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My #MSWL of the moment can be split into two camps: delightful cottagecore uplit or romcom with perhaps a VERY light magical touch or delightful cottagecore turned haunted horror: Midsommar meets The Invited.
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Linda -pro witch, anti pumpkin spice- Epstein @LindaEpstein
Right now, I'm very eager for realistic contemporary fiction in both YA and MG. As I just tweeted, I'd love it if it's funny and queer. Hit a home run if it's by a #BIPOC author. (Sorry for the sports metaphor. I don't even like sports.) #askECLAI am here for this but not apologizing for the sports metaphor because I LOVE sports, so points if it's sports related. #MSWL #askECLA
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Mandy Hubbard @MandyHubbard
While we're doing #AskECLA, let's talk about what stuff we're dying to see in our inbox, eh? (@LindaEpstein @GarrettAlwert) I'll start by saying ROMANCE. ALL THE YA ROMANCE. Or hints of romance in MG. Dark and angsty or light and funny, BRING IT.Literary Agent
My list is getting a bit YA fantasy heavy. I would love to see more MG fantasy/horror, YA contemporary, and MG and YA graphic novels. #MSWL.
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I’m a bit late to the conversation but: THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT, y’all! I’m as obsessed with it as my 16-year-old self once was with the musical, Chess. This kind of elegant, cerebral-to-the-point-of-the-almost-fantastical, setting-rich, character-driven storytelling is my fave. #MSWL
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“LGBTQIA+ novel in the vein of ONE DAY (high concept, unique structure, deep and sweeping love story).” @carlywatters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
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There's a #MSWL in here somewhere. What an amazing creature.
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It is always around this time of year I realize that at least 25% of my middle grade tastes could be summed up as: can you comp this to Disney's The Haunted Mansion ride? Happy Halloween! #MSWL
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Tara Gilbert 👻✨🔮 @Literary_Tara
📢Announcement!📢I'm closing to queries November 1st and won't reopen until the new year! I recently signed some awesome authors and I'm going to focus on them. However, I'm still searching for a couple more clients to meet a gap in my current list. (See #mswl thread below.)
Hey #mswl! I'm closing tomorrow and would love more queries before I do. Still looking for a good MG and a romcom!
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The first time I saw the cover for @reneewauthor’s LOVE IS A REVOLUTION, I was stunned. I’d never seen a MC look like me until then. When I read FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGA, I felt seen.
I want a fabulous plus size MC with Lizzo vibes living her best life and taking center stage.
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I really really want some dark academia/secret society/cult books. Whether it’s gothic and horror, fantasy or mystery, I NEED this in my life. ‼️‼️
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Until I find them, I desperately want BIPOC witches and/or psychics!! Each culture has its own mythology that deserves to be showcased. Let’s dive deep!
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In YA & MG, I’m being pickier than ever. There are so many great books in this space!! Anything I take on has to really stand out in this competitive market.
If you’re using comps, I want to know how they are alike AND different 🥰🤗
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I am continuing to scream into the void for POCs writing/centered in horror, thrillers, mysteries, and suspense. I want the Mexican Gothic, Jordan Peele, Alexis Henderson vibes
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ROM COMS OR CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE. Let’s make it queer, inclusive, diverse. If fans of Talia Hibbert, Helen Hoang, Alexis Daria, or Casey McQuiston would read it—I want it!
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I really want some relatable women’s fiction about millennials finding their way in the world, taking the wrong paths and learning as they go. I want to see relationships tested —familial, friendships, romantic etc.
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As of November 1, I’m re-opening to queries. Please send via QM: querymanager.com/samanthafabien
As a refresher on my #MSWL, here’s a thread of what I’m looking to add to my list!