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WORTH IT is inspired by lived experiences of homelessness, poverty, and teen pregnancy. I'm BEYOND grateful for the warm feedback from ARC readers. Enjoy this updated trailer. Preorders on Amazon and B&N.
#WritingCommunity
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This is the trailer park I lived in as a pregnant teen in the 80s & the setting of my YA debut. My daughter took this pic today. I don’t know how to feel. Grateful? That baby I had in poverty is now a lawyer. And I’m an author! It was all WORTH IT.
#AuthorsOfTwitter
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When you reach out to an author you comped in your query to let them know you got a publishing deal, and they respond within minutes & say they'd love to read it and write you a blurb!
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If you queried me, whether it was a pass, a request, an offer, or a yet-to-be-read, please tag me below so I can follow you.
#amquerying
We all need friends in our
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Hi
#amquerying
New agent here! Opening for the first time tomorrow at 9:00 am EST for 48 hours. I hope to get a regular submission schedule after I see how many queries I get this first round. Your words matter.
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As an agent, it so often hurts to say no. And there are so many reasons. But when you get a message like the one I got today, your heart soars!
#WritingCommunity
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I'm OVER THE MOON that I've signed my first client, picture book author extraordinaire
@June_Smalls
a seasoned author with more ahead of her than behind her and I'm honored to be her collaborator moving forward. June, let's DO THIS!
#amquerying
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#amquerying
authors, as an upcoming literary agent, I want to know what part of the querying process frustrates you the most? What advice would you give to agents that you think would help curb the industry to be more author-friendly?
#writingcommunity
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🧵The
#amquerying
queries I've received are top-notch. Authors have really polished their queries. You ROCK! But I wanted to give some insight if I pass on yours as some things I'm looking for that are SUPER easy fixes. And yes, when I re-open resub:)
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#amquerying
authors, this week I was promoted to Associate Agent
@Tpurcellagency
I'll be learning the ropes for a few weeks before I open for queries. Please follow so you are the first in my hungry inbox!
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Sob day! I pulled my ASD son from the school he ❤️ due to major academic regression. Mon he starts a great special ed school. He cried when I told him. Broke my ❤️. But an IEP can only go so far. I know he'll thrive in the new setting. But adjustments can be hard.
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#amquerying
421 queries with 36 hours left to go. I promised 48 so I won't close until then. I may have to adjust my response time, but I'm trying to give personal feedback to as many as possible. I'm honored to read your words.
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I'm excited to share I'm joining a publisher as a developmental editor. My passion is collaborating with authors to ensure the best version of their story makes it into the hands of eager readers. More to come!
#WritingCommunity
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This is how my 663 now submissions broke down by QM. I have poked around and read a few, but this week I'm creating a concise strategy in how I'll proceed and I'll continue to update here. This totals more than 663 due to overlapping categories. I'm SO excited!
#amquerying
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If I follow you on social media and still pass on your query,
#amquerying
please know that means I truly LOVE what you're writing and it probably means I know I'm not the best agent for you and I want you to have the best rep for your WIP! ❤️
#WritingCommunity
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🧵I'm thrilled to finally announce that after an amazing experience this summer as
@C_H_Armstrong
literary assistant, I've been promoted to associate agent
@Tpurcellagency
#amquerying
follow as I'll soon share my MSWL and when I'll be open for submissions!
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600 queries in 12 hours who dis! Harvey and Sandy say, "My mom will work hard to read your sub and give you feedback.
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Hi
#amquerying
. I'm officially open for queries for the next 48 hours. Please feel free to DM me with any questions. I'll be available most of the weekend. I'll past the link to my query manager in the comments :)
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🧵
#amquerying
I know the query letter can feel scary. But, it doesn't have to be. I'm going to break it down into a simple formula so that you can plug in your story's information and feel confident you are putting your best literary foot forward toward any agent you query!
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Hello
#amquerying
I'm only 30 in for responses, but I have so many maybes and I'm really working to give all of you some feedback. Again, thank you for the privilege of reading your query submissions.
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My daughter gifted me this. I had her at 17 living in a trailer park. I became a youth librarian. She went on to major in British Lit and then Elder Law Attorney who does special needs law and has an autistic brother. Life is good!
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I just want to say through tears of so many emotions, I love my
#WritingCommunity
they know who I am. And to the
#amquerying
I've got you!
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😭My autistic son’s teacher just messaged me that he passed his reading test and is promoted to 4th grade which means he can go to the autism charter school! I can breathe again! He’ll stay until he’s 22!
#AutismAwareness
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I'm thrilled to have signed PB author
@jmebills
! It's not often I read a story and have ZERO feedback other than, "I LOVE IT!" Jamie's not only an amazing author but a wonderful advocate for children's literature and I'm so excited to be a part of her journey!
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While I'm still not technically open to submissions, I'm excited to share what I'll be looking for when I am! As a new agent, this will change. Feel free to ask questions!
#WritingCommunity
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Dear
#amquerying
I'm closed for queries. You sent me 662 in 48 hours. I'm beyond honored. I'll work as quickly as I can, but for now I'm going to close DM's (I'll answer anyone who has DM'ed me). Feel free to reach out to me through The Purcell Agency with any future questions:)
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When agents send the offer we bite our nails and count down the days! Tonight I got THE CALL that one I'd been hoping for gave me a YES! I can't wait for the full announcement. I'm BEYOND honored to work FOR this author!
#WritingCommunity
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Hitting post on this one has me holding my breath! Here is my official
#MSWL
Please let me know if you have any questions. I am open to queries this Friday. :)
#amquerying
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#2024debut
COVER REVEAL!! My YA is set in a citrus town in the aftermath of back-to-back freezes that thrust residents, including 17 y/o Angela, into poverty. Abuse, teen pregnancy, and a dark secret come to a head when she's forced to make a decision to save herself & her baby.
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#amquerying
I'm soft opening to queries Fri, Oct 6th & Sat Oct 7th. Thur, Oct 5th, I'll be available for
#AskMeAnything
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST. I'm waiting for my MSWL to populate. In the meantime, here's my best querying advice! ❤️
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Tonight’s author event for
@sorbonified
was amazing. I got to chat with this guy! Yes
@RL_Stine
. He said he couldn’t believe 31 years later kids are still reading his books. Yes! Including some adults!
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I asked Chat AI for a name for one of a litter of mini-bernadoodles just surrendered to the rescue I volunteer with. Better off asking a six-year-old. What would you name this sweet pup? His current name is Chester. Not feeling it. Need something we can market.
#AdoptDontShop
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Last night my 8 y/o ASD son broke my heart when he asked if I could take his autism away. I told him autism is a part of him like his brown eyes. Today he said, "I googled how to cure autism." I NEVER want him to feel ASD isn't normal. Neurodivergency is normal.
#AutismAwareness
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Morning 5 my autistic son has awaken dry! He’s 9. I can’t wait to tell his therapist at parent training tomorrow! And if we aren’t dry tomorrow that’s okay. We’ve never made it past 2 nights and now we are on 5! Celebrate the wins!
#autism
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🧵Show Don't Tell: I just finished developmental notes for several projects. I wanted to share 2 resources I think all authors (including myself) can benefit from because I consistently see pieces I LOVE that could really benefit from less telling.
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I'm down to less than 100 queries after receiving almost 700 in 48 hours less than 2 months ago. I can't thank you enough that you trusted me with your words. I've given feedback when I thought I had something to offer. But
#amquerying
2023 authors rock!
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If you're an
#amquerying
author, my best advice is to go through your manuscript and check for these things before querying. (blog post coming soon.)
#WritingCommmunity
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When you've requested a full you're super excited about and it's been a day and no file uploaded!
#amquerying
#WritingCommunity
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To see my name here alongside such incredible talent.
#amquerying
NEVER give up. Additionally, find your
#WritingCommunity
I would never be there without mine! ❤️
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This afternoon my son and I went to his sitter's to help out with an oral presentation she has coming up. She let him pick through some old toys as a thank you. Yeah, this guy's living at my house now. 🤦♀️
#autism
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This is the baby girl I had at 17 while living in a run-down trailer park. 35 years later, she's a board-certified Elder Law attorney. Her mama is a published author and secret publishing news dropping tomorrow. You can do big things. You are WORTH IT!
#WritingCommunity
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So excited to be part of the team!
#amqerying
authors I’ll let you know when I’m open for submissions!
Two team members promoted to Associate Agents at TPA... Congrats Amy & Christine.
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When I read
@SallyJLotz
THE TRUTH IS A LIE I was hooked. Then she pitched me her Y2K MG Horror and I was floored. I cannot wait to bring this story to a MG audience. I'm beyond honored that Sally chose ME to get her story into the hands of young readers!
#amquerying
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#amquerying
One of my top requests is neurodivergent characters, especially on the autism spectrum. From picture books to memoirs, to novels, I'd love to see authentic ND representation in my inbox this Fri and Sat!
#AutismAcceptance
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I wanted to share with
#amquerying
authors some tips from what I saw in first pages at the
#floridaWW
I'm happy to answer any questions!
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Vague publishing tweet! I spy with my little eye a PB author of mine with a contract! Stay tuned for more!
#WritingCommunity
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🧵My upcoming debut WORTH IT is inspired by my experience being a teen mom living in poverty and abuse. Although we looked clean in this photo I scraped to purchase, we lived in a run-down trailer and survived on welfare.
#2024debut
#writingcommunity
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I'm EXCITED to share I'm opening back up to submissions in June with a narrowed
#MSWL
. I'm looking for Adult Queer or Neurodiverse (ND) representation (MC or SC) in Contemporary Romance or Contemporary Fiction. I can't wait!
#amquerying
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I don’t treat myself often, but today I’m taking a moment. I’m sitting alone at a restaurant with a glass of wine feeling so blessed and loved! ❤️ Life couldn’t be better!
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My final edits for my May YA debut are due on Sunday. Totally got this!
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My passion for books stems from something very personal—how they saved my life as a teenager. I told this story to teens at YA By the Bay last weekend. Books don't only change lives, they can save them. Did books ever save you?
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I'm gonna just drop this here, which is my guide to polishing your query submission. My only hope is to help ALL authors make their publishing dreams come true.
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When an author who queried you lives in your neighborhood and you get to meet up and give her editorial advice IN PERSON!
#amquerying
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For the first time ever, my son is in an extracurricular. He's taking karate to learn self-control of his body and he's loving it! Only 3 lessons in, but he's so proud!
#AutismAwarenessMonth
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Some
#amquerying
authors (me included) struggle with word count. I built this resource for you, and it's not just my own opinions, I include some top industry professionals giving their take. I hope it's helpful! You got this!
#WritingCommunity
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I so appreciate
@HerringAli
saying this. Authors, we've got your backs. We are hungry to get your amazing work out there. Please query us!:)
#amquerying
Hey y’all don’t discount newer agents who work for reputable agencies. Query them! They have support systems in place - from contract negotiations forward. Ran across the blog post a while back with people saying they wouldn’t query me because I was new.
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This was such a fun presentation at NOVA! I even share a fake query that I'd LOVE someone to write for me! You can watch it for free! I'll drop the link below! If you watch it, please let me know if it was helpful. I'd love to get more resources together for
#amquerying
authors!
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This week (and it’s only Tue) has been years in the making. We’ve moved into our dream home and my YA debut launched. I’m finally catching my breath and thank you to everyone! I’ll be prime for some in person chats with my
#WriterCommunity
next week to see how I can support YOU!
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OMG! I wasn't looking to rep memoir. But when
@anniedivino
sent me this. There was no way I could say no!
@Tpurcellagency
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I was an
#amquerying
author. I know how emotional that journey is. From the bottom of my ❤️thank you to every person in the publishing ecosystem who ever offered advice and support. It's my hope as an agent to give back to the
#WritingCommunity
in your honor!
#payitforward
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IRL Update: Pulled my ASD son from public school where he was failing every subject for an amazing private school where he's been thriving. Got a note Thursday, the teacher is leaving. The program is shutting down midyear. Looks like I'll be homeschooling.
#Autism
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Bookclub Night! Discussed
@BonnieGarmus
Lessons in Chemistry with the Book Club run by my oldest daughter. Enjoyed pumpkin shots and a chili bar. When you raise children to love literature, they run book clubs you can join!
#WritingCommunity
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I broke my right foot in August 2022, I broke my left foot in May 2023. Last night, I rebroke my right foot. I already had an appt to see the Dr as the left one hasn't healed properly. This during the month I'm moving,
#2024debut
, & my husband has a business trip. I'm so sad!
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To say that I am LOVING my new role as
@C_H_Armstrong
literary assistant would be an understatement! She is incredible and I'm honored getting to know her current and hopefully future clients!
#WritingCommunity
#amquerying
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I'm excited to announce that I signed with Wild Ink Publishing and my YA WORTH IT will be published in 2024. If you have any questions (querying, revising, etc) I'd be happy to answer them.
#amquerying
#WritingCommunity
#writersoftwitter
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NEW AUTHOR ALERT! I'm beyond thrilled that
@JoceWatBooks
said yes! I fell in ❤️ with her humorous voice and love of all things 🇨🇦 in her debut THE THREE CANADIAN PIGS and CANNOT wait to now be a part of her continued author journey as her agent!
#WritingCommunity
@Tpurcellagency
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Tonight is the first night ever my 8 y/o autistic son will go to sleep NOT in a pull-up. Mama is nervous. His therapists have said he's ready. Am I? Send wine!
#Autism
#AutismAwareness
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🧵When I open to submissions, picture books are one of my top priorities. Specifically, PBs that comp the zany and hyperbolic storylines of the legendary Robert Munsch.
#PictureBooks
#amquerying
Drop your fav of his titles and your PB! I'll share mine!
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I am SO THRILLED to be starting the new year repping PB author
@melissa_trempe
who stole my heart with her story about Eileen Collins the first US female space shuttle pilot
@Tpurcellagency
I'll link her website in the comments so you can read more about her and her other work!
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#amquerying
I can't say enough wonderful things about Wild Ink Publishing. All my books live there. And while this may feel counter-intuitive since I'm a new agent, they're a small press and you don't need an agent! And I'm one of their developmental editors! Just find a path.
Just a reminder... Wild Ink Publishing is open for submissions for traditional contracts. Find out more here:
#amwriting
#writerscommunity
#writerslife
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Best
#ValentinesDay
! For the first time, my ASD son has friends. Today I took him and one of his BFF's to see manatees
@TampaElectric
in
@apollobeach
and then to Apollo Pizza. They played arcade games. Then pizza came.🤞My son for the first time EVER at a slice of pizza.
#Autism
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As a homeless teen, I had a child before I was eighteen. I had an abortion not long after. Do the research. Teen mothers are at higher risk of suicide, domestic abuse, poverty, and homicide than their non-parent-teen peers.
#WritingCommmunity
I'm no longer afraid to share!
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Finished development edits-removed a minor character, removed two scenes, combined two chapters, revised a side character arc. And that’s just the major revisions. But it’s done!
#WritingCommmunity
#2024debut
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I'm so excited to be starting the new year repping picture book author
@heather_stigall
. PARTY BREAK made me long for the nostalgia of birthday party staples such as Pin the Tail on the Donkey and candy-filled pinatas. I can't wait for my son's next birthday!
@Tpurcellagency
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I don't like Mastadon, Counter Social, or Melon Husk. Anyone want to be pen pals?
#WritingCommunity
#AuthorsOfTwitter
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In Mexico for vacation and my autistic son, who struggled for years in his native language, answered “agua” when asked what he wanted to drink. Proud Mom Moment!
#cancun
#AutismAwareness
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OMG! So many ugly happy tears. Reminds me of a PB author who pitched to me today her story about all the different types of tears. When your people show show up, you can shed tears across the spectrum!
#WritingCommmunity
THREAD
1/
#WritingCommunity
.
@AmyNielsen06
is getting A LOT of hate after being badly misquoted at today’s Boston Writers Workshop. I’m sure it wasn’t an intentional misquote by the original poster, but it’s taken on a life of its own. If you know ME at all, please trust me…
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I just read one of the most twisted and unique horror queries and opening pages. Totally requested the full. MSWL identity crisis—twisted horror, sappy romance, laugh-out-loud picture books.
#amquerying
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When was the last time you hauled out an ironing board and iron? I can't remember. Either I don't care or clothes don't wrinkle as much! Fun fact, before flat irons were invented, my friends and I would IRON our hair to flatten it! Kids, don't try this at home.
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Today in ABA: My son's therapist is helping him develop some big-boy habits and it's time. Today was giving up the sippy cup he's used since he was 2, he's 8. He was very sad. But we had a super cool big boy cup to replace it with. He has yet to take a sip out of it.
#Autism
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Freaking out. In the same month, the film my autistic son and I were in is out and my book is out for presale!
#WritiCommmunity
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Every
#WritingCommunity
gets their start somewhere. Maybe it's an article for your high school newspaper, or a short story you pitched to an anthology. And if you are still waiting, hopefully the responses here will inspire you! I'll go first!
#AuthorLife
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To all the
#amquerying
authors, keep at it! When we love your work we LOVE your work! 💕
Apparently I was the first offer on a manuscript that’s taken over Twitter this week with offers and while I wasn’t the lucky agent, I am this author’s biggest fan and can’t wait to buy this book one day.
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Hello
#writingcommunity
and
#amquerying
Tomorrow night I'll do my very best to answer as many of your questions as I can. If you have time, check out my MSWL first. Can't wait to chat with you all tomorrow!
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Sometimes an indie publisher is the perfect fit! Even as a literary agent, it was for me! Getting your story out there is what matters. Not how.
#amquerying
For my own personal use I’m making a list of small indie publishers that people have worked with and enjoyed.
Soooo… be a doll and drop the name or website for the small publisher you’ve had a pleasant time writing with. 🤓📚
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A tough night for this autism Mom. My son who also has an ID, is struggling to function at a 1st-grade level in 3rd grade. Daily F's come home. His self-esteem is shattered. I'm about to pull the plug and put him in an ASD school. He has SO many friends he'll miss. I'm💔
#Autism
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Hi
#WritingCommunity
! It was an honor to present at the
#BOSTONWW
I appreciate
@By_EmilyRae
support of this great platform. However, this quote isn't a direct quote. I applaud all authors working to build their author platforms in any capacity. You got this!
#WritingCommmunity
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That baby I had at 17, the one who inspired my now for presale YA WORTH IT, her name is the one highlighted! Born into poverty this female lawyer is now 5 years from being chair of the Elder Law Section of the state of Florida!
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A few months ago I shared that my autistic son's school closed. He's been in 10 different educational settings in 6 years. He's back at his former public school and so happy. I'm done fighting the system. He's socially thriving, and academics we've kicked to the curb.
#Autism
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I'm thrilled to share my newest client!
@chadharper91
's YA enemies-to-lovers romance tackles the issue of marriage equality (which shouldn't be an issue) in a fun & fresh way. I'm honored he said YES and can't wait to get this much-needed story into the world!
#WritingCommunity
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My son is home sick today. Which means I'm building a painter's tape city all over the house for his match box cars. Sick Kid = Playmate Mom.
#WritingCommmunity
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I'm BEYOND thrilled to next week meet
@estywrites
in person! The
#WritingCommunity
and
#amquerying
is really smaller than you think. And all we want is to uplift all writers!
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If it feels like I dropped off the face of the planet this week, it's because I'm here with my family and loving every moment of life! ❤️🌴🇲🇽
@WestinLagunamar
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@GaryScottKadet
Gary, I'm a real person with a heart and feelings. I love the
#writingcommunity
. A former librarian of 20 years, and yes brand new literary agent, my goal is to get new talent into the hands of readers—to elevate emerging authors, support readers, and be a good literary steward.
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A few weeks ago I shared that my autistic son wants his autism to go away. A woman in my community who lost both of her legs and is the HAPPIEST person on the planet is coming over Wed for a play date and to talk with him about how we are all different! 💙
#AutismAwareness
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