(with the air of a dodgy street vendor) listen, what you want is a technically happy ending that leaves you feeling unutterably and inexplicably heartbroken and staring into space in a fugue state

In 2010, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki was asked to name his favorite children's books. The resulting list includes some of the best fiction ever published. 🧵

So stoked to hear this! Laura Blackwell UPDATES ONLY is a gorgeous writer ❤ Keep an eye out for her work!

Orbit US is excited to announce the launch of Run for It, our new horror imprint! The new imprint will publish Orbit’s current horror authors and will be adding more in due course. Read more: bit.ly/3zUCFuo

I just want to live in a place where the weather feels like autumn all year long and then it snows on Christmas Eve

"Do you have a minute to hop on a video chat?" Me, in work from home goblin mode:

I literally can’t begin to explain how excited I am to welcome Chelsea Hensley as my newest colleague at Mad Woman Literary Agency. Over the moon to work with her and her amazing roster of clients!

This is the way

I remember when a computer didn't automatically connect to the internet, it used to make a screaming noise. We should have listened.

Oh my, the memories

Hello art directors, editors, and publishers! I'm a kidlit illustrator who loves creating character-driven illustrations. Available for PB and MG projects. Portfolio: yogitachawdhary.com Rep: Chelsea Hensley at Mad Woman Literary Agency #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #PortfolioDay

Thanks for your email! Unfortunately, I have filled my pockets with stones and am making my way to the sea.

Why does a kid always get sick on my one writing day? The drama kicked off after midnight so I feel like absolute trash today. I'm just trying to get some work done here, people!

Oh, how I love the little island

Brat summer is out, attic wife autumn is in. We’re hissing at people. We’re withdrawing from society. We’re growing our hair below our waist. We’re setting fire to his curtains. We’re gaslighting his new side piece.

You know, it's real funny how I can smash out like 8k words over 3 unrelated short stories in under a week, yet I can't just bring the same level of productivity to my WIP. Why. Why?

tis almost time!! the ARC is almost ready 👀‼️✨ for those interested in reading A PALACE NEAR THE WIND EARLY, hop over to the l*nk in my bio to fill out an ARC form! 🤍 *proceeds to run away and hide in fear of the fact that the novella will be soon out in the world* 🫣

imagine you wake up every day in room-sized bed. you are gently lifted from the covers and dressed in warmest sweaters each morning. your favourite foods are brought to you. you have no bills, no job, no responsibilities. but you are a chihuahua, so you are blind with rage.

Omg, surely, THIS time I will get to go!? 😍