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Literary Associate

OLSWANGER LITERARY

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WANTED

STORIES

THAT

WILL PUT

A SPELL

ON YOU

WELCOME

​I'm a literary associate at Olswanger Literary,

representing adult fiction and non-fiction.

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MY WISHLIST

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MSWL

Overall, I love stories with a compelling hook, an emphasis on character development, high stakes, and lush writing.

I enjoy reading stories with diverse voices from all backgrounds. 

I am always intrigued by historical or unique settings. I prefer a dark atmosphere over cozy, but I still enjoy both! 


The most important thing for me when reading a manuscript is to connect to the protagonist. I often connect to vulnerable protagonists who discover their strengths. 

I’m often seeking romance books and am usually more drawn to romantasy, horrormance, dark romance, and historical romance. I’m hooked when there’s a high-stakes plot alongside the romance, especially with a good slow burn. My favorite tropes also include witty banter, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, love triangles, and forbidden love. I don't mind the level of spice as long as the tension is high. I also enjoy plot twists, secrets, and betrayals. I’m especially captivated by morally gray or flawed characters, and I love a good villain. I want the kind of books readers will return to again and again, and build fandoms around. Standalones with series potential are welcome! 


Below, you’ll find a list of additional genres I consider.


I’m less likely to enjoy extreme gore, the miscommunication trope, or stories that rely heavily on advanced or speculative technology.

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Don't self-reject if your manuscript falls outside my MSWL—it's just a glimpse of my main interests, and I'm happy to find something I didn't even know I wanted!


I unfortunately don’t represent YA, but if your project has real crossover potential, I’d be open to considering it—just be sure to mention in your query that you're open to adapting it for the adult market.


​Feel free to check out my Twitter wishlist posts here.

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GENRES I REPRESENT

Adult ​​Fiction

  • Fantasy 

  • Magical Realism

  • Retellings

  • Dark Academia

  • Gothic

  • Family Saga

  • Historical

  • Upmarket, commercial 

  • Romance (Dark, horrormance, Romantasy, etc)

Adult ​​Non-Fiction

Historical narratives with compelling storytelling (preferably related to wartime).

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Body, Mind & Spirit: My areas and interests are wide, and I’m open to anything that connects to spirituality. If you’re unsure, feel free to query me anyway. I’m interested in New Age, esotericism, dreams, mysticism, occult, witchcraft, astrology, mindfulness, tarot and divination, beautiful oracle and tarot decks, nature writing, etc. It’s ideal if the project can engage a young audience and be whimsical, quirky, fun, and inviting to read.

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Lifestyle, self-help, and how-to. I also love projects that blend worlds. I’ve seen books on the market about a literary figure plus something—for example, a book on Emily Dickinson’s gardening or a cookbook inspired by Jane Austen. How lovely is that? I guess I’m really looking for books that are heartwarming and cozy!

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SUBMISSIONS

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HOW TO

I’m temporarily open only to non-fiction projects. Please click here to submit your work. If you're hoping to query a fiction project, please check back in a few weeks—I'll reopen once I’ve responded to all outstanding queries and submissions. 

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I exclusively represent Adult fiction and non-fiction.​ Although I love Young Adult books, I don't represent them. I also don't represent Picture Books or Middle-Grade books.

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When I’m open to queries, please use the link below to fill out the form and attach the first ten pages of your manuscript. 

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I aim to respond to all queries within two-three months. I will respond to all queries, even if I may be a bit behind at times.

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Please don’t email me your query! I’m sharing my email address for any other inquiries.

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