A character arc that rivals that of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. YA or MG. #MSWL

Science fiction that explores what the world looks like tomorrow, along the lines of Station Eleven #MSWL

I love MG stories that make me cry. #MSWL

Still looking for a middle grade mystery with humor and heart! #MSWL

#MSWL Romances with high emotional stakes and conflict that’s hard to resolve, requiring tough decisions, character change, sacrifice

Also still looking for my sweeping YA fantasy (ESPECIALLY if it's diverse, like LGTBTQIA or in a non western European setting, etc.) #MSWL

MG featuring a child with extreme food allergies #MSWL

In YA contemp: serious, dark but hopeful, speaks to the depths of human emotion and mentality. Forman, Rowell, Lord, Yoon as examples #mswl

MG that touches on universal childhood firsts that aren't first crush #MSWL

#MSWL SFF romance featuring protagonists who use their brains and daring to outwit oppressors

In all fiction (adult, YA or MG): evocative/unusual settings, themes of nature, food, secrets, historical elements. #MSWL

Still looking for my sweeping YA Western adventure #MSWL

Twisty psychological thrillers in the vein of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, Tana French, Shari Lapena, BA Paris, LS Hilton. #MSWL

In YA contemp: quirky, smart cast w funny, relatable circumstances. Perkins, WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI, PS I LOVE YOU, Dessen…laughter! #mswl

In adult: myth/fairytale/folklore-inspired fantasies. UPROOTED, DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST, QUEEN OF BLOOD have rich, fairytale worlds. #mswl

#mswl MG manuscripts are always run by my 5th grader. Make her laugh and it's a very very good sign. ;)

Something vengeful. #MSWL

Something joyful. #MSWL

It's #MSWL day!! I'll be posting throughout the day, so keep an eye out. But let's start with #ownvoices in YA and adult.

In adult: moral issues in women’s fiction! Picoult is an excellent example, taking taboo/difficult topics & bringing them to light. #mswl