"I love romance subplots that heavily feature yearning."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

"Send me lady knights, yearning, and narrative twists!"
Marina Green #MSWL

"I’m looking for dark fairy tale retellings, similar to the stories in THE BLOODY CHAMBER by Angela Carter."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"Send me literary love stories with poignant hooks, in the vein of HEART THE LOVER."
Carly Watters #MSWL

"I am looking for upmarket stories and narratives that push the boundaries of genre and form."
Marina Green #MSWL

"In adult fiction, I'm seeking horrors about religious deconstruction and cults."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

"I would like to see second (or third, or fourth) coming-of-age stories and characters in transformation."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

"In adult fiction, I'm looking for code-breaking or puzzle-solving-based mysteries."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

"I want proposals for expert- and platform-driven trauma-informed psychology or wellness books that offer counterintuitive or cutting edge advice."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"Nonfiction I loved: I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED by Jennette McCurdy, JANE AUSTEN'S BOOKSHELF by Rebecca Romneym, THE ART THIEF by Mcihael Finkel, WORDSLUT by Amanda Montell, STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER by Fern Brady, and ASSASSINATION VACATION by Sarah Vowel."
Gemma Paynter #MSWL

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

"Fiction I've loved: MURDER YOUR EMPLOYER by Rupert Holmes, THE SNOW CHILD by Eowyn Ivey, MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER by Oyinkan Braithwaite, THE DEAD ROMANTICS by Ashley Poston, and WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE by Shirley Jackson"
Gemma Paynter #MSWL

"I am dreaming of fantasies that feel like a pre-Raphaelite painting or even a Hayao Miyazaki film."
Marina Green #MSWL

"I am dreaming of fantasies that feel like a pre-Raphaelite painting or even a Hayao Miyazaki film."
Marina Green #MSWL

Sourcebooks' CEO said there is a cannibal trend going on. I have not seen this in my QueryManager and I open again on Monday. #mswl

"I am seeking a cozy, character-driven fantasy romance with a unique magic system."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"In fiction, I am interested in fantasy, historical, and romance (especially LGBTQ)."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"I'm not one for epic sagas, but if you've got a quiet, intimate sci-fi novel I'd love to read it!"
Gemma Paynter #MSWL

"Epic fantasies in non-Western settings, with political intrigue and moral ambiguity."
madisonpotter.bsky.social #MSWL

"Send me fun genre-blending books across categories: mystery/thrillers, science/fantasy, horror/romance, etc."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL