Literary Agent
YA Fiction:
Rom-coms, paranormal romance, dystopian romance, science fiction/fantasy/speculative, & thriller/suspense. I would love to see: diversity, LGBTQ+, environmental issues/climate change, school settings, and mental health.
Literary Agent
For sci-fi manuscripts, the softer and cozier the better. Anything set on a spaceship, with a strong romantic subplot, a diverse cast, and high, commercial stakes, will sweep me off my feet.
Literary Agent
For the romance genre, some of the keywords that pique my interest in a query are: sapphic, #ownvoices, rom-coms, historical, nerdy, fun, fantastical, rivalry, and academia.
If your query contains one or two (or more) of these words, I'd love to read it!
Literary Agent
I'm open to queries again! Which means it's about time for an updated β¨2022 MSWLβ¨
I am still focusing exclusively on adult genres, with my priority being romance, science-fiction, and horror. #MSWL
Literary Agent
Just updated my #MSWL -
"Romance! All the romance novels! Queer, BIPOC, contemporary, paranormal, historical, adult and young adult, series and stand alone. Is it romance? Bring it on!"
more details here:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/saraβ¦
Editor
#MSWL Iβm mainly looking for speculative fiction and science fiction stories. π We also publish romance, fantasy, and suspense/thrillers.
We are accepting manuscript submissions.
Literary Agent
Romance! As my genre of choice, I'm especially looking for queer baking rom-coms like Rosaline Palmer; sweet holiday romances; books that tackle relationships + mental health like "The Charm Offensive"; and historical romances like "A League of Extraordinary Women" or Kit Webb
Literary Agent
Low-key fantasy! Epic fantasies aren't for me right now, but I'm loving warm and cozy YA/new adult fantasies that don't break the mental bank. Think "The House in the Cerulean Sea" plus "The Ex Hex" - grounded, perhaps supernatural, and heavily dosed with romance!
Literary Agent
Warm and cozy everything! Romances! Fantasy! Historical fiction! Anything that feels like curling up in Kate Winslet's cottage from The Holiday!
Literary Agent
Also in Adult, I'm looking for:
βRomance/romcoms, particularly queer and/or BIPOC. Anthing in the vein of Alyssa Cole, Cat Sebastian, Talia Hibbert, Alexandria Bellefleur, Rosie Danan, and Roselle Lim. Especially more romance and romcoms with non-binary MCβs and love interests.
Literary Agent
Swoony friends/rivals to lovers contemp. romance brings me joy. Think Emily Henry, Farah Heron, Beth O'Leary, Denise Williams. #MSWL
Literary Agent
Assistant Editor
Because romance is such a competitive and crowded and shrinking marketplace in print, those submissions must have strong, complex, and relatable characters. The hooks must be compelling, the narrative voice must be entertaining, and the pacing has *got* to be just right. #MSWL
Assistant Editor
Norma @normajeanesays
Hello, literary agents! Itβs been awhile since Iβve done this, so hereβs a thread of #MSWL requests, aka the submissions I want to see in my inbox:First off, work by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled authors are always welcome in the genres I edit, which includes romance yes, but also mystery and thrillers, upmarket fiction, fiction with fantasy/sci-fi/ speculative elements that are mainstream crossovers, and nonfiction.
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
I'm a big fan of the monster romance trend and would love to see some monstrous love interests in my query inbox π€π»π#MSWL
Editor
#MSWL Who must I sell my soul to for a fantasy retelling of A ROOM WITH A VIEW? The manners, the beauty, the romance. The whole book (and movie) feels like you've walked straight into an impressionist painting, and I want that but, like, with magic.
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