I’ve been informed that I’ve been removed from the Tobias website. Fear not! I’m not leaving agenting just changing addresses. More news to come. Until then it’s business as usual 🩷

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“E” is for… crud? Ok, maybe not. Seriously, Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Mel. I am an animator and author/illustrator. I love character design, whimsy and I’m interested in pb’s,mg’s and gn’s. I’m repp’d by @annmrose.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitArt #melArt🔥

What do you mean Vile Lady Villains was featured in the 10 Must-Read Horror Books of May 2026 by @bloody-disgusting.com? Thank you, thank you! bloody-disgusting.com/books/394948...

Toilet humor in today's #comicstrip. #PeterCadaver #toiletpaper

🥾 🏕️ WELCOME TO QUERY BOOTCAMP 🏕️ 🥾 Day 1 is all about the query letter. We know an agent cares the most about the sample pages, but in today's landscape, you need to be good at every part of the package. Your query is the first impression. You need to make a good one.

#kidlit folks, this auction ends on April 30th

Serious question—is the pilot and the food delivery lady to the WH the same person? 🧐 with that budget you think they could afford to pay people better

Stories of female rage #MSWL

Our #auction is underway, with great items like these! -Submission Bundle @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social -Virtual AMA @annmsbooks.bsky.social -Submission Pkg Feedback & AMA @annmrose.bsky.social -PB Critique & Signed Book @beckylevine.bsky.social Bid & browse here: www.32auctions.com/n...

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I'm just a girl standing in front of publishing, asking it to DO BETTER!

The scammers be scamming. Authors please be aware this is NOT how publishing operates. Also, you should NEVER send money either! Be safe out there, please!

Trans rights are human rights! I see you! I support you! Trans visibility day 🩷

I heard a rumor (so take that for what it is) that some authors will withdraw and resubmit their query letters, hoping to get on the top of the query box. Now I can't speak for other agents but I work from the bottom up, so if this is the strategy it might not be as affective as you'd've hoped.

George Orwell never said that, but what he did say was, “Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. ”

Thanks so much for reading Sarah! 🩷🥹🩷

Publishers really do readers and authors a disservice when they market books to the wrong age group or market them as the wrong genre.

TRANS HERO SAVES DROWNING BABY This story should be everywhere.

In publishing, agents get told all the time from publishers that they "don't know how to break this book out" and they aren't going to like it, but I know the answer to this perplexing issue... . . . It's money.

There are a lot of #MSWL posts going around and I love that! I just want authors to remember NOT to self reject. Your book doesn’t have to be a perfect match to a MSWL If the agent takes fantasy and you have fantasy take your shot! ❤️ Don’t stress it!

When estranged sisters discover one of them may get murdered, they have no choice but to return to Tennessee, where secrets, and a body, are buried. Learn more about @emmacwellsbooks.bsky.social's upcoming thriller here! people.com/emma-c-wells... Repped by @annmrose.bsky.social #thrillerbook

I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm really wanting some propulsive feminist thrillers! Women supporting women! Taking down the patriarchy kind of stories! #MSWL

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.

I wrote a piece for an Utah paper about why books that deal with sex and assault are important for teens and shouldn't be labeled as pornography and banned. This is a major issue in my home state where many do not believe sex scenes in books are ever justified. www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...

When I say things like, "the patriarchy is alive and well in publishing" this is just one example.... 🙃

For fork's sake....

An issue I keep coming across in plot driven narratives is when presenting the story the main character lacks goals/motivations/conflict. They are presented as a pawn for the narrative in the story instead of an autonomous “person” who is making choices. ….

Hot Tip for Writers who are querying: Have someone who is unfamiliar with your story read over your query and synopsis. If they don’t understand what the book is about or how the story unfolds neither will an agent.

Does that seem fair to you?

Synopsis tip… The makers of South Park had a video years ago about how they create stories and the basics of it were that if you can use the words “and then” between your plot points you are forked. This means there is nothing connecting these moments, you have a series of events. …. Cont….

Accidentally left my phone at home but now I’m back and will be going through #Cupit if I give you a ❤️ and/or if you think we could be a good match, use the link in my pinned post to query me.

AHHHH! My face!!! 🤯🥹💜

Announcing new deals for @karendelavegart.bsky.social @tiffanyeverett.bsky.social @stephrondeauwrites.bsky.social @alicefeagan.bsky.social + more buff.ly/JJuq2F0

This book made me laugh, this book made me cry, this book is an absolute must read!

One thing I love the most about my authors is that when one of them has something to celebrate they all celebrate! #RosebudAuthors

I love Mel! 🩷

Sold my first item on FB marketplace and the people that came to pick it up one of them said she was a reader so I gave her 5 books too 🩷

Does your protagonist have to be likable? Not necessarily. But they do need to be compelling. Here are the 6 most common character issues I discuss with my editing clients — along with my favorite tricks to make your protagonist unforgettable. (Psst: Number 4 is the one I almost ALWAYS bring up.)

Sometimes I register for events that I can’t attend with an email that I don’t use… www.kcci.com/article/pres...

Look, I don't like posting stuff from the bad place but this feels like a plot bunny... or just a very interesting thought experiment 😉

You wanted a first pages episode and we are going to deliver!

I have a notebook 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hold up… what was #BluePit and should I be going through the pitches? 👀

I’m not sure who originally said it, but if a person is afraid a book will change someone’s thinking, it’s not books they are afraid of!

Me in Central Time, trying to set up a meeting for my author (Pacific Time) with an editor in Eastern Time My brain is now broken

Seeing a lot of “stand alone novels w/ series potential” in my inbox that aren’t actually “stand alone” For this to be true the 1st novel needs to end in a way that feels satisfying to readers. There could be a desire for more books but it ends in a way that feels “good” even if there aren’t any

At least eight states have deeply concerning anti-library, anti-literature bills on the docket for their legislative sessions so far. Here's what they are and what you can and should do at this point about them–whether or not you live in these states. *WE* save us. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I'm Mel, an author/illustrator based in California. Enjoy painting characters of all kinds, whimsical settings and wacky situations. Available for new projects. For inquiries, please contact @annmrose.bsky.social melaniecordan.com #kidlitart #kidlit

On the lookout for a propulsive thriller with women teaming up not tearing each other down #MSWL