First day back in the office and I'm looking forward to some wonderful books in 2022!

I'm currently looking for:

* author-illustrated picture books
* children's illustrators
* middle grade fiction and non-fiction

#mswl here: tracymarchini.com/submit-to-tracy

#amquerying #kidlitart

I find that the best nonfiction books both educate and entertain. A recent favorite includes GIRLY DRINKS by Mallory O’Meara, and an all-time favorite is INVISIBLE WOMEN by Caroline Criado Perez.

The human brain is an endless source of fascination. I’d welcome paradigm-shifting nonfiction with a neuroscience bent, particularly titles exploring the nexus between neuroscience and other fields, e.g., neuropsychology, neurosociology, neuropharmacology, neuronutrition, etc.

A clear, original, and preferably surprising conclusion should be included in a nonfic proposal, meaning that it can’t just be 50 pages of thoughts & feelings—a sharp, unique, and curiosity-inducing through-line must be present from the beginning w/ supporting research that…

My taste in nonfiction is eclectic: no title is too serious or too accessible. Demonstrable expertise/experience is a must when querying for nonfiction.

For nonfiction, I am open to most categories, across the spectrum, including psychology, history, current affairs, science, politics, narrative journalism, nature & the environment, wellness, spirituality, business & economics, mathematics, parenting, lifestyle, and pop culture.

I rep adult fiction & nonfiction. For both, I am on the hunt for stories that explore *power* (imbalance, struggle, rise & fall), *identity* (perception, exploration, intersectionality) & *dysfunction* (familial, societal, cultural) told with originality, nuance, & authenticity.

In Picture Books, I'd love to see:
🍎Family traditions and how they shape us
🍎Silly and fun wordplay
🍎Poetic, lyrical books that show emotional resilience
🍎Biographies and nonfiction focusing on people and eras that have been historically overlooked

And last but not least...NON-FICTION
If you have a strong platform and love what you do, feel free to pitch me a concept.

I am specifically seeking:
Narrative non-fiction
Business/Social Media/Tech/Cooking books for teens

family secrets and relationships. I also do nonfiction in the mind, body, spirit side leaning more towards the spirit category. Tarot and oracle cards, crystals, spell work, mediums, mysticism, witches, etc. are where I make my home #MSWL

#WritingCommunity #writers have you self-published a nonfiction book and would like to work with a publisher? My #mswl is for a nonfiction title in memoire, DIY, Self-help, travel, mental health awareness, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented minorities! Query lstevens@edicionesurano.com

#WritingCommunity my #MSWL!
Biographies, Cookbooks, DIY, History, Humor, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Travel, True Crime, Diversity, Feminism, Multicultural, Narrative Nonfiction, Relationships, Self-help, & Social Issues Query: lstevens@edicionesurano.com

when I reopen to queries, I'm hoping to see a lot more nonfiction! investigative journalism, cookbooks, self-help, climate/environment, + anything that makes a niche subject accessible to a broad audience
#MSWL

#WritingCommunity my #MSWL!
Biographies, Cookbooks, DIY, History, Humor, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Travel, True Crime, Diversity, Feminism, Multicultural, Narrative Nonfiction, Relationships, Self-help, & Social Issues Query: lstevens@edicionesurano.com

“I’d love to see more YA or MG illustrated nonfiction or graphic novels about women’s rights, reproductive health, and adjacent topics (pop culture included).” @readbystephanie #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

#WritingCommunity #writers my #MSWL profile is up! Please find a detailed bio here including what I'm looking for in nonfiction and how to query and submit your proposals and manuscripts! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/lydi…

#WritingCommnunity I want your queries! As the Acquisitions Editor for Urano Publishing, my #MSWL is to develop the line in nonfiction & I'm open to reviewing solicited & unsolicited proposals. Please query lstevens@edicionesurano.com w/ your manuscripts. I want to hear from you!

#WritingCommunity #writers I'm pleased to announce I've accepted the Acquisitions Editor position with Urano Publishing, the US imprint of Ediciones Urano. I'm open to queries for nonfiction and would love to see your work! Please send proposals to lstevens@edicionesurano.com

Submissions to Shadow Mountain Publishing will be moving to AGENTS ONLY on 1/1/22. The slush pile will, however, open once a quarter for unsolicited submissions.
shadowmountain.com/submit-your-ma…
#amquerying #submissions #publishing #MSWL

What a great article. Hidden history about the African-American history of the Outer Banks #obx. I learned about this from my mother but it's new to many people. Also #mswl fiction or non-fiction.