Specific wishes in Young Adult Fiction:
Stories that grapple with faith, sexuality, and/or cultural identity, like Ahmad Saber’s RAMIN ABBAS HAS MAJOR QUESTIONS
Mystery thrillers that keep me turning the page, like Katie Bernet’s BETH IS DEAD (retellings or not)
Stories that broach topics like neurodivergence and sexuality in an authentic way, like Andrew Joseph White’s THE SPIRIT BARES ITS TEETH
Psychological horror that reads like a dark fairy tale, like C.G. Drews’s DON’T LET THE FOREST IN

Specific wishes in Adult Fiction:
High-stakes fantasy where characters face impossible decisions
Boundary-pushing Queer horror, like Andrew Joseph White
Weird girl fiction, like Callie Kazumi and Monika Kim
litRPG, like Matt Dinniman’s DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL
Cottage gore and botanical body horror (think the aesthetic of the movie Gaia)
Thrillers with extremely high-concept hooks, like Marisa Walz’s GOOD INTENTIONS and Caro Clare Burke’s YESTERYEAR
Unhinged female protagonists, like Marisa Kashino’s BEST OFFER WINS

I am drawn to commercial hooks, lyrical writing, and voicy characters who jump off the page and pull you in. I love books that explore underrepresented folk stories and mythologies. Similarly, I am interested in non-Western settings. In fantasy, I adore a unique magic system. I am also a big fan of books about books. Across all genres and age groups, I would love to see projects from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodiverse, and chronically ill communities.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

I have joined @StormLiterary as an Associate Literary Agent. I will open to queries this Thursday, June 11th.

I’ll be putting my legal background to work and fiercely advocating for my clients. As an editorial agent, I aim to help career writers share their stories with the world.

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"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending."
Carly Watters #MSWL

It's the end of the world, and I'm watching Widow's Bay on repeat #mswl

"I am seeking a cozy, character-driven fantasy romance with a unique magic system."
Elizabeth Guthrie #MSWL

"In YA, I would love a voice-y, meaningful coming of age story like DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY by Adib Khorram or FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley."
Marina Green #MSWL

Ahem #MSWL

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

Don’t forget, queries are open each Friday all of June. Today, submit your queries for stories about queer joy and queer love! #mswl #literaryagent #queriesopen

Submit at: www.yesandlit.com/query

#mswl Chapter book series with such fun read-out-loud characters and story like in Murray and Bun by Adam Stower and The Great Puptective by Alina Tysoe

"I'm interested in pop culture histories in the vein of PAPERBACK CRUSH: THE TOTALLY RADICAL HISTORY OF '80s AND '90s TEEN FICTION and THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

As a new agent at Martin-Newens Literary Management I am excited to build my list! I’m looking to rep Kidlit, authors and illustrators, including Graphic Novels, and select Adult Fiction.

Anywho, here are some fun book covers to get my #mswl vibes.

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"I love stories in specific, heavily atmospheric environments like the Arctic, Appalachia, or desert where the setting becomes like a character."
alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

I‘m officially open to queries! Adult fiction across multiple genres and select nonfiction. For a full list of genres I represent please see my #MSWL at the link in bio or visit the submissions page on my website. Looking forward to reading your work. ✍️📚🌸
#amquerying #writingcommunity #amwriting

"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