Manuscript Wish List

I ADORE cross-genre books that I can envision sitting on different shelves in a bookstore. I’m particularly drawn to manuscripts with historical elements, but do not feel that is a necessity to submit to me. Romantic plots and subplots are welcome here. I lean more toward cozy reads, but as you can see, not all of my examples fall into that category.

For non-fiction, I’m seeking new takes on classic topics, as well as new subjects that haven’t been heavily covered yet.

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Even if your book lands under a genre not listed here, submit to me anyway! I’m constantly looking to expand my literary horizons and am open to being pleasantly surprised.

Please submit your queries to my email at claudia@olswangerliterary.com


What I am Looking for in Adult Fiction:

  • Romance (Romcom, Cozy, Historical, Sports)
  • Historical Fiction (Pre-1950s)
  • Family Saga (Cursed Daughters, Like Mother, Like Mother)
  • Mystery/Crime (Butter, Cape Fever, All My Bones)
  • Low Fantasy
  • Book Club (Mona’s Eyes)

What I am looking for in Non-Fiction:

  • Cookbooks (Rapper’s Delight: The Hip Hop Cookbook, What the F*@# Should I Make for Dinner?)
  • Crafts/DIY
  • Fun History (The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England, A History of the World in 6 Glasses)
  • Pop Culture (Disney Adults, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It)
  • Science (A Little History of the Earth, Evergreen: The Tree That Shaped America, The Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History)
  • Nature
  • Self-Help/Personal Growth/Health
  • Travel
  • True Crime

What I am NOT Looking for:

  • Middle Grade
  • Children’s Books
  • Board Books
  • YA