“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!

“If anyone's working on an adult novel that can comp Scream AND something super millennial like The Herd or A Special Place for Women, I want to see it.” @readbystephanie #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

#mswl x1000

🌈 QUEER JOY!!! 🌈

In anything
& everything
& on its own for its own sake.
(I’m so excited to post this announcement in June, friends.)

Here’s to more incredible books. Let’s gooooo!!!!! ✨📚

- History & historical fiction that centers marginalized perspectives!
- Charming, Agatha Christie-esque mysteries!
- Stories exploring the impact of immigration!
- Friendship stories! Whimsical romps! Fun & fast-paced adventures!
- FOOD! Forever & always food!

And of course…

- Mythology! Fairytales! Folklore! (Especially from non-European cultures!)
- Magical realism! Witchery! Magic rooted in nature!
- Atmospheric, gentle fantasy a la Studio Ghibli!
- Fantasy & science fiction rooted in inclusive world-building!

- Multigenerational family stories!
- Stories about language & connection!
- Romances starring 2+ characters of color!
- Mixed-race perspectives! Explorations of belonging & being in-between!
- Healthy, empowering relationships! Found family! Community! Platonic love!

I’m acquiring picture books, MG & YA novels, and graphic novels for all ages (both fiction & nonfiction in all formats). Joyful, uplifting voice- and character-driven stories are my jam!!

My (very) full #MSWL is available here: featherflores.com/mswl

Some highlights:

Agent friends! If it’s been awhile since we connected, please reach out! I’d love to chat. 💕

And if we’ve never spoken, let’s change that! (I’m always especially excited to connect with newer/junior agents—I see the good work you’re doing & I want to buy your clients’ books!)

Something I'd really love to see in my queries is a story involving polyamory (I'm not looking for a straightforward romance though!). So I'm just going to throw that out there and hope the world throws me a bone—I've been wanting this for years and haven't found it yet. #MSWL

Going to keep tweeting this until I see it!! I really want more YA and Adult Suspense & RomCom submissions from BIPOC writers! #mswl

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#MSWL boost & update.

I'm currently in the mood for:
-more Fantasy Romance, please!
-Crime fiction featuring marginalized POVs and/or by marginalized creators for all ages!
-Anything comped to The Picture of Dorian Gray and/or The Count of Monte Cristo
-LGBTQIA+ fiction🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

“I am hungry for dark and twisty dysfunctional family stories.” @ceciliaclyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/