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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

illustrators, she was very confused. No understanding that the two parties have separate contracts and rights. She escalated me but I haven’t yet gotten a call-back.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

to a share. Rights to WHAT, I kept asking. They have rights to the art but not the text. Was the art ingested? The person on the phone didn’t know and kept repeating the stock answer, and telling me to check the contract. When I explained I rep authors with works in the settlement, not..:

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I got through to the administrator line to ask about illustrators, and the stock answer they gave me shows that they have zero understanding of how picture book or graphic novel contracts are set up. They kept saying if the illustrator has reproduction rights or copyright, they are entitled…

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Check the Concord shuttle bus lines—much more convenient than the train.

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Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The Fault Lines in Our Constitution should be read by every single adult who lives in America. And then we need to meet in small book clubs to discuss it. With cookies. And soothing beverages. This book is EVERYTHING. @msnbc.com @velshimsnbc.bsky.social @velshi.com

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social for winning the Lucas Prize, 2024. Accountable was the 1st #YAnonfiction to win! Ceremony for 2024 & 2025 truly inspiring. @columbiajournalism.bsky.social Dashka w/agent @agentemurph.bsky.social & editor Joy Peskin. @fiercereads.bsky.social #kidlit

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Saving this thread to scroll through in the moments of doubt to come.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Adding stakes helps make people feel!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Was it fantastic? I can’t wait to see it!

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

My beef with Hakeem Jeffries is he acts like he’s still in the state senate and not leading what should be the shadow government for an international super power Sir you are censoring Dems rather than defining a vision for America

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It definitely does, and I suspected as much. Thank you!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Celeste, is there any point in reaching out to Jeffries and Schumer’s offices if we’re not their constituents? Or as leaders, do they care about responses from all voters?

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Jenn Baker (she/her) @jbakernyc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Clog the system! And apparently you can do backsies to resubmit.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

TODAY. ONE DAY ONLY. Don't buy anything today if you can--wait until tomorrow (or if you must, buy from a small business and use cash). Send a message. 👇👇👇

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Current obsessions: Re-reading favorite fantasy series. Knitting soft sweaters with basic worsted wool and multicolored laceweight mohair held together. Projects that consume me and push the world to the periphery so I can hold on to a sense of the delightfully irresistible among all the resistance.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I am so proud to represent @dashkaslater.bsky.social and to be a part of an industry that fights back.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

For writers needing to be reminded why you do what you do, or any person needing a powerful connection after this destabilizing week, I urge you to read this incredibly moving essay by @annasplat.bsky.social.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

HBD HSBARS! It’s been too long. Hope you have a great day and hope to see you soon!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

How many more practices can we think of to eliminate to give us all more time to do the most important parts of our work?

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

THIS IS AMAZING NEWS! All the publishers, hire more assistants, please!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

You sure know how to hook your readers!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 13/11/2023

I had no sense of this hierarchy/chronology so I thank you for your service.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 13/11/2023

I did not realize Gudrun was a plane I had ascended to!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

I think I have at least eight clients going!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

I traveled today and had a whole row to myself on one flight, and an empty seat next to me on the other flight. It was amazing how much easier the travel day was with SPACE next to me!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

First the CD-ROM revolution that didn’t happen, then ebooks, which didn’t replace paper books altogether as predicted. Books are going nowhere and I’m bored with the tech bros who predict their demise as though they have wisdom about it.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

I had this tab open for days and finally read it, and it’s the first thing I’ve ever read that makes me feel like I have a tiny inkling of understanding of the complexity.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

I think I saw Allison Hellegers post on IG that she has a spare.

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Aw, thank you, Katie! That's lovely to hear!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

Thank you for sharing this! I just send my emails!

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

And the fly-on-the-wall at editor-agent or agent-agent (or editor-editor?) conversations would reveal we spent an inordinate amount of time saying, "The email is out of control!" and sighing heavily. (Caveat for clients: PLEASE don't stop cc'ing me on emails with your editor/publishing team!)

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Erin Murphy @agentemurph.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

That is AWFUL! Thankfully, LOTS of people are speaking up against him and a fellow book-banner candidate and supporting the more reasoned candidates, but I suspect we'll end up with one of each on the board.

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