TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editor
Editor @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless
26 MSWL

#MSWL

-Isolated thrillers. Give me your ocean settings

-Anything that comps to SADIE, GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, VERA WONG, NO EXIT. THE WRITING RETREAT

I'd love to queer up the commercial horror and thriller space even more! Agents, let's talk!

TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editor
Editor @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless
26 MSWL

#MSWL

#Trans femme voices (all genres)! Even though this was at the top of my wishlist last year, I received very few...crossing my fingers universe.

Cozy romantasy with stakes.

TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editor
Editor @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless
26 MSWL

Queer and BIPOC romances! Desperate for more representation in my inbox. I'd love:
#MSWL
-contemporary with a speculative twist.

-Romances that feel like Talia Hibbert, Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry. Think delightful banter, big feels

-Monster F**er romances...

TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editor
Editor @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless
26 MSWL

#MSWL Horror! I want all of it, but would especially love a hook-y slasher, psychological and body horror.

Horror I've enjoyed recently THE NIGHT GUEST, REST STOP, SO THIRSTY, Gretchen Felker-Martin, NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT. Reading: NESTLINGS and re-reading SHE IS A HAUNTING.

TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editor
Editor @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless
26 MSWL

#Agents As the year opens, I'm excited to highlight a few
#MSWL submissions, I'd love to see in my inbox. I'm open to children's (esp YA) and adult submissions, so assume the below refers to either!

Ruqayyah Daud
@RuqayyahDaud
Editor
Editor at LBYR 📚
26 MSWL

begging for more picture book submissions #mswl

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

PB nonfiction: I love STEM topics and stories exploring the natural world, but has to be more narrative-driven rather than just facts. I probably have my fill of outer space at the moment, but earthbound subjects and overlooked figures are more than welcome!

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

PB fiction: another great place for the intersection of humor and heart! I love narrative driven stories that are about character journeys, and less interested in concept/message driven books. 2 reigning faves are Stumpkin and Pokko and the Drum.

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

MG: escapism is really the key word here! I love action and adventure whether it’s contemporary like Spy School or fantasy like Wilderlore. I’m drawn to big hearted emotions, wondrous magic, and zany humor

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

YA: thrillers and suspense, I especially like unreliable narrators, locked room settings and time clocks. Fast paced action is a little more my vibe than slow burn mystery.

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

YA: fantasy/speculative with easy entry/accessible worldbuilding, or contemporary settings with magical elements like monsters or witchcraft. Either propulsive like a VE Schwab or cozy like the Spellshop or Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Open to crossover but has to have that teen voice.

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

YA: Romance! I love forbidden/star crossed lovers, forced proximity, enemies/rivals to lovers and low stakes feel-good love stories including queer stories! Open to both contemporary, romantasy, fantasy subplots, the works!

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

Overall! I’m really drawn to characters in impossible situations, immersive settings, imaginative world building, and witty humor. My taste is super escapist lately so it’s fine if you make me cry but I need a happy or hopeful ending (i beg)

Nicole Fiorica
@NicoleFios
Editor
Editor at McElderry Books. Watches too much TV. she/her. Opinions my own.
21 MSWL

It’s feeling like a good time to update my #mswl with what I’m interested in this year! As always I’m acquiring PB, MG, and YA, and can only accept agented submissions. 👇

Nivia Evans
@NiviaEvans
Editor
Senior Editor at Saga Press. PW Star Watch Superstar 2020. Openly Black. I read things...all the time.
45 MSWL

Next year, I’m hoping to find a SF project that could be described as retro futurism or hopepunk. I want space as optimistic adventure, not “this is our last hope.”
#mswl

Samiha Hoque
@hijabi_soldier
Editor
💫 Earth/Environmental Sci. grad turned Acquiring Editor @shaherazadshelf 🇧🇩 Bengali-American Muslim with a passion for books, justice, & religion.
18 MSWL

I accept unagented and agented submissions. Pretty booked for the 2025 year, but you never know.

More details can be found here:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/samiha-hoque/

Samiha Hoque
@hijabi_soldier
Editor
💫 Earth/Environmental Sci. grad turned Acquiring Editor @shaherazadshelf 🇧🇩 Bengali-American Muslim with a passion for books, justice, & religion.
18 MSWL

Posting my most updated #mswl for @shaherazadshelf . Always looking for:

-Muslim characters
-ownvoice second world fantasy
-cozy/magic-less fantasy (but yes to mythical creatures)
-books for 14,15 yo readers & 8,9 yo readers

Nivia Evans
@NiviaEvans
Editor
Senior Editor at Saga Press. PW Star Watch Superstar 2020. Openly Black. I read things...all the time.
45 MSWL

In the new year, send me folk horror. I crave the folk horror. #mswl

TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editor
Editor @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless
26 MSWL

Finally transitioning to bsky! Excited to connect with #publishing folks, #horrorlovers , #readers , #writers . An updated 2025 #mswl forthcoming!

Melissa Rechter
@MARechter
Editor
Lover of puns. Editor at @crookedlanebks and @alcovepress • opinions are my own.
42 MSWL

Really in the mood for an Appalachian witchy/folk magic novel that I can curl up with this winter. Think dark forests, mountain ranges older than civilizations, and creepy beings that live between the trees. #mswl