Exactly this. #mswl

Native/indigenous authors w/stories that mix contemporary life w/the fantasy, mythic, ancestral or spiritual aspects of their culture. #MSWL

Upmarket/womens fic or mystery/thriller w/dancer MC esp. Latin dancer- bonus points if salsa, bachata, merengue or rumba is involved. #MSWL

I LOVE historical fantasy. Am most interested in non-Western settings, but open to all. #MSWL

Middle grade mystery, smart, funny w/heart & sense of place (think Greenglass House), positive familial relations #MSWL

Coming of age or coming out YA or NA w/LGBTQ immigrant protag dealing clashing values betw modern world and culture & tradition. #MSWL

An American Agatha Christie, for MG or YA! #MSWL

HUMOR. If you're writing something funny - esp like wry, smart humor - I'd love to see it. PB, CB, MG, YA. #MSWL

STEM-focused middle grade or YA, strong female MCs-bonus points for diverse, POC #MSWL

Hist fiction re Filipino or Korean comfort women of WWII-dark but w/hope & redemption, sense of place/era/culture & captivating prose #MSWL

THIS!! How have I never thought of this?!? I watch CM on ION every night. #mswl Talk Morgan and Hotch to me. twitter.com/laurenplude/st…

I want to be surprised! If you're doing something different, send it to me! #MSWL

I'd love a fantasy that's based on American tall tales and folklore. YA or MG. #MSWL

I'm always looking for YA or MG fantasy. Want it to feel NEW, and to really sweep me away. #MSWL

Many of the mothers I see in YA aren't that great. I'd love to see a book that includes a complex, positive mother. #MSWL

Smart, twisty suspense/thriller w/romantic elements, relatable MCs & surprising bad guys #MSWL

Always liked stories about cloning. If you have an original take on this theme, send it along! MG or YA. #MSWL

Interested in MG or YA that deals with the struggle of faith, what it's like to be a doubter in a community of believers. #MSWL

I'm particularly interested in YA that's about the nature of female friendships. Contemporary, but other genres too - fantasy esp. #MSWL

If you have MG or YA about the early days of TV, or radio at it's height, send my way! #MSWL