UPDATE: I'm currently open to queries for historical romance (yes, that's new!!!), romcom, contemporary romance, dark romance, romantasy, horror, women's fiction, and adult nonfiction. For more deets, go to my #MSWL page:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/lynnette-novak/

YOUNG ADULT #YA
Vibrant and bold young adult novels with exceptional pacing and a distinct voice. My priorities in this space are horror (bonus points if rooted in folk lore) and mystery/thriller stories with a BIPOC main character.

MIDDLE GRADE #MG
Voice-driven middle grade with a captivating setting and quirky, lovable characters. In this space, I am open to horror, fantasy, magical realism, mystery, sci fi, historical, paranormal, adventure, contemporary, and nonfiction.

CHAPTER BOOKS #CB
Character-driven stories with a strong, commercial hook and series potential. I am looking for fantasy, magical realism, mystery, contemporary, nonfiction, light horror, paranormal, and adventure tales here.

Apparently I never Manuscript Wishlisted my love of messy immortals in SFF+horror? #mswl me your characters who live for centuries alongside their friends, enemies, exes and polycules and all of those things at once because across the many years the only constant there has been is each other

"I want Gothic horror, space horror, folk horror, psychological horror, supernatural horror, slasher horror – scare me!"
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

"Send me upmarket genre fiction: fantasy, grounded science fiction, magical realism, and horror."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"I would love more mystery, thrillers, and psychological horror centering BIPOC and underrepresented characters."
nourhasbooks.bsky.social #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

I would love to see more horror or light speculative fiction in my inbox with sea monsters, sea creatures, or a deep sea element! 🌊🐙🪼 #mswl

While I am not open to queries just yet, I have a #MSWL profile you can check out for a preview on what I'll be looking for in the future! 😉
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ashlee-maccallum/

Before closing to queries at the end of the month I’d love to see more botanical/eco horror with non-western fantasies & folklore. I’m also looking for deep sea horror, covens, inventive magical realism with mystical elements, & works that lean on lush purple prose. #MSWL

Mermaids as horror. Strip the male gaze and recognize them for what they are: predators with the ability to use tools. #MSWL

Jessica is open to queries! 🎉 #mswl jsinsheim.bsky.social

“I’m always looking for more psychological horror, especially anything featuring haunted houses. Think JUST LIKE HOME by Sarah Gailey, THE SEPTEMBER HOUSE by Carissa Orlando, or MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.”
clairemharris.bsky.social
#MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Hyper specific #MSWL time 🦍 I have been heavily invested in the 100 men vs 1 gorilla discourse over the last few days and I would be HIGHLY interested in a laugh out loud battle royale style comedy horror where 100 dude bros are dropped onto an island to fight 1 gorilla but then things go hilariously wrong for this group of chads as they try scheme after scheme to kill this gorilla. If this is your book lets talk!!!

"I would love more mystery, thrillers, and psychological horror centering BIPOC and underrepresented characters."
nourhasbooks.bsky.social #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Maybe because these times are so horrifying but for YA, I’m really craving an atmospheric, layered horror mystery with the beautiful and lush but creepy vibes of Midsommar or The Honeys, even better if it’s romantic & queer #mswl

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

🕯️ Horror (that lingers): If it's atmospheric, unsettling, or emotionally resonant, I'm in! I'm drawn to nuanced stories where the "monster" says something about us.

Also always open to genre-blends!

Reminder to #agents that I'm still on the lookout for more adult horror in my inbox! Give me all the gore, psychological suspense, grounded sci-fi, body horror, haunted objects/houses! #mswl I want it all!