yes, please watch this epic show. and also, hellooooo, #mswl — would *love* to edit a YA about an all-girl Muslim punk band ✨manifests this into my inbox✨

I’m looking for female-driven/LGBTQIA+/BIPOC-driven thrillers, especially if they’re messy, messy characters. I love a good ensemble cast and odd dynamics. Do you have a DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES / REAL HOUSEWIVES-esque thriller. #amquerying

Here's a bit of an overview of my #MSWL . Comedies! Hilarious family drama and/or funny situations characters get themselves into. Anything that makes me laugh out loud! If it’s got a comedic element with a strong female, BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ protagonist, PLEASE! #amqueryng

I'm going to try to be open for as long as possible until it gets overwhelming. I am going to aim to be open for at least two weeks from today :) (3/?)

A lot of things have changed for Rising Action over the past few months which is great! But it does cause my reply rate to be slower than usual. Being added to the Simon & Schuster fold for distribution is awesome so apologies for any delays! (2/?)

I am down to 10 submissions and 5 undecided queries so it's time to open back up to #amquerying authors! My full #MSWL is available here manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/alexandria-brown/
Somethings to note (1/?)

#writingcommunity #amquerying

polite request to agents to send me more trans romance on sub. there's a romantasy boom people, send me some spicy trans love affairs, I'm begging #MSWL

Does anyone have recommendations for a cozy fantasy mystery? Also very open to agented YA submissions in that genre!

#MSWL a philosophy monograph for which I can use this as cover art

Saying bismillah before sending a ballistic missile to your oppressor is kind of crazy
. . .
I need that vibe for Shaherazad Shelves’ newest imprint, Saladeen Books, which is open to all writers, agented or not. #MSWL

Gosh, one more #mswl note:

📖 I will happily consider books that were originally self-published or fanfiction
📖 I love webcomics and fan artists and dream of acquiring something that started on apps like Manta or Tappytoon or something original from a popular fandom artist

And for anyone curious on my editorial approach (& whether I might be the right editor for you):

✍️ I worked for Wattpad for 4+ years and heavily favour fast-paced commercial fiction
✍️ I am a copyeditor at heart; internal consistency is king
✍️ I prioritize authorial intent

For a sense of my #mswl acquisition taste (besides books on my own list):

📚These Deathless Shores by P.H. Low
📚The Prospects by KT Hoffman
📚Psyche & Eros by Luna McNamara
📚Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
📚Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
📚Fake Dates & Mooncakes by Sher Lee

And perhaps a helpful anti-mswl (aka what I am not the right editor for):

❌ young adult books (Random House Canada only publishes adult fiction and non-fiction)
❌ hard science fiction (I read it personally, but can’t acquire it)
❌ horror (I am easily scared)

Bonus points for my #mswl include:

⏳ time travel
🔥 dragons
💖 happy endings
📕 YA crossover potential
🪝 early hooks (chapter one, page one)
📣 voice/character-driven plots
🟢 accessible worldbuilding
🖌️ character art

I realized I haven’t updated my #mswl in a while, so here’s what I’m currently on the hunt for:

🗡️ BIPOC romantasy
💜 queer contemporary romance (drown me in tropes!)
🐉 myth retellings with a twist
🇨🇦 Canadian authors
🧭 Dan Brown-esque mystery/thrillers

and in light of this announcement, I've made a few updates & refreshes to my MSWL*! nothing has changed too much, but you can find out more about what I'd like to see in my inbox here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/gretchen-durning/

*please note I am not able to accept unagented submissions

#MSWL for isolation horror about the prairie fever, aka the horror of the never ending flat plains

I’d love to see more legal thrillers and fantasy in Adult (and fantasy is always welcome in YA, too!) #mswl

I acquired two books this week! I'd love to keep this roll rolling. Agents--keep sending me your Gen-Z and Millennial self-improvement. Let's do this! #MSWL