#MSWL I'm open to submissions! But hurry! Just until 20 Dec, and I'm looking for:
- Adult space: near-future, light scifi that feel like they're set 10 minutes into the future, where there's just one or two elements that are otherworldly. Char-driven & strong pacing a must. No hard SciFi

- Adult space: Horror that is sometimes beautiful with a setting that can feel like a character. No splatterpunk. Deeper psychological themes a plus. Strong pacing & character driven a must.

- Adult space: Contemp light fantasy & magic systems that can be mistaken for just things out of the ordinary happening to happen. Grounded in the real world a must. Strong pacing & char driven only please.

In all of these, deeply emotional/surprisingly beautiful is a plus.

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In the new year, send me folk horror. I crave the folk horror. #mswl

Born on mountain time, The Witches of El Paso really resonated with me. It’s got an atmospheric gothic vibe in a city filled with community and family drama. I always love it when the setting comes to life in a nostalgic way and want to see more of this kind of work in my query inbox ✨ #mswl

Heads up! With @querytracker .bsky.social down on the 20th for updates, that feels like a good time for me to close for submissions. If you want to query me, make sure you do so before Friday. #amagenting #writingcommunity #mswl

briar makes her home in a forest of which stories are told of the bloodthirsty monster/vampire who haunts the woods from river to treeline...

no human sacrifices, just a doctor who thinks creating a lil shrine and leaving blood transfer bags is a good idea. doctor/briar romance, maybe? #mswl

If you have a story with a Muslim MC, I’d LOVE to see it #mswl

I'd love a fantasy inspired by HOIST THE COLOURS lyrics. #MSWL

romantasy where the Viera-esque witch falls for the wayward spirit she's trying to save... yes... #mswl

as an #mswl specifically, I'd love a Viera-esque witch protagonist who can commune with the spirit realm and has a connection with a spirit that could help or destroy the world.

it's very Korra-esque but without the manipulation of setting a great evil spirit free. more like therapy adventures?

okay first up is AURORA! a dimension hopping witch who can shift between the physical and spiritual realms. during her research and travels, she happened upon a wayward demigod who became twisted and lost to time.

As I’m thinking about my #MSWL for when I reopen, I really want some unhinged romance. Like Horror Romance or something with a vigilante “take down the patriarchy” vibe. Maybe a psychological suspense romance, though I’m not sure what that looks like. Maybe something dark or why choose.

The first of the new year will be here before we know it, and I'll be #openforqueries again. Can I tell you how excited I am? Looking for Christian NF and fiction, as well as non-faith-based projects. Can't wait to see what comes in. Link in my bio. #mswl

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To ring in the new year, SteelWorks Literary will open to unsolicited queries Jan 1-5, 2025! Scroll through to learn more about what Lori is hoping to find. QM link in bio above.
#amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #picturebooks #PB #MG #YA #GN #illustrators #kidlit illustration #kidlit art #mswl

Would really love to see something that blends fantasy and murder mystery #mswl

*From BIPOC authors only*

okay. okay wait. okay. bear with me........... #mswl

a speculative new gilded age and the folk hero outlaws of the evolving modern era ????? oh good god let us cook, someone give it to me