universal — some things i’m looking for all around

#mswl

For #kidlit , I’m focusing more on middle grade and young adult this year 🫡👍🏽#mswl

Just updated my #MSWL for anyone who wants to take a gander. Still looking for the next fantasy or sci-fi MS that pushes my buttons. I like a little darkness, a harrowing adventure. Also always looking for NF in a bunch of categories.
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/charlie-serabian/

4. Adding on chapter books (5-15k words)

Really interested in stories that teach older kids about life through adventures.

Examples: The Magic Tree House series, Yusuf and Yusra's Holiday Dilemma series, Jeronimo Stilton, Naruto (in book format)

High-stakes middle grade fantasy and adventure like SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF; THE SWIFTS; SMALL SPACES; and THE MARVELLERS.

If you are an author hoping to be traditionally published, check out my Manuscript Wish List manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/brandy-vallance/

For MG I'm interested in finding a high concept fantasy adventure, or a funny heart-warming narrative. I'm always on the look out for writing from underrepresented voices and so please do get in touch with your stories. 2/3

While I'm thinking of queries, I've decided to update my #MSWL for the new year. Check it out here:
serarivers.com/mswl/

Teen action/adventure! I didn't know I wanted this until I lost out on one... and now I'm desperate for one and I can't find it! I'd love something that sits in the Alex Rider space, with genuine heart-in-your-mouth danger.

My #PBPitch #MSWL

Christmas adventure 🎄
Character-led vehicle story 🚗
Humorous (No SEL) back to school 📚🤣
Animal character + break the 4th wall 🦊
Secret world/portal adventure 🦄
Rhymes + non-stop laughing 😜🎶

(You don’t need an agent to submit)

#kidlit

Aaaaand my #MSWL is here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/trinica-sampson-vera/ Looking forward to reading your amazing queries! 💞

Just a few things that I would love to see more of in my query manager inbox:

-Dark academia stories 🎓📚
-Stories with glimmering ballrooms and beautiful dresses 💃🩰
-YA pirate adventures 🏴‍☠️⚔️
-Enemies to Lovers Romances ☠️💗

#MSWL #writingcommunity #amquerying #kidlit

5. When it comes to Upper MG, I enjoy adventures with pirates, witches, ghosts, animals that can communicate, an underlying moral lesson learned by the main character, strong friendships, and stories of courage, overcoming obstacles, or shining in the face of adversity.

I'm now open to queries! I won't be posting any cryptic or highly specific #mswl items at this time. 😅 Details of what I'm looking for and the submission form are all conveniently located in Query Manager: querymanager.com/query/jestrudel

Happy Oct! I just updated my queryamy.com Querytracker page to accept fiction! I am looking for horror, paranormal, fantasy, historical, thriller, adventure, and a few other tidbits. Check out my page for genres and I look forward to reading your stuff! #MSWL

5. When it comes to Upper MG, I enjoy adventures with pirates, witches, ghosts, animals that can communicate, an underlying moral lesson learned by the main character, strong friendships, and stories of courage, overcoming obstacles, or shining in the face of adversity.

#MG #MSWL :
- all genres
- diverse casts
- adventure, trials/competitions, quests
- coming of age & self-discovery
- upper MG preferred
(2/5)

I will be open to MG, YA, and Adult.
MG - all genres, adventurous and diverse stories w/ high personal stakes, coming of age
YA - all genres, esp. fantasy! Fast paced, lush world building, clever voicey protags, trope-filled!
Adult - LGBTQ+ Romance & Horror
#MSWL (cont.)

Who is writing a Black Indiana Jones? A Black Tomb Raider? Uncharted? Anything adventurous, thrilling, funny, fast-paced, action packed, globe-trotting, twisty and turny? I WANT IT. #MSWL .

My bookshelf is 50% character-driven sff/speculative/spooky, 50% realistic contemporary/historical (coming-of-age romance, mystery/thriller, action-adventure, and verse novels), mostly by BIPOC, queer, or traditionally underrepresented folks, & my taste very much reflects that.