Winter MSWL: Cold, Creepy, and Clever
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At Rosecliff Literary, we’re leaning into the quiet, moody magic of winter. This season, we’re searching for manuscripts that blend warmth with a chill—stories that settle into your bones and won’t let go. Here’s what’s on our radar while the snow falls:
- Clever Spy Stories: Middle-aged female protagonists unraveling intricate plots in international settings. Bonus points for diverse casts and twists that leave us reeling.
- Gothic Atmosphere: Haunted houses, eerie villages, long-buried secrets, and creeping shadows. This is your permission slip to scare us—just a little.
- Historical Fiction (Not WWII): Narratives from untold eras and overlooked perspectives. Transport us to extraordinary places and moments we didn’t know we were missing.
- Gilded Age Drama: Glittering wealth hiding sharp contrasts and sharper twists. Let us peek behind the velvet curtains for all the intrigue.
- Character-Driven Literary Suspense: Slow-burn stories with emotionally complex characters navigating high-stakes situations. Make us feel the tension in our teeth.
This is winter storytelling at its best: atmospheric, layered, and impossible to put down. Think your manuscript fits the bill? Submit your query, and for a deeper dive into the season’s wishlist vibes, head to our Instagram. We’re breaking it all down over there.
