1) African and/or Caribbean inspired, anti-colonial fantasy (from someone of that background or ancestry)

2) A REALLY GOOD adventure - think Indiana Jones, Clive Cussler, Pirates of the Caribbean

Bonus points for swashbuckling and impossible escapes, but consistent rules/magic

#mswl

In advance of reopening to queries on *June 13* to marginalized creators, I have updated my Manuscript Wishlist on my website.

Most of my wishlist remains perennially true, but I wanted to pull out some things I'm especially excited to see right now:

#mswl #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
rebeccamatte.com/manuscript-wish-list

"For rom coms, my taste veers towards genre-blends, i.e. a rom com that's also a family saga or a romcom com that's also a thriller. DIAL A FOR AUNTIES by Jesse Q. Sutanto is a great example and my all-time favorite rom com."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

Haven't yet recovered from reading SHIELD OF SPARROWS and am dying for more monsters, slowburn romance, political intrigue, and all of it. If you have a romantasy that can be comp'd, send it my way 👀 #MSWL #amquerying

The Millers vs the Machines as a comp #MSWL

"Nonfiction I loved (from the past year or two): VULTURE CAPITALISM, STOLEN FOCUS, WINTERING, PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY, HOW TO RAISE A FEMINIST SON, POVERTY BY AMERICA, FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS, HOW TO DO NOTHING."
Carly Watters #MSWL

I would LOVE to see a fiction #manuscript with 90s metal vibes and a female lead. #mswl #amquerying #amwriting #WritingCommunity #writingmotivation

I’m open to queries through the 7th!

I am on the hunt for MG and YA mysteries/thrillers, gothic horror, and intricate, inventive fantasy!

I’m especially looking for stories from BIPOC and queer writers.

Check out my updated wishlist here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/al...

#mswl

If you're querying a YA Dystopian with a strong romance, I'd love to see it. #mswl

"I'm seeking an exposé on tipping culture."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

"Introspective literary fiction with plot in the vein of Naoise Dolan, Emma Cline and Rumaan Alam."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

Um…. #MSWL

Today June 1! Wow, that has snuck up on me. Due to some unexpected medical issues, I am behind on queries (March queries, I see you—if you haven’t heard from me, I’m still considering!). I will remain open June 1-7 nonetheless and my #mswl hasn’t changed. I am excited to read what comes my way!

"I'm seeking romance, literary, commercial, and suspense."
CurtisPSLA #MSWL

Since June is Pride month and I’ll be open to submissions the first 10 days, I want to be extra clear that I always love getting queries from LGBTQIA+ writers and illustrators. #MSWL

"Send me dark comedies."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

UPDATE: I'm currently open to queries for historical romance (yes, that's new!!!), romcom, contemporary romance, dark romance, romantasy, horror, women's fiction, and adult nonfiction. For more deets, go to my #MSWL page:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/lynnette-novak/

I hope to see you all soon!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/haley-warrington/

I would LOVE to see a royal, historical romance. Think Mary, Queen of Scots in Reign--I want THAT. Let's forego the traumatic ending (iykyk), but I'd love to see those elements within a novel. #MSWL

Speaking of tropes, here are some of other favorites (in no particular order...):

- second chance romance
- only one bed :')
- friends to lovers (this is so underrated)
- office romance (I LOVE corporate settings...I'll blame my day job)
- childhood besties to lovers