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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When I think of my adult list, ideally, the first adult project on my list would make editors/readers think: “Of course Natascha represents this.”

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I am so excited to share the cover reveal for EVIL UNICORN by Morgan Goble! Get your schemes on May 4, 2027!

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 02/09/2026

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is #kidlitartpostcard day! I will be scrolling. Take care to use the correct hashtag and use key words so your work can be found in the future! 💙❤️

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On my soapbox again to say it should be called "Teen" (12 up) and "YA" (16 up)

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Before I reopen to queries, I need to really solidify what I want in adult spaces. Like I know I want more of a commercial voice and plot, but I love fantasy, romance, and dark academia type stories. I want to sign an adult project up so badly.

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Mathias Ball+ﾟ*｡:ﾟ+ | illustrator open for work 🍊 @mathiasball.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard !! My name is Mathias, and I'd love to work on more children's books and other publishing opportunities! 🌿 🍊 www.mathiasball.com 📚 @socalledyalife.bsky.social

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Randomly, I find the hunger stones surfacing in the European drought fascinating.

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SCBWI San Francisco South @scbwisf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A STORY 💡 Do you have a graphic novel idea you love but aren’t sure how to shape into a complete story? #scbwisfsouth #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #graphicnovels #graphicnovelsforkids

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I want a book that comps to RIDE OR DIE #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I forgot how much I enjoy JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Congratulations to @allisonlbitz.bsky.social on her new romantic spec YA!

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Open to queries again! Check out my @socalledkidlit account on Instagram to see more! And as always check out my profile here for up to date #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Rewatching HART OF DIXIE and I love the chemistry between Zoe and Wade #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I want humorous and irrevent picture books #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New Deal for Jessica Stremer! Can't wait for this history of the Little Golden Books!

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

breaking my vacation hermit mode, to share this amazing deal!

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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

One of the current scams targeting writers is to send an e-mail that appears to be from a real editor, full of gushing (LLM-generated) praise for one of their books. There are a couple of very specific tells I want to flag for the vulnerable.

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I have been rewatching MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, and I love Hal as a dad. #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Sports book (HEATED RIVARLY, ICEBREAKER) but set it in a fantasy world #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Weird picture book query trend i am seeing: alot of first person or "I" usage. Personally, I think using first person POV in picture books can lead to weaker storytelling since it's easy then to slip into telling a story.

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I just worked for 2 hours on queries only to just realize I have been using the wrong query form. If you got a pass about illustration, I'm sorry! I wasn't paying attention.

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I want an academia book: dark, light, or cozy/whimsical #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Fast food work place comedy for #YA #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

What i would love to see more of in fantasy: blending genres, spies, military academies (weirdly a sucker for this); cozy fantasy, romantasy that is not portal fantasy. #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

#MSWL YA fantasy series

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

#MSWL college set coming of age/romance YA

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

I am loving this vein of comedic fantasy. You know, the high fantasy world meshed with a workplace romance/comedy, and an almost contemporary voice. I'd love something like that. ONWARD & ASSISTANT TO THE VILLIAN is kind of what I am thinking. #MSWL

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Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 23/10/2024