"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

Hello 2026! As we get closer to the new year—and my query inbox reopening—it’s time for me to update what I’m looking for. I saw a lot of fabulous projects in 2025 (but more on that later), and I’m excited about what I might find in 2026. #mswl

i’m looking for agented authors of color interested in writing new adult contemporary romance for our new adult imprint, requited. any agents i can connect with on this? #mswl

A bit specific... #mswl I'm looking for commercial fiction that treats feminine lineage + forgotten power as serious, political, alive in the modern world. Not goddess-core... something with the gravity of Mists of Avalon, but contemporary and propulsive. #litagent

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Fantasy - pretty open
Not a fit for Fae/Faeries, werewolves, elves

Contemporary - slice of life, “one day” stories, LGBTQ+, impactful stories; not necessarily looking for warm/fluffy contemporary right now; not a fit for SA, Drug Abuse, or child/animal abuse

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Adult & YA
Marginalized/Indigenous/POC only

Horror

Fantasy

GN

Contemporary

Suspense/Thriller/Mystery

Adult Women's Fiction

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#MSWL A YA contemporary with new Deb Caletti books vibes.

I am now also open to Contemporary YA Romance. After fully submersing myself in The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) both the series & books, I'll take a heavy dose of male yearning & emotionally aware (internalized like Conrad or external good too) male leads please. #MSWL

I want to read a YA contemporary novel that dives deep into teenage bisexual angst. Something like The Last True Poets of the Sea, or Don't Let It Break Your Heart (though now that I think of it, I'm not sure if any of those characters are bi... that's the vibe, though).
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Stay tuned for my Fall 2026 #MSWL ! I mean, honestly, it’ll mainly call for blood, guts, lust, and queers but I’ll figure out a way to show I have well-round rounded tastes 😌

"I want contemporary romance with a really strong b-plot (think THE ARC by Tory Henwood Hoen)."
clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

ROMANCE!! 💕

it's the one genre I've been looking to add to my list. some fave dynamics include

- the delinquent/A+ student
- black cat/golden retriever
- the one who thinks theyre a monster/the one who loves them anyway

ideally contemporary, but romance-driven sff or mystery is welcome too!

to lovers -- somebody making it out of the friendzone.

Thriller: I would love a psychological thriller! Something that really makes me think and has me on the edge of my seat!

In MG: I would love a funny contemporary story that is relatable to all -- friendship breakups,

More book club/contemporary fiction please! I'm in a book club myself and I'd love to represent the kinds of titles that you're excited to chat about with a group. Examples include: THE LIST by Yomi Adegoke, REMARKABLE BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelly Van Pelt, YELLOWFACE by R.F. Kuang

Your 'weird' or literary-leaning YA books may be for me. I'm interested in younger YA/teen as a category and would especially like to see contemporary, emotional novels (think John Green) and horror for readers aged 13+.

In contemporary YA, I’m a sucker for gorgeous, meticulously crafted prose—think E. Lockhart and Jandy Nelson. #MSWL

I will be opening my #queries July 1-15. Find me here bit.ly/MeaganB
My #MSWL includes:
Adult & YA Fiction in these categories:
Women's fiction
Romantasy
Paranormal & speculative stories that aren't afraid to get weird
Contemporary YA
Novels by LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors
Remember #EditEditEdit !

High heat contemporary romance and romantasy! (I’m always looking for low heat romance too, but I tend to see more of that in my inbox.) #MSWL

Small town contemporary/women’s fiction with elements of romance, in the vein of SWEET MAGNOLIAS and VIRGIN RIVER. Deals with big topics in a warm, community-focused setting. #MSWL