I know I'm closing to queries tomorrow, but authors keep me on your list for a "rowdy family book," preferably middle grade but YA might work too. Think in the spirit of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever or Cheaper by the Dozen. #MSWL

✨📑Open for submissions with @shaherazadshelf ! Accepting YA & Adult.

Submit to me 🎁 shaherazadshelves.com/submit

#scifi #fantasy #romance #dystopian #publishing #writingcommunity #amediting #amwriting #mswl

And finally, since I'm not seeing many of these in my inbox, I'd like to put out a call for Indigenous stories, and not limited to the US region. No limits on the topic either - I'm seeking Indigenous stories of any topic for all age groups (MG, YA, adult). #MSWL

I'm always on the look out for friendship stories and messy young women! #MSWL

On the YA side, this spans from NOTHING BURNS AS BRIGHT AS YOU to A LESSON IN VENGEANCE.

On the adult side, think QUEENIE or REALLY GOOD, ACTUALLY.

Horror! I'd love to see more YA horror in my inbox, and I'm also opening up to adult horror!

For adult, I'm particularly interested in horror with a social commentary focus.

I'm also open to non-horror social commentary, like YELLOWFACE.
#MSWL

As always, I'm seeking MG in verse and MG that addresses mental health. I'm also open to these things in YA. I tend to favor blank verse. #MSWL

While I'm thinking of queries, I've decided to update my #MSWL for the new year. Check it out here:
serarivers.com/mswl/

I think I'd like to see a ya or mg that's actively anti-not-like-other-girls. I don't even know what it would look like but I'm tired of the trope. #mswl

Appropos of nothing, would love more PB and MG submissions (and YA why the hell not) about unions #mswl

"If you have how-tos for beauty and self-care, I'm interested. Think sustainable and eco-friendly, capsule wardrobes, and decluttering, etc. Adult and YA welcome."
@readbystephanie #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Recently updated my #mswl ! #amagenting #opentoqueries

"I am always looking for creepy horror stories for middle grade, young adult, or adult readers."
Maria Vicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

I would really just love some romance with a spec twist in my inbox right now (adult or YA, I'm not picky) -- give me your ghost hunters falling for each other, your vampire crushes, your love spells gone wrong. #MSWL

Contemporary #YA with a literary voice about ordinary teens dealing with life, family, relationships, friendships falling apart, sexuality, mental health, or recovery. A blend of genre and literary would be best of all.

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"I want weird and wonderful tales for YA like WILDER GIRLS by Rory Power, THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END by Adam Silvera, and THE STRANGE AND BEAUTIFUL SORROWS OF AVA LAVENDER by Leslye Walton."
Maria Vicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Where are my embarrassing but loveable parents in YA. Like they where socks with their sandals but they are ride or die for their kids #MSWL

GRAPHIC NOVELS:
-airier, unique, dynamic MG and YA GNs whose art feels purposeful, like this book HAS to be in graphic novel form to shine

YA:
-BIPOC rom-coms with great depth
-books that pull readers in for the hook(s), but make them stay for the relatable, tear-jerking emotional arcs
-sweeping historical and family dramas
-new adult / first year of college stories
-Gossip Girl-esque thrillers

Promotions mean a new #MSWL !!

I'm looking for contemporary and light fantasy MG and YA fiction + the select picture book, with a focus on character-driven marginalized stories that center around joy and hope.🧵

Catherine Ross is looking for #enemiestolovers romantasies with #BIPOC main characters in both #YA and adult! To see more of her #MSWL , check out the link below:

corvisieroagency.com/catherine-ross.html
#romantasy #romancebooks