a clear, discernible emotional logic driving the momentum of the book that's integral to the plot & characters)
2⃣Phenomenal opening pages (confidence to the prose, rhythm to the language, a voice that burrows into the brain)
3⃣ Clear understanding of the work I look to rep & why

Queries that make me reach out with a request for more pages tend to have the following:
1⃣ Compelling query letter (the way the writer talks about the book—the characters, the world, the stakes—makes me curious enough to care instead of making me wonder "so what?" and move on...

Have also been craving more stories of "model minorities" behaving badly (think The Brothers Sun, Beef, etc)—one of my favorite genres that I'm still trying to figure out how to classify is "completely unhinged and yet completely believable".

I'm mostly looking for evocative and atmospheric literary fiction these days (my dark little heart tends to love being surprised and tenderized by the weird, strange, uncanny, gothic).

I've officially re-opened to queries today after a long hiatus away from my query inbox, so here's an updated #mswl of what I'm looking for these days:

I'm reopening for queries today! Updated #MSWL in the link in my bio. I can't wait to read your stories!

And if you're still waiting on a reply from me, you'll hear back soon - I've been busy with client work and still have a few left in the box.

All the Ella Enchanted vibes please #mswl

Calling all #amquerying writers, @mcorvisiero 's box is now open! We can't wait to read your queries!

Please review our submission guidelines here: corvisieroagency.com/query-guidelines.html

Reminder that I’m opening to queries tomorrow for the remainder of May!

What I’d love to see in my inbox:
- Adult thrillers
- Adult romantasy
- Adult Fantasy (of all sorts)
- Adult horror (paranormal, psychological)

QueryManager.com/carolinejtrussinejtrussell

I say again… if it’s a murder mystery, give me shot! #mswl 🔪 🩸 🕵🏻‍♀️

I’m looking for very high concept rom coms that will stick out in what is a very crowded market! 💕

Two examples of high concept rom coms:

🦜 RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART
🔪 BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD

#MSWL

Also friendly reminder that I am looking for more marginalized voices to uplift. #MSWL

I want a secret advice column book #MSWL

Bear or man?
Please.
They’d be wise to fear me.
#MSWL

it's tough because i say "sff" and my light fantasy/fabulist/very lightly speculative people then don't realize I'm open to them!!

I’ve had a run of the dark fantastical and am eager for some light fantastical #mswl

how many people are not querying me because my listed genre of "speculative fiction" is confusing them....I am beginning to become alarmed at the questions I'm getting....if your book has a hint of ANYTHING magical/fantastical/sci-fi-y I am open to it pls

Is that the sound of a query box re-opening? This Wednesday, send me some hopeful science fiction and secondary world fantasy, and paranormal heists, please! And see the rest of my #MSWL here: corvisieroagency.com/gabrielle-harbowy.html #AmAgenting #Querying

the challengers is my #MSWL for when I open to queries btw. give it to ME

I want to end this by saying I am so excited to read your work and thank you so much for entrusting me with your stories! Books have been my greatest love since I was very young and I am honored that I now get to help bring them to life! 16/