"Send me Gothic fiction with possibly a modern storyline, too (like MEXICAN GOTHIC and THE LITTLE STRANGER)."
Carly Watters #MSWL

I’m always a sucker for a good romance novel, so here are some things I look for in a romance manuscript. I especially love romance manuscripts with a contemporary, cozy, fantasy, gothic, historical, paranormal, sports, or romcom subgenre.

dropping back in with a career update and a cheeky #mswl 🤪 link to query is in my bio!! #literaryagent

dropping back in with a career update and a cheeky #mswl 🤪 link to query is in my bio!! #literaryagent

"I love Gothic fiction of all kinds and crave horror through immersive atmosphere and prose."
alexandragrana.bsky.social
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I also love horror that makes you think, or has surprising emotional depth, in addition to the spookiness. And I have yet to find a really delicious gothic horror. #MSWL

I’m also wanting more regional gothic overall as well as gothic stories that don’t take place in the US. Some media I’ve loved w/ similar vibes: “Preacher’s Daughter” by Ethel Cain; EVE’S BAYOU; MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia; I’LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU by Beatrice Winifred Iker #MSWL

Gothic Horror! This will be a thread bc I love this genre. First up, I desperately desire more southern gothic by Black authors and especially if it comps to SINNERS (I’m not really the one to try if you’re just comping it for a book with vampires) & the IWTV show. #MSWL

I have a soft spot for Southern Gothic. Especially from/about POC. And I don’t mean just tossing a side character who practices hoodoo/voodoo into a mostly white story. *side eyes Hollywood* #MSWL

Hi agents, I’m on the hunt for high-concept layered YA & MG novels! #MSWL

For YA: romantic fantasy; dark academia; mystery/thrillers like We Were Liars or Firekeeper’s Daughter; thought-provoking horror or gothic; romantic coming of age like Aristotle & Dante & Last Night at the Telegraph Club 1/3

"I'm on the lookout for Gothic horror and horror/romances that are fresh, unnerving, and get under my skin."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

"Send me Gothic fiction with possibly a modern storyline, too (like MEXICAN GOTHIC and THE LITTLE STRANGER)."
Carly Watters #MSWL

"I love Gothic fiction of all kinds and crave horror through immersive atmosphere and prose."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

If your stories have dark academia or gothic themes/settings, I want to see them. Cross genres like horror romance or dysto-mance are great. Religious horror is always fun. Fantasies from all cultures #questpit #mswl

Writers, I’m in the mood for horror. I want all of it—cozy horror, horror romance, gothic horror, and more—across YA, new adult, and adult. Send it my way! #mswl

"Send me Gothic fiction with possibly a modern storyline, too (like MEXICAN GOTHIC and THE LITTLE STRANGER)."
Carly Watters #MSWL

anyways. if anyone wants to toss an accurate, properly gothic retelling of Wuthering Heights that actively engages with the themes from the original novel in a new, fresh, and exciting way ... ya girl's inbox is open #mswl

Dark Academia
Gothic aesthetics and scholarly rivals with diverse voices, cultures, and experiences
· BIPOC
· Atmospheric/Moody
· Folklore
· Curses
· Secret societies

Horror
Twisted tales with layered storytelling
· Southern Gothic
· Occult
· Folk Lore
· Paranormal
· Bubble Gum
· Psychological
· Monsters