Diverse
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
I’m always looking for #YA contemporary romcoms written by diverse authors that feature POC and LGBTQ+ characters. The lighter and fluffier, the better! #MSWL
Lydia Sharp ☕❤📚 @lydia_sharp · 12 Sep 2018
Lydia Sharp @lydia_sharp
I have a short break now between the close of a meeting and the start of a new edit so here is a quick thread of my current #MSWL 😊Happy MSWL Day!
I am an editor for a small romance publisher. We accept submissions from authors and agents. Here is what I want to see more of:
my main interest is YA - all genres - I'm open to nearly *anything* in YA
I'd like to see more:
*diverse lead characters and a range of diversity rep
*more queer characters in sci-fi and fantasy especially
*stories that explore uncommon places and themes
#MSWL
Hali Baumstein @halibaumstein · 12 Sep 2018
I'm also all about epic, sweeping fantasies. I'd love to see thoughtfully built, fresh-feeling worlds (bonus points if they contain rich magic systems), inhabited by complex characters. And I'm always excited to see fantasy from diverse voices! #MSWL
Chelsey Emmelhainz @CKEmmelhainz · 12 Sep 2018
Happy #MSWL day! I acquire *only* adult fiction w mystery, suspense, & crime elements, but in those categories, I'm looking for concepts featuring:
+ Domestic susp w *fresh* hook
+ Small-town mysteries w series potential
+ Dark, twisted, macabre
+ diverse voices, own voices
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Emmanuelle Morgen @EmMorgen · 12 Sep 2018
And my usual SF/fantasy for any age, diverse voices, YA & MG. Contemp graphic novel/memoir. #MSWL
Saritza🇵🇷Hernandez @epubagent · 12 Sep 2018
Saritza🇵🇷Hernandez @epubagent
You know what I’d love to see done well? An erotic romance story set in a brothel in space. Basically, The Expanse meets Copper. #MSWLStill looking for a well-done erotic romance story set in a brothel in space. Would also take SFF space opera without romantic element set in a brothel in space. Give me tons of aliens, a diverse cast & a kick-ass Madam! #MSWL
Emmanuelle Morgen @EmMorgen · 12 Sep 2018
It’s #MSWL day! Top of my wishlist this fall is romantic comedy that’s diverse/game-changing in some respect. That comments on our world.
Hannah Fergesen @HannahFergesen · 12 Sep 2018
In all of these genres and categories, I would especially love to see work from marginalized and diverse creators #MSWL
Cassandra Farrin @CassaCassaCassa · 12 Sep 2018
Another gentle reminder: The Amberjack publishing team as a whole is diverse (often intersectionally!) and women-led. While we welcome stories by all authors, we strongly encourage stories by authors of color and other underrepresented backgrounds. #MSWL
Natalie M. Lakosil @Natalie_Lakosil · 12 Sep 2018
Stacy Whitman @stacylwhitman
And as far as diversity goes, I am particularly seeking new authors of color and indigenous authors. #MSWLWe are still actively seeking contemporary Native American narratives for MG & YA, novel and graphic novel. I'd also love more books about black girls/by black women.
Me too!! #mswl
Natalie M. Lakosil @Natalie_Lakosil · 12 Sep 2018
Hot on my list for #mswl are #ownvoice contemporaries featuring diverse characters.
Stacy Whitman @stacylwhitman · 12 Sep 2018
Honestly, so much is just not being told yet that there's such a wide variety of diverse stories I just can't say I want till it shows up on my door. Best thing of course is a great story, well written. #MSWL
Stacy Whitman @stacylwhitman · 12 Sep 2018
And as far as diversity goes, I am particularly seeking new authors of color and indigenous authors. #MSWL
We are still actively seeking contemporary Native American narratives for MG & YA, novel and graphic novel. I'd also love more books about black girls/by black women.
Amanda Jain @wensday95 · 12 Sep 2018
Lastly in mystery, I'd love to see some diverse cozies land in my inbox. There aren't nearly enough of them, please send more! #mswl
Amanda Jain @wensday95 · 12 Sep 2018
In romance: I love quirky characters and am far more likely to be drawn to a story that makes me laugh than one that makes me cry. In historical, I really would love to see some diverse stories. Give me South Asians falling in love in London during the Regency, for example. #mswl
Annie Bomke @ABLiterary · 12 Sep 2018
I want diversity always. Any kind of diversity you have I want. #MSWL
Jessica Watterson @JessWatterson · 12 Sep 2018
Ok- for my #MSWL I want fun, fresh, smart, feminist Commercial/Upmarket WF, out of the box MG that makes me want to be a kid again, unique and diverse Romance voices, and an edge of your seat YA Thriller.
Andrea Cascardi @aecbks · 12 Sep 2018
#MSWL #MG please. No high fantasy, horror, sci fi but otherwise I will be open to (end of Sept), especially to #diverse voices, strong hooks, compelling plot, amazing characters. Even better if humor laced throughout drama or drama laced throughout humor.
Susan Velazquez @susannprogress · 12 Sep 2018
Time to share my #MSWL! For SFF: Black Mirror-esque thrillers that imagine the dark and twisted places tech could take us. My fave eps were "Nosedive" and "Men Against Fire." Also want fantasies built on myths and legends, especially from diverse cultures.