Paprika and Bask are taking their jobs as Baby Gear Safety Testers very seriously

We are so excited to reveal the cover for YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HOME NOW by @adenpolydoros.bsky.social! 🖤 An unsettling horror in which a young man returns to his Pennsylvania hometown to confront the traumatic demons of the past... Coming in February 2027 🩸

So thrilled to reveal the cover of YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HOME NOW! (2/27, with Titan Books) Elliot, a childhood trauma survivor, is dragged back to the scene of the crimes he experienced by a documentary filmmaker, and finds the ghosts of his past, alive and bloodthirsty.

Colin isn't on here, so I'm going to shout about this most amazing of novels, a true gut punch of MG fantasy that has space pirates, and wish-granting stars, and magical storytelling, and it's just SO GOOD.

The Traitor of Sherwood Forest was featured on the BBC today alongside the new Death of Robin Hood movie!

'He was not a hero': How the dark, violent medieval origins of Robin Hood were erased

Robin Hood began as an oral tradition in the 12th Century before morphing into a heroic, family-friendly stereotype – here's how new takes are restoring his dark side.

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I'm so thrilled to announce that The Traitor of Sherwood Forest is a finalist for the Star Award from the WFWA! wfwa.memberclicks.net/women-s-fict...

Still unpacking and arranging post-move, however the window kitties add a nice touch to my home office area.

In things I didn't know when I sent my newsletter: The Traitor of Sherwood Forest ebook is on sale for $1.99 today! (US only, sadly)

The Traitor of Sherwood Forest: A Novel

Amazon.com: The Traitor of Sherwood Forest: A Novel eBook : Kaufman, Amy S.: Kindle Store

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I am now doing some freelancing and taking on select editorial projects. If you need a pair of professional eyes on your work, please do reach out! reedsy.com/farkas-saman...

Sam Farkas - Editor | Reedsy

New York, NY, USA Editor: Sam is a New York City-based literary agent with a leading agency, representing children's and adult fiction across genres.

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I have acquired BookCon tickets, which is very exciting. If you see me there, please say hi!

Reminder that in this house we do not trash other genres of books to support the genre we like the most. One, come on, we're grown ups. Two, the bottom line is people reading and loving books. Three, every writer you know has friends working other genres, don't trash their friends, thanks.

seeing a lot of "higher gas prices won't affect me because I don't drive very much" and unfortunately it is my sad duty to inform you that your food does not teleport to the grocery store

Update: I can finally breathe again after a very busy book fair season, and I'm slowly making my way through my queries. I hope to reopen soon-ish.

Sam B. Farkas@sambfarkas.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I will be closed to queries beginning November 1st, 2025 so I can catch up on my backlog of submissions. If I requested via DVpit or another pitch event, you are still welcome to send and please put "[pitch event] request" in the subject line.

instead of watching the new harry potter trailer, why not pick up some horror books by trans and nb writers for the trans rights readathon?? there are so many good options. For example, check out some of these writers:

Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.    Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.     Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice

First chapter excerpt for WAY OF THE WALKER - out now on @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social thenerddaily.com/way-of-the-w...

Read The First Chapter From 'Way of the Walker' by Salinee Goldenberg | The Nerd Daily

Return to the Thai-inspired world of Suyoram in this vicious follow up to 2024’s The Last Phi Hunter, exploring mythology, colonialism, and feminine rage. A perfect read for fans of Iron Widow and The...

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Someone who churns out hundreds of AI "books" and makes money tricking people into buying them thinking they're getting a novel isn't a writer. They're a scammer. They're no more an author than a snake oil salesman is a doctor. It's just fundamentally a different thing.

I'm going to win.

Jennifer Prokop@jenreadsromance.bsky.social · 6mo ago

fuck this lady, fuck the nyt reporter, fuck all of this. fuck amazon for introducing the KU page read model that makes this possible, fuck our tech overlords. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...

I have a lot of new followers for some reason, so hello! Meet my Halloween kitties, Paprika and Bask. (This is the most important thing to know about me). And go birds 🦅

This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good. Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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In case anyone was wondering how it’s going over on American Girl doll Instagram

If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.

I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.

My laptop died a torturous death, which means I had to get a new one, and man oh man I forgot what it's like to have a keyboard that works.

So honored to share that It’s All In Your Head got a Kirkus Starred Review!! ⭐️

there is no reason for ICE to exist. immigrants aren’t doing anything wrong by trying to live and work and provide for their loved ones. I don’t care how people got here. if they want to be here that’s good. leave them alone.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said. That is called murder when they do that. Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.

We're so glad to be sharing our annual recap to reflect on another year of wonderful client news and accomplishments: jillgrinbergliterary.com/2025-jglms-y... Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season