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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

They added emoji reactions to emails and I don’t like it

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Time for the time-honored tradition, Eat Doritos While Writing Pitches

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NEW QUEER JANE AUSTEN ALERT!!! IT’S LYDIA AND SHE’S A HOTTIE!

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ANGEL COUNTRY, by @moonsheen.bsky.social, out from Saga Press on Oct 20!

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Alex T Singer, Arbiter of Bagels @moonsheen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

ANGEL COUNTRY is having another Goodreads give away! Enter to have a chance to get a free print copy! www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As always, one of us is right (me) and one of us is wrong (Erik)

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I shucked and put up over 3 bushels of corn today and my hands HURT but unfortunately past me prepped a new sashiko sampler so 🤷‍♀️

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Bud, this is entirely unhelpful

A tabby cat laying on top of a pinned cloth about to be sewn together

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 04/09/2026

If your agent is doing this, they are not in any way operating with your best interests at heart and you need a different agent.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is a v good read, especially an hour after my Ye Old Mill-loving spouse got me to ride it once again.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Top Comps in My Queries, August 2026: —The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig —Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang —The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett —Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just got my first complaint letter written with AI. Honestly, I’m surprised it took this long. I miss the old days when men would email Erik trying to get me fired. At least those letters had some sass to them.

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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A really terrific thread of photos of Minnesota crop art this year, with alt text and some additional explanation for people confused by some of the iconography.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Ok but do you know how much money they had to spend to convince JP to let his name be smaller on the cover? Wow.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Every time I start making my meeting list for NYC I can’t help but imagine I’m doing the go-see challenge from ANTM and am desperate to visit and book as many designers as possible.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sound up for popcorn cronching and also Betty’s theme song

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A friend of mine won a ribbon for making a Hot Wicker Torso out of wild rice for the MN State Fair.

A piece of art in the shape of a wicker torso made with wild rice

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Thoroughly Ancient Tillie🦉☕⏳🐄 @theowlwagon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

“TWIN CITIES 2026 / GUERNICA 1937” by Jennifer Nelson of Fridley. Note the Merit Award from the state fair, and the black and white ribbon from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Incredibly moving. One of the most powerful images I’ve ever seen.

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s. m. hallow @smhallow.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Halls of the Dead is a USA Today bestseller. I’m USA Today bestselling author S. M. Hallow. I can’t even believe this. Thank you to everyone buying, reading, loving, and supporting this book. I never imagined this. I’m completely blown away. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

A screenshot of my debut novel The Halls of the Dead on the USA Today bestseller list at #139.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

DOLLY AND TIM CURRY IN ONE DAY? ARE WE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE ANY CAMP EVER AGAIN???

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FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are.

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Official statement from the Parton family is up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gov...

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A Message from the Family of Dolly Parton

YouTube video by Dolly Parton

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Erik just called this “One of our stupider episodes” so uh, enjoy?

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I am being impersonated across email and social media by AI scammers who are trying to get writers to pay for editorial services. THIS IS NOT ME. My email ends in [at]headwaterliterary[dot]com and I do NOT reach out to writers who have not queried me via QueryManager.

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s. m. hallow @smhallow.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today. Happy HALLS OF THE DEAD day to everyone celebrating with me!!!!!!!

The title page of my debut novel, THE HALLS OF THE DAY, which is out today (August 18). The page is signed by me with a red sharpie, and stamped with a custom, hand carved stamp.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In the Renaissance people theorized, since the Aeneid is great, if you wrote poems made only of words & phrases from the Aeneid rearranged they should be great too, since a great source regurgitated should yield greatness. They produced NOTHING we still read. Thinking about that a lot lately.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Everyone say “Happy 3rd birthday, Betty!”

A very cute brindle pit bull sitting on a green couch, staring at the camera

A very small brindle pit bull puppy with a big head and a tiny body

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve learned a new embroidery technique and I just picked up a sashiko sampler and am having a blast! I forgot how bad I always am at the start of a new craft but I improve so fast!

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New scam I’m seeing targeting writers: Step 1: Fake email from a real publisher will reach out cold Step 2: Chat a bit Step 3: Recommend a real agent/agency, but provides a fraudulent email address to connect Step 4: "Agency" requests $ or suggests editor, who charges $

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Listen, I just feel like if the craftsmanship is there to make a living person out of wicker, then said wicker isn’t going to be splintery at all.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It’s a great day to feed ourselves and our neighbors at the Solidarity Picnic

A table of corn, carrots, and collard greens with a park and downtown Minneapolis in the skyline

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Erik Hane @erikhane.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

for reasons that are pretty self-evident this is a book that matters quite a lot to our MN-based agency and to me. Madi's THE person to write it. Excited for all that's ahead.

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’m mad about how good this title is

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Lindz McLeod - THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY is out now! @lindzmcleod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"use it or lose it" applies to your brain as well, lads

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Black Hart of Saint Paul @blackhartstp.com · 05/08/2026

Poverty, homelessness, drugs are all complicated issues with no easy solutions. But destroying encampments is inhumane & solves nothing. Listening House is an amazing resource for unhoused neighbors. If you want to be part of a solution, consider volunteering/donating. www.listeninghouse.org

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LISTENING HOUSE OF ST. PAUL

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Shoutout to The Knight and the Moth for being most comped book in my slush pile this month!

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Unfortunately I can feel myself getting into a real Charlotte’s Web situation with the big ass spider that has taken up residence on my screen door

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

ATTENTION MILLENNIAL FANTASY GIRLIES: renowned Tamora Pierce illustrator Joyce Patti has a storefront! She has prints! And mugs!

A signed print of the cover of In the Hands of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Words With Bad Definitions: Vermillion—CLEARLY this is a word that should mean green not red Psychopomp—when i think this word I see fun disco colors, and am certainly not thinking about the journey towards death!

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Erik Hane @erikhane.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Second, our note on identity disclosure as part of your pitch.

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Erik Hane @erikhane.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

As I open I want to flag two fundamental things about how HLM conducts business. First, our statement on AI:

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