Editor
Eliza Swift @elizaswift
I've been obsessing over CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND recently, and would love to see a YA comedy that balances earnest/sweet with funny. #MSWLWe're known at @AlbertWhitman for THE BOXCAR CHILDREN. I want today's version of it, with characters and settings that feel contemp. #MSWL
Editor
(2/3) magical realism MG; powerful MG historical fic; genre-busting MG; pacey and hook-y contemp or historical YA #mswl
Editor
Agent friends! I'm back from maternity leave & hungry for exciting new manuscripts. Especially for #ownvoices contemp realistic, #MSWL 1/3
Literary Agency
"A diverse, contemporary YA novel about strong guy friendships. Think Poe and Finn. <3" @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl/
Literary Agent
A contemp Gothic romance w/ atmosphere you can almost touch. Take those tropes and turn them on their heads for a modern audience! #mswl 3/3
Publisher
Tu Books @tubooks
Percentage-wise:7.8% about African Americans
2.6% by African Americans
The numbers for Native American/First Nations are dismal, as well. Our #MSWL includes MG & YA contemporary & SFF by/abt indigenous ppl.
Editor
Know the meet cute in 101 Dalmations? I need that contemp romance. With rescue dogs. #mswl
Literary Agent
Bibi Lewis @Bibi_Lewis
Coming of age novels in drastically changing environments/societies (sound familiar?), comp: THE AGE OF MIRACLES by Karen Walker #MSWLA contemporary spin on the heist, comp: THE ASSISTANTS #MSWL
Editor
I want to see more contemporary romance written in third person. 90% of queries I receive are first person POV. #MSWL.
Literary Agent
Lynnette Labelle @LynnetteLabelle
@inthesestones What about YA retellings? #BookEndsChatGIMME GIMME GIMME. (Especially greek and fairytale with a contemp. twist.) #BookEndsChat #MSWL
Literary Agent
#MSWL actively looking for Women's fiction, both contemporary & historical novels -- "book club" type fiction, with strong female characters
Literary Agency
"Adult literary fiction, especially anything contemporary with a rom-com twist." @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl/
Literary Agency
"Contemporary #YA about a f/f or m/m couple navigating first love." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/
Literary Agent
#mswl story about a sex worker that isn't about being redeemed/saved. SFF or contemporary
Editor
Yes, it's winter. But I'd still like to acquire some Alaska-set contemporary romance, with heroes hot enough to melt ice. :) #mswl
Publisher
Tu Books @tubooks
For example: SUMMER OF THE MARIPOSAS is a retelling of THE ODYSSEY. Strong school hook--w/ strong reader appeal too. #MSWLContemporary realism is welcome too with those strong hooks. #MSWL
Literary Agent
Didn't have a chance to post any #MSWL yesterday but maybe later today I will. Meantime, there's some right here: bethphelan.com/wishlist
Literary Agent
Fun, sexy Regency romance, contemporary romance, and YA sci-fi/fantasy! #MSWL
Literary Agent
In an age of constant thinkpieces, I'd love to read a YA contemporary romance about a teen who writes them.
The title? Hot Takes. #MSWL
Editor
Diversity, #ownvoices...big stories, little stories...in contemporary, historical, and fantasy. #MSWL