Jade Wong-Baxter
@jwongbaxter
Literary Agent
literary agent at @GoldinAgency , formerly of Massie & McQuilkin. always shuffling around in house slippers. she/her.
2 MSWL

Happy #MSWL day! Working with a decent amount of nonfiction now, so would love voice-driven upmarket fiction to balance it out. Always enjoy a splash of genre and weirdness with a heart (MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES; THE WEDDING PEOPLE, etc.) Full wishlist:
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/jade-wong-baxter/

Hannah Weatherill
@hgweatherill
Literary Agent
Fiction & book-to-screen agent at @NorthbankTalent . Bookseller Rising Star 21 ✨. DMs open for advice to underrepresented writers and publishing hopefuls πŸ“š πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
8 MSWL
20 AskAgent

Reposting my wishlist here for #MSWL day: www.watsonlittle.com/agent/hannah...

I'd love to find more thrillers and suspense (especially with a horror edge), and general commercial and upmarket fiction. Give my colleagues a try for romantasy and literary fiction!

Lauren Bajek
@laurenbajek
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at @LizaDawsonAssoc & assistant to @hannahnpbowman . Genrequeer, writer, parent. Pronounced BYE-ik. she/her.
32 MSWL
1 Tips

Elements I gravitate toward include:
-- queer/trans content
-- diaspora, third-culture, & semi-visible "other"nesses
-- nerds, scholars, niche experts
-- nature & ecosystems
-- communication, translation, deciphering
-- quieter & more communal kinds of resistance (e.g. unions, Bartleby)
-- the Weird

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ€“πŸ“š// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

some keywords that always catch my attention, in no particular order: queer, trans, archive, epistolary, speculative, fabulist, weird, dis/ability, theater, classroom, library, romance, quirky, cozy, culinary, madcap, haberdashery, rabbit. πŸ‡

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ€“πŸ“š// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

I'm open to queries on QueryManager for the first week of every month, and there's lots more info to peruse here:
querytracker.net/query/cooper/

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ€“πŸ“š// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

peruse a nifty visual version of my wishlist here, complete with the covers of many books I would have loved to have worked on! arc.net/e/CF24F0F8-4...

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ€“πŸ“š// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

It's #MSWL day! I'm looking for writers of adult fiction and occasionally nonfiction who approach the world with wonder & keenness, imagination & care, and heart & humor.
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/maggie-cooper/

Angela Kim
@angelakim_
Editor
Also κΉ€λ―Έλ‚˜ πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Associate Editor @berkleypub @penguinrandom and HSP. Never not obsessed with my dog. She/her. All opinions are my own!
20 MSWL

In book club fiction: I also want to cry when it comes to this genre (am I ok) but also love heartwarming stories, especially those that center around unique experiences. Books about family, friendship, etc that can speak to larger themes.

Angela Kim
@angelakim_
Editor
Also κΉ€λ―Έλ‚˜ πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Associate Editor @berkleypub @penguinrandom and HSP. Never not obsessed with my dog. She/her. All opinions are my own!
20 MSWL

In romance: Lately I’ve been wanting timeless stories that are devastating and make me cry. I also still love a good rom-com but the voice really has to stand out and I want a fresh take on the tropes!

Alice Speilburg
@alicespeilburg
Literary Agent
Literary Agent & Founder of Speilburg Literary Agency. Mother. Wife. Feminist. Ally. Kentuckian. She/her.
23 MSWL
14 Tips

In Mystery/Suspense, I'm here for whodunits that are semi-cozy, like books by Richard Osman or Nita Prose. Also note the settings (retirement community, hotel), love the idea of a mystery in a monastery or botanical garden, where place is super visual. I <3 unexpected, underestimated sleuths. #MSWL

Angela Kim
@angelakim_
Editor
Also κΉ€λ―Έλ‚˜ πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Associate Editor @berkleypub @penguinrandom and HSP. Never not obsessed with my dog. She/her. All opinions are my own!
20 MSWL

Since it’s #MSWL just bringing this back up 😊 I’m an editor at Berkley/PRH acquiring in romance, book club fiction, suspense/thriller, and mystery!
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/angela-kim/

Lauren Bajek
@laurenbajek
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at @LizaDawsonAssoc & assistant to @hannahnpbowman . Genrequeer, writer, parent. Pronounced BYE-ik. she/her.
32 MSWL
1 Tips

A few things I'm NOT looking for:
-- evil, possessed, or demonic babies. Please do not send.
-- solo heroes toppling an empire within 1-3 books.
-- magical bloodlines and demigods.
-- cops. Yes, including in mystery.
-- comps to the Handmaid's Tale

I do not represent YA or any other kidlit.

Aiden Siobhan
@aiden_png
Literary Agent
Aiden Siobhan | they/them | associate agent @LDLAInc | seeking MG & YA | #AMMR9 | UNCSA β€˜23 | πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
4 MSWL

I’m craving more:
-STEM-inspired genre fiction/magic
-Grounded sci-fi like Severance, Primer, The Martian
-SFF like Arcane
-Horror like I Saw the TV Glow
-Escapist, action-packed reads
-Trans & queer romance
-Compelling villains

I am not right for:
-Military/police MCs
-Contemporary
-Lower MG

Aiden Siobhan
@aiden_png
Literary Agent
Aiden Siobhan | they/them | associate agent @LDLAInc | seeking MG & YA | #AMMR9 | UNCSA β€˜23 | πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
4 MSWL

Happy #MSWL day! I’m Aiden Siobhan at @ldlainc .bsky.social. I rep Adult, YA & MG! I am on the hunt for:
-Diverse stories that are joyful, defiant, inspiring
-Genre fiction & blends
-Fresh settings/adaptions/myths
-Disability, mental health, and ND rep
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/aiden-siobhan/

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
980 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips

I know everyone is saying this, but if I am manifesting anything in 2025 it is this: I want a big high concept book. #MSWL

Lauren Bajek
@laurenbajek
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at @LizaDawsonAssoc & assistant to @hannahnpbowman . Genrequeer, writer, parent. Pronounced BYE-ik. she/her.
32 MSWL
1 Tips

4. A murder mystery with no murder! A murderless mystery! Must be fair play, must have that Christie/Sayers feeling. Especially interested if it's set largely on the internet, this land of false identities, faked deaths, and character assassinations. Comp: the premise of THE VERIFIERS, YELLOWFACE

Danielle Egan-Miller
@Daninoel25
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @ Browne & Miller Literary; wife, mom, gardener, Scottie & Sealyham Terrier lover, Dead Head πŸ’€πŸŒΉβš‘οΈ, intrepid reader, avid vinyl listener #BeKind
12 MSWL
Danielle Egan-Miller
@Daninoel25
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @ Browne & Miller Literary; wife, mom, gardener, Scottie & Sealyham Terrier lover, Dead Head πŸ’€πŸŒΉβš‘οΈ, intrepid reader, avid vinyl listener #BeKind
12 MSWL

Hi all! It's #MSWL Day and I'm looking for more smart upmarket suspense like this!

Lauren Bajek
@laurenbajek
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at @LizaDawsonAssoc & assistant to @hannahnpbowman . Genrequeer, writer, parent. Pronounced BYE-ik. she/her.
32 MSWL
1 Tips

3. I'm dying for a creepy/surreal reality TV book. I'm seeing a lot of cute/fun reality show books get picked up, but I want the bizarre, black mirror, reality is melting vibes. This is a case where I don't necessarily need an overt speculative element, because reality is surreal enough.

Lauren Bajek
@laurenbajek
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at @LizaDawsonAssoc & assistant to @hannahnpbowman . Genrequeer, writer, parent. Pronounced BYE-ik. she/her.
32 MSWL
1 Tips

2. Butches. Butches!! Please. I'm less interested in toxic masculinity on women, so I'm especially looking for expressions of healthy masculinity. (This goes for all characters, but please send me butches.)