uh, #MSWL 👀

#mswl

Thinking of how much of my grandmother was the matriarch of my family, I’d love to see a sweet/funny middle grade novel (any genre) with a substantial grandparent-grandchild dynamic!

#mswl BIPOC mythology! I don't know half as much as I should and I want stories that show me your glorious culture, your timeless stories, and your characters in all their facets. Bonus if it's gay (although strikes me all mythology should be gay!!)

So I know I'm closed to queries, BUT if you have a dark fae fantasy SPICY adult romance that is under 80K. I want to see it. Tweet me a pitch and if I like it, I'll request more info. ;) #querying #amquerying #MSWL

#mswl

A queer middle grade (any genre) with the big-hearted joy of @jhillmanbooks’s BIG WIG!

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Agents, authors.
Please send me books like Barry and Better Call Saul.
It's for a thing I can't discuss.
#BarryHBO
#BetterCallSaul
#MSWL

Okay, #BigBoys on #Channel4 was everything I wanted it to be and more. Any YA in this vein / themes exploring friendship, queerness, masculinity, mental health / books that look at the British uni experience in an open & honest way - please send them straight into my inbox #MSWL

Excited to share my #MSWL today! I'm actively seeking fiction & nonfiction w/ a feminist focus, especially featuring strong voices, smart characters & relevant social/political/historical themes. Agents, let's chat! More details here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/brig…

🌈 QUEER JOY!!! 🌈

In anything
& everything
& on its own for its own sake.
(I’m so excited to post this announcement in June, friends.)

Here’s to more incredible books. Let’s gooooo!!!!! ✨📚

- History & historical fiction that centers marginalized perspectives!
- Charming, Agatha Christie-esque mysteries!
- Stories exploring the impact of immigration!
- Friendship stories! Whimsical romps! Fun & fast-paced adventures!
- FOOD! Forever & always food!

And of course…

- Mythology! Fairytales! Folklore! (Especially from non-European cultures!)
- Magical realism! Witchery! Magic rooted in nature!
- Atmospheric, gentle fantasy a la Studio Ghibli!
- Fantasy & science fiction rooted in inclusive world-building!

- Multigenerational family stories!
- Stories about language & connection!
- Romances starring 2+ characters of color!
- Mixed-race perspectives! Explorations of belonging & being in-between!
- Healthy, empowering relationships! Found family! Community! Platonic love!

I’m acquiring picture books, MG & YA novels, and graphic novels for all ages (both fiction & nonfiction in all formats). Joyful, uplifting voice- and character-driven stories are my jam!!

My (very) full #MSWL is available here: featherflores.com/mswl

Some highlights:

Agent friends! If it’s been awhile since we connected, please reach out! I’d love to chat. 💕

And if we’ve never spoken, let’s change that! (I’m always especially excited to connect with newer/junior agents—I see the good work you’re doing & I want to buy your clients’ books!)

Attention #Authors!
Shadow Mountain will be open to ALL submissions from June 1 through June 7, 2022. (No agent required.)

#writers #submissions #mswl

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Agents, I’m open to and would love to see MG and YA about surviving sexual assault, especially ones that offer hope to teen and kid survivors (not necessarily neat answers/linear healing/happy endings, but hope!) #MSWL

Hey #kidlit creators, thanks for sending so many amazing stories my way! Just read a NF #picturebook that I adore😍and a #chapterbook series that cracked me up🤣Keep them coming! #WritingCommunity #amquerying #mswl #amwriting manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/amy-…

A day off means a day for reading #kidlit! I'm jumping into my @starryforestbooks inbox & can't wait to read your funny, inspiring, beautiful stories! If you've been thinking about querying us, today's the perfect day! #amquerying #pb #cb #MSWL #amwriting manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/amy-…

What I'm looking for: I'm especially interested in books that focus on themes of gender and sexuality, feminism, and climate change. But I love any good story well told.

We welcome unagented submissions. Send a query letter that includes a brief description of the project, a brief bio, & two recent comp titles (published roughly w/in the last three years). Attach the first 30–50 pages of your MS as a Word doc or PDF & send to: jds75@cornell.edu