Before I close on May 9, if you have an adult, YA or MG that is grounded in reality but has a magical or fantasy component, you should send me that. Romance in YA or Adult preferred, but not required. #MSWL

I’m looking for ALL genres of MG and YA, but might be slightly prioritizing….
- MG magical realism
- MG animal fantasy
- YA fantasy/sci-fi (DYSTOPIA)
- YA contemporary
- YA thriller
- historical fiction OR alternate history in both age groups

I do have one specific #mswl , as I was reminded tonight at our agency AMA. Think Downton Abbey meets Cosy Fantasy. I don’t care what happens in the throne room, the prince and princess and saving the world, etc. Give me the drama of the downstairs cast in the unseen halls and castle kitchens.

For #YA , I'm on the hunt for an unforgettable voice. High-concept stories that can be summarized in a single sentence, grounded fantasy, historical fantasy, unique paranormal, and historical with high stakes and universal themes from an underserved viewpoint or unique time in history.

For #MG think of me for spies! heists! and high stakes adventure. I am looking for standout voice, laugh out loud moments, and irresistible characters. I'd love MG fantasy in my inbox, but it needs to feel fresh and new. And I am interested in younger MG with illustrative potential.

I'm going through such a Cozy Fantasy phase right now. Please send me all the Cozy Fantasy. Here are some recent favorites. #MSWL

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Grave Situation by Louisa Masters
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

to expand on this: *greenery* in my fantasy, pls! a fantasy set in a garden or a greenhouse, with carnivorous plants, with academic vibes... 🌱#mswl

Manuscript wishlist #mswl : Conclave in a sci-fi or fantasy setting. With heresy and murders #letshaveaconclave #Iwannahaveaconclave

and if I said I wanted cottagecore, whimsical, cosy-with-some-teeth fantasy.................. what then #mswl

Cozy fantasy in MG #MSWL

Really been craving more nature-centric stories with blends of cozy magic, botany/alchemy, horror, fantasy, & speculative. #MSWL

⚔️ Fantasy (with teeth): Layered and dynamic characters and world-building. I'm a sucker for non-western mythology and themes of rebellion, autonomy, feminism, and gray morality. I'm also dying for my perfect werewolf book (🐺!)

My current #MSWL :
Adult Narrative Nonfiction (NOT memoir), Adult Fiction: Thriller, Suspense, Horror, Romance.
YA Fiction: Thriller, Suspense, Horror, Rom-com,
Boarding school settings, Fantasy.
#booksky

Maybe it’s because there’s so much doom and gloom in the world right now, but I’d love to see YA in my inbox with more humor. I want more cozy fantasies with light-heartedness, sass, or even snark, not constant death and destruction. #MSWL

Random #MSWL : YA fantasy that features tattoos in some way

Team howlandlit.bsky.social made me a gorgeous new #MSWL brochure. Here’s what I’m looking for when I open back up to queries in May.

Now that it’s PW official! I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined jenazantian.bsky.social’s wonderful agency as an associate agent 🥰

And yes, I’m open to queries! Please check out my MSWL and submit to me via QueryTracker!
azantianlitagency.com/about-us/shelly-romero

#ya
Horror
Contemporary
Novel in verse
Thriller/mystery/suspense
Select fantasy/historical fantasy
Historical in non western countries/dual time periods 1800/1900s

#adult
Horror
Thriller/mystery/suspense
Historical fantasy
Fantasy
Women's fiction/book club

#mg
Novels in verse
Contemporary
Fantasy

Would love more lgbtq+, family stories, stories about finding your community and supporting it

#MSWL YA fantasy series