More details on the kind of speculative fiction that would be most at home on my list:
YES - near future, primary world, humans or mostly humans, plausible tech, the supernatural
NO - alien races, fantasy creatures, swords & sorcery, invented languages, magical kingdoms, intergalactic anything
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There's a difference between a "Renaissance-era historical novel with fantasy elements" and a "fantasy novel set in a kingdom inspired by the Italian Renaissance." The first is likely to pique my interest; the second is likely a pass. #MSWL

The border between speculative literary fiction and SFF genre fiction is porous, but in general, if the very first word you'd use to describe your project is "sci-fi" or "fantasy," it's unlikely to be a fit for me at this time. #MSWL

I'm currently most interested in contemporary or deeply researched historical literary/upmarket fiction by BIPOC writers and nonfiction from authors with existing platforms or previous publications (including academics), and I'm closed to kidlit except by referral or request #MSWL

I support women’s right
I also support women’s wrongs 😉🩷
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Also #MSWL If anyone is querying an Adult feminist dystopian or a MG that feels like a true crime documentary, please comment so I can drop you a direct query link. As always— queer and marginalized voices welcome

Query update:
A big chunk of my subs waiting (aka requested materials) are picture books, but I have a list of fulls for MG and Adult I’m still working through. I will open back up to queries once I’ve gotten back to everyone on my requested materials list which should be mid December.

QM update- I’ve updated my genres to include historical fiction and am no longer seeking horror, thriller, or women’s fiction.

In historical fiction, I’m especially looking for stories based around WWII, the Cold War, and the 1920s

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Really hungry for adult/New Adult contemporary romance: sweet, steamy, romcom, poly, why choose, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, slow burn. YA contemporary rom, dark academia, gothic, horror, sf. Adult horror, thriller, psychological. Soft-med fantasy, sf, space opera #MSWL

Adding that I'm still so hungry for pacey lesbian thriller, especially anything that can be described as Master of the House but lesbian. If that's your book, let me know. 👀

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Adult or YA contemporary romance with a speculative element (think sliding doors, time loops, things like that!) .
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For those who haven't seen #Wildcat , you can watch on Amazon Prime. instagram.com/p/DCrLfbPxQGx/

Such a moving story! This is what led me to ask for something similar on my #MSWL ...but what could be better than signing the man behind the film himself? 🤩
#AmWriting #author #veteran

To go with the new Bluesky life, I thought i'd reshare the updated #MSWL on the Bell Lomax Moreton website [link in bio]. Please have a browse and send me some great books.

someone please please PLEASE give me an upmarket speculative novel set in a travelling circus. a slightly more literary, fresh new take on THE NIGHT CIRCUS. bonus points if strong sense of aesthetic or historical anchoring. pls!!! #mswl

I am open to queries! #WritingCommunity #MSWL
Always in the vibe for magic and historical settings, dark academia, enemies to lovers (to enemies!), slow burn, unique curses, bad bargains, and morally gray characters I can't resist loving☺️ (NA, adult)

desperately wanna represent a warm/lighthearted/loving revenge novel centered on friendships a la FIRST WIVES CLUB (iconic) but without the fatphobia and unnecessary meanness #mswl #amquerying #writingcommunity #writesky

I’ll be open to new queries early 2025. In the meantime, you can come talk to me at one of the WDW conferences. I’ll be at the virtual Chicago Writing Day Workshop on December 7th, taking pitches and answering questions from authors.

chicagowritingworkshop.com ☺️

I intend to update the rest of my website soon with my client list and some more info, but if you want to know whether we could be a good fit, my MWSL is the perfect place to start. I'm actively growing my list, just taking a some time to read submissions and give more attention to my clients.

I thought I’d wait until the new follows slowed to introduce myself, but that isn’t happening, so … Hi. I’m Thais and I’ve been an Associate Agent with Azantian Literary since May. 🥂

You can find my #MSWL here: thaisafonsoliterary.crd.co#mswl

#Writers #amquerying

I'd love adult or YA horror that goes beyond the haunted house. I'm ready for something new.

I am not the right agent for slashers. I'm okay with gore/body horror, but if it outweighs the suspense/atmosphere/creeping dread, then it's likely not a good fit. #mswl