Emelie Burl
@bigkidbookworm.bsky.social
Former Indie Bookseller turned Literary Agent of Chaos at Susan Schulman Literary Agency.
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"More “frightening and dystopian,” she continued, is “the concurrence of its launch with a simultaneous national project to defund public education and ban books."
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Google Launches Personalized Gemini Storybook App to Industry Concern
Earlier this month, Google launched the AI-powered Gemini Storybook, offering personalized stories with read-aloud narration as an option, prompting concern among creators and book publishing professi...
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August 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"More “frightening and dystopian,” she continued, is “the concurrence of its launch with a simultaneous national project to defund public education and ban books."
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"What few seem to understand is that real writers and artists don’t do what they do for an end product but for the process." -Betsy James
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On AI, Art, and Writing - James Gunn's Ad Astra
Molecules and Metaphor: Betsy James On Writing and Teaching Speculative Fiction On AI, Art, and Writing AI fiction: It’s here.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"What few seem to understand is that real writers and artists don’t do what they do for an end product but for the process." -Betsy James
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Like many people, D&D has brought me so much more than fun game nights! For example, it brought me my client Raj Sidhu, and now I bring him to you:
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How Playing D&D Can Help You Beat Writer's Block
Author Raj Sidhu explains three ways in which playing D&D helped him make a breakthrough in his own writing and publishing.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Like many people, D&D has brought me so much more than fun game nights! For example, it brought me my client Raj Sidhu, and now I bring him to you:
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Kudos to Sen. Josh Hawley & the witnesses who testified during the July 16 SJC Crime Subctte hearing on #AI & #copyright for bringing to light so many crucial issues & articulating why scraping copyrighted works from the internet is not acceptable! www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-ac...
TIME CHANGE: Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI Industry’s Mass Ingestion of Copyrighted Works for AI Training | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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July 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Kudos to Sen. Josh Hawley & the witnesses who testified during the July 16 SJC Crime Subctte hearing on #AI & #copyright for bringing to light so many crucial issues & articulating why scraping copyrighted works from the internet is not acceptable! www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-ac...
"Kids of a certain age are extremely tenacious and determined individuals who are capable of a great deal more than us adults often give them credit for."-Raj Sidhu
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Interview With Raj Sidhu (Thrash Force) – YA Books Central
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July 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"Kids of a certain age are extremely tenacious and determined individuals who are capable of a great deal more than us adults often give them credit for."-Raj Sidhu
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HAPPY PUB DAY TO THRASH FORCE!!!
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July 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
HAPPY PUB DAY TO THRASH FORCE!!!
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Want to get A BARISTA’S GUIDE TO LOVE & LARCENY before it releases? @fiercereads.bsky.social is giving away 50 copies on Goodreads!
The giveaway runs until August 11. Enter to win a galley of my YA cozy fantasy romance that will give you all the Speak Now feels!
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#goodreadsgiveaway
The giveaway runs until August 11. Enter to win a galley of my YA cozy fantasy romance that will give you all the Speak Now feels!
bit.ly/4kQZ3Ht
#goodreadsgiveaway
July 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Want to get A BARISTA’S GUIDE TO LOVE & LARCENY before it releases? @fiercereads.bsky.social is giving away 50 copies on Goodreads!
The giveaway runs until August 11. Enter to win a galley of my YA cozy fantasy romance that will give you all the Speak Now feels!
bit.ly/4kQZ3Ht
#goodreadsgiveaway
The giveaway runs until August 11. Enter to win a galley of my YA cozy fantasy romance that will give you all the Speak Now feels!
bit.ly/4kQZ3Ht
#goodreadsgiveaway
From Pokemon and Cartoon Network to D&D and Authorhood - so fun to see my client, Raj Sidhu, share his origin story and so much more on the Comic Crusaders podcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc5n...
Comic Crusaders Podcast #593 - Raj SIdhu
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July 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
From Pokemon and Cartoon Network to D&D and Authorhood - so fun to see my client, Raj Sidhu, share his origin story and so much more on the Comic Crusaders podcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc5n...
Our intellectual freedom is one of the key pillars of a free and just society. If you know any passionate teens (or adults) who are looking for resources on our to protect and fight for our right to read and access to information, look no further!
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Books Unbanned - Toolkit
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July 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Our intellectual freedom is one of the key pillars of a free and just society. If you know any passionate teens (or adults) who are looking for resources on our to protect and fight for our right to read and access to information, look no further!
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Absolutely love this piece on the good side of BookTok and falling in love with reading again as an act of resistance www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...
Opinion | The Subversive Joy of BookTok
Download a novel. Lose yourself in an absurdist plot — not because it’s noble, productive, or good for you, but simply because it’s fun.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Absolutely love this piece on the good side of BookTok and falling in love with reading again as an act of resistance www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...
What Happens When We Treat Agents and Publishers as Genuine Partners
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What Happens When We Treat Agents and Publishers as Genuine Partners | Jane Friedman
If you write material outside your agent’s wheelhouse, don’t be afraid of making an unagented pitch. Each success is a win-win for both of you.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What Happens When We Treat Agents and Publishers as Genuine Partners
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If you loved NIGHTBITCH by @rachelyoder.bsky.social, then you're going to fall in love @carolinehagood.bsky.social's upcoming speculative memoir GOBLIN MODE this September!
Make sure to preorder GOBLIN MODE today! buff.ly/VCyt99Q
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Make sure to preorder GOBLIN MODE today! buff.ly/VCyt99Q
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June 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
If you loved NIGHTBITCH by @rachelyoder.bsky.social, then you're going to fall in love @carolinehagood.bsky.social's upcoming speculative memoir GOBLIN MODE this September!
Make sure to preorder GOBLIN MODE today! buff.ly/VCyt99Q
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Make sure to preorder GOBLIN MODE today! buff.ly/VCyt99Q
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My favorite take in this article:
Romantasy isn’t going anywhere. “It’s always been beloved, even before we had a portmanteau for it,” Meltzer says. “But I think the same can be said of any trend. The trends follow the good books, not the other way around.”
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Romantasy isn’t going anywhere. “It’s always been beloved, even before we had a portmanteau for it,” Meltzer says. “But I think the same can be said of any trend. The trends follow the good books, not the other way around.”
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2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
A survey of upcoming titles shows a mix of genres and tones for our current moment.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My favorite take in this article:
Romantasy isn’t going anywhere. “It’s always been beloved, even before we had a portmanteau for it,” Meltzer says. “But I think the same can be said of any trend. The trends follow the good books, not the other way around.”
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Romantasy isn’t going anywhere. “It’s always been beloved, even before we had a portmanteau for it,” Meltzer says. “But I think the same can be said of any trend. The trends follow the good books, not the other way around.”
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Don't miss out on watching @mazebooks.bsky.social's Q&A interview with @adamalsirgany.bsky.social on May 2nd starting at 7pm EDT! buff.ly/hiURJQc
Preorder Adam's upcoming novel MORE HELL from @whiskeytit.com right here! buff.ly/jOIOk9u
Preorder Adam's upcoming novel MORE HELL from @whiskeytit.com right here! buff.ly/jOIOk9u
What Do Publishers Do? - A Q&A with Editor Adam al-Sirgany
Event in Rockford, IL by Maze Books and Adam Sirgany on Friday, May 2 2025
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April 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Don't miss out on watching @mazebooks.bsky.social's Q&A interview with @adamalsirgany.bsky.social on May 2nd starting at 7pm EDT! buff.ly/hiURJQc
Preorder Adam's upcoming novel MORE HELL from @whiskeytit.com right here! buff.ly/jOIOk9u
Preorder Adam's upcoming novel MORE HELL from @whiskeytit.com right here! buff.ly/jOIOk9u
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We're thrilled to share that registration is now open for AALA Members for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social. A limited number of early bird tickets are available.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New York Academy of Medicine
New York, NY
* Early Bird AALA Member ($129.00)
* AALA Member ($179.00)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New York Academy of Medicine
New York, NY
* Early Bird AALA Member ($129.00)
* AALA Member ($179.00)
April 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're thrilled to share that registration is now open for AALA Members for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social. A limited number of early bird tickets are available.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New York Academy of Medicine
New York, NY
* Early Bird AALA Member ($129.00)
* AALA Member ($179.00)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New York Academy of Medicine
New York, NY
* Early Bird AALA Member ($129.00)
* AALA Member ($179.00)
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#bookmail!! #booksky Look what ARC I just found in my PO Box! THE GREAT WORK by @sheldoncosta.bsky.social looks so so good - weird west vibes, alchemists, A GIANT SALAMANDER! So very up my alley - can’t wait to read it!
April 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#bookmail!! #booksky Look what ARC I just found in my PO Box! THE GREAT WORK by @sheldoncosta.bsky.social looks so so good - weird west vibes, alchemists, A GIANT SALAMANDER! So very up my alley - can’t wait to read it!
Enter the goodreads giveaway for Raj Sidhu's THRASH FORCE, which @justinmcelroy.bsky.social describes as "a thrilling adventure that empowers its audience. A reminder that those kids in the basement may just be preparing to save the world."
#ttrpg #kidlit #mglit
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Book giveaway for Thrash Force by Raj Sidhu Apr 18-May 18, 2025
Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Apr 18-May 18, 2025. Enter to win an ARC of Thrash Force, the hilarious new fantasy adv...
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April 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Enter the goodreads giveaway for Raj Sidhu's THRASH FORCE, which @justinmcelroy.bsky.social describes as "a thrilling adventure that empowers its audience. A reminder that those kids in the basement may just be preparing to save the world."
#ttrpg #kidlit #mglit
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#ttrpg #kidlit #mglit
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Martin Scorsese to Adapt Marilynne Robinson’s ‘Home’
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Martin Scorsese to Adapt Marilynne Robinson’s ‘Home’
The Academy Award–winning director is set to helm the Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s 2008 novel as a feature film for Apple, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Apple also plans to develop the other three no...
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April 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Martin Scorsese to Adapt Marilynne Robinson’s ‘Home’
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I had so much fun at AWP - even more so when I got to the @sfwp.bsky.social booth!
The awesome @bigkidbookworm.bsky.social hit's SFWP's Booth 563 at #awp25!
April 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I had so much fun at AWP - even more so when I got to the @sfwp.bsky.social booth!
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Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead series is a favorite at Book Riot: we even named it one of the best book series of all time. Needless to say, there’s a lot of excitement around here for the news about an upcoming Martin Scorsese adaptation.
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Martin Scorsese is Adapting Marilynne Robinson’s GILEAD Series
Martin Scorsese and Todd Field are adapting Marilynne Robinson's Gilead series, starting with Home, which will star Leonardo DiCaprio.
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March 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead series is a favorite at Book Riot: we even named it one of the best book series of all time. Needless to say, there’s a lot of excitement around here for the news about an upcoming Martin Scorsese adaptation.
#booksky
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#booksky
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I'm working from my favorite coffee shop today and there is a couple sitting on the sofa across from me, taking turns reading chapters of Game of Thrones aloud to one another, and my heart is full.
March 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I'm working from my favorite coffee shop today and there is a couple sitting on the sofa across from me, taking turns reading chapters of Game of Thrones aloud to one another, and my heart is full.
A delightful lil Q&A with my client, Lindsey Carmichael, science writer extraordinaire and winner of the 2024 Lane Anderson Award (NBD!)
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2024 Lane Anderson Award: Q & A with winners L. E. Carmichael and Byron Eggenschwiler
Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators
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March 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A delightful lil Q&A with my client, Lindsey Carmichael, science writer extraordinaire and winner of the 2024 Lane Anderson Award (NBD!)
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One of the biggest tips I can give querying authors is not to be arrogant in your letters. The line between arrogance and confidence is very fine. And although confidence is a great thing, demonstrating that isn't required in a query letter either. All you need to aim for is professional and polite
February 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One of the biggest tips I can give querying authors is not to be arrogant in your letters. The line between arrogance and confidence is very fine. And although confidence is a great thing, demonstrating that isn't required in a query letter either. All you need to aim for is professional and polite
A lot of us are wrestling with some big questions right now, and I'm no different! Been really enjoying this primer on political theory from Crash Course during my lunch breaks as I process through my thoughts, feelings, and blindspots:
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Political Theory - YouTube
Over the next 13 episodes, Ellie Anderson will introduce you to the perspectives of political thinkers past and present, and explore how political theories a...
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January 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A lot of us are wrestling with some big questions right now, and I'm no different! Been really enjoying this primer on political theory from Crash Course during my lunch breaks as I process through my thoughts, feelings, and blindspots:
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