To everyone intrigued by this #MSWL call out or indeed more generally, if you think I might be a good fit for you (Agent profile: belllomaxmoreton.co.uk/agents/callen-martin) please do submit to me. I work in Children’s (7+), Teen, YA and New Adult / Crossover, in all genres – very excited to read!

As Summer has finally decided to arrive I am ready to grab an iced Diet Coke and my Kindle and dive into my submissions! I am on the search for #CB #MG and #YA ! My #mswl is very broad and wide - from the funny to the lyrical emotional and everything in between. Books I ❤️below!
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The rest of my #mswl is evergreen and remains true. I love character and relationships, and I love people who write true to themselves.

Thank you to anyone who trusts me with your work. I hope to prove worthy.

8) Queer & disability norm worlds. Anything that turns on a perceived weakness that turns out to be a strength.

and finally

9) Books that channel the anger at our world, our politics, injustice into something powerful. Like Those Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnson.

6) What I call speculative romance: e.g. romance in our world that also has a bit of magic. Think Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

7) Fantasy romance where the story is equal parts both, and the world and fantasy plot enhances the romance and vice versa.

4) Magic systems based in something really cool! Like...law, or wave theory, or color theory. I don't know, surprise me!

5) Historical romance with anachronistic voice/elements. Think A Knight's Tale, or Bridgerton. Or Alexis Hall.

2) Nerdy and hobbyist books! Can be any genre I rep (SFF Or romance). Give me your D&D, your video games, your theater, your woodworking, your metallurgy. Love it all.

3) Fantasy & SF that incorporates games -- rpgs or video games. Love the meta and dual narratives there.

And, on that note: I open to queries on Monday, July 1. I feel like I should update my #mswl accordingly, but be prepared, it's a mish mash:

1) Romances with BIPOC, queer and disabled leads. I'm dying for joyful books that touch on real world challenges without dwelling.

First I want to reaffirm what I'm about. I'm OBSESSED with my clients and their writing. I want more than anything for them & their books to succeed. That is my job.

I not only support but celebrate ALL authors, and especially BIPOC, disabled, neurodiverse, queer & trans authors

Well. I try not to use this to comment on everything happening in publishing because BOY is that list long. Suffice to say that the last few days have not been flattering.

But...I am opening to queries on Monday so I felt like a few tweets were in order.

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#MSWL a short middle grade horror from a Canadian citizen or resident about this monstrosity. 8-20k words.

Will be following along all the #unhingedpit posts tomorrow. If I like your post, please query me (or query me anyway if you feel like your work is good fit for my #mswl ) ✨

Okay…I’m almost afraid to do this, but…

For my #MSWL , I would love a collegiate level or higher gymnast romance. But it needs to be authentic. If you don’t understand first-hand the blood, sweat, and tears of the sport, there’s a 99% likelihood you’ll miss the mark. IYKYK.

#MSWL - Music Magic! Open to any form (#MG or #YA , this world or fantasy), I just need to see music magic in my inbox… I want to see characters playing instruments to channel & utilise their powers - magic pouring out of pianos, etc, people entranced by melodies…
NEED.

I've recently become obsessively interested in the aviation industry and I'd love to see some books in my inbox about it (nonfiction or fiction!) #mswl

On the look out for adult fiction with a wonderful revenge story and a romance subplot! Bonus points if it has time travel. If you haven’t see the korean dramas, Marry My Husband or Perfect Marriage Revenge, on Prime. You should. I need that. 😍 #mswl

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I will be opening for submissions very soon with a specific list of genres. Watch this space for more! #amquerying #mswl #writers

Craving #mswl

🕯power hungry scholars (I never tire of academic settings)
🕯whimsical cozy fantasies w/ a contemporary feel (romance isn't needed but appreciated)
🕯 fantasy sci-fi blends
🕯 laugh-out-loud fantasy
🕯 sapphic fantasies
🕯 shapeshifters or winged monsters

watching bridgerton and there's a recurring thing of "being caught alone = scandal so we must marry to save your honor" and i just thought of something i'd love for my #mswl

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