In historical fiction, I'm leaning towards more recent stories - 20th century and beyond. I'm very keen to see underrepresented settings and characters - the kinds of stories we don't usually get to see told.

#MSWL I'm in the mood this weekend to dive into manuscripts with:

🗡️Fantasy with deadly competitions/games and high-stakes

🗡️Rich historical fiction infused with grounded fantasy elements

🗡️Unique retellings

Send them my way if you think we might be a fit! 📚✨

There's a difference between a "Renaissance-era historical novel with fantasy elements" and a "fantasy novel set in a kingdom inspired by the Italian Renaissance." The first is likely to pique my interest; the second is likely a pass. #MSWL

I'm currently most interested in contemporary or deeply researched historical literary/upmarket fiction by BIPOC writers and nonfiction from authors with existing platforms or previous publications (including academics), and I'm closed to kidlit except by referral or request #MSWL

QM update- I’ve updated my genres to include historical fiction and am no longer seeking horror, thriller, or women’s fiction.

In historical fiction, I’m especially looking for stories based around WWII, the Cold War, and the 1920s

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I am open to queries! #WritingCommunity #MSWL
Always in the vibe for magic and historical settings, dark academia, enemies to lovers (to enemies!), slow burn, unique curses, bad bargains, and morally gray characters I can't resist loving☺️ (NA, adult)

An addition to my #mswl , before I fly off to bluer pastures: I'd love to see YA historical fiction telling an abortion story, or women's healthcare / women practicing medicine more broadly.

We are closing to queries at @LCSLiterary on November 15, 2024.
When we re-open I will have a new #MSWL . I will be primarily seeking adult - women's , historical , commercial, book club, upmarket/literary fiction, psychological suspense, thrillers - and YA contemporary Fiction.

Something about fall is putting me in a romantic mood. In addition to my usual list, I'm now craving Romance on my #mswl Contemporary, Historical, Thriller, Suspense, Horror--I'd love them in my inbox please! (Please remember I'm not taking Romantasy)(LGBT, POC, disabled is a +)

I’m still waiting on the big announcement, but I’m so excited to share that I’ve joined the incredible team @HowlandLit where I’ll be building my list in picture books, MG, and adult. Check out my #MSWL and find me on Query Manager

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3. Thrillers: Upmarket thrillers with a unique spin. Love plot twists! 4. Historical: Open to everything with a strong hook and informed by excellent research. Would love to find non-Eurocentric historical fiction.

Hey y'all, I'm not on this site much anymore, but just in case it's helpful, I'm posting my updated #MSWL here! Check out our submissions instructions to send me your brilliant work :)
trellisliterary.com/natalie-edwards-mswl

Full moon vibes, spooky stories, & my inbox are officially open! Hunting for twisty thrillers, epic STEMinist hist fic, gothic romances w/ supernatural tension, &speculative fiction that keeps me guessing. Got a manuscript with heart and grit? Send it my way. #MSWL #amquerying

#MSWL My current Wishlist:

📍Contemporary novels centred around a courtroom drama/legal setting
📍Stories about female friendships, especially millennials
📍High concept crime, historical, bookclub, and grounded fantasy

Query me here: QueryManager.com/Francesca

#MSWL My current Wishlist:

📍Contemporary novels centred around a courtroom drama/legal setting
📍Stories about female friendships, especially millennials
📍High concept crime, historical, bookclub, and grounded fantasy

Query me here: QueryManager.com/Francesca

@fluxbooks + @JollyFishPress are now OPEN to submissions through November 30. My full #mswl is here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/meg-gaertner/

I’m particularly interested in seeing YA + MG historical fiction featuring underrepresented experiences + contemporary fiction with timely social themes!

#MSWL TL;DR:

[2/3] genre-subverting psychological thrillers (cunning female perpetrators, unreliable female narrators, etc.), select coming-of-age; feminist satire/dark comedy (big fan of biting, whip-smart humor); select cozy fantasy (grounded); select historical

Ultimately, for my list, I like to think of it as a balance between dark and twisty, and warm and cozy.

If the vibes are dark academia, witchy, creepy forests, poisonous plants, cottagecore, or anything gothic (whether it’s horror or historical!) it’s right up my alley.

For historical mysteries, I’m always looking for a feminist female protagonist.

I love anything mid 20th century.
Anything gothic is a plus. If it has body snatching, poisons, or fun elements like séances, like in SPITTING GOLD, I’d love to see it.