Literary Associate
OLSWANGER LITERARY

WANTED
STORIES
THAT
WILL PUT
A SPELL
ON YOU

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.
In romance, my favorite tropes are slow-burn, 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 am very captivated by morally gray or flawed characters.
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.

GENRES I REPRESENT
Adult ​​Fiction
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Fantasy
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Magical Realism
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Retellings
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Dark Academia
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Gothic
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Family Saga
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Historical
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Upmarket
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Romance (Dark, horrormance, Romantasy)
Adult ​​Non-Fiction
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Historical Narratives​
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Body, Mind & Spirit
(New Age, Esotericism, Mysticism, Occult, Witchcraft, Astrology, Mindfulness, Oracle & Tarot Decks)

SUBMISSIONS

HOW TO
I exclusively represent non-illustrated 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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Please use the link below to fill out the query 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.