I‘m officially open to queries! Adult fiction across multiple genres and select nonfiction. For a full list of genres I represent please see my #MSWL at the link in bio or visit the submissions page on my website. Looking forward to reading your work. ✍️📚🌸
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"I want crime fiction like Louise Penny, Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

"I'm interested in thrillers that explore the fallout of a crime. Who does it impact, and how? What is justice? Think A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, NOTHING CAN HURT YOU, MY FLAWLESS LIFE, and JACKAL."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

"Looking for psychological crime thrillers like Ruth Ware."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

In Nonfiction:

💻 Fandom and nerd culture academia

🍬 The intersection of modern politics & pop culture

🦠 Weird histories, deep dives into oddball concepts

🚓 Ethical true crime & structural injustice

"In nonfiction, I am particularly drawn to true crime."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"Looking for crime fiction like Laura Lippman, Patricia Cornwell, and Lorna Barrett."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

"I love psychological thrillers with an unreliable narrator, bonus if it the plot is related to a crime or conspiracy."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"I want crime fiction like Louise Penny, Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

Growing up in Kentucky means I'm still obsessed with all things Appalachia. If you have a book set there, I'd love to see it. Bonus points for a mystery / crime novel or one with a touch of magic. Or maybe a combination thereof! #mswl

"I like crime fiction like Dennis Lehane."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

#MSWL for nicolefrailbooks.bsky.social: short fiction (short stories or novellas), essays, collections (short story or essay), multi-POV novels. Previous pub experience not needed, but an active online platform is.

Find out more:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/nicole-frail/

I'd like more "light" crime narratives about swindlers/forgers/thieves, where the purpose is really to bring readers deep into a fascinating subculture. Examples include The Feather Thief, In Vino Duplicitas, and The Absinthe Forger (which I repped). #mswl

I would love a mystery/crime/psychological thriller set in Shanghai, Mumbai or another densely populated city besides NYC and London (not opposed to novels set in NYC/London or somewhere less densely populated, but I am also very much on the hunt for settings beyond that). #MSWL

It's #MSWL day! I'm looking for fiction: propulsive and atmospheric crime fiction, immersive historical adventures, myth-based fantasy. I adore: Dark, macabre atmosphere; creatives as MCs; outdoor adventures & more! I open to Qs on the 10th of each month.
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/alice-speilburg/

I'm participating in #MSWL day! I love crime, mystery, thrillers, a bit of horror, a bit of literary, bookclub, and True crime!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/tommy-dean/

"I'm looking for crime fiction like Ian Rankin, Chevy Stevens, Patricia Cornwell, and Lee Child."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

"Looking for crime fiction like Laura Lippman, Patricia Cornwell, and Lorna Barrett."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

"I'm interested in thrillers that explore the fallout of a crime. Who does it impact, and how? What is justice? Think A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, NOTHING CAN HURT YOU, MY FLAWLESS LIFE, and JACKAL."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

I've updated my #MSWL for 2026!

I'm still very focused on Crime, Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers, but I'd also love to find upmarket/BookClub, Literary fiction, and True-crime!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/tommy-dean/