“I’m looking for genre-blending fiction... books that pull a bit of genre into the literary.” @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl

I finally watched The Post (2017) and holy hot damn that was a hell of a movie. I want a historical novel on my list as tense and informative and relevant as that was. #MSWL

Thanks to @jmcgowanbks for my lovely new #mswl graphic. #queryme

I've received some great nonfiction queries this week for books about overlooked / misunderstood historical women. Keep 'em coming! #mswl

You can also poke around my Pinterest get see graphic novel styles I like, Books I rep, Books I wish I repped. pinterest.com/nataschamorris/

Tell your friends! #MSWL

As always, you can use this link to see past #MSWL from me: twitter.com/search?q=%23MS…

because I couldn't fit everything (like Spice Girls friendship breakup book) on the graphic.

Also, I want to see a genre mashup. #MSWL

These are some of my top needs (from the graphic):
-MG and YA graphic novels
-Mermaids. *I know what I want so I will know when I see it*
-Elegant Horror. (what does this mean, Natascha? Think THE GRACE YEAR, THE HAZELWOOD, WILDER GIRLS) #MSWL

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If your project connects with any of these topics, I hope your agent will consider submitting it to me this year! And yes, I’m only open to agented submissions, or submissions from attendees of conferences that I’m visiting.)

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GN
-all ages and genres with an eye toward the topics above. Especially STEAM elements (I love *seeing* things explained) and coming-of-age stories.
-currently reading and loving Jen Wang, Vera Brosgol, Kat Fajardo, Alice Oseman, and many more

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YA
-***THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING WE MUST CHANGE OURSELVES***
-juicy love story across power/privilege axes (which interrogates that power)
-again, joyful/frivolous/funny stories that center teens from marginalized backgrounds
-plot-heavy, pace-y historical fiction

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MG
-**we can fight climate change y’all**
-queer MC on an adventure, heist, terrible sports team etc (tho plot not necessarily about their queerness)
-STEM/STEAM threads
-joyful/frivolous/funny stories that center kids from marginalized backgrounds
-dogs, horses & sassycats (3/7)

PB
-climate change exists! (a gentle introduction)
-PB bios featuring STEM/STEAM subjects
-queer princess adventure
-commercial character-driven pb (w/ series potential) featuring kid from historically marginalized background

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HAPPY 2020 Y’ALL!

For agents and conference attendees I will meet with this year (@kwelijournal @scbwisf), I put together my rough #MSWL for the year. These aren’t the only things I want, just projects I’m particularly hungry for....

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I’m actively seeking submissions in:
Literary/Upmarket fiction
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Humorous middle grade fiction
Middle grade non-fiction
All picture books (fiction & non-fiction)
#MSWL

We’re sharing our 2020 Must Haves graphics over at @bookendslit. Here’s mine. I’d love to see a query from you! #MSWL

As mentioned yesterday, I also really want a fun cocktail book, books connected to #MeToo, books on diversity, and books set in other countries. #MSWL

I'm looking mostly for mystery, suspense, thriller, upmarket and literary fiction. I'd also love more women's fiction. I want more stories like Whisper Network, My Sister the Serial Killer, and Bright River to name a few. #MSWL

"An eco-thriller that ponders climate change in a believable way." @readbystephanie #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/