Ashley Lopez
@a_la_ash
Literary Agent
Agent @waxmanlit . Co-Founder @PigeonPagesNYC . Literature and Canine enthusiast. She/Her.
6 MSWL
Ashley Lopez
@a_la_ash
Literary Agent
Agent @waxmanlit . Co-Founder @PigeonPagesNYC . Literature and Canine enthusiast. She/Her.
6 MSWL

Narratives exploring a piece of culture that’s been erased or muted especially from writers who are personally connected to that culture

Ashley Lopez
@a_la_ash
Literary Agent
Agent @waxmanlit . Co-Founder @PigeonPagesNYC . Literature and Canine enthusiast. She/Her.
6 MSWL

Realistic female friendship stories of all ages (and particularly queer friendship stories)

Family stories (particularly multiple POV family stories and mother/daughter narratives)

Reportage. Get me in the inside scoop!

Ashley Lopez
@a_la_ash
Literary Agent
Agent @waxmanlit . Co-Founder @PigeonPagesNYC . Literature and Canine enthusiast. She/Her.
6 MSWL

To be hyper specific, I’m looking for…

Horror! Any kind truly. I want my electric bill to be astronomical because of all the scary manuscripts I’m reading.
Literary fiction of any kind with a commercial hook (meaning descriptors like “lyrical” are not doing the heavy lifting in the pitch)

Valentina Sainato
@val_so_
Literary Agent
she/they || ✨ mostly void, partially stars ✨|| agency assistant @awfulagent
5 MSWL

oh should also mention: i'm open to adult and YA at the moment for these genres (or i will be when i open back up to queries — trying to clear out my last few manuscripts first!)

Ashley Lopez
@a_la_ash
Literary Agent
Agent @waxmanlit . Co-Founder @PigeonPagesNYC . Literature and Canine enthusiast. She/Her.
6 MSWL

Clocking in for #MSWL Day duty 🫡

I’ve updated my profile on the website (will be linking below) but the tldr of it is that I’m looking for #horror #speculative #contemporary #upmarket and #literary #fiction for #adult and #ya . For #nonfiction I want to see #jounrnalism and #culturalcriticism

Valentina Sainato
@val_so_
Literary Agent
she/they || ✨ mostly void, partially stars ✨|| agency assistant @awfulagent
5 MSWL

- for sf & fantasy, i tend to lean more contemporary or literary-leaning than i do with commercial / traditional, but that doesn't mean i can't be surprised!
- my mswl has a lot of media & ~vibes~ that i'm drawn to, but i'd rather see an accurate comp than one that tries to match my exact examples

Valentina Sainato
@val_so_
Literary Agent
she/they || ✨ mostly void, partially stars ✨|| agency assistant @awfulagent
5 MSWL

some specifics:
- in any genre, i look for characters i can really root for. i'm a hardcore Fan™️ about stuff i like so being able to invest in those stakes is my top priority
- for horror, almost anything goes! it's my fav genre so don't be shy. send me the gore 😈

(cont)

Valentina Sainato
@val_so_
Literary Agent
she/they || ✨ mostly void, partially stars ✨|| agency assistant @awfulagent
5 MSWL

joining in on the #mswl day fun (thanks manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social) ✨

i'm primarily acquiring horror, science fiction, and fantasy! also open to crossover and genre-blending works. my query box is currently closed but will be reopening 2/28

deets:
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/valentina-sainato/

Jennie Dunham
@JennieDunham
Literary Agent
Dunham Literary. Agent representing authors of fiction and nonfiction for adults and authors and illustrators of children's books for all ages for over 30 years.
12 MSWL
Andie Smith
@andiesmithbooks
Literary Agent
Junior Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | @aalitagents Developmental Editor Sun & Spines | @wildinkpub Young Adult Author LUCKY ENOUGH | COVALENCE
12 MSWL

The wait is over! I am officially reopening to queries Tuesday, February 18.

My MSWL has been updated with what I’ll be looking for. Can’t wait to see what hits my inbox!! #amquerying #WritingCommunity #MSWL
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/andie-smith/

Amelia Appel
@AmeliaLAppel
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @triadaus . Always learning. Love all things sports. When not reading, likely running. Or downing a dozen donuts in one sitting. She/Her
36 MSWL
27 Tips

Happy #MSWL day! Thank you to manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social for putting this together and hello querying writers! I'm super excited to announce that I have updated my MSWL and officially reopened to queries! Check out what I'm looking for below 💙
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/amelia-appel/

Daniel Niv
@DanielNiv
Literary Agent
Literary Associate at Olswanger Literary agency. OPEN for queries. She/Her.
12 MSWL

Lately, I’ve been thinking a little about Emily Dickinson and Sue Gilbert (OK, maybe I’m kinda obsessed). The longing, the poetry… Sue marrying Emily’s brother😭 If your book has sapphic yearning, pleeeease send! And if it’s already in my inbox, lmk!❤️‍🔥 #MSWL

Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

In the end, my tastes skew more literary on the MG side. I love a tearjerker and I'm always open to novels-in-verse.

I look forward to seeing lots of great new projects in my query inbox!

#mswl
querymanager.com/HamessleyQuery

Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

I'm always on the lookout for more trans girl stories, especially now whether in fiction or NF across all ages. In the meantime, you should pre-order @dirtbagqueer .rocks's ONE OF THE BOYS that fulfilled a longtime #MSWL item of a football book that gave me FNL vibes.
victoria.monster/#preorders

Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

I'd love some YA that gives me slasher movie vibes. SCREAM was a formative movie for me and I'd love to read something that makes me feel the first time I watched SCREAM.

#MSWL

Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

I continue to yearn for great author/illustrators to add to my list. awfulagent.com/illustrators/

My favorite PB is still THEY ALL SAW A CAT because the visual journey of that book makes me cry every time.

I'd love to find a laugh out loud character-driven PB. Who is the next PINKALICIOUS?

#MSWL

Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

On #MSWL day, I figured I'd share some of what I'd love to see in my inbox:

*In light of the administration's anti-DEI stance, I'd love a kid-friendly history of the space program like THE NEW GUYS, THE SIX, or THE RIGHT STUFF.

*Any astronaut's out there with a story to tell? Say hi.

Michelle Hauck
@Michelle4Laughs
Literary Agent
Associate Literary Agent with Storm Literary Agency | Author Birth of Saint Series | she/her |
28 MSWL

And I'd like to see some older characters for protagonists (over 40) in SFF and younger MC in Mystery. #MSWL

The Weis Agency
@theweisagency
Literary Agency
12 MSWL

Don’t see your book on my #MSWL ? No worries!

If your work has a powerful and provocative plot with a consistent voice and compelling characters, I’d love to check it out!