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WriteOnCon 2021

Speakers will be presenting content over the course of the conference in the form of blog entries, vlogs, podcasts, live videos, and other event types.

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Addie Thorley

Addie Thorley

Author

Addie Thorley Addie Thorley is the author of Night Spinner and An Affair of Poisons, which was chosen as a…

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Akemi Dawn Bowman

Akemi Dawn Bowman

Author

Akemi Dawn Bowman Akemi Dawn Bowman is a critically-acclaimed author who writes across genres. Her novels have received multiple accolades…

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Alexa Donne

Alexa Donne

Author

Alexa Donne Alexa Donne is the author of Brightly Burning and The Stars We Steal, YA sci-fi romance retellings of…

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Alexandra Overy

Alexandra Overy

Author

Alexandra Overy Alexandra grew up in London and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her undergraduate degree in history at…

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Alyssa Colman

Alyssa Colman

Author | The Gilded Girl

Alyssa Colman Alyssa Colman is the author of THE GILDED GIRL, which Publishers Weekly called “a thoughtful and imaginative exploration…

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Amanda Rawson Hill

Amanda Rawson Hill

Author

Amanda Rawson Hill Amanda Rawson Hill is the author heartfelt middle grade books and picture books, including YOU’LL FIND ME,…

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Amanda Sellet

Amanda Sellet

Author

Amanda Sellet Amanda Sellet is the author of By the Book: A Novel of Prose and Cons. During her previous…

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Amber Caravéo

Amber Caravéo

Agent | Skylark Literary

Amber Caravéo Amber Caravéo is the co-founder of Skylark Literary a boutique literary agency which specializes in the very best…

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Amélie Wen Zhao

Amélie Wen Zhao

Author

Amélie Wen Zhao Amélie (yes, like the movie!) has adored putting pen to paper since she was in kindergarten. Born…

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Amparo Ortiz

Amparo Ortiz

Author

Amparo Ortiz Amparo Ortiz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and currently lives on the island’s northeastern coast. Her…

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Amy Noelle Parks

Amy Noelle Parks

Author | Podcast Interviewer

Amy Noelle Parks Amy Noelle Parks is the author of the YA rom-com, The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss (out…

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Anna Staniszewski

Anna Staniszewski

Author

Anna Staniszewski Born in Poland and raised in the United States, Anna Staniszewski grew up loving stories in both Polish…

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Ashley Shuttleworth

Ashley Shuttleworth

Author

Ashley Shuttleworth Ashley Shuttleworth is a young adult fantasy author with a degree in English literature and a slight obsession…

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Beth Revis

Beth Revis

Author

Beth Revis Beth Revis is a NY Times bestselling author with books available in more than 20 languages. Her most…

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Bitsy Kemper

Bitsy Kemper

Author | Marketing Consultant

Bitsy Kemper Bitsy Kemper is an award-wining author of 21 children’s books, from whimsical fairytale retellings to teen non-fiction, and…

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Caitie Flum

Caitie Flum

Literary Agent (Liza Dawson Associates)

Caitie Flum Caitie Flum joined Liza Dawson Associates in July 2014 as assistant and audio rights manager. She graduated from…

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Carolyn Tara O’Neil

Carolyn Tara O’Neil

Author

Carolyn Tara O’Neil Carolyn Tara O’Neil grew up in a tiny New York City apartment filled with thousands of books.…

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Cassandra Hartt

Cassandra Hartt

Author

Cassandra Hartt Cassandra grew up in Maine and upstate New York before earning an English degree from Dartmouth College. She…

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Christina Li

Christina Li

Author

Christina Li Christina Li is a student at Stanford University studying Economics. In her spare time, when she is not…

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Chrystal D. Giles

Chrystal D. Giles

Author

Chrystal D. Giles Chrystal D. Giles is a children’s book author and champion for diversity and representation in children’s literature.…

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Claire Eliza Bartlett

Claire Eliza Bartlett

Author

Claire Eliza Bartlett Claire Bartlett is the author of the critically acclaimed YA fantasy We Rule the Night, and the…

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Claire Winn

Claire Winn

Author

Claire Winn Claire is a science fiction and fantasy author whose debut YA sci-fi novel, City of Shattered Light, released…

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Cyla Panin

Cyla Panin

Author

Cyla Panin Cyla Panin is an MG, YA and Adult Author who prefers to look at the world through a…

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Danielle Bennett

Danielle Bennett

Author

Danielle Bennett Danielle is from Victoria, British Columbia, and works freelance as an independent editor, proofreader and plagiarism checker. Together…

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Debbie Dadey

Debbie Dadey

Author

Debbie Dadey If you see an author in fins or polka-dots, it’s most likely Debbie Dadey! She is the author…

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Destiny Soria

Destiny Soria

Author

Destiny Soria Destiny Soria is a fantasy author and freelance writer. Her novels feature magic, mystery, and an excess of…

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Deva Fagan

Deva Fagan

Author

Deva Fagan Deva Fagan is the author of Rival Magic, Nightingale, Circus Galacticus and other books for young readers. She…

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Dr. Ellie Cypher

Dr. Ellie Cypher

Author

Dr. Ellie Cypher Dr. Ellie Cypher grew up in Northern California, graduated from University of California Santa Cruz with her…

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Emily S. Keyes

Emily S. Keyes

Agent | Fuse Literary

Emily S. Keyes Emily S. Keyes is the founder of Keyes Agency, LLC. Previously she worked at Fuse Literary as…

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Emily Victoria

Emily Victoria

Author

Emily Victoria Emily Victoria is a Canadian prairie girl who writes young adult science fiction and fantasy. When not word-smithing,…

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Erin Riha

Erin Riha

Author

Erin Riha Erin Riha writes young adult fantasy novels about ambitious girls who don’t know they’re not supposed to exceed…

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G.Z. Schmidt

G.Z. Schmidt

Author

G.Z. Schmidt G.Z. Schmidt is the author of the middle grade novel NO ORDINARY THING. She grew up all over…

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Gabriela Martins

Gabriela Martins

Author

Gabriela Martins Gabriela Martins is a Brazilian kidlit author and linguist. Her stories feature Brazilian characters finding themselves and love.…

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Gail Carson Levine

Gail Carson Levine

Author

Gail Carson Levine Gail Carson Levine has written twenty-five books for children. Her best-known is Ella Enchanted, which won a…

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Halli Gomez

Halli Gomez

Author

Halli Gomez Halli Gomez teaches martial arts and writes for children and young adults. She has written several stories with…

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Hanna C. Howard

Hanna C. Howard

Author

Hanna C. Howard Hanna C. Howard spent most of her childhood wondering how she might avoid growing up, and eventually…

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Hannah Carmona

Hannah Carmona

Author

Hannah Carmona Hannah is an award winning and bestselling author of “Anita and the Dragons,” “Dazzling Travis,” and “Beautiful, Wonderful,…

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Hannah Reynolds

Hannah Reynolds

Author

Hannah Reynolds Hannah Reynolds is the author of the upcoming young adult romantic comedy, The Summer of Lost Letters. She…

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Heather Fawcett

Heather Fawcett

Author

Heather Fawcett Heather Fawcett is the author of the YA fantasy duology Even the Darkest Stars and middle-grade books Ember…

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Heather Kassner

Heather Kassner

Author

Heather Kassner Heather Kassner loves thunderstorms, hummingbirds, and books. She lives with her husband in Arizona, waiting (and waiting and…

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Intisar Khanani

Intisar Khanani

Author

Intisar Khanani Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveler. She has lived in five different states as well…

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J. C. Davis

J. C. Davis

Author

J. C. Davis J. C. Davis is an unrepentant book addict who always has a spare book on hand in…

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J.Elle

J.Elle

Author

J.Elle J.Elle is a young adult and middle-grade author and advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community.…

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Jacob Sager Weinstein

Jacob Sager Weinstein

Author

Jacob Sager Weinstein Jacob Sager Weinstein has written for The New Yorker, HBO, and the BBC, and he’s a former…

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Jaida Jones

Jaida Jones

Author

Jaida Jones Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett are married co-authors (without wanting to divorce yet) who live in Brooklyn with…

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James Mustelier

James Mustelier

Agent | The Bent Agency

James Mustelier I was born in Miami, Florida, and lived in Spain, France and Italy before moving to New York.…

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Jem Chambers-Black

Jem Chambers-Black

Agent | Andrea Brown Literary

Jem Chambers-Black Jem Chambers-Black is an Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. But before joining the ABLA family, Jem…

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Jenn Bishop

Jenn Bishop

Author

Jenn Bishop Jenn Bishop is the author of the middle-grade novels Things You Can’t Say, 14 Hollow Road, and The…

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Jennie Wexler

Jennie Wexler

Author

Jennie Wexler Jennie Wexler spent the first part of her career producing television shows appearing on VH1, Bravo, and The…

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Jennifer Voigt Kaplan

Jennifer Voigt Kaplan

Author

Jennifer Voigt Kaplan Jennifer Voigt Kaplan is an award-winning author of children’s fiction. Her debut novel, Crushing the Red Flowers,…

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Jess Rinker

Jess Rinker

Author

Jess Rinker Jess Rinker is a children’s author and writing teacher currently living in the mountains of West Virginia. She…

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Jessica S. Olson

Jessica S. Olson

Author

Jessica S. Olson Jessica S. Olson claims New Hampshire as her home, but has somehow found herself in Texas, where…

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Joan F. Smith

Joan F. Smith

Author

Joan F. Smith Joan F. Smith lives with her family in Massachusetts, where she works as an associate dean, a…

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Joanna Moult

Joanna Moult

Agent | Skylark Literary

Joanna Moult Joanna is co-founder of Skylark Literary Limited, a specialist Children’s and YA literary agency. Previously she was Editorial…

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Joanna Ruth Meyer

Joanna Ruth Meyer

Author

Joanna Ruth Meyer Joanna Ruth Meyer is the author of the critically-acclaimed ECHO NORTH and its upcoming companion novel WIND…

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Josh Funk

Josh Funk

Author

Josh Funk Josh Funk is a software engineer and the author of books like the Lady Pancake & Sir French…

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Julie Abe

Julie Abe

Author

Julie Abe Julie Abe writes magical adventures for readers of all ages, including the EVA EVERGREEN, SEMI-MAGICAL WITCH middle grade…

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Julie Eshbaugh

Julie Eshbaugh

Author

Julie Eshbaugh Julie Eshbaugh is a YA writer and former filmmaker. She made two short films and then spent several…

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Kaela Rivera

Kaela Rivera

Author

Kaela Rivera Kaela Rivera writes about the folktales of her Mexican-American and British parents from the mountains of the Wild…

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Kalena Miller

Kalena Miller

Author

Kalena Miller Kalena Miller grew up in College Station, TX with her mom, dad, and the most photographed hamster in…

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Kalynn Bayron

Kalynn Bayron

Author

Kalynn Bayron Kalynn Bayron is the bestselling author of CINDERELLA IS DEAD and THIS POISON HEART. She is a classically…

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Katherine Wessbecher

Katherine Wessbecher

Agent | Bradford Literary Agency

Katherine Wessbecher Katherine Wessbecher joined the Bradford Literary Agency in 2020. She began her publishing career at Penguin, where she…

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Kathryn Purdie

Kathryn Purdie

Author

Kathryn Purdie Kathryn Purdie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Burning Glass series and the Bone…

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Katya de Becerra

Katya de Becerra

Author

Katya de Becerra Katya de Becerra is the author of What The Woods Keep and Oasis. Born in Russia, Katya…

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KayLynn Flanders

KayLynn Flanders

Author

KayLynn Flanders KayLynn Flanders is a graduate of Brigham Young University, with a degree in English Language and a minor…

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Kristine Asselin

Kristine Asselin

Author

Kristine Asselin Kristine Asselin is the author of several works of children’s nonfiction, co-author of the middle grade novel The…

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L. M. Klein

L. M. Klein

Editor

L. M. Klein L. M. Klein is an editor in Copenhagen, Denmark, a city steeped in fairy tales. In her…

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Laura E. Weymouth

Laura E. Weymouth

Author

Laura E. Weymouth Laura Weymouth is a lifelong writer who lives at the edge of the woods in western New…

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Laura Taylor Namey

Laura Taylor Namey

Author

Laura Taylor Namey Laura Taylor Namey is a Cuban-American Californian who can be found haunting her favorite coffee shops and…

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Lauren Mansy

Lauren Mansy

Author

Lauren Mansy Lauren is from Chicago area, where she grew up helping her parents in their family business before she…

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Lee Edward Födi

Lee Edward Födi

Author

Lee Edward Födi Lee Edward Födi is an author, illustrator, and specialized arts educator. His books include Spell Sweeper (HarperCollins),…

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Lindsay Davis Auld

Lindsay Davis Auld

Agent | Writers House

Lindsay Davis Auld Lindsay Auld is a literary agent at Writers House. She started in the agency’s California office, where…

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Lindsay Lackey

Lindsay Lackey

Author

Lindsay Lackey Lindsay Lackey is the author of the bestselling middle grade novel, All the Impossible Things (Roaring Brook Press),…

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Liselle Sambury

Liselle Sambury

Author

Liselle Sambury Liselle Sambury is a Trinidadian-Canadian author who grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and her brand of writing can…

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Louisa Onomé

Louisa Onomé

Author

Louisa Onomé Louisa Onomé is a Nigerian-Canadian writer of books for teens. She holds a BA in professional writing from…

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Lyndall Clipstone

Lyndall Clipstone

Author

Lyndall Clipstone Lyndall Clipstone writes about monsters and the girls who like to kiss them. A former youth librarian who…

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Marcie Colleen

Marcie Colleen

Author

Marcie Colleen In previous chapters Marcie Colleen has been a teacher, an actress, and a nanny, but now she spends…

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Maria Ingrande Mora

Maria Ingrande Mora

Author

Maria Ingrande Mora Maria Ingrande Mora is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her bachelor’s degree…

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Mary Kole

Mary Kole

Author | Freelance Editor

Mary Kole Former literary agent Mary Kole founded Mary Kole Editorial in 2013 and provides consulting and developmental editing services…

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Megan E. Freeman

Megan E. Freeman

Author

Megan E. Freeman Megan E. Freeman attended an elementary school where poets visited her classroom every week to teach poetry…

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Monica Hay

Monica Hay

Editor / Assistant Literary Agent | Director's Assistant

MONICA HAY Monica Hay earned her Master’s degree in Book Publishing at Portland State University and now works as an…

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Natalie Lakosil

Natalie Lakosil

Literary Agent | Irene Goodman Agency

Natalie Lakosil Natalie Lakosil began her career as a literary agent at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency and Bradford Literary…

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Natalie Mae

Natalie Mae

Author

Natalie Mae Natalie Mae is an ex-programmer, dessert enthusiast, and the author of YA fantasies The Kinder Poison and The…

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Nicki Pau Preto

Nicki Pau Preto

Author

Nicki Pau Preto Nicki Pau Preto is a YA fantasy author living just outside Toronto, Canada. After getting a degree…

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Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Literary Agent | Marsal Lyon Literary

Patricia Nelson Patricia Nelson has been a literary agent with Marsal Lyon Literary Agency since 2014, representing all genres of…

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Payal Doshi

Payal Doshi

Author

Payal Doshi Payal Doshi has a Master’s in Creative Writing from The New School, New York. Having lived in India,…

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Rachel Griffin

Rachel Griffin

Author

Rachel Griffin Rachel Griffin is the author of the upcoming The Nature of Witches, releasing from Sourcebooks Fire in June…

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Remy Lai

Remy Lai

Author / Illustrator

Remy Lai Remy Lai writes and draws for kids. She was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore and currently…

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Ronni Davis

Ronni Davis

Author | Forum Moderator

Ronni Davis Ronni Davis lives in Chicago with her husband Adam and her son Aidan. By day she copy edits…

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Rosiee Thor

Rosiee Thor

Author

ROSIEE THOR Rosiee Thor began her career as a storyteller by demanding to tell her mother bedtime stories instead of…

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Ryan Dalton

Ryan Dalton

Author

Ryan Dalton Ryan Dalton is author of THIS LAST ADVENTURE and the TIME SHIFT TRILOGY. He splits his time between…

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Saadia Faruqi

Saadia Faruqi

Author

Saadia Faruqi Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author, essayist and interfaith activist. She writes the children’s early reader series…

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Saba Sulaiman

Saba Sulaiman

Agent | Talcott Notch Literary

Saba Sulaiman Saba Sulaiman is an agent at Talcott Notch Literary Services, a boutique agency located in Milford, CT. She…

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Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor

Author

Sam Taylor Sam Taylor grew up in Arizona’s deserts and now lives among Connecticut’s trees. She spends her days writing,…

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Sara Holland

Sara Holland

Author

Sara Holland Sara Holland grew up in small-town Minnesota among hundreds of books. She worked in a tea shop, a…

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Saritza Hernandez

Saritza Hernandez

Agent | Andrea Brown Literary

Saritza Hernandez A Literary Agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Saritza is a geek with a love for romance…

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Sean Fletcher

Sean Fletcher

Author

Sean Fletcher Sean Fletcher is the Amazon bestselling author of YA fantasy, and an award-winning author of middle grade fantasy.…

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Shakirah Bourne

Shakirah Bourne

Author

Shakirah Bourne Shakirah Bourne is a Barbadian author, filmmaker, and lover of ripe mangoes. Josephine Against the Sea (Scholastic, July…

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Shannon Doleski

Shannon Doleski

Author

Shannon Doleski Shannon Doleski was born and raised in Cazenovia, New York. After graduating from Niagara University with an English…

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Shelli R. Johannes

Shelli R. Johannes

Author

Shelli R. Johannes Shelli R. Johannes is the coauthor of the Loves Science picture book series (4 out, 2 coming)…

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Sophie Gonzales

Sophie Gonzales

Author

Sophie Gonzales Sophie Gonzales writes young adult queer contemporary fiction with memorable characters, biting wit and endless heart. She is…

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Stefanie Molina

Stefanie Molina

Associate Agent | Jennifer de Chiara Literary

Stefanie Molina Stefanie is an associate agent at the Jennifer de Chiara Literary Agency. She is also a book coach…

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Stephanie Winter

Stephanie Winter

Agent | P. S. Literary

Stephanie Winter Stephanie Winter is an associate agent at P.S. Literary. She first joined the agency as an intern before…

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Supriya Kelkar

Supriya Kelkar

Author

Supriya Kelkar Supriya Kelkar is a screenwriter, illustrator, and award-winning author of several books including Ahimsa (Tu Books, 2017), Strong…

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Tara Gilbert

Tara Gilbert

Associate Agent | Jennifer De Chiara Literary

TARA GILBERT Tara joined The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency as an Associate Literary Agent in 2020. She has been…

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Tara Lazar

Tara Lazar

Author

Tara Lazar Street magic performer. Hog-calling champion. Award-winning ice sculptor. These are all things Tara Lazar has never been. Instead,…

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Terry Catasús Jennings

Terry Catasús Jennings

Author

Terry Catasús Jennings Terry Catasús Jennings is a Cuban-American writer who immigrated to the United States after her father was…

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V.T. Bidania

V.T. Bidania

Author

V.T. Bidania V.T. Bidania was born in Laos and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. When she was five years…

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Vicky Fang

Vicky Fang

Author

Vicky Fang Vicky Fang is a product designer who spent 5 years designing kids’ technology experiences for both Google and…

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Yvette Clark

Yvette Clark

Author

Yvette Clark Yvette Clark is the author of novels for young readers. Glitter Gets Everywhere, her debut middle-grade novel, will…

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Z. R. Ellor

Z. R. Ellor

Author / Agent | Jennifer De Chiara Literary

Z. R. Ellor Zabé “Z. R.” Ellor grew up in Washington, DC and narrowly escaped a career in the sciences…

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Agents

Amber Caravéo

Amber Caravéo

Agent | Skylark Literary

Amber Caravéo Amber Caravéo is the co-founder of Skylark Literary a boutique literary agency which specializes in the very best…

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Caitie Flum

Caitie Flum

Literary Agent (Liza Dawson Associates)

Caitie Flum Caitie Flum joined Liza Dawson Associates in July 2014 as assistant and audio rights manager. She graduated from…

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Emily S. Keyes

Emily S. Keyes

Agent | Fuse Literary

Emily S. Keyes Emily S. Keyes is the founder of Keyes Agency, LLC. Previously she worked at Fuse Literary as…

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James Mustelier

James Mustelier

Agent | The Bent Agency

James Mustelier I was born in Miami, Florida, and lived in Spain, France and Italy before moving to New York.…

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Jem Chambers-Black

Jem Chambers-Black

Agent | Andrea Brown Literary

Jem Chambers-Black Jem Chambers-Black is an Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. But before joining the ABLA family, Jem…

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Joanna Moult

Joanna Moult

Agent | Skylark Literary

Joanna Moult Joanna is co-founder of Skylark Literary Limited, a specialist Children’s and YA literary agency. Previously she was Editorial…

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Katherine Wessbecher

Katherine Wessbecher

Agent | Bradford Literary Agency

Katherine Wessbecher Katherine Wessbecher joined the Bradford Literary Agency in 2020. She began her publishing career at Penguin, where she…

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Lindsay Davis Auld

Lindsay Davis Auld

Agent | Writers House

Lindsay Davis Auld Lindsay Auld is a literary agent at Writers House. She started in the agency’s California office, where…

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Monica Hay

Monica Hay

Editor / Assistant Literary Agent | Director's Assistant

MONICA HAY Monica Hay earned her Master’s degree in Book Publishing at Portland State University and now works as an…

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Natalie Lakosil

Natalie Lakosil

Literary Agent | Irene Goodman Agency

Natalie Lakosil Natalie Lakosil began her career as a literary agent at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency and Bradford Literary…

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Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Literary Agent | Marsal Lyon Literary

Patricia Nelson Patricia Nelson has been a literary agent with Marsal Lyon Literary Agency since 2014, representing all genres of…

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Saba Sulaiman

Saba Sulaiman

Agent | Talcott Notch Literary

Saba Sulaiman Saba Sulaiman is an agent at Talcott Notch Literary Services, a boutique agency located in Milford, CT. She…

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Saritza Hernandez

Saritza Hernandez

Agent | Andrea Brown Literary

Saritza Hernandez A Literary Agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Saritza is a geek with a love for romance…

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Stefanie Molina

Stefanie Molina

Associate Agent | Jennifer de Chiara Literary

Stefanie Molina Stefanie is an associate agent at the Jennifer de Chiara Literary Agency. She is also a book coach…

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Stephanie Winter

Stephanie Winter

Agent | P. S. Literary

Stephanie Winter Stephanie Winter is an associate agent at P.S. Literary. She first joined the agency as an intern before…

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Tara Gilbert

Tara Gilbert

Associate Agent | Jennifer De Chiara Literary

TARA GILBERT Tara joined The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency as an Associate Literary Agent in 2020. She has been…

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Z. R. Ellor

Z. R. Ellor

Author / Agent | Jennifer De Chiara Literary

Z. R. Ellor Zabé “Z. R.” Ellor grew up in Washington, DC and narrowly escaped a career in the sciences…

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Authors

Addie Thorley

Addie Thorley

Author

Addie Thorley Addie Thorley is the author of Night Spinner and An Affair of Poisons, which was chosen as a…

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Akemi Dawn Bowman

Akemi Dawn Bowman

Author

Akemi Dawn Bowman Akemi Dawn Bowman is a critically-acclaimed author who writes across genres. Her novels have received multiple accolades…

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Alexa Donne

Alexa Donne

Author

Alexa Donne Alexa Donne is the author of Brightly Burning and The Stars We Steal, YA sci-fi romance retellings of…

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Alexandra Overy

Alexandra Overy

Author

Alexandra Overy Alexandra grew up in London and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her undergraduate degree in history at…

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Alyssa Colman

Alyssa Colman

Author | The Gilded Girl

Alyssa Colman Alyssa Colman is the author of THE GILDED GIRL, which Publishers Weekly called “a thoughtful and imaginative exploration…

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Amanda Rawson Hill

Amanda Rawson Hill

Author

Amanda Rawson Hill Amanda Rawson Hill is the author heartfelt middle grade books and picture books, including YOU’LL FIND ME,…

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Amanda Sellet

Amanda Sellet

Author

Amanda Sellet Amanda Sellet is the author of By the Book: A Novel of Prose and Cons. During her previous…

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Amélie Wen Zhao

Amélie Wen Zhao

Author

Amélie Wen Zhao Amélie (yes, like the movie!) has adored putting pen to paper since she was in kindergarten. Born…

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Amparo Ortiz

Amparo Ortiz

Author

Amparo Ortiz Amparo Ortiz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and currently lives on the island’s northeastern coast. Her…

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Amy Noelle Parks

Amy Noelle Parks

Author | Podcast Interviewer

Amy Noelle Parks Amy Noelle Parks is the author of the YA rom-com, The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss (out…

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Anna Staniszewski

Anna Staniszewski

Author

Anna Staniszewski Born in Poland and raised in the United States, Anna Staniszewski grew up loving stories in both Polish…

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Ashley Shuttleworth

Ashley Shuttleworth

Author

Ashley Shuttleworth Ashley Shuttleworth is a young adult fantasy author with a degree in English literature and a slight obsession…

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Beth Revis

Beth Revis

Author

Beth Revis Beth Revis is a NY Times bestselling author with books available in more than 20 languages. Her most…

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Bitsy Kemper

Bitsy Kemper

Author | Marketing Consultant

Bitsy Kemper Bitsy Kemper is an award-wining author of 21 children’s books, from whimsical fairytale retellings to teen non-fiction, and…

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Carolyn Tara O’Neil

Carolyn Tara O’Neil

Author

Carolyn Tara O’Neil Carolyn Tara O’Neil grew up in a tiny New York City apartment filled with thousands of books.…

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Cassandra Hartt

Cassandra Hartt

Author

Cassandra Hartt Cassandra grew up in Maine and upstate New York before earning an English degree from Dartmouth College. She…

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Christina Li

Christina Li

Author

Christina Li Christina Li is a student at Stanford University studying Economics. In her spare time, when she is not…

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Chrystal D. Giles

Chrystal D. Giles

Author

Chrystal D. Giles Chrystal D. Giles is a children’s book author and champion for diversity and representation in children’s literature.…

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Claire Eliza Bartlett

Claire Eliza Bartlett

Author

Claire Eliza Bartlett Claire Bartlett is the author of the critically acclaimed YA fantasy We Rule the Night, and the…

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Claire Winn

Claire Winn

Author

Claire Winn Claire is a science fiction and fantasy author whose debut YA sci-fi novel, City of Shattered Light, released…

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Cyla Panin

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