Historical romance manuscripts make me long for an English cottage. Running through the wildflowers into my lovers arms. Being best friends with Jane Austen. Wait, did they have iced coffee in the 1700s? #Dealbreaker #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #Booksky

When you read an amazing manuscript but it ends on a cliffhanger. “Please, Sir, I want some more.” #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #OliverTwist #Booksky

My #MSWL asked for thrillers and now I’m so scared I have to put my laptop in the freezer. That’s a #Friends reference for you youngsters. Side note: Can a Frozen Laptop be used as a tax write off? #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #Booksky

Do I need bangs, or do I just need to stop falling for morally ambiguous antiheros? #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #Antihero #DoINeedBangs

99% sure my therapist needs a therapist because of me. And that’s what I call winning. 🏆 #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #MyTherapiatNeedsATherapist

Me as I sneak up on a new hardcover.

One thing we could use right about now is the funk soul brother.

Manuscripts as far as the eye can see! Notepad with actual paper (sorry Lorax) and a pen! It’s time to write down some notes and start taking care of business! #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #Booksky #TakingCareOfBusiness

Thank you to the all the wonderful authors who queried me! Now it’s my turn to start reading and giving feedback. Tick, tock! #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #ReadingIsFundamental #TeamDamon

Yikes! If I liked your #QueerPit pitch but my query link didn’t work let me know. Because sometimes old people and technology don’t jive. Hi, I’m old. #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #Booksky

#QueerPit writers I’m coming for you! I cannot wait to read all of your fantastic pitches today! If I heart one of your posts head to my profile and I’ll give you a link to send over your manuscript. #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LiteraryAgent

🙌🏳️‍🌈 #QueerPit is tomorrow starting at 8 AM! 🏳️‍🌈🙌 Are you ready? 👀 We are! Can't wait to see you there! 🌈🌈🌈

You know how authors dream of their perfect cast when writing a book? When I read a manuscript that moves me, I cast the characters, too. I mean, most of them are played by #PedroPascal, but I like to dream. #WritingCommunity #QueryMe #OpenQueries #LiteraryAgent #Booksky

Excited for #QueerPit tomorrow! Find more info on their website. queerpit.wordpress.com

I hate sending out rejections; they should come with an Edible Arrangements and an UberEats gift card. #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #OpenQueries #QueryMe #ItsNotYouItsMe #EdibleArrangements

Writers, not every no is defeat; sometimes, it's the universe shifting you from what no longer serves, making space for what's meant for you. 🌟 (I read this today, but couldn’t find an author.) #WritersCommunity #LiteraryAgent #QueriesAreOpen #KeepOnKeepingOn #Booksky

I feel like #NationalBookLoversDay should be a holiday on which we get a day off from work. How do we start a petition? And can someone make a cake? This feels like a “We need a cake” situation. #WritingCommunity #LiteraryAgent #OpenQueries #Booksky

Open my query box to a bajillion (scientifically accurate number) manuscripts. My heart is happy. Then I remember I can only choose a few. Immediately begin singing How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Michael Bolton #WritingCommunity #OpenQueries #LiteraryAgent #Booksky

Sometimes you read a manuscript so magical you need to take a break to reset your soul. ✨ #AcceptingQueries #WritingCommunity #LitAgents #Booksky

How much are we loving #questpit? I’m having so much fun reading your pitches and seeing you hype each other up. Seriously makes me smile. ☺️ #WriterCommunity #LitAgent

✔️ pajamas ✔️ bowl of Lucky Charms ✔️ query inbox full 🤩 Living the dream. #WritingCommunity #OpenToQuery #OpenQueries #LitAgent

I have my sugar free Red Bull, a banana, and my laptop. Now I just need someone to bring me a #ToasterStrudel and I will be in query reading heaven. #WritingCommunity #MSWL #AcceptingQueries #LitAgent #Booksky

So excited to be a part of Fargo Moorhead Pride! From the official @OfficialFMPride Instagram. #BornThisWay #ImBiButIMarriedAGuy #OpenQueries #OwnVoices #FMPride #OfficialFMPride

Reading glasses (sigh, I’m old), a cozy blanket, snacks (most important), Tom Holland’s Umbrella performance on repeat, and a nice stack of #queries. Perfect setup for a gloomy day. Keep ‘em coming! #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #acceptingqueries #queryme #Booksky #RainyDay #TomHolland

Maybe you didn’t connect with an agent like you hoped you would. That’s okay, don’t give up! Not everyone you contact is going to be a good fit. You’ll find your #lobster! #WritingCommunity #MSWL #queries #Booksky

I believe in manuscripts. I believe in writers. And I believe that one of you has the story that’ll knock my socks off. Query me, y’all. #WritingCommunity #MSWL #AmQuerying #Believe

We all slip up, but getting a pitch with the wrong name or copy-pasting a pitch for another agent is a bummer. It's always worth a second glance before hitting send. #WeAllMakeMistakes #YoureDoingGreat #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #OpenQueries #Booksky

Wow! Where’s my emotional support peacock? These queries are making me feel! Keep ‘em coming! #MSWL #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #OpenQueries #Booksky

My #MSWL is updated, and my query inbox is open and hungry. Feed it your best work. #nomnom Link in bio! #WritingCommunity #OpenToQueries #LiAgent #booksky

I legitimately get excited when I get ready to open my queries. What kind of treasures will I find?! #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #Queries #Booksky

’m updating my #MSWL and catching up on responses to some truly incredible voices. You know what that means? Queries opening again soon! #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #Booksky

You may not think agents care, but I love reading bios. Who are you? What are your weird hobbies? Are you quirky? Serious? Do you have an obsession? What makes you, YOU? Writers are fascinating people. #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #AuthorBio #Booksky

I’m curious, When an agent includes feedback in a rejection, do you find it helpful or does it feel unnecessary since it’s ultimately a pass? #WritingCommmunity #LitAgent #Booksky #WritingLife

I had questions about why I ask for a full manuscript. These are general examples; they do not refer to a specific manuscript. ✍🏻 I fell in love with the sample only to find out the rest of the book was unwritten. 1/4 #WritingCommunity #amquerrying #MSWL #LitAgent #query #booksky

Me reading your manuscript at 2am: Don’t do that. WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? Also me: omg, yes. I love you! #EmotionalWhiplash #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #booksky #GimmeMore

I’m so excited for this! 🩷 💜 💙 #Writingcommunity #LitAgent #booksky #QueerPit

I love when you read something so good you wish you could go back in time to experience it all over again. Serious question: Does anyone know how to #TimeTravel? Maybe own a #FluxCapacitor? #WritingCommunity #LitAgent

Michael Crichton began #JurassicPark in 1981. It was published in 1990. I guess what I’m saying is, it’s okay to take your time. If it’s meant to be, it will happen. I’m a cheesy optimist. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 🧀 #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #query #cheesy #JurassicWorld #LifeFindsAWay

I went to #JurassicWorldRebirth with my niece and nephew yesterday. It blows my mind that this franchise started with someone’s manuscript and is now worth billions. Wow! What if your manuscript is next?! #WritingCommunity #booksky #LitAgent #JurassicPark

What publishers have on their #MSWL and what authors are writing don't always match up. What are you writing that no one seems to be asking for yet? Or what do you wish they would ask for more of? #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #LetMeKnow #DoTell #SchittsCreek

I will not eat my nieces cookies. I will not eat my nieces cookies. I will not, well, I mean, surely one couldn’t hurt . . . *Drives frantically back to the store to replace the entire box of cookies I ate* #CookieMonster #WritingBreak #LitAgent #Cookie #NomNom #AuntFail

When I say, “I didn’t connect,” it means I wasn’t transported, I didn’t feel the magic. That doesn’t mean your story isn’t good; it just wasn’t for me. Keep going! You may find an agent who loves it. #WritingCommunity #Booksky #LitAgent #KeepGoing

You had an idea, wrote it out on paper, and created something incredible. Don’t let the rejections get you down. Don’t let anyone steal your joy. You’re an author, be proud of all you’ve done! #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #BeProud #AuthorLife #booksky

This is so true. A thoughtful editor can help your story shine. #WritingCommunity #booksky #LitAgent #Editing

It takes courage to be kind. - Maya Angelou #WritingCommmunity #Booksky #BeKind #MayaAngelou

When the heroine wears a vintage Spice Girls t-shirt. Is it time to admit I’m old? #WritingCommunity #booksky #SpiceGirls #Vintage

I love this! It's so informative. I highly suggest using an editor if you are able. If you can't, make sure your beta readers/writing partners know what your expectations are when reading your manuscript. #WritingCommunity #Booksky #LitAgent #Editor

Hmmm, thrillers are sneaking their way into my queries, and I’m not exactly mad about it. Maybe I need to update my #MSWL #WritingCommunity #LitAgent #ThrillerReads

💙📚 Someone asked me this today, and it STRESSED ME OUT enough to make this handy graphic that I will save on my phone so that this travesty of a conversation never happens again. #booksky

As a little girl who grew up in the rural US, the bookmobile was like a dream! I still remember the smell of the bus as I walked up the steps. All those worlds, characters, and stories just waiting for me to dive in. It was #BookMagic #WritingCommunity #booksky