Glass Elevator

Morgan Wilson is a Belcastro Agency agent on a mission to amplify marginalized voices — BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and disabled authors — across speculative fiction for Middle Grade through Adult, with a clear passion for queer fantasy, science fiction horror, and the stranger edges of the genre world.

Synthesized from 2 independent signals · last reviewed June 2026
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In brief

the 30-second read
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Morgan Wilson's submission door is open exclusively to authors who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and/or disabled — this is a firm practice, not a soft preference, and applies across every category they represent.

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Their wishlist skews heavily speculative: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and romantasy dominate, with graphic novels (all age categories) also welcomed — this agent is not the right fit for contemporary literary fiction, thrillers, or non-fiction.

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Queernorm worldbuilding, trans and nonbinary protagonists, disability representation, and Indigenous mythology are recurring emphases — pitches that weave these in authentically will resonate strongly.

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A striking pattern in their wishlist is appetite for genre blends over pure subgenres: sci-fantasy, horror-fantasy, romantasy, and cli-fi all appear, signaling they prefer writers who push categories rather than play it safe.

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As of late May 2026, Morgan's query inbox is open but their 'maybe' pile runs into the dozens — expect a slower-than-average response and factor that into your querying timeline.

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Lately

most recent public notes

Just another heads up! I'm open right now for July but will NOT open up in August. I will reopen again in September 😊

StatusBluesky· July 2026Fresh

Hey #queerpit! I'll be in and out throughout the day but if I like your pitch please use the link below to submit 😊 QueryTracker.net/query/Morgan...

UpdateBluesky· July 2026Fresh

Just to let everyone know as early as possible, I am not going to open to queries in August! I have so many to look at and so many submissions and client works to read, I need some time to catch up. I will still be open for July and will reopen like usual for September!

StatusBluesky· June 2026Fresh

As a quick update to this: I am down to 10 queries from April and another 10 from May, I am hoping to get through these in the next two weeks! All other queries in my box are from my most recent opening and are going to take me longer to get to (there's a couple hundred in there lol). ☺️

UpdateBluesky· June 2026Fresh

For transparency, here is where my box currently stands. I have tons to read sub wise AND yes those 91 queries are all in my maybe pile for another read through 🫣. I am trying my absolute hardest to read these, but I've got client works to edit too 😊. I sincerely appreciate everyone's patience!

UpdateBluesky· May 2026Fresh

Morgan shared a candid inbox update, noting they have a significant backlog of submissions currently sitting in a 'maybe' pile — numbering in the dozens — awaiting a second read. They acknowledged the delay and cited active client editing as a competing priority, while thanking querying writers for their patience.

May 2026 · 1mo ago
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What Morgan is looking for

organized from the wishlist, interviews, and listings
Adult FantasyActively seeking

Morgan's single most emphasized category. They want stories that push beyond default western fantasy frameworks, though western-influenced work from historically marginalized authors is welcome. Top priorities include cozy fantasy, romantasy, sci-fantasy blends, and fantasy with genuine horror undertones. Contemporary and urban fantasy also fit. Queernorm worlds — where queerness is baked into the setting rather than treated as exceptional — are a strong draw, as are 'accessible' fantasies. A D&D-flavored ensemble or a story structured around a group of tabletop players is explicitly on their wishlist (though toxic dungeon-master dynamics are a turn-off). Their top wishlist item: an adult or YA fantasy MC who is driven by rage, pursues their goal by any means necessary, and arrives at the end of the story as the villain.

CompsTravis BaldreeDelemhachWhitney Hill
YA FantasyActively seeking

Retellings, cozy fantasy, sci-fantasy and romantasy blends, and stories with strong horror elements are all actively wanted. The same hunger for queernorm worlds and diverse casts applies here. The rage-filled, morally-compromised protagonist wishlist item is explicitly open to YA as well.

Romantasy (YA and Adult)Actively seeking

Queer romantasy is the specific target — Morgan is most interested in this corner of the category. A queernorm world featuring an adventuring party (D&D-style) is a dream project. Their explicit wishlist item: a YA or adult romantasy with a trans or nonbinary main character and/or meaningful disability representation.

Science Fiction (Adult and YA)Actively seeking

Hard science or extrapolations on near-future real science are the preferred foundation. Settings in or involving space, climate fiction (cli-fi), post-apocalyptic worlds, and horror-tinged sci-fi are all high on the list. A story set entirely on another world that centers that world's own people and culture — rather than human outsiders — would be a standout submission. A sweet sci-fi romance is also an explicit current priority. Top wishlist item: something that channels the atmosphere and stakes of the Alien universe.

CompsMira GrantSA Barnes
Horror (Adult and YA)Actively seeking

Morgan is broadly open to horror with a few specific preferences: monsters, sentient natural environments (forests, bodies of water, landscapes that become threats), and psychological horror are favorites. Body horror is welcome; gratuitous gore is not. Hauntings and ghost stories are not a strong fit but won't be automatically rejected. Top wishlist item: a genuinely terrifying, wholly fresh take on the zombie narrative.

Middle Grade FantasyOpen to

All-ages fantasy is welcome, with particular affection for dragons and magical creatures inhabiting the real world, witch protagonists, and magical school settings — provided the cast is genuinely diverse.

Middle Grade Science FictionOpen to

Kid-centered space adventures, stories set on alien worlds, and narratives about young characters discovering and bonding with new creatures are all welcome.

Middle Grade HorrorOpen to

A broad appetite here — haunted houses and haunted schools, monster-hunting kids, and sentient natural settings are especially appealing at the MG level.

Graphic Novels (All Age Categories)Open to

Morgan accepts graphic novels across every age category, provided the content falls within their genre interests (fantasy, sci-fi, horror preferred). Manga-influenced art styles are a genuine draw. Noir visual styles are not a fit.

YA Paranormal and YA MysterySelective

These two genres are open for YA ONLY — not adult. Morgan is especially drawn to stories rooted in Indigenous myths, creatures, and lore, and strongly prefers these be written by Indigenous authors. Ghost and haunting stories remain a weaker fit here unless they are grounded in Indigenous traditions.

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Not the right fit

save yourself the rejection
Any work from authors who do not identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and/or disabled — this is not a genre restriction but a submission eligibility requirement
On-page depictions of rape or sexual assault
On-page child abuse (references or mentions within the narrative are acceptable)
Military fiction or stories with a military-centered plot
Pro-law-enforcement storylines or narratives that celebrate policing
Abusive love interests who remain the protagonist's partner at the story's end
School shooting storylines
On-page violence against or killing of a pregnant person or infant
Paranormal or mystery for Adult audiences (YA only for these genres)
Noir-style graphic novel art
Hauntings and ghost stories (will consider but not a strong fit — exception possible for Indigenous-mythology-rooted work)
Gratuitous gore
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On Morgan's list

authors and titles represented
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Travis BaldreeReferenced as a cozy fantasy touchstoneNamed as taste comp for adult cozy fantasy — not a client
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Whitney HillReferenced as a contemporary/urban fantasy touchstoneNamed as taste comp for adult contemporary/urban fantasy — not a client
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Mira GrantReferenced as a science fiction horror touchstoneNamed as taste comp for sci-fi horror — not a client
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SA BarnesReferenced as a science fiction horror touchstoneNamed as taste comp for sci-fi horror — not a client
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Taste fingerprint

the threads that run through Morgan's taste
queernorm worldsspeculative fictiongenre blendscozy fantasysci-fi horrortrans & nonbinary repdisability repIndigenous mythologyD&D aestheticsmarginalized voices
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How to query Morgan

7 ways in Through an online form
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Lead your query with a clear, upfront statement of how you identify within the communities Morgan serves (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, disabled) — this is a submission eligibility requirement, not optional, though Morgan will not pressure you to disclose more than you are comfortable with.

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Genre-blend pitches tend to land better than pure-genre ones: if your book is sci-fantasy, horror-romantasy, or cli-fi with a cozy sensibility, say so explicitly up front rather than picking just one label.

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Queernorm worldbuilding and trans/nonbinary or disabled protagonists are not just welcomed — they are explicitly on the wishlist. If your book features these elements authentically, foreground them in your query letter.

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If your story fits the D&D-flavored ensemble or the 'rage-filled villain protagonist' wishlist items, name that directly — Morgan has been public and specific about wanting these, so a query that mirrors the language of the wishlist signals you've done your homework.

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Be aware that as of late May 2026 Morgan's maybe pile is running deep and their editorial workload is high — a patient, professional follow-up cadence is appropriate; do not interpret a long silence as a rejection.

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Verify the live form status immediately before submitting, as active workload conditions may affect the open/closed window without public announcement.

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Do not submit adult paranormal, adult mystery, military fiction, non-speculative genres, or literary fiction — these are outside the scope of what Morgan represents entirely.

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Frequently asked

what writers ask about Morgan
Is Morgan Wilson open to queries right now?
Yes — as of late May 2026, Morgan is accepting queries. However, they publicly noted a large backlog in their maybe pile alongside active client editing work, so response times are likely slower than usual. Always check the live submission form before querying, as status can change without announcement.
What does Morgan Wilson's eligibility requirement actually mean — do I have to prove I'm BIPOC or LGBTQ+?
Morgan only accepts submissions from authors who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Importantly, they have stated they will not ask you to disclose or prove your identity — you are trusted to self-identify. If you fall within one or more of these communities, you are eligible to query.
Does Morgan Wilson represent adult fiction or only YA and MG?
Both. Morgan is open to Adult, YA, and Middle Grade across their core genres (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, romantasy). Paranormal and mystery are the exceptions — those are YA only.
What agency is Morgan Wilson with?
Morgan Wilson is an agent at the Belcastro Agency.
Does Morgan Wilson want graphic novels?
Yes, across all age categories, provided the content falls within their genre interests — fantasy, sci-fi, and horror are the strongest fits. Manga-inspired art styles are a plus; noir visual styles are not a match.
Does Morgan Wilson represent romance outside of romantasy?
Their wishlist mentions a sweet sci-fi romance as a current priority, so romance blended with speculative fiction is fair game. However, there is no signal they represent contemporary romance or other non-speculative romance subgenres — keep the pitch anchored in genre.
What does Morgan Wilson NOT want?
Hard no's include military fiction, pro-cop storylines, on-page sexual assault or child abuse, abusive love interests with a happy ending, school shootings, and on-page violence against pregnant people or infants. They are also not the right fit for adult paranormal or mystery, literary fiction, non-fiction, or any work outside the speculative genres they list. Gratuitous gore is also a pass.
Does Morgan Wilson want horror with ghosts or hauntings?
It's not their strongest area — they are candid that hauntings and ghost stories are not the best fit. That said, they won't automatically reject them, and ghost narratives rooted in Indigenous mythology are a specific exception they welcome. For every other type of haunting story, query with tempered expectations.
What kind of fantasy is Morgan Wilson most excited about right now?
Cozy fantasy, romantasy (especially queer romantasy with trans/nonbinary or disabled protagonists), queernorm worlds, D&D-flavored ensemble stories, and a morally-compromised rage-driven protagonist who ends the book as the villain. Blends like sci-fantasy and horror-fantasy are also high on the list.
Is Morgan Wilson interested in retellings?
Yes, specifically for YA Fantasy — retellings are called out as something they actively want in that category.