High heat contemporary romance and romantasy! (I’m always looking for low heat romance too, but I tend to see more of that in my inbox.) #MSWL

Small town contemporary/women’s fiction with elements of romance, in the vein of SWEET MAGNOLIAS and VIRGIN RIVER. Deals with big topics in a warm, community-focused setting. #MSWL

Thrillers! Think psychological or domestic, rather than supernatural. I’m not the best fit for mystery or crime, but I love when mysteries or crimes occur in thrillers. #MSWL

Contemporary novels in the upmarket and literary space! I love workplace novels, complicated relationships (platonic, romantic or familial), and second coming of age stories. #MSWL

I've made some updates to my #MSWL , and along with that, I want to highlight some things on my wishlist that I don't see as often in my query inbox. 🧵

Chatted with an editor on Friday who said her imprint is looking for less steamy rom-coms for readers who've aged out of MG but aren't ready for the spice of recent YA titles. This is exactly how I'd describe my own rom-com tastes, so if you've got one, please send it! #mswl

"I would love fantasies with unique magic systems, strong characters, and stories inspired by myth or folklore, particularly outside the Western canon."
Marina Green #MSWL

"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com
#MSWL

While we’re waiting for my official Manuscript Wish List page to go up…if your project is anything like naomikritzer.bsky.social’s “The Year Without Sunshine,” please send it my way! #mswl

(If you haven’t read it yet, now’s your chance!)
uncannymagazine.com/article/the-year-without-sunshine/

"Memoirs focused on dysfunctional family dynamics that read like propulsive novels, such as EDUCATED, AFTERSHOCKS, and WILD GAME."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

"I can't get enough of dark suburbia stories: glossy exteriors, messy interiors."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

"Mysteries in the suburbs in the vein of BIG LITTLE LIES."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

#mswl #amquerying #writingcommunity

And a reminder to check out my full #MSWL page for more!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/lee-melillo/

Pt 2 - TV, characters, and relationship dynamics! #mswl
bsky.app/profile/leemelillobooks.bsky.social/post/3lrvht7tfmk2h

Last #MSWL post for the moment, promise. 💖

Looking to get a clearer idea of my interests? Here is a VERY INCOMPLETE list of some of my favorite books, movies, TV shows, & characters to get you started. If your manuscript has any similarities to something/one on this list, I’d love to check it out!

bsky.app/profile/leemelillobooks.bsky.social/post/3lrvht5mru22h

Here’s a bit more info on what I’m looking for this submission window! & be sure to check out my #MSWL for more: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/lee-melillo

#openforqueries #literaryagent

#mswl

"Send me history, business, politics, current affairs, memoir."
CurtisPSLA #MSWL

Hi everyone!

I expanded my genre list to include Horror! Here's what I'm looking for in this genre:

- New Adult/Adult Paranormal horror (supernatural elements)
- New Adult/Adult horror based on folklore!! Especially non-Western
- NO SA or DV! (this is an auto-reject)

#MSWL