"Beast Within" by CT Morelock @kierqe.bsky.social 🖤 Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: illustration for picture books, board books, middle grade, and cover art Website: www.kierqe.com Rep: @hhandrade.bsky.social #kidlitart

Heads up #amquerying: I will be open to queries from *October 12-19*, or until I reach 500 queries. I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining. Thanks for understanding!

The Four Horsemen of Introverts: sound of rain smell of books beauty of silence smell of the ocean

I seek peace and salvation at the used book store downtown

Unreasonably aggressive, Snapchat. I have an actual job, how very dare you

"Fins & Floaties" by @kierqe.bsky.social 🛟 Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: #illustration for picture books, board books, middle grade, and cover art Rep: @hhandrade.bsky.social Website: kierqe.com #kidlitart

“I bought another book” -transactional -people will ask if you REALLY need another book -reminds you of your sad bank balance “I have paid a terrible price for this knowledge” -intimidating -classy Faustian vibes -implies that all books are priceless treasures. Which they are

We're SO BACK baby. Part 77 of Hooked on Chthonics is live on Webtoon Canvas! www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ho...

Happy Ides of March Betray someone you love today 💛

Look I just want you all to know that if you need to take some time for yourself, turn off your phone and barricade yourself into a labyrinth of books from whence you shall emerge only once every 1000 years to wreak havoc on the realms of men, that's perfectly natural ok

It’s Valentine’s Day 🥰 Give someone you love a book 🥰 and then leave them alone so that they can read it 🥰

CRUZITA is a 2025 ALSC Notable Children’s Book! So honored to be alongside all of the wonderful authors noted on this list: www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

I often say “I look forward to seeing your book on the shelves” in my passes for the exact reason @literaticat.bsky.social said! There are so many fantastic mss I see but my time is limited. 😭 I say that in my note because I want those writers to keep trying because their story is good!

She looks so pretty 🤩🤩 so proud of @missashleyjean.bsky.social 🥳 #ALAYMA

I’m low key obsessed with retiring to my quarters come nightfall

Hi Everyone! I had the pleasure of interviewing my agent, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of Bradford Literary about her life and times as an author and agent. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

New friends—I write music and write about it in the form of books. Here’s my collection of books and albums so far ✨

Query Update: Some of you know that the last few months I’ve been taking care of my dad pre/post spinal surgery. I’ve had my hands full and am still behind on reading. I want to get to the subs patiently waiting before I reopen. I will open to queries on 2/1, the date my dad can drive again! 😎✌🏽

I regularly get too excited about books and if that’s a crime then I shall live outside the law

Down to less than 100 queries to read, not counting the requested subs. Looking to be on track to reopen to queries 1/15! But it’s NYE, which means today is dedicated to making tamales and buñuelos 💛 whatever your tradition, I hope you ring in the new year with your fave people! 🥳🥰

Just a reminder that your local library has more than books! Many also have dvds, cds, video games, game systems, internet hot spots, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, park passes, museum passes, and so much more! Maybe it's time for a visit! ❤️📚

I still have over 400 queries to read to clean out my inbox in preparation for the new year, so obviously I’m spending my time organizing my bookshelves

You will be visited by three spirits… ✨ An outline. ✨ A synopsis. ✨ And a rough draft of a novel you keep saying you’re going to write.

Writers, this holiday, instead of: “I need to do some research at the library” -unassuming -low impact -people text wanting to know where you are Try: “I must commune with the dead for their wisdom” -necromancer chic -no one will question fancy robes or long absences

I recommend no fewer than 4 copies of any beloved book. A paperback for traveling and lending to friends, an eBook for reading with greasy snack fingers, an audio book so you know how the characters' names are actually pronounced, and a pristine hardcover to be buried with you like a pharaoh

Desperately trying to get through my queries before QM shuts down in Friday 😅

"Spirit of Snowfall" by @kierqe.bsky.social ✨ CT is available as: an author-illustrator or illustrator Focuses: illustration for picture books, board books, MG, and cover art Rep: @hhandrade.bsky.social Website: kierqe.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A snowfall sprite for the season ❄️

I think it’s nice to know that the creative process hasn’t changed since this comic from 1878

Did a conference this weekend, and just a wholesome reminder, don’t be afraid to read your pitch when chatting with agents + editors face to face. We get it. Nerves are a thing! Do what you need to feel at ease. “But I’ve heard they want it memorized!” They don’t. It’s not an audition, friends. ❤️

Today is ✨prime✨ reading conditions: ✔️ thunderstorm outside ✔️ crackling fire in the fireplace ✔️ wrapped in my fuzzy blanket ✔️ big dog on my feet ✔️ a cup of tea in my hand ✔️ no meetings scheduled Very excited to read your stories today 🤩😍💛

My dream is to own enough books that my house becomes a maze of bookshelves so that when people come to find me, they can’t

If there is one list I’d like CRUZITA AND THE MARIACHEROS to make it’s your Christmas list. For any kid who has felt disconnected from their heritage, this book is for you. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone in your plight to discovering where you came from and where you’re capable of going.

Did I finish that book or did that book finish me?

It’s not that you have too many books. It’s that you don’t have enough bookshelves.

It’s officially “once I’m home, I’m not coming back out” season

A warm welcome to all of our new followers here on Bluesky! We've put together a starter pack with many of our clients so that you can check out their work! go.bsky.app/GihSdAz

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Alright! Started working on a literary agent starter pack on here, for all my writer friends out there! Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo

I’m buckled down for the night with a pile of mss and the best reading buddy. Thanks for your patience everyone, you’ll be hearing from me soon!

Excited to finally join the ✨cool kids✨ here on Bluesky 😎✌🏽