Okay, #WritingCommunity …a new item in my #MSWL …

Romance w/a plus size female lead who is comfortable in her own skin. And by plus size, I don’t mean a size 14. I mean a size 18 or 20ish. She’s not self deprecating, no dieting, but exercise—not for a guy but bc she likes it.

Me when I'm in my inbox #MSWL

Multilayered stories with politics and intrigue, gods, monsters, wizards, shifting loyalties, portals, goblins, orcs - all of it. This list is in no way exhaustive.

I have a soft spot for dark academia that focuses on the "losers." I love time loops, alternative lives, ensemble casts, genre-blending, soulmates, big platonic love, and cozy fantasies such as This Will Be Fun or Assistant to the Villain.

I'm particularly drawn to queernormative worlds and stories that don't center homophobia or transphobia as the main conflict. I strongly believe in the importance of diverse stories and I'm always interested in reading and promoting them.

YA supernatural thrillers/mysteries with toxic relationships, big emotions, betrayal, and found families.

I'm drawn to ambitious, complex, & weird stories. I love intelligent characters with complex morality. I'm a fan of fantasies grounded in the contemporary world that seamlessly blends magic. If your story features romance of any kind, I'm all in.

Fantasy built around religion, especially Jewish fantasy, is fine, but please, no religious texts.

I'm looking for character-driven stories w/ beautiful world-building, diverse characters, & stories steeped in folklore & culture. I am always interested in stories with strong voices, gorgeous prose, & edgy hooks.

I represent MG, young adult, & adult speculative fiction (including science fiction, fantasy, horror, & cross-genre books). In all age groups, my taste gravitates toward speculative fiction with subtle romance & lush prose. Horror, mystery, & romance elements are my soft spot.

🕯 Open to queries 🕯

MSWL below.

querymanager.com/query/1894

Idk what this is but #MSWL

Exciting news! 🎉

@Ciarasmithwrite is opening back up for queries on September 1st! Peruse the thread to see her #MSWL and get ready to submit, submit, submit!

Of course I'm still looking for the other genres on my page, but these are what I'm really 👀👀👀👀👀 over. I can't wait to see all your submissions in a couple of weeks!!!

YA Dystopian (with a romantic thread). I'd love to see something different from trials and divisions (a la Hunger Games and Divergent as much as I did love them). I know y'all are a super creative bunch and can't wait to see your new takes on dystopian.

Sci-fi!!! I'm so craving for something epic and out of this world!!! Or so futuristic nothing looks familiar.

What am I really hunting for though?? #MSWL

Historical!!! I've been on a historical binge in my reading and really hoping for a great fit. (I am open to romantic historical, but would like non-romantic as well)

once again (the Interview with the Vampire rot is still rotting...) I am desperate for dark, gothic, literary takes on vampires in my inbox #mswl

I am SO close to be caught up on client edits and my query box. If you’re waiting on a response from me for a submission, you should hear from me in the next 2-3 weeks, unless I’ve passed your work onto another CLA agent.

Hoping to reopen to queries with an updated #mswl on 9/1!

BIG NEWS! 📢

CLA's own @planningforsun is back open for queries! Head to the link in her bio to view her #MSWL !