In every genre I represent, there are some common threads that tie together what I'm looking for. Strong writing with a distinct voice is a must for me. That's sometimes hard to pin down, but when I see it, it jumps off the page and makes me want to keep reading. I also look for complex, multi-dimensional characters who feel real to me—I want to care deeply about what happens to them. I look for immersive, deeply woven stories with propulsive plots and richly layered worldbuilding, and I tend to gravitate toward stories that blend genres in surprising ways.
I'd love to see more projects by writers from Black, Indigenous, Latine/x, Asian, AAPI, SWANA, and African communities and their far-reaching diasporas, as well as the LGBTQIA+, trans and nonbinary, and disabled and neurodiverse communities.
I do not represent: non-fiction, faith-based/
If you'd like to get a little more in depth on some of my specific #MSWL call-outs, feel free to check out my ever-expanding #MSWL twitter thread.
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