Hi Bluesky, and happy #MSWL Day! My up-to-date #MSWL can always be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/p/DS2tRNrjmx...), but here are some specifics…
Erica Bauman
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Agent at ACM, stress baker, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own. https://linktr.ee/ericabauman
Queer thrillers, space operas, and more of this week's new YA book releases in both hardcover and paperback: bookriot.com/new-ya-book-...
Queer Thrillers and Space Operas: New YA Book Releases for January 21, 2026
Whether you like queer thrillers, space opera love stories, short story collections, or something else, this week's YA releases will be up your alley.
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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
Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H for January & February 2026 - Reactor
A new year means new books!
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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?...
The New Adventures of Winnie The Pooh - Intro (Opening theme)
YouTube video by Old Cartoons Network
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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!
The Glade
Ellen Oh’s Spirit Hunters meets Katherine Arden’s Small Spaces in this “scary good time” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade supernatural mystery followi...
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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
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
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...
Query Erica Bauman at Aevitas Creative Management
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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
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pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.
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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...
All the New Young Adult SFF Books Arriving in September 2025 - Reactor
A mortician's assistant, a horror movie aficionado, and a warrior princess are just some of the characters you'll meet in September's new YA releases.
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