Fantasy is easily one of my top three genres to work with, and these are the subgenres I'm most drawn to. I’m always looking for female protagonists, ensemble casts, morally gray characters, high stakes, & unique/well-thought-out world-building & magic systems.

"Send me Gothic fiction with possibly a modern storyline, too (like MEXICAN GOTHIC and THE LITTLE STRANGER)."
Carly Watters #MSWL

Shari Lapena is a master of mystery/crime fiction... but I'd also love to find someone writing in this style to add to my client list! #MSWL

If you have a sapphic ship like Vivi x Nami, I want it when I reopen #MSWL

If you're looking for more clarity on what I enjoy and look for in a romance manuscript, here are some books I've enjoyed from the genre!

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I’m always a sucker for a good romance novel, so here are some things I look for in a romance manuscript. I especially love romance manuscripts with a contemporary, cozy, fantasy, gothic, historical, paranormal, sports, or romcom subgenre.

"Seeking generational stories of parenthood and family with non-binary and/or trans characters in the commercial or historical adult fiction genre (ie. heavy with plot!)"
Carly Watters #MSWL

However, I believe in "never say never.” If you feel like your book doesn’t fit these marks or adventures outside of them, but still think we’d be a good fit, send it my way! And this list isn’t meant to be exhaustive either. It’s just a snapshot into what I’m most excited about.

I’m not the best fit for fiction meant for middle grade or children’s audiences, or non-fiction, sci-fi, graphic novels, magical realism, picture books, realistic fiction, or short story collections.

Across the board, I’m looking for genre-blending manuscripts with organic character development, nuanced relationships, subtle foreshadowing, well-revealed exposition, & a few other things. I’m especially interested in working with neurodivergent & disabled authors.

Across the board, I’m looking for genre-blending manuscripts with organic character development, nuanced relationships, subtle foreshadowing, well-revealed exposition, & a few other things. I’m especially interested in working with neurodivergent & disabled authors.

I’m seeking commercial fiction for YA and adult audiences, especially in the romance, fantasy, mythology, dark academia, horror, thriller, & dystopian genres.

Now that I'm open to queries, here's a little thread about my manuscript wishlist! #literaryagent #query #writingcommunity #mswl #writers
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"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

"Romance novels like HOW TO END A LOVE STORY, LEFT OF FOREVER, ALIVE AND WELLS, NORA GOES OFF SCRIPT."
Carly Watters #MSWL

I'd love to find more popcorn thrillers and books you'd find at Walmart or Target for my query queue! I'm also looking for some horror, but more psychological like Hidden Pictures, The Outsider, stuff by CJ Tudor, Jenniefer McMahon! #MSWL

"Send me dual timeline narratives."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

"Send me themes of spiritualism, humanity, community, and holistic living."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

Growing up in Kentucky means I'm still obsessed with all things Appalachia. If you have a book set there, I'd love to see it. Bonus points for a mystery / crime novel or one with a touch of magic. Or maybe a combination thereof! #mswl