#MSWL! Intelligent/humanoid #SFF species dealing with real life issues that make sense for their physiology/society with a combination of technology, logic/common sense, and snark.

I see lots of books about kings, generals, &c.—the people who get to make decisions that shape a nation. But theirs aren't the only stories about war, nor always the most interesting—or necessary. (& history is full of great generals who became AWFUL peacetime leaders) #MSWL #SFF

War disproportionately/differently impacts different populations w/in the same society. Veterans vs civilians, but also: different socioecon groups, industries (wartime vs peacetime economies), urban vs rural, ethnic minorities—esp ones w/ historic ties to "the enemy." #MSWL #SFF

Also, there are multiple narratives in any conflict. Whose story are you telling—and why? Is it the most interesting version of this war? Give me postwar occupation, colonialism-in-the-name-of-peace, refugees/displacement, war crimes trials, &c. #MSWL #SFF twitter.com/mary_c_moore/s…

Slightly eerie story about a girl with a raven friend/familiar is at the top of my #MSWL today because duh it’s my not-so-secret dream

On a less individual scale—how does a nation shift from wartime to peacetime governance? Citizens will forgive a shocking amount of tyranny in the face of a clear foreign threat. Is the administration willing to give up those powers when the war ends? If not—what then? #MSWL #SFF

My #VeteransDay #MSWL: we see a LOT of war in #SFF. I get it—fate of empires, epic battles—exciting stuff. But what about the aftermath? What happens when the veterans come home? Give me counseling centers, VA hospitals, retraining for civilian jobs, running for local office, &c.

People of color represent 40% of active duty military and women make up 15%. What stories do you have to write? I want to read them. #MSWL #ownvoices

Inspired by #VeteransDay I'm hoping someone starts writing a military SF in the vein of Old Man's War/Forever War about our current culture of warfare. So much has changed since 1974 and 2005. What is war like now? #MSWL

I'm so excited about this open proposal call. Please send me all your paranormal #mystery series submissions! Looking for quirky, clever sleuths #MSWL carinapress.com/blog/2017/10/h…

Toy Story 3, but with books #MSWL

#aesthetic #mswl #everything bit.ly/2zo2py8

#MSWL #CF #Inspy We want your contemporary Christmas romances! Must have Christian elements / themes. Details here: anaiahpress.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/wis… @anaiahpress

Bringing it back because I'm not playing: #mswl Inspired by Gothamist & DNAinfo, I want MG about kids of union-busted parents creating their own union.

#mswl Inspired by Gothamist & DNAinfo, I want a middle grade book about kids of union-busted parents creating their own union.

Cold weather and cozy, tea-clutching nights are making me crave classic-feeling middle grade fiction ala GREENGLASS HOUSE #MSWL

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3. Contemporary romances or historical fiction featuring women breaking down barriers in their profession #dontmarrythedoctorbethedoctor #MSWL

2. Women’s fiction OR romance with millennial themes aka #avocadotoast #studentdebt #mentalhealthawareness and that word I can’t say for boys who ghosts #MSWL