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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you, Amanda!! ❤️❤️

Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Aug 14

My 6th novel will go out on subs soon. Here’s hoping someone wants a fun middle grade paranormal mystery 👻

Small Spaces x Gravity Falls

#kidlit #WritingCommmunity #spooky #middlegrade

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Aug 6

If Gilmore Girls had magic…
Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables

Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic.

#QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Aug 6

SMALL SPACES x GRAVITY FALLS

Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair & eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. If they don’t solve the mystery & break the curse, it might just break them. #questpit #MG #PR #MY #AG

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Dream Jar Publishing @dreamjarpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING!

See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com

#kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 21

I have something that fits this! 💕 I will let my agent know. My comps are Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables, but a recent editor has described it as “If Gilmore Girls had magic.” Thank you for sharing your MSWL!

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Kristie Choi @kristiechoi.bsky.social · Jul 15

#Mswl: literary voice-driven middle grade w/a high-concept hook; speculative/fantasy or slice-of-life but I want to see gorgeous, engaging prose or verse; profound coming-of-age themes; and beautifully drawn characters. If it’s a heavier story, there should be love and hope reverberating throughout

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 16

And yes, 40k is good. I had a 60k MG fantasy go on subs and last summer an editor said it was too long.

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 16

I have a subscription to publishers marketplace, and there are so many GN getting published now and not many novels. No hate on GN, but for novel MG writers, it’s depressing.

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 16

Mine is around 35k. It originally was longer. I do still see some longer books being acquired. It’s just more recently that I have heard the desire for lower word count. I feel like everything is arbitrary in this industry.

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 15

Middle grade authors – the industry is looking for high concept, strong hook books, with a low word count. If anybody can figure out what that is, let’s let each other know. That way we can all write that and save this age group. Thank you.😅❤️ #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 13

I have a book on subs with 13 yr old MCs. I’d happily write to help this age group. It’s getting published that’s the tricky thing.

phys.org/news/2025-07...

Young adult literature is not as young as it used to be, shows a librarian's research

Despite its name, the young adult genre is increasingly dominated by stories about older teens and even adults. But as protagonists get older, younger readers are getting left behind, a University of ...

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thank you 🥹❤️

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 11

#kpopdemonhunters #sajaboys

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#MiseryPit @miserypit.bsky.social · Jun 16

Attention #Agents, #Editors, and #Authors of the #WritingCommunity and #BookSky!

The next #MiseryPit is July 5, 2025 from 6 AM PST - 6 PM PST!

See you then!

#MiseryPit @miserypit.bsky.social · Nov 25

Pitching Guide!

1. Pick one age category
2. One genre category (or 2 if you need 2)
3. Include #MiseryPit in pitch
4. Moodboards OK!
5. Retweet and support your fellow authors!
6. Only Agents and Editors can like posts
7. Post 1 project per hour to keep timeline from getting cluttered
8. Have Fun!

Age categories (pick one)
#PB = Picture Book
#C = Children’s
#CB = Chapter Book
#MG = Middle Grade
#YA = Young Adult
#NA = New Adult
#A = Adult

Categories (pick the best that fits your manuscript)
#HM = Historical Mystery
#CM = Contemporary Mystery
#COM = Cozy Mystery
#FM = Fantasy Mystery
#SFFM = Science Fiction Fantasy Mystery
#DS = Dystopian Mystery
#UM = Utopian Mystery
#MM = Military Mystery
#RM = Romantic Mystery
#NM = Nonfiction Mystery
#HT = Historical Thriller
#CT = Contemporary Thriller
#COT = Cozy Thriller
#FT = Fantasy Thriller
#SFFT = Science Fiction Fantasy Thriller
#DT = Dystopian Thriller
#UT = Utopian Thriller
#MT = Military Thriller
#RT = Romantic Thriller
#NT = Nonfiction Thriller

Categories
#TCT = True Crime Thriller
#TCM = True Crime Mystery
#TC = True Crime

Status
#Q = Querying
#WIP = Work in Progress

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · Jul 1

I’m taking a big step from writing middle grade to adult romcom 😅 But I love the vibes. Why is creating a Pinterest board so much fun? 😆🍁 Here’s to new beginnings… #romcom

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 24

Thank you!!☺️💕

Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 23

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK

Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. There’s a mystery to solve! If they don’t break this curse, it might just break them. #WIPPIT #MG #PN #M

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WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · May 23

Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 22

Thank you!!🥰♥️

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 22

I wrote a Cozy Fantasy for kids! ✨💕🥧 How do these comps sound? #cozy #fantasy #kidlit #bookpitch

Anne of Green Gables meets Studio Ghibli

Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 21

I have so much fun creating pitch decks for my books on submissions! Here is the hook page for my middle grade fantasy - The Unwanted Prince 👑
#fantasy #kidlit #pitch

The hero's guide to saving your kingdom meets wings of fire

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 7

Of course! 🥰 And thank you!!

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 7

TOTORO X AoGGables X THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY

Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic.

#QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS #AG

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Hallie Christensen | Author @halliechriswrites.bsky.social · May 7

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK

Maddie and friends want to enjoy a week at the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror and be cursed. Now, bad things are happening to them at the fair. If they don't break this curse, it might just break them.
#QuestPit #MG #PR #AG

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