Queer rom-coms. All the queer rom-coms (but if someone out there has written a sapphic age-gap rom-com, know that’s my favorite) #MSWL

I expect romance, even horror romance, to bring joy. That means a HEA, yes, but also if it’s past campy melodrama, it’s probably too dark for my tastes. And if one of the protagonists dies, it’s women’s fiction/upmarket, and I’m not looking to sign those. #MSWL

I love toxic homoerotic situationships. I'm sorry. This is Hannibal's fault (still). Basically, if you’re obsessed with ITWV, yes, that. I’m looking for that in Horror and Fantasy, though. Not romance. #MSWL

I also LOVE a natural disaster thriller. I haven’t seen Twisters yet, but I know I’ll like it. I like that movie where The Rock punches an earthquake. Again, I’m basic. I like basic done well. That said, I’d also love a Jane Pek comp. #MSWL

Fast-paced, plot-driven contemporary thrillers—preferably super queer. I’m basic about thrillers. I love the formula. I like Reese’s picks. Just give me propulsive and in-line with the market. #MSWL

I would also love to see more of:

Space horror. Please. Pretty please?

#MSWL

You can find my detailed, uptaded #MSWL here: thaisafonsoliterary.crd.co/#mswl

I am open to be surprised, but not by something on my anti-MSWL. That said, you can still send me books if you’re honestly criticizing some of these institutions or tropes, just shoot your shots wisely.

As I prepare to open widely to queries tomorrow, I thought I’d create a little 🧵 to organize information.

First, here’s the link to query me: QueryManager.com/ThaisAfonso

#WritingCommunity #amquerying

Tomorrow is the FIRST, so despite not being caught up yet, I'm opening to queries again for one week!
#MSWL for non-fiction, I'm looking for personal growth and wellness projects--women's health, brain health, and longevity.
Fiction = horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers!

hyper-specific #mswl

any speculative work that *feels* like these

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SOMEONE SEND ME A DINO GHOST STORY! Especially if it’s adult horror. #mswl

#mswl

Women’s rugby romance. Who’s got it? #mswl

Only open for queries for the next three days. I'm closing Friday, August 2nd. Get those queries in! Submit here: QueryManager.com/ErinNiumata #MSWL

Seriously...pommel this, please. #MSWL

Congrats to the happy couple! #MSWL

And as usual, I am going to be looking for YA.

A good reminder about how I will be reading the difference between New Adult and Young Adult.

A good reminder about how I will be reading the difference between New Adult and Young Adult.

Next up, I am opening to New Adult for the first time. I am looking less for spicy sexy times, and more for that new adult story. So comps for me would be BEGIN AGAIN, YELLOWJACKETS, SADIE, SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, THE MAGICIANS.