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My manuscript wish list is not comprehensive. Sometimes the best stories that land in my inbox are the ones I never knew I always wanted. So if your book is unlike anything listed here, please don't be discouraged. I absolutely still want to read your query. But there are definitely stories that I want to see out in the world, and if your novel encompasses some of these elements (particularly through an #ownvoices or otherwise inclusive lens) then I'd dearly love the opportunity to consider it. Query me!
LIFE IS STRANGE in YA book form! Intensely beautiful female friendships, romance, supernatural elements, tough choices, oh, and did I mention intense female friendships?
ORPHAN BLACK for a YA audience. Sci-fi, action, suspense, and above all smart, capable, funny women who form a family.
All-girl heist team.
Witchy books. I want all the witchy books. Contemporary or fantasy. Practical Magic, The Craft, Willow & Tara from Buffy, etc.
I want capable women and girls in positions of leadership, or single-handedly coming to the rescue.. Think LOST if Kate were the protagonist instead of Jack (and if she were well-developed and not merely the center of an incredibly boring love triangle). Think DIE HARD, if John Mcclane were a woman.
I want a character arc that rivals that of Zuko in AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER.
Chosen one who would really rather not be chosen, thanks.
I'm longing for a diverse, well-plotted, #ownvoices fantasy with compelling characters and stakes beyond romance.
An #ownvoices fantasy featuring a disabled character who has magic, but not a "magical cure."
Antagonistic girls. Give me all your brilliant, confident, manipulative, scheming, ruthless, vulnerable, bad ass girls.
Food, baking, competitive cooking shows, restaurants, home cooking. If you've got a YA or MG with flavors of Top Chef, The Great British Bake Off, or Pushing Daisies I want to see it.
YA contemporary with an authentic, compelling voice. Lots of humor and heart. I'm especially interested in books that explore all aspects of friendship--the intensity, the intimacy, and even the heartbreak and loss that comes with friend break ups.
This list will be updated periodically both here and at Manuscript Wishlist.