Stuti Telidevara
@StutiTelidevara
Literary Agent
she/her // @ParkandFine // former: @RavenLiterary @orbitbooks @TransLitAgency // opinions own
30 MSWL

In adult horror, I am more a fan of the psychological than the monstrous, unless the monster is a metaphor. I would love something darkly comic; I would love something in the vein of BOY PARTS.

Kesia Lupo
@keslupo
Literary Agent
Literary agent @MaassLitAgency . Editor. Writer rep'd @veroniquebaxter , pub’d @kidsbloomsbury . Socials @writingdaywksp . 11 years in publishing! 🇬🇧 in 🇺🇸
58 MSWL

Romantasy is fine but the fantasy elements MUST be strong! 2. Horror: Psychological and paranormal horror in particular but will consider slashers. Love gothic horror. Generally not fazed by gory content.

Natalie Edwards
@nedlovesbooks
Literary Agent
head empty, just curls | doing book stuff @trellislit | opinions my own | she/her 📚🇦🇲🏳️‍🌈
58 MSWL

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

Julie Gourinchas
@literaryfey
Literary Agent
she/they 🌿 literary flâneuse @BLM_Agency . 🇫🇷🇺🇸 in 🇬🇧. intellectual (non-practicing). likes: literary fiction, cheap wine, Aragorn II Elessar. views mine.
87 MSWL
Wild Hunt Books
@wildhuntbooks
Publisher
58 MSWL

Ok, #writingcommunity ! We finally did it. Check out our editor's #mswl for our open submission period in early 2025. This is the time for unagented authors to send us their manuscripts for consideration 🖤

manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ariell-cacciola/

#folkhorror #mystery #horror #ghosts #gothic

Ariell Cacciola
@ariellcacciola
Editor
Writer & Reader. Editorial Director @wildhuntbooks & @wildhuntmag . Lover of good books, eater of chips. Winner of BPA Pitch Prize '22.
58 MSWL

Ok, agents and authors. It's me! Your friendly, local editor. I'm starting to build my 2026 list. Interested in what I'm looking for? Sure, you are. Here's my #mswl .

manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ariell-cacciola/

Wild Hunt Books
@wildhuntbooks
Publisher
58 MSWL

Did you know we're opening to unagented subs in early 2025?? The editor is putting together an updated #mswl but here's a sneak peek

🕵️‍♀️literary mystery
🌊isolation on an island
🤷‍♀️unreliable narrator
🔥folk horror
🌿mysterious item
😵‍💫everyone in a village goes slightly crazy

Amy Giuffrida
@kissedbyink
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @belcastr & wrangler of #TheATeam Lover of books, reality TV, Buffy, coffee, rescue dogs, and tattoos. 💀 My opinions are my own. She/her.
115 MSWL
92 AskAgent

I’ve decided to stay open to queries through November 7th before closing for the year. 🎉 I’m still actively looking for adult werewolves, horror, commercial fiction, and more! Excited to read more amazing stories!

Shannon Snow
@ssnow_lit_agent
Literary Agent
Literary Agent & Audio Subrights Manager at CMA. Mom of adult kids, owned by 4 chihuahuas, wife to a homemade soapmaker hubby, lover of books & their creators!
28 MSWL
5 Tips

Tidbits on what I’m hunting: adult/YA horror; romance (sweet, dark, steam; romcoms, meet cutes, sports hero protagonists, etc.); thrillers/psych susp.; YA dark academia; adult/YA fantasy/romantasy (r’masy must be very unique); & more. Read #mswl #WritingCommmunity #amquerying

Nicole Luongo
@nicoleluongo_
Editor
editing @parkrowbooks / @harpercollins | open to acquisitions 📚 | she/her
8 MSWL

#MSWL TL;DR:

[1/3] edgy, voice-driven book club fiction with a fresh, commercial hook; anything speculative—magical realist, horror, sci-fi, dystopian, you name it, especially with a feminist bend!

Jenna Satterthwaite
@JennaSchmenna
Literary Agent
MADE FOR YOU - 7/2/2024 MIRA/HarperCollins. Rep: @lauren_bieker . Associate Literary Agent @Stormliterary . Tenacious. Loves sushi, books & people.
58 MSWL

Very much still looking for horror in the adult, YA and MG space! Also, humorous mystery a la Only Murders/Finlay Donovan is (still) hitting my sweet spot.

Jenna Satterthwaite
@JennaSchmenna
Literary Agent
MADE FOR YOU - 7/2/2024 MIRA/HarperCollins. Rep: @lauren_bieker . Associate Literary Agent @Stormliterary . Tenacious. Loves sushi, books & people.
58 MSWL

In adult and YA fiction, I'd love to see genre blends--particularly thriller + romance / horror + romance / horror + fantasy!

Jenissa Graham
@jenissamichelle
Literary Agent
Associate Agent & Subrights Manager @bookendslit 📚 | introvert with extrovert potential | Rep: @author_analieze | All views & shenanigans are my own | she/her
14 MSWL

As I get ready to open up to queries on Oct. 1st, here's a #MSWL of what I'm looking for! If you're unsure if your project would be a good fit based off of this list, that's okay. Please still consider querying me 😊

*Any fulls I have are still being considered

Weaver Literary Agency
@weaverliterary
Literary Agency
Working to create space for voices of diverse backgrounds & perspectives in adult & children’s literature. 🕯 @aalitagents
58 MSWL

Very specific things I'd love to see
- more adult fantasy/romantasy (something very unique and off the wall and contemporary/grounded)
- MG and YA horror and mystery/thriller
- Academia
- humorous cozy fantasy
- sapphics!

#MSWL

Hailey Stephens
@haymay100
Literary Agent
Keep fresh✌🏼 Associate Literary Agent @arthouselit
58 MSWL

(btw this doesn’t mean the genre has to be horror/paranormal although I’m certainly not opposed to that)

Mara Hollander
@MAGHwrites
Literary Agent
she/her. associate agent @ Azantian Literary Agency and SFF writer. ✡️. Hoyas 🏀. Nationals ⚾️. Recovering Nagano '98 apologist 🥈⛸.
58 MSWL
Callen Martin
@CallenJMartin
Literary Agent
Proud queer • Even prouder care experienced person • Literary Agent Maternity Cover & MG/YA/NA books @BLM_Agency • MAWYP Grad • Taylor Swift fanatic • He/Him
58 MSWL
TJ Ohler
@OhlerTJ
Editorial Assistant
Editorial Assistant @zandoprojects | Emerson alum | bookseller | constantly questioning words, often feeling Wordless | 3 time #Pitchwars Mentor he/they
58 MSWL

Another reminder to agents that I'm on the hunt for submissions this fall! I'd love to see MORE adult and YA #horror in my inbox! Give me your books that comp to Aliens and Scream or both! Your psychological horror! Isolated thrillers! I want all things creepy!

Hailey Stephens
@haymay100
Literary Agent
Keep fresh✌🏼 Associate Literary Agent @arthouselit
58 MSWL
Melissa Rechter
@MARechter
Editor
Lover of puns. Editor at @crookedlanebks and @alcovepress • opinions are my own.
41 MSWL

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.