We have a cover!!! So excited for this release and so proud of the wonderful @zombicatures.bsky.social!!!

I will always, always, always support trans, nonbinary & LGBTQIA+ folks. There are more than two genders. I see you. You have value that nobody on this earth can take away from you. We're in this together. 💜

Feeling minorly offended by all my normal book newsletters telling me to kickstart my reading for the year as if I haven’t already read six books!!!

Boosting again! I know there’s a lot of people who need help right now, especially with the LA fires, but please consider sharing if you can’t donate 💜

One of my fellow Rosebuds, Casper, lost his home in the LA fires. Please consider donating if you have the ability! A boost helps, too 💕🌹 Thank you for organizing, @annmrose.bsky.social

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a copy of Circle of Love, My Heart Fills with Happiness and You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 21) Open Intl

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a copy of This Dark Paradise by @esluken.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. US only (Day 22)

Oh you NEED to enter this giveaway from the wildly talented and absolutely hilarious @cthomasbooks.bsky.social!!!

Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing 🌲

My Collectors Print featuring characters from my upcoming #graphicnovel from Atheneum BFYR (@SimonKIDS) has dropped! shorturl.at/PiJQS

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a picture book critique (no rhyme, up to 1000 words) by Tziporah Coheb Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 20)

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To a signed copy of Eyes Open (YA novel in verse) by @lynmillerlachmann.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. US only. (Day 19)

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win nonfiction MG book proposal or MS (up to 10 pages) or a nonfiction PB critique by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 18)

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a 1 of 3 Query Critiques w/ notes on the 1st 10 pages of your MS by @chelseamargomoyer.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 17)

sesame street isn't supposed to make money. the post office isn't supposed to make money. not everything is supposed to MAKE MONEY

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a PB MS critique (2 passes) by Leslie Stall Widener Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 16)

You definitely don’t want to miss this one! @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social is filled to the brim with expert “authorpreneur” knowledge for authors in every stage! #SpreadTheJoy

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a 1 of 3 critiques of either your query or the first 5 pages of your MS by @openmike.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 15)

The pro-censorship, anti-library bills already filed for 2025 across the USA. It's your responsibility to follow these and write to your state representatives. Guide to how to do that included....as are some *positive* bills prefiled. wellsourced.substack.com/p/the-pro-ce...

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win 1 of 3 winner's choice of a PB (up to 500 words) or a CB (up to 7500 words) critique by @me-mwai.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, & repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 13)

I've been resisting replying to a lot of posts today, because I wanted to think. And I think that we are at a unique crisis point right now on the left. You can not spend a year running on telling us that democracy will end if this guy wins, and then just turn around and say, "well norms, you know"

i need a hot tub that is also somehow a bed

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a query letter critique by @kellydhouse.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 12)

There is NOTHING controversial about being queer. PERIOD.

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win A signed copy of ROSTAM'S PICTURE-DAY PUSTEEN w/ stickers and bookmarks by Ryan Bani Tahmaseb Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (US only) (Day 11)

To finish this dang book, finally go on sub with it, and maaaaaybe even sell it??? Okay, let's definitely sell it. ✨🔮🧚‍♀️

A chance to win one of *TWO* AMA's from one of my absolute favorite people ever??? @jacquilipton.bsky.social is so funny and SO smart and she knows her stuff. Follow the instructions below to win! #SpreadTheJoy

ATTENTION WRITERSKY: Not only do you have a chance to win a 30 pages critique, but you ALSO can win a 30-min AMA with the the epitome of joy and warmth that is @celestedador.bsky.social!! Don't sleep on this!!

Erin is whip-smart and her debut MG Crushing It is a can't miss release of 2024! You also shouldn't miss your chance to win a query and first 10 page critique from @beckererine.bsky.social herself!! #SpreadTheJoy

I feel so lucky that I got to enjoy 3 shows at the Eras Tour with some of my favorite people in the world. Every experience was truly an experience of a lifetime and I'm forever grateful for Taylor and her team for making each night a SPECTACLE. 🎶Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you 🎶

✨IT'S ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!! ✨ The winner of my #SpreadTheJoy giveaway of a YA query critique and feedback on your 1st 50 pages of your ms goes to Alexis @abookishchai.bsky.social!! I'll send you a DM shortly 🥰 Thank you to everyone who entered and to @annmrose.bsky.social for spreading joy ALWAYS!

So much good stuff has come from and will come from my agent siblings!

Each year, agent Ann Rose and her #RosebudAuthors run #SpreadtheJoy - an event focused on spreading cheer at the end of the year. And we're participating! Follow @annmrose.bsky.social for daily announcements on giveaways of books, critiques, and more! And of course, remember to Spread the joy!

We need it 👀👀👀

Kidlit #illustrators you don’t want to miss an opportunity to get a portfolio review from the wildly talented @zombicatures.bsky.social!!!

Last kiss x I love you, I’m sorry is 🤯🤯🤯

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Getting out of the bathtub is my Everest

Happy Saturday!!! Who else wants in on a chance to win a YA query critique and feedback on the first 50 pages of your manusrcript? Follow the instructions for my #SpreadTheJoy giveaway below ❄️✨

Enter a chance to win a query and first chapter critique from @cynthiatimoti.bsky.social for #SpreadTheJoy!! And then you could maybe even add her debut romance SALTY, SPICED, & A LITTLE BIT NICE to your TBR

loaTHING. unAdulTERatED LOATHING!

The best thing about BlueSky is not financing a sociopath.

Day 5 of #SpreadTheJoy belongs to the wonderful @writtenbysky.bsky.social! Get eyes on your MG query + opening! 🙏🏻

Hey, writers! Just want to put this on your radar. There's a rash of new accounts here trying to scam writers by pretending to be book marketers. They are generally not legit. You can recognize them because:

as always

Extremely important to emphasize this. Indie bookstores are growing and can actually thrive...if we support them.

I'm going to give this a few more days before choosing a winner for #SpreadTheJoy so it's not too late to follow the instructions in @annmrose.bsky.social's original post for a chance to win a YA query critique and feedback on your 1st 50 pages! #amquerying #querycritique #booksky #writersky 📚💙

It's my agent/name twin's turn for #SpreadTheJoy!! Don't miss out on a chance to win a query package from the wonderful @melissatyndall.bsky.social. I can attest that she gives great feedback! 🌹✨

HELLO BUY THIS BOOK PLEASE!!! Seton Girls know what’s up