Generally speaking, I'm drawn to social commentary (Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid; Pigs by Johanna Stoberock; Jordan Peele films), and I'm also not opposed to humorous horror (The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix; Suburban Hell by Maureen Kilmer).

Propulsive pacing is a must (see: Hide by Kiersten White), and twists that really surprise me are a bonus (The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins is a staple).

I'm also drawn to female-centric concepts, like motherhood and the gender divide—think The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan, Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder, The Husbands by Chandler Baker.

I love freaky technology-related sci-fi elements (Severance is my favorite show I've watched in recent years), though I like my fiction grounded.

Make it just real enough to seem possible, and you've got me on the hook.

I'm eagerly seeking commercial thrillers, horror, and domestic suspense, as well as upmarket speculative fiction.

In all of these genres, I'm looking for high concept stories with something new to say.

Right now, I'm particularly hungry for adult fiction, so that's what I'll be focusing on in this thread.

Time for an updated #MSWL thread! 🧵

I’m a literary agent at @RootLiterary seeking adult fiction, young adult fiction, and adult nonfiction.

#WritingCommmunity #amquerying #amwriting #amagenting

Yo agents, if anyone’s repping adult horror that has the same vibes as Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, I want it pls thank you #mswl

Agented #MSWL: Gemma Chan's whole vibe in these photos

I would also love to see more positive Muslim representation in submissions! #mswl

"For fiction and nonfiction: I fall in love with stellar writing on the level of the line, voice, and rhythm."
@ceciliaclyra #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions

And, I am very much still actively building my adult nonfiction list! Looking for books with platform backed by experience/professionals in self help, business (women in business!), parenting, psychology, pop science, and mind/body/spirit

PB:
funny picture books by queer, BIPOC, marginalized authors that have nothing to do with identity. Give me the next CREEPY UNDERWEAR or DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS or PENGUIN PROBLEMS or LLAMA DESTROYS THE UNIVERSE

illustrators and author-illustrators

MG:
funny, heartfelt action-adventure featuring queer, BIPOC, marginalized voices, ideally with some magic or fantastical elements

YA: rom coms with a fresh, very commercial hook featuring queer, BIPOC, marginalized voices

dark, gothic, atmospheric horror

The MUMMY for teens

Send me adult + #YA literary thrillers and horror. I am a suspense junkie, who loves to be scared, and I can go very, very dark--except please no violence against children or rape. But blood and gore are fine.

As are creepy dolls and bad romance (but maybe not together?).

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I would love a laugh-out-loud #MG about a protagonist who learns (the hard way) how to lose with grace and emerges better equipped to face the future--not only to weather losses but to enjoy and appreciate the wins.

Actually, I'd love to find that story in any category

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I am on the hunt for a gripping, page-turning #YA thriller, where the suspects are aplenty, and the story has heft--something that would sit on the shelf next to
@KCjohnsonwrites's THIS IS MY AMERICA.

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Today's the day! I'm reopening to queries!

To query me: QueryManager.com/JenniferMarchS…

To learn about me:
andreabrownlit.com/Team/Jennifer-…

I'm specifically looking for a few categories, so stay tuned for a #MSWL thread...

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#MSWL Economic realities in the late 19th-early 20th century made this a cottage industry for women with few choices. This life offered them independence and respectability. I want more about this in nonfiction and fiction.