#MSWL - jazz trombonist Hermione lives rent-free in my head. these vibes in any age group please!! (No TERFS allowed though ty)

"I'm looking for a heartwarming middle grade novel about animals. Ex: PAX by Sara Pennypacker, SILVERWING by Kenneth Oppel, and SANTA PAWS by Nicholas Edwards."
mariavicente.com #MSWL
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Manuscript wishlist #mswl : Conclave in a sci-fi or fantasy setting. With heresy and murders #letshaveaconclave #Iwannahaveaconclave

and if I said I wanted cottagecore, whimsical, cosy-with-some-teeth fantasy.................. what then #mswl

#MSWL #currentlyreading
I'm definitely late to the game on this one, but WOW! "Olive Kitteridge" has quickly become one of my favorite books.

Recently (finally!) read "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore. Such an incredible read! I'd love to see more character-driven and multiple-POV mysteries/thrillers in my inbox. #MSWL #currentlyreading

“If you’re a journalist with a story to tell, whether you’re exposing unjust systems in America or shining a light on an unsolved crime, I want to bring attention to issues and people not traditionally given the spotlight.”
clairemharris.bsky.social #MSWL
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"These elements will always catch my eye: parentified children, characters who grew up navigating two opposite worlds, and assuming another identity."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL
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"I would love more mystery, thrillers, and psychological horror centering BIPOC and underrepresented characters."
nourhasbooks.bsky.social #MSWL
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Fridays are a great time to send me your queries! Check out my #MSWL www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/to...

Or if you're ready, send your query to: querytracker.net/query/TDRL

I'd love to see more suspense and mysteries written in first person POV! I'd love to find a story with a great voice!

But speaking of those select YA titles,
emilyshapiro24.bsky.social my colleague in Labyrinth Road also acquires both MG and YA for our list and is definitely excited to find a great YA for us. 😉

Either way just to remind everyone that my #mswl (and the Labyrinth Road list overall) includes YA but really focuses on MG series that blend internal and external, epic stakes and feature Big Feelings & soapy relationships of friendships, family, and yes crushes!

I’m curious to hear from others about MG submissions. Labyrinth Road focuses on MG, with select YA titles. Lately most submissions I get have been YA. Are people feeling afraid to write or sub MG because of all the market challenges? I believe there will always be space for great MG novels & series!

"I'm interested in upmarket thrillers that use an engaging thriller premise to explore personal/social issues – THE ECHO WIFE and WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING are two of my all-time favorites."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL
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Cozy fantasy in MG #MSWL

You know what? I'm tweaking my #MSWL . You can send me fiction or nonfiction about cops if and only if they're depicted realistically, in all their lack of glory. Anti-copaganda, if you will.

Maybe because these times are so horrifying but for YA, I’m really craving an atmospheric, layered horror mystery with the beautiful and lush but creepy vibes of Midsommar or The Honeys, even better if it’s romantic & queer #mswl

My brain is desperately in need of something a little lighter at the moment. #MSWL #amquerying

"Send me romantasy with strong fantasy and romance elements – it needs to have solid worldbuilding and plot as well as off-the-charts chemistry."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL
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Give me The Pitt but make it a thriller/mystery/crime novel! Not so into the medical, but really into the quick, but deep character development! I'm still thinking about these characters!

#MSWL #litagents