Queer thrillers, space operas, and more of this week's new YA book releases in both hardcover and paperback: bookriot.com/new-ya-book-...

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Places my cat has gotten stuck today: -tied to the leg of the bed -between the couch and the storage basket -under the TV console -behind the big mirror -tangled in a kitchen chair -wedged between the fridge and counter #geriatriccatproblems

What YA novels are kicking off your new year?? @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social brings together 14 new young adult science fiction, fantasy, and horror books from January and February! The big news: Dragons are IN

Had to sing the Winnie the Pooh TV theme song to encourage myself to get out of bed this morning. Happy January! youtu.be/ckvnRB6IHSU?...

Store grand opening! I'm selling Risograph prints of my trans rex art for $20, and slightly misaligned prints for $15. Half of each print's price will be donated a local LGBTQ+ org, and the $20 print comes with a free vinyl sticker. 💖 brinsonmarie.com

My annual query inbox wrapped is up on Instagram. I’m a simple gal who loves data analysis, and hopefully this look at the numbers is helpful to writers. #querying

CELEBRATE THE FINAL DAYS OF #TACHYON30 BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS AWESOME #SALE 30% OFF SITEWIDE Use #coupon code YEAREND30 buff.ly/BCqYRJ9 30% off everything including physical books, ebooks, limiteds, and pre-orders. When we say everything, we mean everything!

Hello 2026! As we get closer to the new year—and my query inbox reopening—it’s time for me to update what I’m looking for. I saw a lot of fabulous projects in 2025 (but more on that later), and I’m excited about what I might find in 2026. #mswl

Posting this before my inbox reopens in January. I’m planning to close my query inbox for February & March 2026–I know that it’s going to be a busy time for me, and it’s better that I take those months to try to catch up. So, after January, my inbox will reopen in April. #literaryagent #queryupdate

Awards eligibility 2025! I pubbed things! THE GLADE, middle grade horror, from Aladdin (S&S) An anxious, autistic, aspec Iranian American tween discovers a clearing in her woodsy summer camp where dreams—and nightmares—come to life. Eligible for Andre Norton (Nebulas), IGNYTE, Stoker, Mythopoeic!

A long overdue #queryupdate: I am nearly caught up! Many thanks again to all the authors who have had to be patient while I read. At this point, if you’ve sent a query in Apr-June and haven’t heard back, you’re in my maybe pile.

Thanks to Ashley Aya Ferguson for coordinating our panel at Books by the Banks this weekend in Cincinnati. Loved meeting and sharing stories with Mary Kay Carson, @tanyakonerman.bsky.social and Kristy High. Great festival. ❤️ #booksbythebanks #bookfests #bookfestivals #cincinnatibooks

Whelp, I did the thing. Couldn’t find my glasses when they were on my head. 👵🏻

Want to work on tension, character & querying - for free? Check out our #MSWL live replay from last week! One attendee said “I feel like I just had an entire MFA course. Except MFA programs get snooty about 'genre fiction.' " Check it out! manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live-ag...

🔍 60 2025 Middle Grade Mystery and Detective Stories 🔍 popgoesthereader.com/60-2025-midd... #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit

Some recs of books with ace spec main characters for Asexual Awareness Week (and a list of my own books with ace spec characters too). www.antoniaaquilante.com/blog/book-re... #aceweek #asexualawarenessweek #bookrecs

Fun book news!

Loved my visits at the River School and the Landon School this week. We talked about the origins of characters and stories, and had some laughs. Thank you to everybody who participated, and to @politicsprose.bsky.social . It's always so much fun. 🥰 #schoolvisits #authorvisits #kidlit

Meanwhile, over on instagram, I’m trolling my cat: www.instagram.com/ericabaumanb...

Hi #DVPit! Even though my inbox is currently closed, I’ll be checking out the feed throughout the day. If I 💙, I’d love to see your query, which you can send via this link: QueryTracker.net/query/EricaB...

This blurb for A Wild Radiance 🥺🥺🥺🥺

TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET! Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq #writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks

1:1 Agent Consultations are now live for non-members! If you're not sure why you're getting rejected--if you'd like "Try the following to improve your odds" advice--or if you just want to make sure your work is agent-ready before you send, we are here to help. manuscriptacademy.com/consultations

Just 3 days until #DVpit on October 8th, 2025--a pitch event for unagented marginalized writers & artists seeking out representation! Here's our guide about what to do during the pitch event! dvpit.carrd.co#during So excited for all the amazing talent we'll see! #writersky #booksky #artistsky

In all seriousness, publishers are going to have to figure out how to market books in the post-social-media landscape. That should be an implicit part of their job. What authors/artists can do on their own is increasingly limited and siloed.

#queryupdate: unfortunately, I’ve decided to keep my query inbox closed for October. While I made a significant dent in my TBR pile, it wasn’t as much as I hoped & it would be a disservice to those writers who are patiently waiting for a response to reopen now. I aim to reopen in November. #querying

It is a September for the SAINT OF FEAR. It is a September for WEIRD CULTS. But also perhaps...WARY ALLIANCES with PROSPECTIVE LOVE INTERESTS!! It's a September for excellent new young adult books! reactormag.com/new-young-ad...

Meetings are now live for everyone, member and non-member alike! If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book! Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations Here if you need us!

Who do I need to talk to about getting to meet a highland cow? It is what my life is missing right now.

I was in the Rockville, MD area today and decided to drop in on the two nearby B&N locations. Thanks @barnesandnoble.com Rockville and Gaithersburg for showcasing Spellbinders in the last few days of summer. 🥰🎉📚

I've donated a bunch of books for @sandraproudman.bsky.social's latest #Kidlit4Ceasefire fundraiser!! plz ignore the line about my linktree bc it is not in my bio but here it is: linktree.com/naseemjamnia directly to the auction: www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...

Friends! In collaboration with @tachyonpub.bsky.social, Carlos & I are hosting one of their glorious 30th Anniversary Events on our Twitch TV channel! SAVE THE DATE: Oct 2, 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific, 6 Mountain, 7 Central). 9 writers & editor @jhameia.bsky.social! www.eventbrite.com/e/tachyon-30...

📣Announcing #PreDV and #DVParty!📣 Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit! Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025! Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7! Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!

🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our recommendation post for next month’s theme! Here are twenty books that we think also fit the September theme of Where the Magic Happens! 🧵

Still more visits in the works, but this is my current list of conferences and festivals for 2025. Come find me if you're at any of these amazing events. 🎉😊 #bookevents #bookfairs #bookfestivals #authorevents #booksbythebanks #buckeyebookfair #baltimorebookfestival #vlaconference #virginialibraries

Reviews by young readers are really the only ones that matter, IMHO. 😉 🥰 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/SNH/s... @randomhousekids.bsky.social #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #mgbooks #summerreads #fantasyseries #kidlit

IS THERE ZOROASTRIAN-SKY OR DO I HAVE ANY IRANIAN/PERSIAN ZOROASTRIAN MUTUALS OR NON-MUTUALS WITH WHOM I CAN HAVE A CONVO ABOUT MYTHOLOGY AND APPROPRIATION I WILL PAY YOU FOR YOUR TIME (Iranian preferred bc of specificity but would happily talk to any Parsis/Parsees!) (please share thank yoooou!)

I’ll be on Ocracoke Island all next week, and part of my visit will be frequenting @bookstobered.bsky.social, one of my favorite bookstores in the country. ❤️ If you’re in #OBX and taking a ferry to #ocracoke, be sure to stop by. They’ll be signed copies of the Spellbinders books. 📚

With summer ending and school starting, now is the perfect time to request Spellbinders from your local #library. It helps an #author and gives #MGreaders a chance to belly laugh at overconfident goblins. 😂 (ISBNs below.) Thanks! Book 1: 9780593482742 Book 2: 9780593482780 Book 3: 9780593813393

Quick August #QueryUpdate: still chipping away at the submission pile. I’m always endeavoring to be faster and more efficient, but I’m also only one person. I do respond to every submission so, if you haven’t heard back yet, it’s still in the queue. #literaryagent #publishing

Grab your gear and hit the road! I'm attending my first Virginia Library Association conference on October 2, 2025. Come by and visit with me and the rest of the @scbwi.bsky.social peeps. More to come! #vla #vlacon #virginialibraries #libraries #librarians #library

All three books in the Spellbinders series are available for the hungry MG reader. Ideal for beaches, campsites, car trips, and wherever else you're headed this summer! Thanks for the shoutout, RMG! 😄 📖 readingmiddlegrade.com/fantasy-book...

Very excited to work with Michelle! Her fantasy reinterpretation of Jane Austen’s Emma puts overlooked Jane Fairfax in the spotlight as she deals with an unexpected pregnancy, a flakey secret fiancé, and a society that limits her ability to profit from her magic. This book is swoony + magical!

It's going to be a busy fall. I'm lining up a series of appearances at fests all over the place, starting with the Baltimore Book Festival on September 13th. If you're in the MD/DC/VA area, come by and see us. #bookfestivals #bookfest #baltimore #baltimorereads #bookevents baltimorebookfest.com

I spy @jaqevans.com’s Dear New Tenant!

Some very exciting news! deadline.com/2025/07/sony...

Hey you can bid on a virtual visit or 30 minute writing/publishing/yapping session for Queer Liberation Network www.32auctions.com/organization...

It's time for the Tachyon 30th Anniversary Bundle! buff.ly/YY09ZxU Get award winning fiction and support @eff.org @humblebundle.com #tachyon30 #humblebundle #eff

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