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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Well… I drove all the way from California and Ann flew in from Texas… so that is both a tour and the closet thing to the country uniting under one cause… so wins all around.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Thanks for letting me be part of your tour! You are amazing.

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Today is the official book birthday for A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love! Celebrate with me by doing something nice for yourself — like buying a book 😉❤️

A picture from The Great Pumpkin Charline Brown with Linus and Lucy welcoming the great pumpkin but instead of Snoopy there is the cover of A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love, sitting in the pumpkin patch.

A picture of the cover of A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love with fall flowers around it. The words Happy birthday at the top of the page. The cover has two women holding each other while one of them slowly fades away.

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Amalie Jahn (she/her) @amaliejahn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Happy pub day to my amazing agent Ann Rose! You’re one of the few people I’ll break my social media hiatus for 😉 Readers, don’t make me regret my decision… go buy it today!!

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Amalie Jahn (she/her) @amaliejahn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Happy pub day to my amazing agent @annmrose.bsky.social! You’re one of the few people I’ll break my social media hiatus for 😉 Readers, don’t make me regret my decision… go buy it today!!

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

All aboard for a high-speed new case in the third installment of this middle grade mystery series for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Enola Holmes. Grab your copy and get ready for an action-packed ride! Repped by @annmrose.bsky.social #middlegradebooks #middlegrademystery #outnow

Now in Paperback

Stranded on a mountain in Peru after the crash of a luxury airship, John Boarhog has only one mission on his mind: reuniting with his mentor and guardian, Inspector Toadius McGee.

John’s convinced that if he makes his way to a plume of smoke in the distance, the great detective will be waiting. The only problem is there’s a whole rainforest between them.

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

This madcap mystery series by @tphillipswriter.bsky.social will take you for the best ride! Perfect for reluctant readers!!

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

That’s awesome. I looked at you pitch for Blacksmith’s rebellion. Sounds badass. Good luck man. My dm’s are always open if you need anything.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Beta readers are so important. My wife is a far superior writer than I am, so she is my go to. I think you should surround yourself with people willing to tell you no. If I’m the smartest man in the room… I’m in the wrong room. I can’t wait for you to get published

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

But think of Luke… we don’t need to know the history of Tattooine. It’s not relevant. All we need to know is Luke hates sand and wants to become a pilot like his dad was. It wouldn’t matter if the planet was covered in water… doesn’t change the story. So start there… you will figure it out.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Why are you describing the fabric count of napkins on the table? Unless those napkins will come back as the murder weapon, you don’t need it. Most over-writing comes from your creative mind wanting to set the scene or a history lesson.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

No problem. I’m an animation writer and book author. In animation we are often forced to streamline because every frame = more money. Same thing should be with books. If it’s not serving a purpose (I.e. plot point, pacing, or character development) then it doesn’t need to be there.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I want to give you my opinion on this. Take it or leave it. I’d suggest using the hero’s journey to see where your story beats land. Think of starwars… new hope Luke goes through the heroes journey… but the full character arc isn’t told. Then ask do I need this to get to the next plot point?

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Ahahhahahahahahaha… oh man if you knew how much money Ann and Tobias have made me your head would explode. I’m sorry that your only writing outlet is trolling book agents online… but if anyone else reads this reply. Ann is the best and I owe all my success to her.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Five cities… 5000 students… so many books my hands hurt. Thank you to the great state of Missouri to not only nominate my book for your award but to allow me to meet the kids who make this state one of the best in the country. It was fun, educational and inspiring. #Thankyou #showmestate #twainaward

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Julie Penman Livesey @liveseyj.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

@tphillipswriter.bsky.social It was lovely to meet you at Once Upon a Time bookshop today. My son was also excited to meet you, though he had his shy head on once there. We very much look forward to finishing that last chapter, and getting our hands on your future kidlit endeavors!

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win one of two AMA's (Ask me Anything) via Zoom with @jacquilipton.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random.

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SPREAD THE JOY
Rosebud Authors & The Tobias Literary Agency
"How do you spell love," Piglet asked.
"You don't spell it, you feel it," answered Pooh

Day 10 - AMA with Jacqui Lipton with a photo of her

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It’s easy to gamble with someone else’s money. As we venture into the next four years remember that your choices effect other people’s lives, so before you choose think about what others could loose.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Hey everyone! I just wanted to drop a note to say… THERE IS ROOM ON THE SHELF FOR EVERYONE. So keep writing, don’t give up. It will happen!

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The pleasure was all mine. Your son is wonderful and it’s kids like him that keep us writing and gives us hope for the future.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

By telling someone you have a great idea for a novel.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Your right to believe in a fictional character isn’t as important as my right to love a non-fictional character.

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Tom Phillips Author @tphillipswriter.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Hello! Writers, authors and over all nice people. Follow me and I’ll follow back. #writingcommunity

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