Reminder that tomorrow, I will be open to queries for queer romance with magic elements until I reach 100 queries! Please do not send me other things, because I will not consider them at this time (unless you have a referral link). I will open again hopefully in August for something else!

I just *devoured* The Fake Divination Offensive by @sararaaschbooks.com & it's EXACTLY what I want in my query inbox June 1. Here's why romance with magic is fun: 1) Magic/fantasy elements are usually delightful to read about 2) Grounded magic allows smaller & sillier worldbuilding #amquerying

**I will be opening to queries on Monday, June 1 until I reach 100 queries** During this time, I will ONLY be accepting queries for queer romance with magical elements. Think Sangu Mandanna, Sara Raasch - romance + grounded/very low fantasy. Let magic enhance love, and make me swoon. #amquerying

Did you discover, as part of the Anthropic settlement, that your publisher failed to register your copyright? The @authorsguild.org is collecting information authorsguild.org/anthropic-cl... (This is a correction of something I posted yesterday w/ a significant error. Apologies for the mistake)

Last week I got two pieces of poetry news on the same day and THIS was one of them. 🥹 My poem "Renfield at His Windowsill," published by the fantastic @smallwondersmag.com, is a Rhysling Award finalist!

Insurance is such a scam. I hit my out of pocket max a month ago. In spite of this, I have still paid $200 in medical expenses. UHC informs me I have to call urgent care to get reimbursed. And I *might* get money from Optum Rx back in 3 months. Doesn’t matter that they’re an arm of UHC.

Just an fyi: someone is emailing authors pretending to be me again. **[email protected] IS NOT my email address.** Please be aware of scammers and do not pay an agent for any reason. We pay you, not the other way around.

Hi, have you seen the beautiful cover of my debut science fiction romance novel coming this fall from @acebookspub.bsky.social ?? Okay, now you have 🪐

I think I’m going to try something new with queries — I’ve learned that 500 queries take about 6 months, and I don’t like staying closed that long. So at a friends suggestion, I’ll be opening more often but for smaller numbers, looking for specific subjects, genres or authors. #amquerying

Hi everyone! I've reopened to queries for the first time in FOREVER. Very excited to start seeing everyone's work again. I'll be focusing most on PB, MG, YA, NA, and commercial adult fiction in multiple genres. For more, visit my MSWL page: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hi...

would that all Saturday nights be this joyful

So excited to be looking in on #MENApit today! Already seen some excellent pitches - I will leave a comment and a link if I want to see more!

From now until the 28th, the Higher Magic ebook is on sale for $2.99 at all ebook retailers!

It occurred to me today that I unintentionally have no fewer than 4 astronauts in my apartment - 3 painted by @peripateticmeg.bsky.social and 1 still-inflated balloon from a 1 year old's birthday party....in 2022.

Full disclosure: I am close to inbox zero, but I am expecting my wonderful clients to send me 5 books in the next month, so I am not going to open yet to queries. BUT I did update my #MSWL! If you think we're a match please query me when I open! I promise I'll give ample notice :) #amquerying

While we wait for a *cover reveal* (coming soon), this gorgeous art is for @authoremilyg.bsky.social’s BY THE LIGHT OF THE STASRS, available for preorder now! And there’s just one day left to get a 25% discount from B&N with code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/by-the-lig...

*Gasp*! Cover reveal AND preorder discount for ONCE, AGAIN, ALWAYS by Amanda Gayle?! To quote Amanda (not on bsky), it's preorder season, so consider getting in on this delicious second chance romance with a discount! Code PREORDER25. Credit to @ivmaruva.bsky.social for the gorgeous cover art!

This is the reality of what AI companies want for the future: where EVERYONE is unable to function without relying on them for "intelligence as a utility." In order for them to sell this to us, they need to convince us our brains are never creative, interesting, able enough.

Today, for just a brief time, my office is ready for adventure

Just a few days left to get your tickets for OMEGACon - an online megagames convention easily accessible to all time zones from CET to PST (outside of that is doable, but less convenient). www.tickettailor.com/events/omega #megagames #rpg

We're hiring an assistant to join us in our San Diego office. Looking for someone who's interested in supporting the infrastructure and inner workings of a literary agency. Please share in your circles!

This is extremely true. Arts improve with practice and must artists just get better and better. I know writing best and average debut age for a novelist is 35, and every book is better written than the last. Some skills can peak fast: math, music, swimming; others slow: writing, fencing, painting

I'll be coming up with some posts for this today myself. But remember your book doesn't have to be a perfect match to my #MSWL to send it to me. If I'm open to your genre and you think we could be a good fit, please query me! Link in my pinned post.

In honor of #MSWL day, seemed like a good time to share some things I'm especially excited about. My clients are prepared to inundate me shortly with manuscripts, so not sure when I'll open, but I promise to keep you updated!

So I feel (both as a reader & author) like discoverability of new books is down lately, especially for the midlist. Please tell me some recently published (past year-ish) SFF books you loved that are midlist/overlooked/deserve more hype! (And please share your recs/this list!) My recs in reply!

omg everybody go draw a horse this is what the internet was made for gradient.horse

i’m sick of the shit from josh shapiro and other jewish politicians who are like, yeah, they’re only nazis if they’re from germany and using trains to send people to the camps, otherwise they’re sparkling white supremacist fascists “never again” doesn’t just mean “to us” it means never again. now.

First ever book nook from @worksofwhimsy.bsky.social - a library in my library, for my D&D minis to study up between sessions!

There's an auction going for Minnesota! Loads of publishing-related lots and opportunities: have a look! www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

oh wow, I do love a quality debrief/toolkit -- this is fabulous to see, from Charlotte, NC. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Great list of trainings in here -

The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

If you're calling @schumer.senate.gov or @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social , try their Long Island offices. Got through on the first try and staff were responsive! No commitments from either one, which I expressed was unacceptable, so keep calling!

Out of curiosity, is there a consensus/plan of how to ensure deaf people know ICE is around? Whistles and loud noises obviously won’t work. I’d just like to be prepared.

Excuses mean very little, so let me just say: I know I'm behind on queries, but I am making it a priority for the rest of the month, so please bear with me! Once I catch up, I can open again. #amquerying #amwriting

Join me at @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social on February 7! So many amazing people and books - and if you want to come talk to me or any of the other agents, you can sign up here: forms.gle/ZYZoT9bnwgkC...

Please remember: you do not have to search to find how to query me. I accept queries through QM. I am not open often due to balance and client work, but I do open. If you email me (especially at my dayjob for which I am a lawyer), your query will be deleted and not considered.

And thus the month-long battle to write 2026 (and not 2025) begins anew

"where is the lesbian version of heated rivalry" HERE HI I HAVE IT AND IT'S GOING ON SUBMISSION NEXT MONTH BEFORE THE OLYMPICS 🥺⛸️💙

It's December, and I don't anticipate any more publications this year. So, here is my 2025 awards eligibility post. In a year of so many standout works, I'd be extremely honored should you consider either of these in your awards reading and nominating.

Check out the new post where @courtney-floyd.com talks about magic public university building!

Hey did you know it's NYC Marathon day? I did because the music and screaming started at 8am LITERALLY outside my bedroom window

SUPER excited to have this book announced so we can talk about it! Amanda’s incredible romance will be in the world *next year* for you all to read! As she says: don’t quit your daydreams!

I decorated for Halloween six days before trick or treating and my own party (rather than the night before). Please be impressed

Mallomar season is the best season

I was at the the No Kings march in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Many elderly or disabled folks who couldn’t make it to Manhattan, but also young families and people of all ages. I stood in the same spot for more than an hour and the stream of protesters was constant. Amazing turnout.

Brooklyn No Kings almost made me cry because of the number of kids out protesting

New update #amquerying: I am at 443 queries, so pretty close to 500! I am excited to start reading! On another note: I promise, if you have a typo or accidentally don't update your personalization, it will not be disqualifying. I was a querying author, I get it!

Just an update to #amquerying: I have 102 queries already! Wow, you all amaze me with your creativity and enthusiasm!