High Stakes
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · May 9
“High stakes heists, with interesting complicated criminals and the heat of the chase – thrill me! Something like the adult version of DEATH PREFERS BLONDES.” @maureen_moretti #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
Kelly Dyksterhouse @KellyDHouse · Apr 20
Kelly Dyksterhouse @KellyDHouse
This Monday morning, I’m wishing for YA with a vivid world/setting that bends the rules in its genre—whether that be genre blending or an unexpected twist to a tired trope, I want to be surprised and taken away to another world. #mswl #yaOf course, concept like that can’t be realized without amazing characters. So bring on characters with clear desires and high stakes, whose motivation I can feel. Characters I can love (or hate) and would want to know. #ya #mswl
Megan Ilnitzki @megilnit · Apr 13
An epic MG or YA fantasy with lush world building and high stakes. Think WE HUNT THE FLAME. #mswl
Priyanka Krishnan @mspriyanka · Apr 6
I'm craving THE CITY OF BRASS-style rich and intricate fantasy, with complicated family dynamics, stark political tension, sweeping romance, and hard loss; stories that (respectfully) wed historical inspiration and folklore with unexpected magic and major stakes #MSWL
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · Mar 19
“High stakes heists, with interesting complicated criminals and the heat of the chase – thrill me! Something like the adult version of DEATH PREFERS BLONDES.” @maureen_moretti psliterary.com/submissions/ #MSWL
Naomi Davis, literary agent @NaomisLitPix · Feb 14
#MSWL I am working through queries received January 20th. I would love to see more of a few things in my inbox!
• YA contemporary. Bring me an up-to-date Girl: Interrupted! Combustible, all-consuming friendships, high stakes situations, departure-from-everyday-life stories.
Catherine Laudone @CatherineLaud · Feb 11
Agents! I’m on the hunt for a #YA #fantasy with a kickass heroine, brilliant worldbuilding, a high stakes plot and a touch of romance. Think SERPENT & DOVE by Shelby Mahurin, SHATTER THE SKY by Rebecca Kim Wells, and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. #MSWL
🧼 Lauren Spieller 🖐 @laurenspieller · Feb 10
Lauren is open to queries! @laurenspieller
@Gabino_Iglesias Upmarket, smart, high stakes that go beyond “don’t die.” Get Out, Parasite are good movie comps, Lauren Beukes is a good book comp even though I know she’s not strictly horror, also Anita Ahlborn and Joe Hill. Honestly I just want something that grabs me and has something to SAY#mswl: the horror & twisted spec fic I want to see in 2020
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · Feb 7
“High stakes heists, with interesting complicated criminals and the heat of the chase – thrill me! Something like the adult version of DEATH PREFERS BLONDES.” @maureen_moretti psliterary.com/submissions/ #MSWL
Megan Ilnitzki @megilnit · Jan 7
Lush, high-stakes MG/ YA fantasy with series potential featuring unlikely heroes you can’t help but root for and writing that knocks your socks off. #mswl
Cortney Radocaj 🏳️🌈💖💜💙 @CortneyRadocaj · 30 Dec 2019
YA contemporary! I’m dying for a queer story revolving, especially one revolving around mental health. I want unique concepts and HIGH STAKES and lots of conflict. I tend to be drawn to more melancholy tones in contemporary—but adore humor and light sprinkled throughout!
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 3 Dec 2019
“High stakes heists, with interesting complicated criminals and the heat of the chase – thrill me! Something like the adult version of DEATH PREFERS BLONDES.” @maureen_moretti #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
Eva Dietrich @aladdinbooks · 9 Nov 2019
Looking for YA high stakes thriller series with historical background, romantic arc & high ethics #MSWL
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 27 Oct 2019
“High stakes heists, with interesting complicated criminals and the heat of the chase – thrill me! Something like the adult version of DEATH PREFERS BLONDES.” @maureen_moretti #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
Peter Knapp @petejknapp · 9 Oct 2019
Still high on my #MSWL is (you guessed it!) middle grade. I'd especially love a really sweeping, high-stakes & action-packed fantasy/contemporary fantasy, and/or something with cozy-magic. And I'm always on the hunt for MG contemporary!
Tiffany Liao @Tiff_Liao · 24 Sep 2019
More #MSWL: YA with "high stakes" low stakes a la Sally Rooney with a relationship that is so emotionally charged that one text or e-mail might just mean the end of the world. Across all genres, not just contemporary!
Chelsea Eberly @chelseberly · 24 Sep 2019
I love a closed set. Think MAZE RUNNER and WILDER GIRLS. Stories with with an exciting, creepy, high-stakes setting that drives plot. (And I know the perfect editor to send this to...LOL) #MSWL
Kiki Nguyen @kianangu · 24 Sep 2019
I am dying for romances in YA & Adult. Queer preferred. Commercial, high stakes concepts with a fun angle. Interracial couples w/non-white partners. Light-hearted but not cutesy. 2011 Tumblr-angst. #mswl
Megan Manzano 🇵🇷 🌸 ~ Closed to Queries @Megan_Manzano · 24 Sep 2019
Happy #MSWL day! I'll be posting some highly desired manuscripts in this thread.
The first? Give me Fire Emblem with angst and queerness and high court stakes.
Peter Knapp @petejknapp · 24 Sep 2019
#MSWL - In MG, I will say I'd love, love to find a big middle grade series, something with heart & adventure. I'd love a sweeping MG fantasy-adventure, a new take on magical schools, or something high concept, high stakes, and FUN.