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Amanda Carbonell
@amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
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Puerto Rican. She/Her. MG, YA, & NA Writer. Rep: Sandra Proudman at Gallt & Zacker. Usualls falls for the villain 📚.

Author Site: amandacarbonell.com
Substack: https://substack.com/@amandacarbonell
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amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
As I continue to work on edits with my agent @sandraproudman.bsky.social I fall in love with this story more and more, I didn't think that was possible. In honor of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, here's a deeper look at my new adult cozy fantasy romance, True Apothecary. Mi vida 🩷
Background is of an apothecary with shelves full of jars, plants, lights, and other eclectic supplies. The center photo is of a girl with tan skin and long wavy brown hair wearing dangling earrings, a green top and brown/cream colored wrap. Text Reads: Introducing True Apothecary A New Adult Cozy Fantasy Romance Amanda Carbonell Background photo is from Pinterest being used for creative purposes only! Art commission in the center is by the wonderful @microplaid Background is of an apothecary with shelves full of jars, plants, lights, and other eclectic supplies. Text Reads: The Pitch Mileena Vega never pictured herself back in her childhood bedroom after college, but when the familia needs you, there’s no way you can say no. With many local businesses closing and a rival copycat witch shop opening up threatening their long-standing brujeria, Mileena needs to rely on more than her marketing degree to save their shop. It's going to take a bit of magic, some devious family members, some romance, and maybe a little death. Background is of an apothecary with shelves full of jars, plants, lights, and other eclectic supplies. Text Reads: Comps: (Books left to right) Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala Text in the center, above In the Company of Witches, reads Add some magic and accidental deaths Bottom Movie/TV Images: Left: Practical Magic with the text above it reading: (But make it Puerto Rican) Right: Shameless with the text above it reading: Sprinkle some chaotic family hijinks Bottom text reads: Finish it all off with a touch of spicy romance Background is of an apothecary with shelves full of jars, plants, lights, and other eclectic supplies. Text Reads: Snippet “It’s wonderful to meet you, Mileena.” God, my name sounds like sex on his tongue. I raise a brow and practically stop myself from biting my lip. He’s gorgeous. Pure sin wrapped in human skin. By: Amanda Carbonell Agent: Sandra Proudman
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
I just finished writing and editing my 5th full length book. I love it, I'm obsessed, it's everything and it had SO many instances of the main character furrowing her brows that I wanted to scream but y'all...True Apothecary is done and sent to my agent! 🎉🥲

Art by: @microplaid.bsky.social
Background is a soft cream color with wildflowers around the border. The text in the top center reads: True Apothecary Below that to the left: Mileena Vega The image is of a woman with tan skin wearing a deep-v green blouse and a soft brown cardigan. She holding a tea cup with flowers imprinted on the sides. Her hair is a wavy dark brown and she has dangling gold earrings and gold bracelets on her wrist. Art by the incredibly: microplaid
October 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
I have made the incredibly difficult decision to step away from agenting. This post goes a bit deeper into it. I will still be here as an author working on creepy KidLit and adult works (dabbling in some cozy fantasy and horror) with my agent. 🩷
amandalitagent.bsky.social Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Oct 1
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I make this post. I am, sadly, stepping away from agenting. I loved every single moment of being an agent. I loved my clients. I loved their books. I loved meeting and connecting with other industry professionals and all of the friends I've made
October 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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cleadraw.bsky.social
📣The Shop re-opens for everyone but the USA.
I will reopen to the US when the Trump's Flat fee is over.
You can buy prints and some stickers. ✨
#bookstagram #redwhiteandroyalblue #heatedrivalry #toughguy #captiveprince #mementomori #allforthegame #TheRavenCycle
August 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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wordsiren.bsky.social
before i lose you all to the Taylor Swift Engagement (!!!!) wave, please remember that two Black authors i adore, @wickedjamison.bsky.social and @lilymeade.bsky.social, have books out today! check them out~

ROAR: bookshop.org/p/books/roar...
HEX GIRLS: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
ROAR OF THE LAMBS by Jamison Shea THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN by Lily Meade
August 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
Our very own @isabelcanas.bsky.social (author of THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ) appears on Book Lounge by Libby for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 listen to Hispanic authors share how family, culture, and identity fuels their writing — and why representation in storytelling matters.
Celebrating Hispanic Voices: Writing, Identity, and Representation | Book Lounge by Libby
We’re closing out Season 1 of Book Lounge by Libby with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 Join Ann Dávila Cardinal, Isabel Cañas, Cleyvis Natera, Isabel Ibañez, and Tamara Yajía as they…
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August 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
My NA Cozy Fantasy WIP:

Puerto Rican Practical Magic x Shameless antics in a Gilmore Girls town.

Has bits of:
Tea magic
Accidental mishaps 💀
Romance
Multigenerational relationships
Tackling gentrification & today's economy

Agent:
@sandraproudman.bsky.social

Art by
@microplaid.bsky.social
Background image is of an apothecary -- jars on shelves to the left with low hanging flowers, plants, and other greenery. Wide windows and cabinets holding wicker baskets full of other greenery. Text on the image reads: SWIPE TO REVEAL... TRUE APOTHECARY SNIPPET Background image found on either Pinterest or Canva and is being used for creative purposes only Image in the background is of a young woman in her twenties with tan skin, brown hair and brown eyes holding a tea cup. She is wearing a soft green stop with a tan colored wrap that flows on the sleeves. She is also wearing three gold bangles and gold dangling earring. Her expression is soft with a pouted lip. There is a cream transition page over her and the text reads (top to bottom) NEW ADULT COZY FANTASY WIP I can’t blame the guy for selling. In fact, I can’t blame a lot of these places for selling. The rent is out of control all over and the prices for any sort of goods literally anywhere (circle around anywhere) is outrageous. It makes living impossible and dying a debt sentence for the remaining family members. Good thing in the Vega family living is all we plan to do and dying is something we haven't been able to succeed at. There is a decorative line under the text with a diamond in the center and two circles at the sides. Author: Amanda Carbonell Agent: Sandra Proudman Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency Art commissioned from: microplaid
August 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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cleadraw.bsky.social
Little art of those two babies 🪴✨
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Characters from Memento Mori by @cspoe.bsky.social
Two men are in front of eachother, on the right the me is holding a potted plant as a surprise gift.
August 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Meet Delila Ramos, the vampire slaying MC of my YA Spec (on sub)

A Puerto Rican Buffy x Vamp Diaries x Gilmore Girls

VATW has:
- Fangs (vampire, specifically)
- Witches & Werewolves
- A bite of romance
- A curfew 😬

Art By:
@microplaid.bsky.social
Agent:
@sandraproudman.bsky.social
The background is black with thin burgundy and white smoke billowing around. The text reads: SWIPE TO REAVEAL VAMPIRES ARE THE WORST (artwork) Above the word "artwork," there is a skeleton hand pointing its first finger to the right. The background is of a burgundy/maroon color. The girl in the center is wearing a black leather jacket and a soft pink top. She is hold a dagger with a mystical soft purple handle. Her necklace is a silver cross and she's wearing silver hoops. Her hair is dark brown and slightly wavy, she has brown eyes, and her skin tone is fair to tan. She has her eyebrow slightly raised and her lips in a soft pout. Art by the incredibly talented: microplaid
August 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
It’s all going to happen, I can feel it 🕯️speaking it into existence: book deals for my stories 🕯️🩷
July 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Meet Mileena Vega, the MC from my NA cozy fantasy WIP True Apothecary 🍵

A Puerto Rican Practical Magic x Shameless antics in a Gilmore Girls town.

Has bits of:
Tea magic
Accidental mishaps 💀
Romance
Multigenerational relationships

Agent: @sandraproudman.bsky.social
Art by @microplaid.bsky.social
Background image is of an apothecary -- jars on shelves to the left with low hanging flowers, plants, and other greenery. Wide windows and cabinets holding wicker baskets full of other greenery. Text on the image reads: SWIPE TO REVEAL... TRUE APOTHECARY (artwork) Background image found on either Pinterest or Canva and is being used for creative purposes only Image is of a young woman in her twenties with tan skin, brown hair and brown eyes holding a tea cup. She is wearing a soft green stop with a tan colored wrap that flows on the sleeves. She is also wearing three gold bangles and gold dangling earring. Her expression is soft with a pouted lip. Art commissioned from: microplaid
July 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
It’s my birthday, I’m officially 30 🩷 wishing everybody so much love, luck, success, happiness and to all my fellow writers (including myself), book deals or offers of rep🩷 go get yourselves a small slurpee from 7/11 on me 😉
July 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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valeriebolling.bsky.social
There are only TWO spots left!

If you'd like to join @jashammonds.bsky.social and me and a community of Black storytellers at the amazing @highlightsfound.bsky.social, register here:

www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/bla...
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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editingtales.bsky.social
Hi #writingcommunity! This is @amandalitagent.bsky.social / @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social and I made a page dedicated to the editing services I offer 🩷 I’ll be posting query tips/advice and of course, updates for all things Editing Tales! #writers #freelanceeditor #bookeditor #books #querytips 1/2
June 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Currently convinced my two year old hates me. It’s just one of those weeks.
June 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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pitblk.bsky.social
In honor of Juneteenth, it's our pleasure to announce pitch dates!

#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.

Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.

For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com

#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying
Top: Coming Soon above four white stars surrounding pink and yellow circle Middle: Search engine with www.pitchpitblk.com in the middle Bottom: Participants can submit pitches from Sept 21st-24th 8am EST to 8pm EST Agents/Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd If you are a publishing professional and would like to participate, complete the following form: https://forms.gle/DQE243Z6Gj5U2CKZ7
June 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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sandraproudman.bsky.social
At $2,100/$8,000 needed at the moment to evacuate Mariam and her mom 🙌🏼

LET’S GOoooo!!
June 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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lakecountrypress.bsky.social
It’s a book menu for 💜THE BEST MESS💜by Hannah Loraine

And it’s serving MORE than a snack! Get a bite of this tasty treat and order!

🗄️Workplace romance
🥸Fake dating
🧲Opposites attract
💜Lavender farm setting
🧑🏽‍💻Hot boss
💥Tattoos
💞He falls first
🛩️Mile high club…
👵🏽Meddling grandma
June 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Officially at the point in parenting my where I have to say fudge and sugar 🫠
May 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Another meet the MC this time for my cozy fantasy that I’ll be drafting this summer (plus a YA/NA horror) 🩷 still not sure if I want it YA or NA but I’m obsessed!

I hope you all fall in love with Mileena in this 🇵🇷 Practical Magic with some Shameless aspects, romance & more!
Background is a distressed cream color. Top left has an image of a woman’s hand stretched outward and the bottom right has a man’s hand reaching back. Text reads (from the top and then clockwise): Mileena Vega (Image of witches knot under name) - 22 (with a circle around it) - Recent college graduate (image of graduation cap under text) - Majored in marketing - Stuck saving her family’s brujeria (image of a witch’s broom under text) - Witch but prefers magically inclined - Would rather be anywhere but here - If she has to take one more customer complaint, she can’t help who she hexes (image of a phone under text) - Believes in love, just not for her (image of a heart under text) - How my family has survived this long, I’ll never know. Text at the very bottom: By: Amanda Carbonell Agent: Sandra Proudman Gallt & Zacker Agency
May 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Peanut woke up at 1 AM. It is now 4 AM. Sleep regression is no joke, this kid ALWAYS sleeps through the night. I am praying he stays asleep as I am currently sleep deprived and want to marry my pillow.
May 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Beyond inspired by all of the incredible "meet the mc" posts on Instagram and had to jump on board!

Meet Emiliana "Emmy" Carrasquillo my 13 year old protagonist in my MG horror novel which is currently out on sub! 🖤

Art by the wonderful joleanart
Agent: @sandraproudman.bsky.social
Background is of vines and other greenery. Top of the image reads: Emiliana “Emmy” Carrasquillo The text clockwise reads: Thinks everyone is sus 13 (with a circle around it and a star doodle underneath it) Can see ghosts (with a ghost doodle below) Loves her town My gift is a curse! Knows too much about the dead but is terrified to talk to them A no sabo kid who is trying to learn (a books doodle underneath) Just wants to hangout with her aunt (with heart doodles above it) Battles with anxiety and loneliness The center image is of a girl with dark brown wavy hair, a black denim jacket, and tan skin in the middle of a haunted forest with ghosts lurking around in the trees
May 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
My current goal? To try and draft 2 books by the end of summer if my brain can take it, but I’ll also be happy with one 👀 more mood boards to come!
May 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Manifesting everything possible. This will be my year for vague publishing news ❤️
May 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM