching up on it all! This will be a short-term close. I’m hoping to be back in a month-ish. Query me if you’re ready!