Kelly Esparza
@kellyesparza.bsky.social
Mystery writer for adults & teens | A SPOONIE's GUIDE TO SELF-ACCEPTANCE (poetry chapbook) @bottlecappress | freelance editor | 💜🥄 | EIC: @flarelitmag.bsky.social 🔥| layout: Anahita Karthik | she/her
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I’m officially open for queries from now through Feb 15th. I’m looking forward to seeing all the wonderful work you end my way! querymanager.com/ErnieChiara
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I’m officially open for queries from now through Feb 15th. I’m looking forward to seeing all the wonderful work you end my way! querymanager.com/ErnieChiara
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
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Gotta love that #disabledrep! If you're looking for a picture book for kids that has disabled rep, we highly recommend pre-ordering @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social's new picture book!
This year, I decided to start doing book reviews on my socials. First up, @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social! I received an ARC of Jake’s picture book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, that will be published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social soon! Read the comments for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Gotta love that #disabledrep! If you're looking for a picture book for kids that has disabled rep, we highly recommend pre-ordering @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social's new picture book!
Please consider adding Jake's book to Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
You can pre-order the picture book here:
You can pre-order the picture book here:
My Life as an Asthmanaut: A Book about Asthma
A Book about Asthma
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February 5, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Please consider adding Jake's book to Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
You can pre-order the picture book here:
You can pre-order the picture book here:
(6/6)
I hope others can connect with his book just as much as I did!
I hope others can connect with his book just as much as I did!
February 5, 2026 at 4:13 AM
(6/6)
I hope others can connect with his book just as much as I did!
I hope others can connect with his book just as much as I did!
(5/🧵)
I love how the story unfolds, and the plot and disabled representation are both so important for kids. As a writer and reader who also lives with a chronic illness/disability, this book shares a special place in my heart.
I love how the story unfolds, and the plot and disabled representation are both so important for kids. As a writer and reader who also lives with a chronic illness/disability, this book shares a special place in my heart.
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 AM
(5/🧵)
I love how the story unfolds, and the plot and disabled representation are both so important for kids. As a writer and reader who also lives with a chronic illness/disability, this book shares a special place in my heart.
I love how the story unfolds, and the plot and disabled representation are both so important for kids. As a writer and reader who also lives with a chronic illness/disability, this book shares a special place in my heart.
(4/🧵)
I love how this book doesn't aim to "cure" the disabled character, but rather, the author shows that living with a disability is just ONE aspect of this character's life; the child still offers so much to the world WHILE he lives with a disability.
I love how this book doesn't aim to "cure" the disabled character, but rather, the author shows that living with a disability is just ONE aspect of this character's life; the child still offers so much to the world WHILE he lives with a disability.
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 AM
(4/🧵)
I love how this book doesn't aim to "cure" the disabled character, but rather, the author shows that living with a disability is just ONE aspect of this character's life; the child still offers so much to the world WHILE he lives with a disability.
I love how this book doesn't aim to "cure" the disabled character, but rather, the author shows that living with a disability is just ONE aspect of this character's life; the child still offers so much to the world WHILE he lives with a disability.
(3/🧵)
It ultimately lends itself to a strong message that even if one has a disability, it doesn't define them. Even with a disability, the main character can STILL succeed and dream big, and that's so lovely!
It ultimately lends itself to a strong message that even if one has a disability, it doesn't define them. Even with a disability, the main character can STILL succeed and dream big, and that's so lovely!
February 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM
(3/🧵)
It ultimately lends itself to a strong message that even if one has a disability, it doesn't define them. Even with a disability, the main character can STILL succeed and dream big, and that's so lovely!
It ultimately lends itself to a strong message that even if one has a disability, it doesn't define them. Even with a disability, the main character can STILL succeed and dream big, and that's so lovely!
(2/🧵)
The illustrations are so fun and whimsical, which works/flows with the content of the book that showcases what it's like living with a disability as a child but maintaining a big imagination.
The illustrations are so fun and whimsical, which works/flows with the content of the book that showcases what it's like living with a disability as a child but maintaining a big imagination.
February 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM
(2/🧵)
The illustrations are so fun and whimsical, which works/flows with the content of the book that showcases what it's like living with a disability as a child but maintaining a big imagination.
The illustrations are so fun and whimsical, which works/flows with the content of the book that showcases what it's like living with a disability as a child but maintaining a big imagination.
The review: 5 stars:
(1/🧵)
I absolutely loved this picture book! As a freelance editor myself, I often read a lot of picture books, and this was one of the best.
(1/🧵)
I absolutely loved this picture book! As a freelance editor myself, I often read a lot of picture books, and this was one of the best.
February 5, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The review: 5 stars:
(1/🧵)
I absolutely loved this picture book! As a freelance editor myself, I often read a lot of picture books, and this was one of the best.
(1/🧵)
I absolutely loved this picture book! As a freelance editor myself, I often read a lot of picture books, and this was one of the best.
This year, I decided to start doing book reviews on my socials. First up, @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social! I received an ARC of Jake’s picture book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, that will be published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social soon! Read the comments for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM
This year, I decided to start doing book reviews on my socials. First up, @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social! I received an ARC of Jake’s picture book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, that will be published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social soon! Read the comments for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!
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YOU GUYS I just got a really super great email from @kellyesparza.bsky.social and @flarelitmag.bsky.social!!!
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
YOU GUYS I just got a really super great email from @kellyesparza.bsky.social and @flarelitmag.bsky.social!!!
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NOT QUITE DEAD YET x GLASS ONION but with ghosts
At her estranged sister's party, Abby Martinez doesn’t expect to get stabbed in the back, literally. Now she must solve her own murder before any of the other guests die and to pass on to the afterlife.
#questpit #A #MY #PR #S #F #Latinx #Q
At her estranged sister's party, Abby Martinez doesn’t expect to get stabbed in the back, literally. Now she must solve her own murder before any of the other guests die and to pass on to the afterlife.
#questpit #A #MY #PR #S #F #Latinx #Q
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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GLASS ONION x NOT QUITE DEAD YET
When Abby is killed at a party, Fate connects her soul w/ Wyatt, the only guest who can see her as a ghost. They must both solve her murder, but if they can't by midnight, Wyatt will die too & Abby will never pass on to the afterlife.
#questpit #Q #A #MY #PR #S #F
When Abby is killed at a party, Fate connects her soul w/ Wyatt, the only guest who can see her as a ghost. They must both solve her murder, but if they can't by midnight, Wyatt will die too & Abby will never pass on to the afterlife.
#questpit #Q #A #MY #PR #S #F
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Aw thanks so much, Jen! It was so much fun to add something speculative to this book!
January 31, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Aw thanks so much, Jen! It was so much fun to add something speculative to this book!
Aw thanks! And yeah, we do!😄
January 31, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Aw thanks! And yeah, we do!😄
Yeah! I've seriously seen it on quite a few! If I come across some again, I'll message you!
January 31, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Yeah! I've seriously seen it on quite a few! If I come across some again, I'll message you!
NOT QUITE DEAD YET x GLASS ONION but with ghosts
At her estranged sister's party, Abby Martinez doesn’t expect to get stabbed in the back, literally. Now she must solve her own murder before any of the other guests die and to pass on to the afterlife.
#questpit #A #MY #PR #S #F #Latinx #Q
At her estranged sister's party, Abby Martinez doesn’t expect to get stabbed in the back, literally. Now she must solve her own murder before any of the other guests die and to pass on to the afterlife.
#questpit #A #MY #PR #S #F #Latinx #Q
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Firefly Lane is such a good comp for this concept!
January 31, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Firefly Lane is such a good comp for this concept!
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Firefly Lane x Liane Moriarty
Disabled GenX Ellie reconnects with her college crush, but her friends suspect him in the unsolved disappearance of one of their group on graduation day. Ellie must risk her safety to learn the truth about her missing friend.
#QuestPit #Q #A #WF
Disabled GenX Ellie reconnects with her college crush, but her friends suspect him in the unsolved disappearance of one of their group on graduation day. Ellie must risk her safety to learn the truth about her missing friend.
#QuestPit #Q #A #WF
January 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Love this pitch and can’t wait to read someday!
January 31, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Love this pitch and can’t wait to read someday!
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This book better get picked up immediately because I want it! Such a cool concept!
January 31, 2026 at 7:33 PM
This book better get picked up immediately because I want it! Such a cool concept!
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Ahhh LOVE this photograph-like mood board! This concept sounds amazing and I want it like right now, so agents need to offer stat!!!
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Ahhh LOVE this photograph-like mood board! This concept sounds amazing and I want it like right now, so agents need to offer stat!!!