It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I make this post. I am, sadly, stepping away from agenting. I loved every single moment of being an agent. I loved my clients. I loved their books. I loved meeting and connecting with other industry professionals and all of the friends I've made

So many wonderful auctions still available to bid on! Today is the LAST DAY to bid! Please spread the word and get those bids in! ❤️

I have a new client!!! Madison's thriller novel made me FERAL for the group of moms in her story living in an HOA community who love to sip some wine, gossip, chat about the PTA & soon find themselves with big secrets to hide when one of them goes missing. 🍷 1/2

✨Excited to share the #pb's I’ve written! 🐐BENNIE & CHANCE🐴 ✅Friendship ✅Acceptance ✅Personal growth ✅Puns! THE QUIET BOY'S MIGHTY ROAR 😶 ✅Self-expression ✅Navigating feelings ✅Nonverbal communication Editors, @amandalitagent.bsky.social has all the details if you’d like to see more!

🐐BENNIE AND CHANCE🐴 Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?🍎 If any #editors are looking for a hilarious and heartwarming #pb that comps GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS, my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social has the details!☎️

Please beware. NO AGENT WILL CHARGE YOU MONEY FOR REPRESENTATION OR MARKETING OR CALLS OR ANYTHING ELSE! We only get paid when we sell your book, period. PLEASE do as much research as you can on anybody who offers you rep. Research the clients they claim they have and ask around.

LAST DAY TO DONATE IS 7/31! Spread the word and donate if you can! Critiques, AMA calls, commissions, mentorships, school visits, books, non-publishing items the list goes on! 💗

I'm so happy 🥹

REMINDER: I close to queries at 11:59 PM EST tonight! I am on the hunt for romance, horror, lyrical prose, and a strong voice among other things! Marginalized authors I especially want to hear from you! 🩷 MSWL in next post. Query me here: querytracker.net/query/3570

If any editors are looking for a picture book featuring a grumpy goat and a nervous horse learning how to coexist in the same pasture, I would love to send it your way! 🩷 (Mockup made on Canva, using all Canva graphics/designs, this is not the art 🩷)

chill very early announcement but i will be reopening general queries on September 1st and closing at midnight on September 14th! my bipoc query form is open year-round so if you're under that umbrella do not feel rushed! but for everyone else that is the window 💜

There is no food in Gaza. Please share this and bear witness is nothing else. People are eating leaves to survive but everyone is suffering immensely. The children. The elderly. The new mothers. The husbands and sons and brothers getting shot at just to try to get “aid”. We have failed as humans.

Hello! I wanted to provide a bit of clarity on some of my rejections currently, a bit of insight into my brain. A thread: For starters, at this current moment there a few reasons for some of my rejections, the main one is word count. Typically, for myself, if anything is over 100K, I'm 1/?

Hi, just reminding everybody due to the increase of emails I’ve been getting. I do NOT accept queries sent to my email. Any queries sent there (unless previously discussed) will be deleted unseen. I only accept queries through my query manager form. Thank you!

Forgot to post here too! I have a small handful of subs left in my inbox to read through and I just know this is going to be SO difficult. But, in other news, I’ve decided to open to queries! 🎉 send me all your horror, romance, MG, & more 🩷 QueryTracker.net/query/3570

🎉 HOORAY! My sensory #boardbook is ON SUB! 🐶👦 Join a silly pup & his toddler bestie as they romp through all the colors of the 🌈! Bursting with color, texture & interactive fun sure to tickle toddlers’ toes! 📞 @amandalitagent.bsky.social to be added to the sub list! #editors #publishers #kidlit

Hi #writingcommunity! This is @amandalitagent.bsky.social / @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social and I made a page dedicated to the editing services I offer 🩷 I’ll be posting query tips/advice and of course, updates for all things Editing Tales! #writers #freelanceeditor #bookeditor #books #querytips 1/2

Hello! Here is an updated MSWL: amandalitagent.wordpress.com/agent-mswl/ I did my best to cover EVERYTHING, but please let me know if there needs to be some clarity anywhere. I want this to be accessible to EVERYONE. I have also updated my list on MSWL's site. I don't have an open date as of yet 1/2

Today! Can’t wait to hear these pitches!! I still have a few slots available for any author looking to pitch me 🩷 I cannot wait to connect to you all!

At $2,100/$8,000 needed at the moment to evacuate Mariam and her mom 🙌🏼 LET’S GOoooo!!

Authors I cannot wait to hear your pitches this weekend!! 🩷🎉

✨pls share✨ I’m at $1,200/$4,000 of my goal this week to help evacuate Mariam’s mom. If you can donate and/or share, I would be so grateful! GFM: www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel... 32Auction: www.32auctions.com/KL4CAuction

Wishing a righteous and restorative Pride to the incredible authors I’ve had the great luck to partner with over the years, whose queer stories for folks of all ages make the world a better (and gayer) place ❤️‍🔥

Just wanted to let everybody know that I will be a bit slow on responses to all nudges as my grandma unfortunately passed away, and I've been helping to plan the funeral. The funeral is today and tomorrow. I hope to be back to reading mid-next week.

Just a little update: I planned to open to queries this month, but I may have to push that back until I am caught up on submissions and client work 💗 more soon!

I would love to connect with more acquiring editors in KidLit, especially anybody looking for picture books (non-fiction or fiction) 🩷

Having a little fun with my #WIP today. Check out the editor's guide to THE REGISTER OF LOST TREASURE #MG #agented @amandalitagent.bsky.social

Just as an update, I am behind on my submissions but will be getting back to everybody as soon as I can.

If any editors are interested in checking out a chapter book that is a touch of JUMANJI x MAGIC TREE HOUSE filled with cryptids and other mythical creatures, please reach out. I would love to send it your way!

I would LOVE to do more in person conferences! If anybody is ever looking to fill any spots, please, let's connect 💗

Going to try to be more present on here, X is literal AI trash.

Having a wonderful time listening to all of your pitches! 🩷

So excited to be attending the in-person writers conference in New Haven this Friday, March 28th! I cannot wait to hear your amazing pitches! 🩷

I’ll be popping in & out of #LuckyPit #PopUpPit today! If I like your pitch, please use this query form and link your pitch under the referred by section: querytracker.net/query/3570/L...

Hi #editors, my wonderful client @stephanieowens.bsky.social is on sub with a sweet picture book featuring a shy boy on his first day of kindergarten whose words don't want to come out. This story is currently out #onsub. Please contact me if you would like to see it in your inbox 🩷

My wonderful client Nicole is officially out on sub! If any editors are looking for a hilarious Christmas book to add to their list, this one may be for you! Get ready to guide the sleigh with silly Comet who is tired of playing second fiddle to the shiny nosed favorite, Rudolph. 🎄 #onsub

Editors, keep your eyes peeled for @ashleedani.bsky.social's chapter book on sub today which is a mix of JUMANJI x THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE when a group of friends play with their new deck of cryptozoology cards only to be transported on a wild adventure to save these cryptid's from extinction!

I am OVER the moon to announce that I am now representing the incredibly talented @teachertoauthor.bsky.social! Her picture books filled with hijinks and silly characters, immediately pulled me in! I am SO excited to bring her stories to the world! 🩷 Welcome to @belcastroagency.bsky.social

As a reminder: I am in my inbox today so responses will be faster. My response times will vary anywhere between minutes to weeks depending on where I’m at. Passes are based on what I am personally looking for. What might not be the right fit for me does not mean it won’t be the perfect fit for

Happy #MSWL Day! To celebrate, I will be opening to queries. I am opening to all authors until 2/19 and then I will only be open to marginalized authors from 2/19 - 3/5 and then I will be closing to catch up 💗 here is a link to my updated MSWL page: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/am...

Inbox Update - I am fully caught up on submissions/queries (aside from the most recent Picture Book Conference I attended). I want to take a moment to say that I tried to send back as much feedback as I could offer but I want to remind everyone to please take 1/?

Emotional about the amount raised! Eternally grateful to everyone, truly. THANK YOU!!!! Will send emails in the coming days! Check your SPAM 🇵🇸💛

Just an update on my query box: I am hoping to be mostly caught up this weekend! I did a lot of reading over the holidays/while being sick and I’m finally able to sit in an upright position to give feedback 🩷 please remember that a from me is NOT a never, it’s just not right now

Hello! Just a friendly reminder, I only take queries through my Query Manager and I am currently closed to queries 🩷 anything sent to my email unless previously discussed will be deleted.

✨My #PB featuring a sweet kindergartener starting school for the first time and losing his words is officially out on sub to #editors! This heartwarming PB offers a tender message of hope, self-expression, and acceptance for any child learning to navigate their feelings. #kidlit #writingcommunity

Check out my clients adorable new website! 🩷

Calling all #KidLit authors! I’m honored to be taking pitches at the Picture Book Creator Conference 🎉📚 Want insider tips on crafting a winning picture book? You don’t want to miss this! Use code AMANDA30 to get a discount. ✍️ Secure your spot now: allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc?fbclid=Iw…

Getting a new webinar together to kick off the New Year. If you want to chat opening pages, come join! www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/1/... And as always, if the price point is a problem, drop me a line. ❤️

Hi! I updated my #MSWL for 2025, it's a lot smaller than what it originally was and I hope to expand it again in time but for now, I need to focus on keeping my list small and doing all I can for the clients I take on while making sure I'm not overfilling my tank. 1/?