Amanda Jain

Happy to take a look!

Yes, I have some hybrid authors on my list and am always open to the conversation!

I am always open to revisiting projects that have undergone substantial revisions!

Sure!

Always open to taking a look!

#MSWL I'm over winter and ready for some summer vibes in my reading. Romance? Yes! Horror? Yes! Give me two people falling in love at the beach or bad things happening at summer camp. I'm open!

#MSWL Witches! In all kinds of stories. Cozy, dark, horror, romance, historical, mystery, dual timelines, literally whatever you got, I want to see it.

#MSWL I love that paranormal romance is making a comeback, and am interested in seeing speculative romance of all stripes. I'm open to both cozy OR the darker end of the spectrum, as long as the stakes are high and immediate.

Some faves: Sangu Mandanna, Ashley Poston, Ali Hazelwood, Lana Harper

Historical fiction is also always a #MSWL. I'd love to see stories in some new time periods (esp 1930s, 1950s) and ones that are drawing parallels and making history relevant to our current world. Always love to see dual timelines!

If Bonnie Garmus, Kristin Hannah, or Kate Morton are comps, hmu!

Mystery / suspense / thrillers are always on my #MSWL. I love immersive settings that drive the plot and psychological stories that employ well-worn tropes in new and interesting ways.

Some perennial favorites: Liz Moore, S. A. Cosby, Tana French, Mary Kubica, Ashley Elston, Kimi Cunningham Grant

First up on my #MSWL is a postapocalyptic romance where the romance is just as important to the stakes as the end of the world itself. Bonus points for dark / black humor!

Am also looking for dark romance / horror romance more broadly, but nothing w/ stalker vibes or questionable consent for me.

Happy #MSWL day to everyone participating!

I'll be posting a handful of things I'm looking for at the moment. If you feel we're a good fit and want to query, you can find my submission guidelines and share your materials over on Query Manager at:

querymanager.com/query/ajain

Tomorrow!

Querying authors, I hope you have this on your calendars!!

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Caitlin. Whaling community. Please, I'm begging you.

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Read an Excerpt From The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes - Reactor A dragon princess joins forces with a scarred prince to escape a competition for her hand in marriage…

Sylvia Mercedes' The Seventh Champion is one of our must-read releases of this week, and now we're sharing an excerpt! Step into this new romantic duology featuring apothecaries, charming assassins, and a Dragon Queen 💘

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So excited about this one!

Friends! Behold!! So excited for more KC words in the wild!!

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If you're in Portland and looking for some fun tomorrow night, I'll be at the Cedar Hills Powell's interrogating @pnwscribe.bsky.social about his totally cool new book, WHITE LINE FEVER.
Come hang out with us and talk about road trips gone horribly, horribly awry!

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I'm just thrilled for this story to finally be out in the world. Like these characters, I didn't always know where it was taking me, but I enjoyed the ride, and I hope you do to.

The Onion summer writing fellowship is seeking applicants! It's six months, good salary and benefits.

This year's applicants do NOT have to complete the Eating Challenge, as it turns out this does not adhere to Illinois labor law. We apologize to those who have died in the past.

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