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C.L. Geisler

@clgslr.bsky.social

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associate literary agent, published poet, fiction author, co-host of Flublishing linktr.ee/clgeisler

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Nov 8

Hi friends, I've updated my ManuscriptWishlist profile to better reflect what I'm currently looking for! #MSWL

www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ca...

Carleen Geisler – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 11h

"I would love to find a book about bees or beekeepers."
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qglhfpy2bj5tkgpnsq6blpex" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · 1d

Some very big exciting news this morning for my client @pegasusunder.bsky.social!!!

Z.K.A. @pegasusunder.bsky.social · 1d

📚 🧡 MY BIGGEST DREAM COME TRUE 📚 🧡

My debut novel, MY DARLING CLEMENTINE, will be out in 2027!

Publishers Marketplace, Z. K. Abraham's My Darling Clementine, in which a Black queer woman, who, feeling lost in teh depths of an unhappy marriage, leaves it all behind, only to lose herself completely-and beyond human recognition-to a new love, to Makayla Tabron at Amistad, in a good deal, in a pre-empt, for publication in 2027, by Carleen Geisler at P.S. Literary Agency (world English). Translation: Taryn Fagerness Agency

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 4d

"I am hungry for real life propulsive stakes in 'slice of life' type novels."
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qglhfpy2bj5tkgpnsq6blpex" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Aug 13

"I am on the lookout for books that are weird but for a good reason (ie. express a 'big think' idea)!"
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qglhfpy2bj5tkgpnsq6blpex" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Aug 6

"Send me real-world horror that is truly scary!"
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qglhfpy2bj5tkgpnsq6blpex" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Aug 2

Can confirm this is what he did...

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Jul 29

New client alert!! 🎉

Laura Jordan @laurajordanwrites.bsky.social · Jul 29

I'm thrilled to announce I’m now repped by Carleen Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social at @psliterary.bsky.social!

I thought it was the stuff of writer lore for an agent to be so passionate about my writing. I'm excited to work with Carleen as a team to bring my thrillers to readers 🎉

#writingcommunity

Me sitting with the word announcement above and that I’m represented now by Carleen Geisler with P.S. Literary Agency.

Me smiling in my writing nook with a giant (and very delicious) cookie cake reading, “Agented! 2025”

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Flublishing Pod @flublishing.bsky.social · Jul 25

Next week on Flublishing we’re talking all about the one thing we all hate… rejections! Tune in for how we handle them and what you can learn from it. #amquerying #writingcommunity

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Flublishing Pod @flublishing.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re back!! The first episode of our second season is officially live. Go listen and share your thoughts! #writingcommunity

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Flublishing Pod @flublishing.bsky.social · Jul 10

💌 You’re cordially invited…

Save the Date: July 16, 2025

Flublishing Season 2 is here!! Our first season was amazing and we can’t wait to do it all again.

This season is PACKED. We’re talking wishlists, rejections, and so much more. Get ready! ✨ #WritingCommunity

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Jun 25

"I want nonfiction that explores niche topics with wide appeal."
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qglhfpy2bj5tkgpnsq6blpex" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Jun 19

👀

Flublishing Pod @flublishing.bsky.social · Jun 19

We've got a secret 🤫

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Jun 2

So excited to be part of team PSLA!

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Jun 2

Please help us welcome our newest associate agent, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qglhfpy2bj5tkgpnsq6blpex" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@clgslr.bsky.social‬! 👋

Carleen Geisler will be building her list in both adult fiction and nonfiction.

For more details and to find out how to send her a query, please review the Submission Guidelines linked in our profile.

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Jun 2

Drum roll please… 🎉

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Jun 1

NEWS coming tomorrow, friends! 👀

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · May 23

HECK YES

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · May 23

Don’t fear: I am absolutely not (ever!) leaving the agenting profession! A big announcement will be coming soon about where I’ve landed. Keep your eyes peeled!

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · May 23

A new headshot just in time for some NEWS 👀

It feels bittersweet to share that today is my last day at ArtHouse Literary Agency. For almost three years, ArtHouse has been my agency home and I’m so grateful to them for helping me get my foot in the door in this crazy industry.

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · May 1

April has been our lowest month so far in 2025 for received queries at 1435!

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Apr 1

Final numbers are in for March... we received a total of 1532 queries! Our second highest month of the year so far.

C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Mar 2

Drum roll please... our total query number for all of February ended up being 1479 📢

Significantly less than January, but still A LOT!

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Flublishing Pod @flublishing.bsky.social · Apr 30

Something’s happening… 👀

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Apr 30

Thank you!

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Eric Scot Tryon @ericscottryon.bsky.social · Apr 30

Aah!! My baby found a home!!

I’m so excited to be working with Central Avenue to get my debut novel out into the world!

And such a huge thank you to @clgslr.bsky.social for believing in this book and working hard to make this happen!

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Apr 30

I am *elated* to share the deal announcement for my first fiction sale! My curse is broken! 🎉

I couldn’t be happier for @ericscottryon.bsky.social ! This beautiful book is going to have you all shedding tears, I promise!

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Apr 30

So excited for this beautiful book to make its way into the hands of readers!!