the tl:dr of the above bio? i want fun, exciting commercial & genre fiction and accessible well-researched non-fiction, specifically from marginalized creators!

(you should still read the bio though, please 😅)

so in addition to my international/foreign rights gig (which i *adore* because forever a third culture kid ™) i'm looking to build a small list of clients as an agent!

deets here: cookemcdermid.com/about-hana

oh hey, so, i kinda have some ~news to share that some of you may already be aware of because i lowkey started on the dl at the end of 2022 lol . . . but it's time to make it official!

*clears throat*

ya girl is (soon to be) open to queries!!!

Psychological thrillers with new twists on my favorite classic tropes: unstable (or unhinged) narrators, missing memories or time, seemingly decent people with dark pasts, stalking, gaslighting in any form. As long as the twists don't distract from the story, I'm in! #MSWL

In rom coms, my favorite tropes are friends-to-lovers, fake dating, and second chance romance—though I'm open to other tropes! If you have a new twist on these classic tropes, I'd love to take a look. #MSWL

I love humorous essay collections—but am only considering collections if they have some sort of bigger picture social commentary tying the essays together. #MSWL

Send me all your ghost stories. I'll take adult fiction (scary or fun), a history of haunted places in America, an illustrated book—you name it, I'm here for it. Spook me! #MSWL

I'm looking for cozy mysteries with younger protagonists geared towards millennial audiences. I'd love to see a wider range of settings and premises for series, so if you have something that's unique (and written with millennials in mind), send it over! #MSWL

Nonfiction (especially self-help or cultural commentary) from qualified sources. I want books that help people discover issues they didn't know about or see a familiar problem in a new way. Fresh perspectives are not only welcomed but encouraged! #MSWL

Upmarket women's fiction that explores issues we tend to minimize or ignore as a society. #MSWL

I’d love to see more revenge stories (specifically in the thriller category). It could be a scorned lover, a group of friends avenging someone's death, a sister story, etc. If your character is in their villain era, send it my way! #MSWL

I've been loving horror that has a lighter writing style to contrast the darkness of the story itself. If you have humor in your horror, I'd love to take a look! #MSWL

If you’re a journalist with a story to tell, whether you’re exposing unjust systems in America or shining light on an unsolved crime, I want to bring attention to issues and people *not* always in the spotlight. #MSWL

I'm a major softie, so please send me your sweet rom coms! I want emotional intelligence, tender ~steamy scenes~, and genuinely funny dialogue. #MSWL

"Send me your illustrated picture books with literary sensibilities. I'm looking for whimsical stories, fascinating nonfiction, and stunning art."
@agentvicente #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

Would love to see more psychological horror in my query inbox—especially anything with a remote location (“abandoned” anything is a major selling point for me!), a haunted house (house as character!), and/or a final girl. #MSWL

✨ New Year, New #MSWL Thread ✨

I'll continue adding to this throughout the year (especially as I'm looking for different/new things), but for now, these are the kinds of projects I'd most like to see in my inbox!

#mswl - would love something with vibes like the bear on hulu ............. i have been watching it a lot lol

Welcome to 2023 everyone

Pleased to announce my official #MSWL is live and available. For details on what I’ll be looking for please refer to this page⬇️

manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/anto…

This vibe is a definite #mswl

It gives Maleficent/ Charlize Theron in Snow White and the Huntsman vibes and I am here for them. Give me a fantasy from the POV of an evil queen where the beautiful princess is just annoying and does not win the hearts of the people/ love interest.