Literary Assistant
Noah Grey Rosenzweig @ng_rosenzweig
A #MSWL mini thread since I'm just dipping a toe into the querying world. 🧵I love all fiction, with a soft spot for magical realism (think 100 YEARS, of course!). Lit fic, spec fic, and sci-fi are also high on my list. Fantasy like BLACK LEOPARD. Psych fiction that slowly unravels, like RED PILL. And not always, but sometimes, a great love story.
Literary Agent
Lydia Silver @LydiaRSilver
I’m still angry about this. There are only nine illustrations in this book and one of them is of these goblins. There must have been so many eyes on this image and it’s shocking no one scrutinised it. twitter.com/langtonbecca/s…I want to counteract this - I would LOVE to find a great contemporary Jewish story for MG or YA. Anything that isn't historical! I want Jewish rom-com or a Jewish fantasy and just Jewish joy in whatever forms #MSWL
Literary Agent
Just a heads up that I will be closed to submissions on December 15th. In the meantime, you can find details on my #mswl and querying on my website (URL is in my bio).
Editor
I'd love to see more submissions from trans women and trans feminine folks. I'm currently considering YA, NA, and adult romance books. I love fantasy, contemporary books, and women's fiction. I'm not too keen on horror, thrillers, and suspense #MSWL
Literary Agent
I would really love to see more adult projects in my inbox. #MSWL -- especially:
*Underrepresented women in history
*Thriller
*Romance
*LIGHT fantasy (if House on the Cerulean Sea is a comp-yes please)
*LGBTQIA+ stories (especially joyful ones)
Literary Agent
In SFF: Anything that comps FOR THE WOLF. I’m slightly obsessed. 🤷🏻♀️ #mswl
Literary Agent
beth phelan @beth_phelan
I’ve been getting thru my requested submissions and looking for more!#mswl:
YA grounded thrillers, high concept contemporary with a speculative twist
MG non-portal fantasy, speculative twists, intergenerational stories
Everything with and by marginalized people please!
Hungry for submissions! Also really looking to be swept off my feet with a great voicey fantasy (non-royal, preferably). #mswl
Literary Agent
I’ve been getting thru my requested submissions and looking for more!
#mswl:
YA grounded thrillers, high concept contemporary with a speculative twist
MG non-portal fantasy, speculative twists, intergenerational stories
Everything with and by marginalized people please!
Editor
For MG, I’m looking for:
contemporary
humor
action/adventure
mystery
science fiction
fantasy
I’m especially interested in stories that tackle difficult topics in compassionate, thoughtful ways. Bonus for a strong voice! #mswl (5/7)
Editor
For YA, I’m pretty wide open in terms of genre:
contemporary
thriller
mystery
horror
high fantasy with a unique magic system
historical fiction about underrepresented experiences
science fiction
#mswl (2/7)
Editor
I am HERE for hyper-specific ownvoices fantasy inspired by Southeast Asian cultures, please!
The Singaporean contemporary fantasy of my dreams:
Editor
Brit E. B. Hvide @bhvide
My kingdom for a Norwegian fantasy epic! pic.twitter.com/NE8IOZy6lTPutting this back out into the world. Still waiting on my Norwegian inspired fantasy epic! #mswl
Literary Agency
“Middle Grade fantasy based on non-Western folklore.” @agentvicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation
Literary Agency
Happy Tuesday! Here's your BookEnds #MSWL for today: "In YA & MG, Naomi is always on the hunt for strong fantasy with edgy themes and exciting, realistic voices . . . contemporary stories featuring powerful friendships. "
@NaomisLitPix
bookendsliterary.com/submissions/
Literary Agent
Overall I'm looking for mysteries (cozy or not), adult and ya romcoms, fantasy, thriller, sci fi and horror, but here are a few concepts and ideas that I'm specifically interested in lately:
Literary Agent
My manuscript wish list profile is now live! Head on over to see if I would be a good match for your story! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/nina… #MSWL
Literary Agent
Beyond that, some general things I gravitate towards when reading: unreliable narrators, strong sense of place, atmosphere, lush settings (in fantasy AND contemporary/realistic fiction), strong emotional resonance, twists, surprises, literary/lyrical writing. #MSWL
Literary Agency
“Luscious sci-fi and fantasy middle grade like The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill and Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee.” @agentvicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation
Literary Agent
A YA fantasy with original, compelling worldbuilding – think RF Kuang, Tomi Adeyemi or Ciannon Smart. I want magic and danger and hearts-in-mouths, but above all I want it to feel new #MSWL
Literary Agent
MG/YA: Fantasy is another first love! Everything from contemporary fantasy to high fantasy & epic fantasy. I LOVE unique world-building!
I'd also like lighter, even funny fantasy where the stakes aren't about saving the world, but adventure & characters. More Hobbit than LOTR.