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-YA historical that features underrepresented experiences/time periods
-Unsettling YA horror/thrillers, especially with unreliable narrators
-YA high fantasy with innovative or unusual magic systems
-YA sci-fi, especially if it crosses genres (sci-fi horror/thriller/mystery)
Literary Agent
In MG & YA (incl GNs by Author-Illustrators):
ā¢Diverse contemporary stories and romcoms
ā¢Grounded sub-genres like horror or mysteries
ā¢Novels by marginalized writers w/ stories yet told
ā¢Stories that take you on an adventure and an emotional roller coaster all at once
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Editor
Try me on unusual genre mash-ups - think mysteries in space or epic fantasies in frontier settings. I've been enjoying the Solaris novels by Alice James, which are pitched as Sookie Stackhouse meets Bridget Jones!
Literary Agent
Thriller/mystery/suspense: Murder mysteries, especially with dual timelines (WHERE SECRETS LIE by Eva V. Gibson). I like more focus on character than is typical for these areas (Maureen Johnsonās TRULY DEVIOUS series) and very literary writing (I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU again).
Literary Agent
#MSWL In general Iām gravitating toward stories with mysteries. Whether itās a literal mystery investigation or a thriller or a fantasy with a big secret ā give me that overarching thing tugging me through the pages. BUT make sure there isnāt just one big reveal at the end!
Literary Agent
#MSWL While Iāll rep any genre, I am particularly drawn to fantasy, speculative, magical realism, and fabulism. I love stories that marry a fast paced plot with literary writing and strong emotions (who doesnāt, I know, sorry). A great mystery also always gets my attention.
Literary Agent
More specifics:
-Witches!
-Magical libraries
-Secrets and liesāand the aftermath when the truth comes out!
-Ensemble cast comedies like OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (but not pirates)
-Stories that mix magic & mystery (HOTEL MAGNIFIQUE)
-Family bonds, especially sisters
Literary Agent
Mystery/suspense ā I really like creepy, gothic suspense like A FORGERY OF ROSES. And GALLANTāit feels like gothic, fantasy, & horror all in one! Anything that comps to CRIMSON PEAK is always on my listācreepy manor, period piece, lots of secrets, ghosts, some romance!
Literary Agent
Middle grade ā In addition to my constant favorites, fantasy & horror, I definitely have a soft spot for all things creepy & mystery! I'm a constant fan of THE GREENGLASS HOUSE, THE CLACKITY, NIGHTBOOKS, & I was a huge SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK fan as a kid.
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Lindsay Flanagan š¦ @LindsFlanagan
(Clears throat) Whoops was so excited to share the news I was taking pitches, I messed up my own title. Let's try this again:News! I'm the literary agent assistant for @Jacqui_Lipton @TobiasLiteraryAgency's adult department and am in training to be an agent! 1/4
If youāre interested in pitching me, check out @Jacqui_Lipton @annmrose @LaneHeymont @Sarah_Nicolas and Stefanie Rossitto #MSWL. Personally, I am excited to hear about adult fantasy, mystery, romance, womenās fiction, upmarket, and maybe even a thriller. 3/4
Literary Agent
2/3 My #MSWL for pitches is: adult work only in fantasy (all categories), mystery, thriller, romance, womenās fiction, upmarket, and maybe even a thriller. My dream acquisition would have been The Night Circus. I like work that has hints of magic and a bit of darkness.
Literary Agent
Mysteries and thrillers are a category I want to move into (particularly in YA) but I am more drawn to character driven stories than one that focus on a huge plot twist. This will likely be more commercial or upmarket fiction than strict genre mysteries. #MSWL
Literary Agent
Romanceāway more of it! Rom-Coms so funny that make me snort out my coffee, historicals with so much tension I want to pull my hair out, adventure/caper romance that takes me on a nailbiting ride or presents me with a mystery to solve. #MSWL
Literary Agent
Ensemble casts having to figure stuff out, solve mysteries, or escape danger. Especially in a small town or close knit setting. Think Stranger Things, On My Block, or All of Us are Dead.
Literary Agent
I am opening to Adult Fiction āØ In Adult, please send me your Cozy Mysteries, Thrillers and Mysteries!
I am also looking for contemporary romance novels!
Literary Agent
I would LOVE to find a New Adult Cozy Mystery!
I am also searching for a Young Adult or New Adult heist story!
Literary Agent
Young Adult/New Adult: I am open to magical realism, contemporary fiction, thriller (+), mystery, and low fantasy. I am especially on the lookout for a sports story (where sports is the center of the story, like the shows Spinning Out, Pitch).
Literary Agent
Middle Grade: I am looking for mystery stories! I also welcome magical realism and contemporary. In contemporary, I am especially looking for a story where sports is a big part.
Literary Agent
Adult Mystery: My tastes here are pretty specific. If you've listened to my old friend, @taylorswift13, say you have a story that would comp to āVigilante Shitā or āno body, no crimeā then youāre 100% in my wheelhouse. #mswl
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Closing submissions inbox on Friday.
#MSWL - cozy mysteries, YA or MG retellings, NF (see QM or PM for list), PB (can be author-only)