I’m super in the mood for a good mystery right now - send me all the upmarket mystery, especially if it’s got a speculative bent! #mswl

I've updated my #MSWL for 2026!

I'm still very focused on Crime, Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers, but I'd also love to find upmarket/BookClub, Literary fiction, and True-crime!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/tommy-dean/

"I want literary and upmarket fiction about contemporary life, queer characters, mental health, friendship, nostalgia, existential dread—anything with 'cool girl' or 'sad girl' vibes."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

Hello 2026! As we get closer to the new year—and my query inbox reopening—it’s time for me to update what I’m looking for. I saw a lot of fabulous projects in 2025 (but more on that later), and I’m excited about what I might find in 2026. #mswl

"Send me upmarket genre fiction: fantasy, grounded science fiction, magical realism, and horror."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"I'm interested in upmarket thrillers that use an engaging thriller premise to explore personal/social issues – THE ECHO WIFE and WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING are two of my all-time favorites."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

"I am looking for upmarket stories and narratives that push the boundaries of genre and form."
Marina Green #MSWL

I'm excited to share an updated manuscript wishlist detailing what I am looking for on my list of literary and upmarket fiction. If you are writing in this space, I would love to hear from you!

Submission info here: https://madeleinemilburn.co.uk/submissions/

#MSWL #amwriting #amquerying

I'll be taking pitches on Oct. 4th for the Online Florida Writing Workshop. Especially seeking sharp upmarket & commercial fiction, psychological suspense & humorous mysteries. Lots of amazing agents participating! Sign up! Here's my #MSWL for more:
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/annie-romano/

Writers, I'll be taking pitches on Oct. 4th for the Online Florida Writing Workshop. Especially looking for sharp upmarket & commercial fiction, psychological suspense, & unique mysteries with a dose of humor. Check out my #MSWL for more! Lots of amazing agents participating!
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"I'm interested in upmarket thrillers that use an engaging thriller premise to explore personal/social issues – THE ECHO WIFE and WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING are two of my all-time favorites."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

for my fall #mswl i’m really looking for indigenous writers! literary fiction, upmarket, horror, thriller, grounded fantasy or speculative (adult, please!). my queries are open and i am ready to read!
manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social #amquerying

I’m reopening to queries today! I’m still looking for adult fiction, queer romance and romcoms, commercial and upmarket SFF and horror, and anything genre-blend-y set on a spaceship. Link to my query form below! #MSWL
querytracker.net/query/ClaraChuiton

I've just joined The Caldwell Agency as a literary agent! I’m primarily seeking adult literary and upmarket fiction, particularly stories that feature LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters. You can find out more about my #mswl here:
querytracker.net/query/victoriaharris

"I am looking for upmarket stories and narratives that push the boundaries of genre and form."
Marina Green #MSWL

desperately looking for a speculative upmarket circus novel, maybe with some fantasy elements – The Night Circus vibes, pls! I have wanted this for years 😭 #mswl

**Please make sure to attach the 40,000 words in a Word doc.

I’m open to queries! Looking for New Adult and adult fiction and nonfiction in the genres listed below. Send your query and the first 40,000 words to jonathan@olswangerliterary.com. Use this subject line: Query – [Reader Category] / [Genre].
#MSWL #queries

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I am looking for commercial and upmarket fiction across genres. As a working class literary agent, I am particularly interested to hear from working class voices. In books, I am particularly drawn to ...

"Send me upmarket genre fiction: fantasy, grounded science fiction, magical realism, and horror."
mariavicente.com
#MSWL