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Katrina Carruth @KatrinaCarruth
So is this cozy horror + steamy romance business already a thing or we just doin it? If you’ve got any recs I’d love to have them. I personally love books like Paladin’s Grace but I think it falls more into a dark fantasy category than horror…?Cosy horror + steamy romance is definitely on my #MSWL
Literary Agent
I’d LOVE to find the next Crimson Peak! The Gothic glamour and tragic romance—all wrapped up in a chilling ghost story!
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Literary Agent
I am SO here for all of your demonic adult horror submissions! Especially if there’s a team of demon-hunters to follow…And even more if that team of demon-hunters finds themselves in the middle of a romance…👀
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Literary Agent
As much as I love the lighter ballroom romances, there’s a special place in my heart for historicals with darker characters and storylines from authors like Lorraine Heath & Kerrigan Byrne
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Literary Agent
If you have a sweeping, extravagant historical family saga similar to Downton Abbey or Belgravia, but spanning the generations, send it my way! The drama, the romance, the heartbreak, the opulence—that’s what I’d love to see!
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Literary Agent
That brings me to Adult Horror*—I’m open as long as it includes:
1. Supernatural/Paranormal element
2. Some lighthearted content – comedy, romance, etc.
I want to be scared, but I need something fun to keep me from putting it down!
*Sci-Fi crossovers are not for me
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Literary Agent
In Adult Historical Fiction, I'd like to see:
- A pre-WWII, mainly Pre-20th century setting
-Multi-Generational storylines
-Previously underrepresented POVs
- Romantic undertones
- Female driven narratives
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Literary Agent
My top 2 Adult Romance #MSWL wishes would be:
1. Adventure romance like The Mummy or Romancing the Stone—super steamy & fun, w/ a hint of suspense or the supernatural
2. Contemporary romance series set in a big city w/ a small town vibe—think Friends meets Virgin River
Literary Agent
Some favorite Adult Romance tropes would include:
- second chance romance
- only! one! bed!
- beauty and the beast re-telling (any fairytale/folklore/myth really)
*** bonus points for including a small, furry partner in crime 🐶🐱🐰
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All! The! Romance!
I’m open to almost all* Adult Romance, w/ the following sub-genres as some personal favs: Historical, Suspense, & Paranormal. That being said, I'd love to read anything and everything in between!
*Sci-Fi & Inspirational are not a fit
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Christina Miller @chrissymiller__
Please note that I will only be accepting queries through QueryManager! A link to my form (as well as the NYLA website and my MSWL) can be found in my bio. And while I won’t be accepting submissions via DMs, they are open if you have any general questionsSome general #MSWL – I am currently only looking for projects in the following Adult Fiction genres:
- Romance!
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
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Now looking for contemporary romance subs (Laura Pink):
buff.ly/3CrpQGW
Especially enemies to lovers and M/M
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#literaryagent
#ContemporaryRomance
#acceptingqueries
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fran @galacticidiots
Disappointed by the lack of love stories about an angel of death who falls in love with the mortal they’re supposed to collect and keeps saving them from certain death despite the fact that the universe seems intent on killing themI grew up in the paranormal romance era, this is def a YA #mswl for me!
Literary Agent
Now looking for contemporary romance subs (Laura Pink):
buff.ly/3CrpQGW
#mswl
#literaryagent
#ContemporaryRomance
#acceptingqueries
#sbrmedia
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(Oh, I also love romance!! But it's a crowded market and it needs to have a big hook/ fresh perspective for me to fall in love!)
Literary Agent
Grounded genre fiction! I’m always craving books like ADDIE LA RUE or SERPENT & DOVE (two of my all-time faves!) for my list -- something with a lush setting, a big concept, and plenty of romance.
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Cidney🌙🌌 is querying + drafting @CidneyMayes
@annmrose What book are you dying to see in your inbox?Compelling women’s fiction
Cozy fantasy
Speculative fiction
Badass historical women
Under represented voices
LGBTQIA+ romance
F/F romance
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Anjanette Barr @bookbarrista
So thrilled that the official announcement went out today that I have been promoted to Associate Agent at Dunham Literary. Eternal thanks to @JennieDunhamLit for taking a chance on me and being an excellent mentor! Now who wants a #MSWL ? 🧵First, you can find out more about me and what I'm looking for anytime on our website: dunhamlit.com/anjanette-barr…
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I lied. I am a SUCKER for a whirlwind YA love story/romcom. I am a hopeful romantic, I’m sorry. Please make my heart melt.😊