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It’s a Pennsylvania throwdown for the first round of the playoffs.

Let’s go Pens. Bring this one home! 🐧

(…I really need to stop looking at playoff tickets…)

Indie Authors! I’m very open to working with hybrid authors, so don’t be afraid to query me with your currently self-published novel. TriadaUS has an incredible subrights department and I’m happy to consider indie authors who want to take their careers to the next step! For any currently self-published works, please include current sales figures (or pages read on KU) with your query!

Query Me! I’ve always said I love being surprised by books I never knew I wanted — and this is *still* true. Who knows, I may love a rival chef romance or... even (gasp) a vampire romantasy! I ask that you just warn me if parental death is a prominent aspect of your book so I’m not caught by surprise. I’m going to do my best to respond to all queries within 6 weeks of receipt. queryme.online/mferrara

Visual #MSWL Part 3

Romance On the lookout for queer and straight romances of any heat level! I’m not a fit for books where the central conflict could have been solved if the two just talked. More than anything, I want books that feature that beloved “Oh. Oh.“ moment when that epiphany happens. Also, the quasi-adopted Brit would love projects set in the UK (bonus points if it’s set in Wales.) Tropes I adore: - There was only one bed - Fake Dating / Marriage of convenience - One didn’t know they were dating - Forced proximity - Grumpy meets sunshine - Enemies to Lovers

Romance Romances don’t have to be strictly contemporary. A little light fantasy is welcome. In my fandoms I’m a sucker for a good soulmate AU — so if you’ve found a twist on that send it to me! Supernatural creature falling for a human? Gimme! Sports Romance! My hockey-loving heart is very happy that so many people are watching hockey. I’m less about rivalries and more about team bonds. Give me all the SidGeno vibes. I’ve also been following Premier Leage (football) soccer since college (Glory Man United and the reds go marching on!) so I’m also a fit for books about the most beautiful game!

Fantasy Karen Marie Moning was my gateway to urban fantasy back in the day (followed by Gena Showalter and Anne Bishop). Fave Creatures! I will always love books featuring the fae. Werewolves (and other shifters) have definitely grown on me over the past few years. Sorry, vampires (unless you have a fresh take on the mythology) are still a no go. I’d also love books that feature lesser-seen characters (like Valkyries or Selkies) or those rooted in non-Western mythologies! I still have a soft spot for retellings (especially non-western folklore) — that said I’d love to find a modern take on Cupid & Psyche.

Fantasy & Horror Cozy fantasy is also very beloved. If it’s the sort of book best enjoyed with a warm blanket and a steaming cup of tea, send it my way! Dark Fantasy / Horror! There’s very little that I’ll turn my nose up at when the books start getting darker in content. I just ask that you have trigger warnings for body horror, torture, animal cruelty, or abuse so I know what I’m in for when I start to read. I’d prefer not to see books that strongly features violence against women or other marginalized communities.

Visual #MSWL Part 2!

Moe's Spring #MSWL Seeing me at a conference soon? Stalking socials to see what I’m looking for when I re-open to queries? You’ve come to the right place!

I Have A Website! After almost eleven (!!) years in the industry, I’ve finally joined the 21st century and designed myself a website. Check it out for my up to date MSWL calls as well as client and illustrator updates. #TeamMoe has some pretty amazing projects coming up! www.moeferrara.com

Kidlit Updates: Picture Books & Graphic Novels: This year I will only consider projects by author/illustrators. No text-only projects. Please include a link to your dummy with your query or else it won’t be considered. Middle Grade & Young Adult: While I will always be open to MG/YA clients, this year I’m prioritizing crossover YA and New Adult projects.

Adult Updates: Yes, I'm getting back into Adult Fiction! This year, I’m on the hunt for rom-coms, fantasy, urban fantasy, romantasy, light horror, or anything with a speculative bent. Character ages can range from fully adult to crossover/new adult. Right now my MSWL is pretty broad as I hone in on exactly what I want. AKA, unless it’s on my anti-MSWL, send it my way! Anti-MSWL (AKA, what *not* to send me) - Women’s Fiction - Upmarket Fiction - Literary Fiction - Hard Sci-Fi - Military-centric - Thrillers - Epic Fantasy

I'm mostly hanging out on threads these days (come follow me over there! Though, tbh, threads is mostly "moe yells about hockey" 🐧 )

Guess who has opened to queries again! Click through the posts here for my visual #MSWL. #querytrenches #queryingauthors #amagenting

queryme.online/mferrara

Absolutely had the BEST time at my first @penguinsnhl.bsky.social game today.

Shout out to the woman behind us with the big head Crosby wearing bunny ears! 🐰

Screenshot from Ticketmaster saying “you got ‘em” for the upcoming pens v panthers game.

After 10+ years of rooting for my boys — finally heading down to PPG for a game. I waited until we knew Sid was back because if this is the last season (it better not be) to have Sid, Geno, and Letang together… I wanted to see them play in person. 🐧 🖤 💛

AVENGERS ACADEMY wins a GLAAD Media Award Other winners this year included Mike Curato, who won the award for Outstanding Graphic Novel for Gaysians.

A huge, huge congratulations to @bailierosenlund.bsky.social (and the rest of the Avengers Academy team!!!) on their @glaad.bsky.social Media Award for Best Comic Book! @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social @triadaus.bsky.social

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Always love getting to see the Erie Otters play. (I’ve also watched so many hockey games this weekend between the Oilers and the Pens it’s not funny) 🏒

Being awake before 8AM on a Sunday.

The things I do for hockey. #olympics

(No comment on who I’m rooting for.)

I’ll also be in Cleveland next weekend! 👀

Highlights from #thundergong this year! And a HUGE congratulations to @stepsoffaith.bsky.social for raising over $1M to support amputees!

Can’t believe I got to see the one and only Piggy Stardust — and Weird Al sing Amish Paradise!

Already excited for next year! 💙💙

What else do you do whilst in Kansas City than eat your weight in BBQ?

Tune in tomorrow for the next exciting update from the land of BBQ.

Holding a sticker with an image of the White House. Caption says “some of you didn’t watch the West Wing and it shows” — signed to “Moe! Martin Sheen 2025”

One of the #NYCC highlights: meeting the one and only President Bartlet.

And talking to him about the importance of books. It’s a conversation I’ll never forget.

Hats off to @karenhallionkenney.bsky.social because he *laughed* when he saw the sticker.

A Publishers Marketplace deal report in Children's Picture Book Fiction from August 6, 2025 which reads as follows: Sesame Street muppeteer Spencer Lott and social worker Grace Townley's SLOWLY AND SHIRLEY, in which two turtles are devoted friends, but when one of their letters stop coming, the other races off on a wild adventure to rescue her—as fast as a turtle can, to Donna Bray at Balzer & Bray, in an exclusive submission, in a two-book deal, for publication in spring 2027, by Moe Ferrara at TriadaUS Literary Agency (world).

Congratulations to Spencer Lott and Grace Townley on the sale of SLOWLY AND SHIRLEY! #TeamTriada #BookSky

Screenshot from Ticketmaster showing this year’s thundergong logo and saying you’ve got tickets!

Kansas City — here we come! Cannot wait to have the third best night of my life at this year’s #Thundergong. @stepsoffaith.bsky.social

(Has to be third best… since the best night was last year… and the second best night of my life was with Brett Goldstein…)

A Publishers Marketplace deal report in Children's: middle grade fiction, dated August 1, 2025. It reads as follows: Kelsey B. Toney's NOT JUST A STAGE, about a music lover who is torn between musical theater and her rock band, and between her feelings for a castmate and for the lead singer of the band, to Kelly Delaney at Random House Children's, for publication in spring 2027, by Moe Ferrara at TriadaUS Literary Agency (world).

Congratulations to @kelseybtoney.bsky.social on the sale of NOT JUST A STAGE! #TeamTriada #BookSky

So excited to head back to KC this year for one of the most fun evenings I’ve ever had.

(The fact that this is mid-filming and likely to be even more mind-blowing of a night is irrelevant.)

Photo of Moe in front of a brick wall

Whilst in London, decided it was time to update my headshots. Mostly because my hair hasn’t been red/black in about 4 years.

Big thanks to @mirnell.bsky.social for taking a great pic!

We found a windmill!

Exterior of Prik - “Colin, I already knew.”

No boatman to save you if you fall into the canal.

All that’s missing is one Trent Crimm (independent)‘s foot sticking out the door…

When in Amsterdam one must see the important sites.

Namely Ted Lasso filming locations. (Ahem)

Hollywood reporter screenshot announcing Ted Lasso Season 4

When I say this is all I’m going to be talking about soon…

(Also seriously guys. I’m in London in June. You couldn’t have started production a month earlier???)

And I couldn’t be prouder seeing McDavid with the winning goal. Got to watch him for years with the #ErieOtters when he was just getting his start.

#4NationsFaceOff

Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte singing on SNL50

Seeing Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis singing together on #snl50 — I want nothing more than to be back in KC for #thundergong right about now.

I am SO READY for the Down Under eye candy.

👀 oh do WE need to talk.

Hey check it out #BookSky — You can now find #TeamTriada here on 🦋!

@triadaus.bsky.social is the place to be.

Screenshot from Publishers Marketplace announcing that Moe has joined TriadaUS as a senior literary agent.

Well, I feel like the first post on a new social media platform should also reflect new beginnings…

So I’m thrilled to announce I’ve joined the incredible team at TriadaUS! 💙

Can’t wait to settle in — so watch this space for updates 📚

#amquerying #jobmove #literaryagent #litagent #agent