I'm pretty sensitive so if you get me crying it's a good sign but it's also something that has got to keep me thinking days later, about the characters, their world, their challenges...someone I can root for even if the world is against them. #MSWL

Some of my other all-time favorite movies include Roman Holiday, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 500 Days of Summer (someone tell me a love story in reverse, doesn't need to have a happy ending), The Great Gatsy (in all its iterations), Say Anything, etc. #MSWL

On the other end, I would love to find a rom com that feels like Cecily Song's Past Lives but w/ a touch more romance, a nod to The Lake House, something with a grounded but fantastical element that spans time or space. Past Lives made me cry and really touched me. #MSWL

TL; DR, surprise me, I'm on the hunt for fiction right now, though I'm always open to a smart NF book proposal. I'm in the mood to see more edgy material and stories that make me think and stay with me long after. For TV/ streaming I LOVED Severance, The Last of Us, and From.

5. Horror (adult or YA)! Just getting my feet wet, but would love more feminist lens/ feminist horror a la Maeve Fly by CJ Leede or Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. Not super into gore, more into social commentary, voice is paramount--take me on a journey through the MC's mind! #MSWL

4. Non-fiction of all stripes, topics of interest: mind/body/spirit, intuition, tarot, astrology, women's health, natural world (especially trees, fungi, ecosystems, underwater/ reefs etc.), natural disasters, reportage, culinary stories, leadership, business development. #MSWL

3. Middle grade, whether prose, verse, or graphic novels. Must have heart, lovable MC's who face challenges, friendship or sibling stories (would love to see more of these), open to magical or speculative elements and would like a touch of genre w/o too many tonal changes. #MSWL

2. Adult & YA graphic novels, fiction or non-fiction in the vein of Ducks by Kate Beaton, Advocate by Eddie Ahn, Trashed by Derk Backderf, or A Fire Story by Brian Fies. Looking for GN authors or artists (even better if you write and illustrate) w/ a unique perspective. #MSWL

1. Women's upmarket fiction, in the vein of books by Celeste Ng, Min Jin Lee, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, etc. Stories with conflicted female characters, inter-generational relationships, inspired by lesser-known figures in history etc. are my jam. #MSWL

"Novels that are both dark and humorous, in the vein of MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER and THE BANDIT QUEENS."
CeCe Lyra #MSWL

Getting a little unhinged on TikTok but… #MSWL ? 🤪
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I know these aren’t super specific. My tastes are driven by voice and overall plot arc rather than by specific tropes or vibes. And voice, and the feel of a plot arc, are hard to describe at all, let alone in a post. So, if in doubt, take your shot!

5/5

4. Nonfiction! Most subjects, especially science (both pop sci and technical) and spirituality/New Age. You need a proposal and 2-3 chapters completed to query.

4/5

3. In adult novels: women’s, literary, historical, and book club fiction. Give me fresh premises, people being badass in real/believable settings, and anything that helps me see real life in a new way.

3/5

2. MG across all genres. If you’ve got something for readers ages 8-12, featuring characters 11-13, with an engaging storyline and language that’s accessible without talking down to kids, send it my way.

2/5

#MSWL update!! Since I’m opening to queries on Aug. 1, I thought I’d share some things I’m especially hoping to see in my inbox!

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1. YA of all stripes! If it’s for readers ages 12+, featuring characters 15-18, I want to see it.

1/5

"Send me nonfiction books that dive into corporate underbellies and the implications of capitalism as we know it."
nourhasbooks.bsky.social #MSWL

If you are querying 'book club' fiction or upmarket fiction with a juicy hook, I'd love to see it! #mswl #writingcommunity

I've decided that TOMORROW is the day I reopen to #queries ! So excited, after being closed for more than a year, to re-open. And guess what: I'm on the hunt for #fiction this time. Woohoo! Updated #MSWL to come. Tell your friends and all the cool people you know. #amagenting

"I am dreaming of fantasies that feel like a pre-Raphaelite painting or even a Hayao Miyazaki film."
Marina Green #MSWL