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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Y'all, my husband gave me Marvel homework.

Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You know how sometimes when you have downtime while recovering from an ENT procedure you’re finally able to push through massive revisions in your YA and it’s unbelievable and then you spill water all over your laptop? I hope you don’t. (At least I have all my work set to auto-save to OneDrive!) 🫠

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Y’all should’ve seen me the moment I heard this news. 🎉 Amy is the kindest soul and most supportive writer friend you’ll ever meet. Though this news is long overdue, I’m excited to see her books on all the shelves, continue being one of her CPs, and thrilled for the future of kidlit with her in it!

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

After years of being curious about my lineage, I finally received my ancestry results. Apparently I'm 12% Scottish Highlands cottage, 16% used bookstore, 9% October, 13% cat rescue, 11% rainswept cobblestone side street, 7% dimly-lit café in Prague, 17% scone, and 15% Oxford comma.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I’m probably the last parent to realize this but I finally figured out how to enjoy my iced tea or juice at the table without my toddler insisting she have some. In a mug. Where she literally can’t see it. I’m sure I’m late to this finding but holy gravy it’s changed my life.

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Minion's Shocked 'WHAAAAT?' Reaction

ALT: Minion's Shocked 'WHAAAAT?' Reaction

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We all have regrets in life, right? Well, I’m starting to think having those regrets is sometimes exactly what we need. Here’s why. open.substack.com/pub/jamiesev...

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Me in college (in my late teens/early 20s): I am the go-to girl for six departments, serve on three activity boards, and take on every crazy opportunity thrown my way. Me in grad school (in my 30s): I am going in, getting that degree, and getting TF out of here.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Slightly unrelated, but the term "social battery" will now be adopted into my vocabulary going forward. 👍

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

My husband took our 3yo to the pool today. As they were leaving, a couple arrived and the guy said, "She's too cute, man!" Afterward, my husband said to our daughter, "You hear that? He said you're too cute!" And she said, "No, I'm not cute. I'm just smart." I have never been prouder of her.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I was recently thinking about the number of legendary storytellers who have contributed to kidlit. All amazing and unique in their own right. But the other day, while talking with family and sharing my experience getting to work on some of these authors' books, it occurred to me that,

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our 3yo has insisted on wearing her hair down pretty much every day for weeks (she used to love ponytails or space buns!). My husband just informed me she’s been telling him she wants to wear it down to be “just like Mommy.” If you need me I’ll be melting over in that corner. 😭

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

3yo, in rear-facing car seat: Mommy, what we gonna do? Me, driving: Huh? 3yo: That car right in front of me! Me: OH. You noticed the car tailing us! (Explains tailgating danger.) 3yo: Tailgating is NOT nice! My 3yo understands more about traffic safety than most ATL drivers.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Just a note that this did, in fact, change my life. Thank you again! 🫶 (And I highly recommend LibraryThing to anyone tracking their book inventory at home!)

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Reason #546 why I love book people: They are kind. My local B&N is closing and having a huge sale to clear out inventory. The line to get in was an hour long and wrapped around the building. It started raining and two awesome women offered to share their umbrellas with me. 🥹

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I've finally given in to my engineer husband's organizational methods and am creating a spreadsheet of all the books I own (dear lord, this will take a while). I became convinced when the unimaginable finally happened to me: I bought a book I already own. And have yet to read.

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Sheldon's 'The Horror!'

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Me eyeing that 18th edition of CMOS… 👀

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Older neighbor: You're probably too young, but you know the Clampetts? Me (thinking): SIR, I AM A PEAK MILLENNIAL AT 35 WHOSE BOOMER PARENTS RAISED HER ON CLASSIC TELEVISION. Me (saying): Oh yeah, I watched The Beverly Hillbillies!

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Whenever my husband and I visit a bookstore, I love showing him books I worked on (I got very emotional seeing so many at Powell’s, but that’s another story). But I often worry people hear me and think, “Who is this weird person who thinks she copyedited these picture books?” 🙈

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

After reading our daughter a bedtime story, she randomly pointed to the cover and said, “Front cover,” then turned it and said, “Spine,” and then turned it again and said, “Back cover.” The way my eyes bugged out of my head. She’s not even three! (I bet it was you, daycare!) 🫶

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I made a hard choice recently, after a middle grade IP project I was approached about writing didn't come to be: I'm going to focus more on my YA for a bit. I love middle grade, and it's been suffering in the industry. I'm not abandoning my stories there; I'm taking a breather.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

POV: You've just realized that Independent Bookstore Day is the same weekend you're going to be visiting Portland, Oregon, and your itinerary already has "Visit Powell's Books" listed on that Saturday. Thank you, universe.

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a woman is pointing at the camera and says `` you are the best ! ''

ALT: a woman is pointing at the camera and says `` you are the best ! ''

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Where and How Book Censorship Is Impacting Children’s Publishing Right Now. Publishing imprints for young readers are shuttering thanks to a softening school and library market. That's the result of book censorship. bookriot.com/book-bans-an...

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Where and How Book Censorship Is Impacting Children's Publishing Right Now: Book Censorship News, April 10, 2026

Publishing imprints for young readers are shuttering thanks to a softening school and library market. That's the result of book censorship.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

TW: pet death I shared about a year-and-a-half ago when our beloved eight-year-old shepherd Zoey unexpectedly developed cancer and passed away. It took us that long before we were ready to adopt a new dog. But Ellie is amazing. She loves snuggling and meeting dogs and people…

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I had kind of a scary thing happen late last night where it seemed like all my biggest intrusive thoughts/awful feelings/regrets from all time played through my head like a slideshow on a loop. And even in that dark place, I somehow managed to tell myself…

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Michael Czyzniejewski @mczyzniejewski.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Here's an info sheet for the new MFA program in Creative Writing at Missouri State University! Drop us a line if you have questions, but we are looking for students for THIS FALL for a fully funded program!

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

My first Substack article of 2026, and something that's been on my mind for a while . . . jamiesevans.substack.com/p/the-weirdn...

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I sent out my first query of 2026...yesterday. I'm not lying when I tell you I'm taking it slow! 😂 As much as my previous agent breakup stung, I want to take the time to make sure I'm approaching agents who I believe would be a great long-term partner. And that my next project is ready.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The world is on fire (literally and figuratively) and right now I don't have the words to share much comfort, so instead, here are some photos of the sweet doggy we adopted on Valentine's Day. It's all I can offer at the moment, but I hope it makes you smile. 🫶

A one-year-old, black-and-white Jack Russell Terrier mix

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Can I just say…I am obsessed with the manuscript I’ve been editing for a client and will be wrapping up tomorrow. I missed getting to do this. And I’m happy I get to do it again. 📑👩‍💻💛

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

A small thing, but important to me: My uncle passed away in Feb 2024 from a heart attack. He was 69. My dad has also had two heart attacks in his life. I stopped eating McDonald’s that month, all the way until…tonight. Because I’m hurting with the world and just needed comfort food.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Hi, friends! Just sharing that I have now officially reopened to freelance editing projects. I offer manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading for a range of middle grade, YA, and romance projects.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Tomorrow's my birthday and: - My toddler caught the flu yesterday - My husband is now getting really sick - I might have to pick up the birthday treat he was going to surprise me with 🤣 Honestly? It's OK. Thankful for him and my little one, and at least I'm starting 35 on brand!

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

In case you're interested, here is my (short, but hopeful) year in review: open.substack.com/pub/jamiesev...

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Despite everything I navigate on a daily basis, I always need to remember that I married a guy who adds things like this to our shared family calendar. He literally tracks milestones in days for so many important things in our lives (and now that includes our daughter too). 🥹

Calendar event called “3000 days married”

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

I just walked away from my dream job. It really was my dream job, and I mean it. It checked every possible box I could have imagined: working in children’s book publishing, copyediting and proofreading amazing books, managing titles and schedules, and a very short commute to the Atlanta office.

Standing in front of the Peachtree Publishing building.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I had a special moment tonight. My parents have been through a lot recently. They finally made time to renovate the kitchen and basement in their house of 40+ years. We’re in town for Thanksgiving and helping put things back. One of those things is my dad’s 50-year-old ping-pong table.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I am always happy to talk with folks looking to break into publishing, whenever I can. My career counselor from undergrad has me listed as a key contact. But it kinda hurts when someone emails me questions and I spend over an hour answering, and then never hear from them again.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Seeing this in one of the categories of the Free in Kindle Store is just making me 🥹

Unbroken is ranked #5 in one of the categories of the Free in Kindle Store.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It's true that my main focus (and love) is writing for young readers. But I also write for the adult space! And I'm pleased to share that my collection of short stories (which received a starred review from Kirkus) is free for a short time! www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Col...

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Unbroken: A Collection of Stories

Amazon.com: Unbroken: A Collection of Stories eBook : Rosen, J.S.: Kindle Store

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Please don't settle for anything less than a partner who will offer to carve your Halloween pumpkin for you because you're just too tired to do it—after he's already carved your daughter's AND his. 🧡🎃🖤

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I just figured out my costume for the company Halloween party...and I'm quite excited. 👀

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Sunday night I had Word read my MG revision back to me with the voice feature, thinking it would help me review it fresh. I put on headphones, lay down, listened to a couple chapters, and when I opened my eyes…it was 5am. Welp, not sure what that says about me OR my writing! 😂

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, but parting ways with your agent truly feels like an actual breakup. You ask yourself what you did wrong, what you could have done differently or better. I avoid my previous agent’s social media posts. It just hurts. Even if it wasn’t the right fit.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Me: Finishing out revisions on one of my middle grades because I refuse to give up on this age category and it's so important to keep these books going. Also me: Thinking about an older speculative YA manuscript I've revised multiple times. Worth revisiting? The pain of decisions...

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

My husband and I are taking a trip to Europe next fall, and he is letting me plan it because he's planned literally every trip we've ever taken... ...and omg, the sheer willpower it is taking me to not just turn this into a literary tour of England, you guys.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I was officially diagnosed with ADHD this week, and all I can say is...even though it's a late diagnosis (I'm 34), I'm glad I'm finally getting some answers now.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

My parents are cleaning out their basement, which is full of 40 years of stuff, so they can finally redo it. My mom has been sending me pictures of my old things that she's been finding, stories I wrote, pictures I drew. Anyways, look what I’m going to be hanging in my office at work.

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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

BAND NERD x ALL THE ANSWERS When Ellie discovers her grandma's piano has magical notes that answer her questions, she finds hope: to get her dad a job and win a showcase so she can still study music. But when the magic goes awry, Ellie must win on her own, or lose what she loves. #QuestPit #MG #Q

Four photos showing: a piano, a stage, a grandmother holding hands with her grandchild, and a girl who's incredibly stressed.

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