Editor 1 (cont.): So, she would like a woman/or women in a male field story.)

Editor 2: She wants more magic realism... Much like "The Husbands"...
This editorial team is really pushing to add more commercial fiction to their list. This is especially true for their romance list. #MSWL

Editor 1 (cont.): She would also love a "Lessons in Chemistry" with a BIPOC lead and pushing for change. (I don't think she meant the female lead had to be a chemist, but that she appreciated that the LIC lead was ambitious in a field dominiated by men.... #MSWL

#EditorsInsight #MSWL
So... I had a meeting with two really cool editors almost two weeks ago, and I left that. meeting really excited because we meshed well! Here is #EditorsInsight :
Editor 1: She would love projects on Indigenous person and environmentlism.

Hi! I’m heading over to query tracker! If you’ve got a project that matches my #mswl , query me there!

“I'd like proposals for single-topic personal development books. Ex: ALL THE GOLD STARS, THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL, HOW TO DO NOTHING, REST IS RESISTANCE.”
mariavicente.com #MSWL

My QM is officially open early this year, all the way until the end of July! Check out what I'm looking to acquire below. I cannot wait to see what you all have been working on.

#writingcommunity #romanceauthors #womensficauthors #weirdlitauthors #horrorauthors #amquerying #mswl

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"I'm looking for fantasy novels with shorter word counts and immersive worldbuilding. Ex: GODKILLER by Hannah Kaner, EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett.”
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"I would love to see mythological retellings that are inspired by Arabian folklore, Korean mythology, or Baltic goddess traditions."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

As a reminder, I'll only be opening to nonfiction queries for the month of May. Here's a quick overview of what's on my #mswl if you're interested in hitting me up!

#MSWL I want to see projects with the vibes of this song and music video: Queer with a capital Q, set in or heavily influenced by ballroom and drag culture, preferably by queer and trans BIPOC creators. This is at the top of my wishlist.
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I really prefer soft and kind romance. It doesn’t all have to be sunshine and rainbows, but a relationship that unfolds slowly, with mutual respect (even if begrudging)

Not a fan of hook up culture #MSWL

-A highly illustrated chapter book or young graphic novel from a BIPOC author-illustrator.
-A story set in Appalachia, featuring the region’s idiosyncrasies written by someone who knows them well.
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-A really well-written, voice-y, creative YA or MG epic fantasy with unique world-building. (Think N.K. Jemisin or Rebecca Roanhorse for tweens/teens).
-Humorous, character-driven picture books, especially if the main character(s) could carry a series.
-A survival story.
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After far, far too long, I am finally reopening to queries on May 1st! I'm so excited (and a little scared. But mostly excited)! I'm going to share my biggest wish list items below, but please visit my website to learn more about me generally to see if I'd be a fit. Ok, #MSWL thread incoming:

"In nonfiction, I am particularly drawn to true crime."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"I gravitate toward commercial genre fiction and am seeking to expand my list in that space."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

Super specific #MSWL : survival stories (including post-apocalyptic) w/a fresh spin on the survival genre & BIPOC/queer rep. Emotional MG like Alone or Hatchet or humorous and fun like The Last Kids on Earth. YA like Wilder Girls, The 5th Wave, or a grounded ownvoices Island of the Blue Dolphins