i’m on board. writers, tell us what you’re working on!

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

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wait also paging #amquerying - UPMARKET SPACE NOVELS GO!!!!!!!!!!

and ON THAT NOTE!!! i am so excited that i’ve recently joined trellis literary management - please come find me at my new home! my new wish list will be posted soon @mswl.bsky.social

OKAY @mswl listen up!!!! i am v hungry for literary and upmarket fiction set in SPACE. i’m not the right agent for hard sci fi, but i want to go exploring the galaxies via grounded speculative stories about what it really means to be a human, for small creatures such as we

the moment i read michael’s novel, i knew it was special. i can’t wait for you to read it too.

i want to find a novel that feels like an episode of new girl, here’s the vibe: 1) true american/cooler (not like this! eek <3) 2) nick’s dad’s funeral 3) julius pepperwood 4) season 1 finale in the dessert 5) prince give me friend ensemble cast! give me nick miller love interest! #mswl

okay y’all i will BE THERE and i am SCARED (in a good way) #unhingedpit #writingcommunity

wait ALSO send me your literary/upmarket/book club novels set in the obama era. i want to explore themes of sexuality, housing, finances, family, identity, friendships within the warm embrace of a safer political moment #amquerying #mswl

okay @bsky.app #amquerying community, send me your romantic literary novels! i am READY. give me that literary fiction with a gorgeous, moving, i’d die for this romance at its center. #mswl

y’all i missed #MSWL day! can i do it tomorrow?! 🫠

I *really* want a billboard for THE ABORTION COMPANION on the stretch of highway between Kansas and Colorado where I grew up seeing a lot of anti-abortion billboards.

absolutely over the moon to be working with megan. her novel is going to blow your mind!!

so excited about this!

"My mentor said, 'You know, ‘novel’ means new, do it differently.' That’s what I love...how can I do it differently in a way that’s interesting, that’s fun, even when telling a difficult story." @ogracebankole.bsky.social on The Edge of Water @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social bit.ly/ChiRevBooksE...

next up!

i’m in the mood to read some literary & upmarket fiction about perimenopause (specific, i know) make it sexy and funny and a little fucked up and i’m there 😏 #mswl #amquerying

Does anyone know

next up! love the work of @emmaceisenberg.bsky.social and can’t wait to dig into this (plus i’ll take any excuse to escape to philly in my brain)

🎉Happy New Year! Our submission period for 📚 debut novels opens next Saturday 1/11/2025 at 12:01 a.m. PT and stays open until Sun 1/12/2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. See full guidelines, FAQ, and how to submit your work here: tinhouse.com/book-submiss...

cannot recommend this piece enough, so wise and insightful and warm-hearted

#mswl send me some literary fiction! family & relationship stories, stories about sex, identity, belonging, colonization, betrayal, friendship, romance. make me fall in love at the level of the line, let me deep dive into amazing character work. would love some #litfic for the new year #amquerying

a great read from @thebookgroup.bsky.social author jane pek! THE RIVALS is a must read!

new year, new book. heard so many great things about this one- it is a @thebookgroup.bsky.social favorite!

so much humor and heart in this delightful little book. if you’re in the mood for something witty and life affirming, you’ll love this - out may 2025!

Raise your hand if you’re joining nearly 10,000 other writers in this winter’s Mini 1000. Starts Jan 3, 5 days of us writing 1000 words a day with letters from me (and some special guests!) It’s free and fun and it’ll kick your writing year into gear. 💪 mini1000.substack.com/p/the-next-m...

every winter solstice, my sweet little neighborhood sets out luminaries to light our way on the darkest day of the year. this year, the symbol of hope in the dark feels more important than ever. 🕯️✨

i love sending and receiving christmas cards so much ❤️🎄 i save them every year to see how my loved ones grow and change. plus, who doesn’t love receiving *real* mail?

so insanely proud of my friend and client dr. lilly jay on her beautiful essay with @thecut.com “Some of what you loved most about your partner was actually your own goodness reflected back to you; it’s yours to keep and carry forward.” www.thecut.com/article/lill...

Periodic reminder that if you are looking forward to preordering my book, you can sign up to get an email when it’s ready at badcompanybook.com! And thank you for being excited about it!

2024 was a great one for books! i’m so grateful and honored to have been a small part in bringing these incredible books to the world this year. beyond thankful to work with such talented writers and (editors!). getting these stories into the hands of readers is a dream come true 📚

love this interview with @thebookgroup.bsky.social author signe pike! for all those on the #amwriting journey

i am *late* to the party but finally found some time to lurk over at @holipit.bsky.social and i’m finding some gems! 👀 #holipit

SO thrilled to see sharon short’s TROUBLE ISLAND on this list!

really excited about monday’s Q&A with the novelry! already a member? hope to see you there. interested in joining the workshop? more details here: www.thenovelry.com/writing-work... #amwriting #amquerying #booksky

en route to the city for @thebookgroup.bsky.social annual holiday party! cc: @sophiecudd.bsky.social send me all your audiobook reccos for the trip!! what audiobooks have you loved this year?

love this so much! sharon short’s TROUBLE ISLAND is available now! bookshop.org/p/books/trou...

hey memoir friends, this is going to be AMAZING! definitely check it out if you’re looking to take your memoir to the next level.

as someone who works in the publishing industry, people always say to me “wow you must read so many books!” and i do! but as the mom of a 2 year old, the reality is i read *this* book 64 times a day.

Going on now—you can bid on great prizes (including two from me!) and help support diversity in publishing. 👇

having so much fun over on #MiseryPit today! so many great pitches, makes me excited to get reading!!

can’t wait for this!!

I have two writing workshops left before the end of the year: personal essay this week and opinion writing the following, there are dates posted for January and February: www.elizabethspiers.com/writingworks...

It’s Small Business Saturday and I’m happy to recommend books to anyone who promises to buy them from an indie shop or Bookshop. To start, my favorite novel of 2023 is in paperback now. bookshop.org/p/books/ente...

every time i open @bsky.app, kate bush’s the big sky rings in my head. not mad about it 🎶 i’m looking at the BLUE skyyyy now🎶 youtu.be/sV7w5TaYjRA?...

looking ahead to my holiday reading, here’s a quick #mswl: - family dramas with a romantic subplot (non-xmas the family stone!) - lit fic that explores sexuality, relationships (give me a bisexual protagonist pls!) - romantic thriller, romantic sci fi - genre mash ups!! #amquerying #romancelandia

i am LOVING interior chinatown on @hulutr.bsky.social so far. a must read & a must watch. charles yu is a genius

A quick open submission period for short story collections and short novels only!! This is also the right place to send any other weird stuff (flash hybrid etc) as long as it generally nests under fiction 🩳🩳🩳

writers/editors/agent friends, what are your favorite writing conferences? which ones have the best vibes, the best panels, the best workshops, the best 1-1s? drop the names of your favs below! i wanna get out there and meet some of yall this year #litagents #writingcommunity #editors #amquerying