Hey hi this is literally my dream project! #mswl

I've loved John Knowles since middle school. If you could call your MS "A Separate Peace" for Christian teens, I want to read it. I'm not sure how you'd make it "Christian," but I work for a Christian press, so I have to have some faith element. Just don't be cheesy :). #MSWL

One specific #MSWL for Christian #YA: I live in a small southern town, and I'd love a narrator with that undercurrent of commentary on everyone else and their "kin" who learns the hard way that the crazies around her are HER PEOPLE. Be sure to include a covered dish scene.

For #contemporary #YA, smart, humorous, introspective first person is more likely to draw me in, but I can fall in love with a sweet, dreamy voice, too. My tolerance for sap and cliche is pretty low, so be very careful with those. #MSWL

I DO love allegory, but I'm very particular about HOW it's done. Rich, gently tended symbolism is a must. Be clear, but not obvious; be original, but true to the source. #MSWL #CF #YA

I love Lloyd Alexander's simple, beautiful characters and the grace with which he treats even his villains, but most of all, I love his themes of honor being found among the lowly. I would love to work on a MS that makes me feel like I've found a new Prydain. #MSWL

I'm just not into angels. Same goes for demons, werewolves, vampires, witches, and memoir, especially when pronounced meh-MWAH. anti-#MSWL

now that we’re in the swing of new year celebrations it’s just occurred to me that i would ❤️ to acquire a picture book, mg, or ya about lion dancing/lion dancers #mswl

Eternal #mswl. Someone send me a slow-burning romance, STAT!

Hello, I’d love a fictionalized (factually accurate, respectful, but pull-no-punches) account of Frida Kahlo’s teenage years, possibly verse (think Blood Water Paint). #MSWL

Dear Universe,

I'd like to see some more contemporary MG submissions featuring video game nerds (and tournaments), awesome friendships, and relatable, diverse protagonists in the world.
#MSWL #MG

This is prob adult and not YA but I still totally want Beauty and the Beast from the bookseller’s POV! #mswl 👇

Love is Hard for Otaku + diverse LGBTQ couple = Why do I not have this yet?!
#MSWL #YA

Speaking of allegory, I am all about rich, layered symbolism at every turn - names, characters, plot, setting, tiny, seemingly insignificant details that are actually hugely symbolic of glorious truth. If you have a #YA #CF #fantasy like this, I'd love to see it. #MSWL

Ditto. @MaisanoLaura and I get along beautifully, but I'm not above fighting her for a well done allegory. #MSWL #CF

Ol wait but I need this; #mswl

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Also, surely there is a fantasy novel featuring Grand Central as a wild nexus of portals to magical worlds? If not, I would love for an author of color to write that & send it to me. #MSWL

I would personally love to see more paranormal mysteries in my inbox. Bonus points if there's a cozy element! #MSWL

this is very, very high on my #mswl 🤓