Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

I'm always on the lookout for more trans girl stories, especially now whether in fiction or NF across all ages. In the meantime, you should pre-order @dirtbagqueer .rocks's ONE OF THE BOYS that fulfilled a longtime #MSWL item of a football book that gave me FNL vibes.
victoria.monster/#preorders

Stephanie Winter
@readbystephanie
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @komediamanagement TCAF Board of Directors AALA & PACLA Member
54 MSWL
40 AskAgent
1 Queries

In graphic novels, I'd love to see the next contemporary swoony YA or adult romance/romcom, as well as stories set in the workplace or internships. On the NF side, I'd love to see more illustrated how-to books for kids in my inbox. #MSWL

Stephanie Winter
@readbystephanie
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @komediamanagement TCAF Board of Directors AALA & PACLA Member
54 MSWL
40 AskAgent
1 Queries

Happy #MSWL Day! I'm Stephanie Winter, a literary agent at KO Media Management, specializing in illustrated works and nonfiction across all age categories. For 2025, I'm especially searching for fresh takes on cookbooks, witchy nonfiction, and highly visual nonfiction with gifting potential.

The Weis Agency
@theweisagency
Literary Agency
57 MSWL

For #MSWL , #NF I look for include…

- Big book ideas
- New voices and angles on provocative subjects,
- #Me , Health & wellness (including psychology), & current events with a special angle,
- Compelling narratives that read like fiction! Bonus to narrative #NF of special interest to women!

The Weis Agency
@theweisagency
Literary Agency
57 MSWL

Happy #MSWL day, #writingcommunity !

I’m looking for…
- Intricately plotted #A fiction & mainstream #YA (any category).
- High concept suspense #T in unusual settings.
- #WF that hooks readers on characters & their stories.
- #R , sexy or not. Bonus for happy endings! #Hs & contemporary are welcome.

Jared Johnson
@_jaredhjohnson
Literary Agent
He/him | Medievalist-turned-agent | Associate Agent with Olswanger Literary | Love of books, dogs, vidja games, D&D | I occasionally have a clever thought.
6 MSWL

Hello everyone, and thanks to manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social for organizing #mswl day!

I'm always on the lookout for both fiction and nonfiction projects. You can find a full breakdown of what I'm currently looking for here:
www.jaredhjohnson.com/submissions

Dorian Maffei
@DorianMaffei
Literary Agent
Lit Agent @K_C_Associates . Book artist. Reader. Cat aficionado. She/her. Header art by Maya Trifunovic.
62 MSWL
10 Queries
2 Tips

#MSWL cont.

-A big splashy YA speculative and/or horror with lots of commercial appeal
-SF or science fantasy with a fresh concept that would appeal to a mainstream audience
-I’m specifically looking for the above wish list items from underrepresented voices

Dorian Maffei
@DorianMaffei
Literary Agent
Lit Agent @K_C_Associates . Book artist. Reader. Cat aficionado. She/her. Header art by Maya Trifunovic.
62 MSWL
10 Queries
2 Tips

Happy #MSWL Day! 🎉 Here are a couple specifics I’d love to see:

-Adult horror based on intriguing historical events (e.g. The Donner Party in Alma Katsu’s THE HUNGER)
-High concept adult fiction with a speculative thread for the book club space
-Fantasy in spooky settings

Christine Neulieb
@ChristineNeulieb
Editor
Editorial Director at Lanternfish Press in Philadelphia. Espresso lover. Chaos goblin.
57 MSWL

I’d rather read mss that attempt difficult things and execute them pretty well than ones that attempt what’s easy and execute it flawlessly. Dream big #MSWL ! Open for submissions in May, read more about what I'm interested in at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ch... lfpbooks.bsky.social

Handspun Literary
@HandspunLit
Literary Agency
Boutique, full-service agency based in San Diego, California. Hybrid authors are welcome!
57 MSWL

Hi, this is Courtney at Handspun Lit participating in #mswl ! I'd love:
- cozy mystery comparable to Richard Osman; fun, feel good, centers a glimpse into unusual lives, character driven.
- high concept women's fiction
- cosy fantasy and sf

Reminder we reopen to queries March 1st!💜

Laura Mazer
@lauramazer
Literary Agent
Literary agent, Oaklander. Overenthused about toile. Queries go to: submissions@wsherman.com.
57 MSWL

Happy inaugural #mswl day to all who are #writing and #querying ! I’m a literary agent looking for adult fiction and nonfiction. You’ll find my full #mswl profile here, www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/la..., and below is a snapshot of what I'd love to represent this year.

Maeve MacLysaght
@mmmlysaght
Literary Agent
Literary agent at Aevitas Creative Management
37 MSWL

Keeping in the theme, I'd love a horror (YA or Adult) like YELLOWJACKETS that's as much about the speculative element as the interpersonal tension

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative 🏳️‍🌈🤓📚// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

right now, I am particularly thirsty for queer romance (high concept, speculative, or historical), grounded fantasy (cozy or literary > epic), and literary fiction about gender and the body, queer and trans histories and futures, and characters who are trying hard to imagine a kinder world.

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative 🏳️‍🌈🤓📚// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

some keywords that always catch my attention, in no particular order: queer, trans, archive, epistolary, speculative, fabulist, weird, dis/ability, theater, classroom, library, romance, quirky, cozy, culinary, madcap, haberdashery, rabbit. 🐇

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative 🏳️‍🌈🤓📚// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

It's #MSWL day! I'm looking for writers of adult fiction and occasionally nonfiction who approach the world with wonder & keenness, imagination & care, and heart & humor.
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/maggie-cooper/

Angela Kim
@angelakim_
Editor
Also 김미나 🇰🇷 Associate Editor @berkleypub @penguinrandom and HSP. Never not obsessed with my dog. She/her. All opinions are my own!
20 MSWL

In book club fiction: I also want to cry when it comes to this genre (am I ok) but also love heartwarming stories, especially those that center around unique experiences. Books about family, friendship, etc that can speak to larger themes.

Angela Kim
@angelakim_
Editor
Also 김미나 🇰🇷 Associate Editor @berkleypub @penguinrandom and HSP. Never not obsessed with my dog. She/her. All opinions are my own!
20 MSWL

Since it’s #MSWL just bringing this back up 😊 I’m an editor at Berkley/PRH acquiring in romance, book club fiction, suspense/thriller, and mystery!
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/angela-kim/

Annie Bomke
@ABLiterary
Literary Agent
Literary agent, pizza lover, dance fiend, park enthusiast, and that's just the beginning. There are no limits to what I can do. (She/her.)
169 MSWL
24 AskAgent
42 Queries
25 Tips

I want books that incorporate internet culture, fiction and nonfiction. #MSWL

Lauren Bajek
@laurenbajek
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at @LizaDawsonAssoc & assistant to @hannahnpbowman . Genrequeer, writer, parent. Pronounced BYE-ik. she/her.
32 MSWL
1 Tips

It's #MSWL day! I represent adult SF, fantasy, and horror; also open to mainstream fiction with genre elements, or a deeply surreal/speculative flavor. This year, I hope to expand into romance and mystery, esp. with speculative elements. I like books to be smart, fun, and weird.

🧵

Kelly Dyksterhouse
@KellyDHouse
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, The Tobias Literary Agency, Kidlit, Hiker, Writer, Professional Daydreamer, MFA from VCFA. AALA. SCBWI She/Her
43 MSWL

In #PB I’m on the lookout for funny, child-centered books with a clear narrative arc and amazing character who could possibly carry more than one story. I’m not looking for PB bios right now, but am open to NF that surprises, especially if it involves the natural sciences.