Author Interview: Aaron Starmer and Night Swimming Giveaway and IWSG Post

Happy Wednesday Everyone! Today I’m excited to have Aaron Starmer here to share about his YA Night Swimming. It’s a contemporary story with a touch of magical realism, which always makes me want to read a book. I’m looking forward to reading Night Swimming. 

Here’s a blurb from Goodreads: 

From the author of Spontaneous comes a '90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist.

It was just one swim… How could they know it would never end?

It's the summer of 1994 and Trevor can barely wrap his mind around the fact that he and his friends have graduated high school. The future is a murky thing, filled with a college experience he feels neutral about at best, endless mixtape relistens, and the growing realization that his crush on the enigmatic Sarah isn't going anywhere.

That is, until Sarah approaches him with a mission: they're going to swim in all the pools in the neighborhood. Soon, their quest leads to them sneaking into backyard pools every night and continuing to get closer. But not close enough for Trevor, who yearns for Sarah despite her college boyfriend, despite her "not yet"s, despite the way she keeps pulling away the moment things feel real.

So when they learn about a natural pool hidden deep in the woods, it starts off as just another spot to check off their summer bucket list. But once they get there, they soon realize the natural pool has a curious hold on them, and something very strange is happening…

Before we get to Aaron’s interview, I have my IWSG Post. 

Posting: The first Wednesday is officially Insecure Writer's Support Group Day. 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! 

The awesome co-hosts this month are: PJ Colando, Pat Garcia, Kim Lajevardi, Melisa Maygrove, and Jean Davis!

I'm going to skip the optional question this month.

I have good news to share! Literary Rambles is the #1 literary agent blog in FeedSpot's Top 20 Literary Agent Blogs. I'm truly honored and grateful to be included with all the other experts included in their list.

Interview With Aaron Starmer 

Hi Aaron! Thanks so much for joining us. 

1. Tell us about yourself and how you became a writer. 

From a young age, I was always telling stories. Or making up songs. Or, if I could get my hands on a video camera, filming movies. So, whenever I had the opportunity to do something creative, I jumped on it. In college and grad school, I studied literature and film, and even though I didn’t know how I was going to use those interests in a career, I kept them alive while I worked my first jobs in New York City. I somehow ended up in the travel industry, and that led to some writing assignments for guidebooks, which was a great introduction to the publishing process. For a few years, I wrote a giant, unwieldly novel in my spare time. It was unpublishable, but I realized that the best parts of it were about the adventures of a group of kids. So, I decided to write about (and for) kids. That ultimately resulted in my first published novel, DWEEB. 

2. Where did you get the idea for Night Swimming and what made you decide to set it in 1994 vs. the present? 

I got the idea over 30 years ago, when a friend proposed the idea of sneaking into and swimming in all the pools in our town. We may have swum in one or two, but never took it much further beyond the idea phase. The idea, however, stuck with me. Years later, I wrote a few pages of a screenplay that played with the idea, but I couldn’t finish it. It felt more like a novel. And since I had the idea so long ago, it felt natural to set it in that time, when I was that age. There is also a very specific reason (which I won’t spoil) about why it needed to be set 30 years ago, because there needs to be some distance for what the characters ultimately experience. When I finally did write the novel, there was no question about when it would be set and how it would feel because it had been with me for so long. 

Your Writing Process 

3. It’s amazing that you finally wrote this story after all these years. I love the mysterious natural pool and the element of magical realism in your story. How did you weave this into the story, and what are your tips for writers wanting to write a story that includes magical realism? 

So much of good writing is about gaining a reader’s trust, and it’s something I think about a lot. That trust usually hinges on how characters act once that magical element is revealed. Do they go with it immediately? Are they sceptics? What emotional conditions need to be in play for magic to bleed naturally into a realistic world? There’s a line in the book where one of the characters says something like, “If you were suddenly being chased by a monster, you wouldn’t question the existence of the monster. You’d just run.” While another character says, “I’d probably think it’s a person in a monster suit.” It tells you something about each character, but it that still doesn’t change the fact that they would both run. For me, I want my characters to react to the world both logically and instinctually. Before long, the readers will trust the world because they trust the way the characters are living in it. 

4. What is your writing process like, and how long did it take you to finish your manuscript for Night Swimming to submit to your agent and editor? 

It’s different for every book. For this one, I started writing it numerous times and set it down and came back to it. In one case, years later. But, since it’s relatively short, the actual writing process probably added up to 6-9 months of work. When I share with my agent, it’s usually either a sample of something, or a finished manuscript. In this case, I did both. He saw it once when I first had the idea and 30-40 pages. Then he saw it again a couple years later when it was finished. I don’t think there was much, if any revision, after that point. We took it straight to the publisher. 

5. It’s cool that you didn’t have to do revisions before submitting to your publisher. Share a bit about Trevor as a character. Did anything surprise you about him as you wrote his story?

 

He’s naïve, and perhaps a little coddled. I was playing a bit with the idea of the “mediocre white guy” who breezes through life. He’s certainly empathetic and kind, but somewhat clueless about other people’s struggles. Or at least about other people’s perspectives. It didn’t surprise me that he had to face a reckoning at the end, and that he had to suffer in some way and realign some of his views, but it surprised me how humble he would be about it. I guess I hope I can be that humble as I continue to learn and change. 

Your Road to Publication 

6. Michael Bourret is your agent. How did he become your agent, and what was your road to getting your first publishing contract like? 

Michael wasn’t my first agent. My first agent read my query for my first book and signed me on the day that she was quitting her job at a big agency and going out on her own. Luck? Of course! It was a stroke of luck for both of us. She needed clients and I needed an agent. And I’m pretty sure I was one of her first clients who wrote for young readers. Over the next couple years, we published a second book (The Only Ones), but she became more focused on adult fiction and non-fiction. So, we both decided I needed someone who was more in tune with the children’s book industry if I wanted my career to succeed. I made a list of a handful of agents who represented middle grade and young adult novels I admired, and I reached out to a few authors I knew for introductions. Michael was at the top of the list and thankfully, he really liked my book The Riverman. And off we went. 

7. It’s good that a few authors helped introduce you to agents. You write MG and YA and have sixteen published books. You also have a YA thriller that will be published in 2027. How did your career as an author evolve, and how have you been able to continue to sell your stories? 

I’ve tried to experiment with and combine different genres (sci-fi, fantasy, satire, comedy, realism) and cater to different age groups (elementary school through high school) while always retaining my distinct voice. I don’t know how to define that voice, other than to say it’s slightly off-kilter, and lends itself to high concepts (spontaneously combusting teenagers, magical lockers, etc.). Sometimes I wish I could write more traditional books that appeal to wider audiences, but I don’t think that’s in my skill set. If I’m not in tune with the writing, then certainly the readers won’t be in tune with it. 

8. You now write full-time after having day jobs as an editor for a travel publisher and working for an African safari company. And you have a family. When did you decide that you could quit your day jobs? What advice do you have for other writers about making this big decision?

 

I quit my day job before I had kids, and when my rent and other expenses were very low, and when my wife had good health insurance. I also knew I could pick up some freelance writing and editing gigs to fill in the gaps between book advances. So, I knew I didn’t need to land huge advances to continue. And I also gave myself two years to make it work, and luckily it did work, though there were plenty of times I have questioned the decision. Of course, not everyone will have all the privileges I had, or perhaps even any of them. I would suggest giving yourself a timeline, a budget, and a set of goals before making any leap like this. Then treat the job like any job. Put in the hours. Challenge yourself to learn and to do better with each book. And hope that you find some luck along the way. 

Promoting Your Book 

9. That’s great advice. How are you planning to promote your book? How has your work on your social media platforms and book promotions changed over the years? 

With this book, I’m currently focusing on going local. I’ve been working with indie booksellers, media outlets and educators throughout the small state of Vermont (where I live), to get the book in the hands of my neighbors. How far it will expand from there is hard to know, but after years in the industry, I know what I can control and what I can’t. For now, I have a certain amount of control over my backyard, so to speak. 

10. What are you working on now? 

I have a middle grade book coming out in 2026, called You Are Now Old Enough to Hear This, which you’ll be hearing more about…soon. And I’m currently writing a book called The Swans, which is a young adult thriller/satire about a town that’s plagued by a history of swan murder. In other words, another thing that’s a bit off-kilter… 

Thanks for sharing all your advice, Aaron. You can find Aaron at: 

Website: www.aaronstarmer.com

LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/AaronStarmer

Instagram: www.instagram.com/aaron_starmer/

Threads: www.threads.net/@aaron_starmer

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/aaronstarmer.bsky.social

Book Info: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599890/night-swimming-by-aaron-starmer/ 

Giveaway Details 

Aaron’s publisher is generously offering a hardback of Night Swimming for a giveaway. To enter, all you need to do is be a follower of my blog (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment by June 14th. If I do not have your email (I can no longer get it from your Google Profile), you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address. 

If you mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or other social media sites and/or follow me on Twitter or Bluesky or follow Aaron on his social media sites, mention this in the comments, and I'll give you an extra entry for each. You must be 13 years old or older to enter. This book giveaway is U.S. 

Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops 

Monday, June 9th I have an interview with author Nancy McCabe and a giveaway of her MG Fires Burning Underground

Wednesday, June 11th I have an agent spotlight interview with Mark O’Brien and a query critique giveaway

Monday, June 16th I’m participating in the Dad-o-Mite Giveaway Hop

Monday, June 23rd I have an interview with author Michael Spradlin and a giveaway of his MG Threat of the Spider

Tuesday, July 1st I’m participating in the Sparkle Time Giveaway Hop

Wednesday, July 2nd I have an interview with author Nia Davenport and a giveaway of her YA Love Spells Trouble and my IWSG post

Monday, July 7th I have an interview with author Natalie Richards and a giveaway of her MG Survive This Safari

I hope to see you on Monday!

 

 

When “Diverse” Is Who You Are: Guest Post by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow and Their Just Desserts Giveaway

Happy Monday Everyone! Today I’m excited to have Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow here to share about their MG Their Just Desserts, book #2 in The Cookie Crumbles series. I already read the book, which I really enjoyed. I loved the baking, the mystery to be solved, and Laila and Lucy, the main characters. I also like that this book can be read as a standalone. 

Here’s a blurb from Goodreads: 

Perfect for fans of The Great British Baking Show and Clue, this enchanting and rollicking follow-up to The Cookie Crumbles follows two best friends caught up in a twisty mystery when jewels go missing at a high-stakes baking competition.

Baker extraordinaire Laila Thomas and budding journalist Lucy Flores are living it up at the top of the junior high food chain as eighth graders. But between busy schedules and kinda-boyfriends, these two best friends haven’t gotten to hang out as much. So, when Jaden, an ex-competition rival, begs the duo to step back into the world of cooking competitions and crime—the answer is yes.

Jaden is His father is accused of stealing prized jewels on the set of an amateur kids’ holiday baking show. The plan is for Laila to smash the competition while Lucy investigates behind the scenes—but their half-baked plan gets turned totally upside down when Lucy ends up in front of the cameras instead.

As the investigation and competition heat up, Lucy and Laila’s bond is put to the ultimate test. Can they solve this bakeoff mystery, or will they—and their friendship—crack under pressure? 

Now here’s Tracy and Alechia!

 
When “Diverse” is Who You Are

By Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow

 At a time when diversity has become divisive, it’s hard not to internalize not only the perception of the public, but the doubts of your talent and art. As two authors who come from different communities and cultures––Alechia is Black American, Tracy is Filipino American– we’re not entirely new to criticism. We are, though, new to justifying why we get to write stories. That’s daunting. So let’s reflect briefly on what this term means to us, our stories, and readers.  

What makes a book “diverse?” 

Alechia: Diverse is such a big, loaded term, especially right now. I’ll admit that I’ve been conflicted about it in the past because it reduces us and our work to ‘other’, a variant of the control… But I digress, a book is considered diverse because it features typically marginalized characters written by marginalized authors. 

Tracy: And what’s been encouraging about today’s book landscape is that the range of stories feels so much wider and inclusive: so many readers can see themselves as main characters in their own adventures. But it’s truly unfortunate that the descriptor “diverse” has been weaponized the way it is. “Diverse” should be a door, not a separator or a slur. 

What are some of the ways you’d consider TCC/TJD diverse?

Alechia: If I apply diversity as marginalized representation, then I would say that as we’re authors who have written our identities into these characters and other marginalizations---queer, Black, Asian, people who speak different languages, come from different cultures––our stories represent the world as we know and see it. We just made it a little goofy, a lot more food-tastic, and let our kiddos solve crimes. 

Tracy: Alechia makes a great point about writing our identities into these characters. Lucy is Filipino American like me, and though this book isn’t about her exploring that identity, her experiences do shape her thoughts and actions (like with the desserts she decides to bake).

Overall, we think these characters and their adventures will entertain and resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned mystery and deliciously described baked goods? 

Why is it important for you to have representation of those identities in the story? 

Alechia: Because we normalize our existence and the existence of others. Because stories should explore and expand empathy, and because we want kids to feel seen. 

Tracy: I like to remind folks that books aren’t just about seeing yourself represented; it’s about having others see you too. Plus, because cultural and ethnic groups can vary so widely themselves, it’s vital to show the breadth of experiences so that representation goes over and above stereotypes.  

What would you say to young readers who share that identity?

Alechia: We see you. We’re here for you. We’re proud to write for you and we want you to know that you matter. 

Tracy: And please don’t let others (or even yourself) tell you otherwise. 

Thanks for all your advice, Tracy and Alechia! You can find them at: 

Websites:

Alechia: https://www.alechiadow.com/
Tracy: https://tracybadua.com/

Social media:
Tracy: @tracybaduawrites
https://www.instagram.com/tracybaduawrites?igsh=ZzN1NmYxYmp2dnk1
https://www.threads.net/@tracybaduawrites?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Alechia: @alechiadow
https://www.instagram.com/alechiadow?igsh=M3piODQzcHJodmVo&utm_source=qr
https://www.threads.net/@alechiadow?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Buy links: 
Barnes & Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/their-just-desserts-tracy-badua/1146170608?ean=9780063254633
Bookshop Org
https://bookshop.org/p/books/their-just-desserts-alechia-dow/22122090?ean=9780063254633&next=t 

Giveaway Details 

Tracy and Alechia are generously offering a hardback of Their Just Desserts for a giveaway. This book giveaway is U.S. and Europe. To enter, all you need to do is be a follower of my blog (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment by June 14th. Please mention if you’re from Europe in your comment. If I do not have your email (I can no longer get it from your Google Profile), you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address. 

If you mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or other social media sites and/or follow me on Twitter or Bluesky or follow Tracy or Alichia on their social media sites, mention this in the comments, and I'll give you an extra entry for each. You must be 13 years old or older to enter. This book giveaway is U.S. and Europe. 

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday is hosted by Greg Pattridge. You can find the participating blogs on his blog. 

Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops 

Wednesday, June 4th I have an interview with author Aaron Starmer and a giveaway of his YA Night Swimming and my IWSG post 

Monday, June 9th I have an interview with author Nancy McCabe and a giveaway of her MG Fires Burning Underground 

Wednesday, June 11th I have an agent spotlight interview with Mark O’Brien and a query critique giveaway 

Monday, June 16th I’m participating in the Dad-o-Mite Giveaway Hop 

Monday, June 23rd I have an interview with author Michael Spradlin and a giveaway of his MG Threat of the Spider 

I hope to see you on Wednesday!

 

Berry Good Giveaway Hop

 

Happy Sunday Everyone! Today I'm excited to participate in the Berry Good Giveaway Hop hosted by MamatheFox and Mom Does Reviews. I hope you're enjoying the start of summer. May was a bit cool here but still nice enough to plant my vegetables and flowers. I love this time of year with the planting and being out in my yard with my dog.

Book of Your Choice or Amazon Gift Card Giveaway 

I’ve got a lot of exciting newly released MG and YA book choices this month that you might like. You can also choose another book in the series by these authors or a book of your choice. You can find descriptions of these books on Goodreads. Here are your choices:

If you haven't found a book you want, you can win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

Giveaway Details

To enter, all you need to do is be a follower of my blog (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment by June 15th telling me whether you want a book, and if so, which one, or the Amazon gift card and your email address. Be sure to include your email address. If I do not have your email (I can no longer get it from your Google Profile), you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address. 

If you mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or other social media sites and/or follow me on Twitter or Bluesky, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry for each. You must be 13 years old or older to enter. The book giveaway is U.S. only and the Amazon gift card giveaway is International.

Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops

Monday, June 2nd I have a guest post by authors Alichia Dow and Tracy Badhua and a giveaway of their MG Their Just Desserts

Wednesday, June 4th I have an interview with author Aaron Starmer and a giveaway of his YA Night Swimming and my IWSG post

Monday, June 9th I have an interview with author Nancy McCabe and a giveaway of her MG Fires Burning Underground

Wednesday, June 11th I have an agent spotlight interview with Mark O’Brien and a query critique giveaway

Monday, June 16th I’m participating in the Dad-o-Mite Giveaway Hop

Monday, June 23rd I have an interview with author Michael Spradlin and a giveaway of his MG Threat of the Spider

I hope to see you on Monday!

And here are all the blogs participating in this blog hop:

MamatheFox, Mom Does Reviews, and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

Literary Agent Interview: Isabel Lineberry Interview and Query Critique Giveaway

Today I’m thrilled to have agent Isabel Lineberry here. She’s a junior agent at Perez Literary & Entertainment. 

Hi­ Isabel! Thanks so much for joining us. 

About Isabel: 

1. Tell us how you became an agent, how long you’ve been one, and what you’ve been doing as an agent.

 

I was getting my MLitt in Fantasy Literature at the University of Glasgow when I attended a panel with an agent, and something just clicked. I liked how much business and strategy were involved while the crux of the job still being creative. I sent out cold emails and found Kristina Pérez in my research and came on board for her new agency right from the start. I’ve been a Junior Agent & Rights Assistant for over a year now and I was an Agency Assistant for a year before that. A lot of my day-to-day is managing our foreign and audio deals but I have also had the opportunity to work closely with clients on their upcoming manuscripts and their submission strategies. 

About the Agency: 

2. Share a bit about your agency and what it offers to its authors. 

Pérez Literary & Entertainment, or PLE, is a full-service agency in London. We are collaborative and work as a team, making sure all of our authors are well cared for. We value backlist titles, are very editorial and truly believe in the projects we represent so we put everything we have into their submission strategies. We have a solid foundation in Fantasy and Horror but represent everything from children’s up through Adult and even serious nonfiction. We love to represent an author’s full career across all genres! 

What She’s Looking For: 

3. What age groups do you represent—picture books, MG, and/or YA? What genres do you represent and what are you looking for in submissions for these genres? 

We have the full spectrum – some picture books, we’ve done quite a few MG and YA, and then we also do adult, genre and serious nonfiction. Currently, I am most looking for contemporary and fantasy stories in the YA and New Adult spaces, all with a romantic throughline. 

4.  Is there anything you would be especially excited to seeing in the genres you are interested in? 

I want more diverse voices and perspectives – whether that is nonwestern fantasy, queer love stories or something else entirely. I love romance with a twist – tropey stories that still surprise you with how they use those tropes. I am picky with fantasy because of my background in it but always on the lookout. I need good worldbuilding and interesting character dynamics. 

What She Isn’t Looking For: 

5. What types of submissions are you not interested in? 

I think the biggest thing is there are trends that I am tired of –– I think recently we have exhausted the magic/military school trope and I’ve seen a lot of dragons and faeries just for the sake of dragons and faeries. I am not looking for picture books at the moment and it would take a really special MG project for me to consider seriously, just because of the current state of the market for that genre. 

Agent Philosophy: 

6. What is your philosophy as an agent both in terms of the authors you want to work with and the books you want to represent? 

I want to love the books I represent and truly believe in their potential. It honestly makes my job easier because I believe everything I say when pitching. I want to be on trend but thinking towards the future and how those trends will continue to develop. And I want to always keep in mind the author’s longevity and broader career – expanding them into different genres, making sure to continue pitching their previous books to foreign publishers and build the brand overall. I love the strategy of it all. Add in a romance plot that has me kicking my feet or a fantasy world that has me daydreaming? Ooh this job is so much fun. 

Editorial Agent: 

7. Are you an editorial agent? If so, what is your process like when you’re working with your authors before submitting to editors? 

As an agency we are very editorial. There is so much content right now in the market and on submission that a project has to be as close to perfect as possible. We work with our authors on plot, structure, pacing and characterization. Each project is different so there isn’t a straight process so we always tailor it to the individual manuscript and author. 

Query Methods and Submission Guidelines: (Always verify before submitting) 

8. How should authors query you and what do you want to see with the query letter? 

I use Query Manager and they should copy in their query letter and then attach first ten pages of their novel so I can get a sense of the project. In the query letter I want to see a good pitch line, at least two comp titles right at the top, a brief but detailed synopsis, and some biography of the author (background, where you live, what you do for work, if you have been published before). 

9.  Do you have any specific dislikes in query letters or the first pages submitted to you? 

Please don’t jump right into the synopsis! Give me the title, the word count, the pitch line and two comps first. I like to have a sense of what I am looking at before diving into the synopsis. It helps me to see the potential strategy, where it fits into the market and also how it would fit on our agency list. When queries go straight into the synopsis I sort of mentally flail around trying to figure out what I am looking at! 

Response Time: 

10. What’s your response time to queries and requests for more pages of a manuscript? 

I am quick with my first round, I have to say. I keep on top of my Query inbox because otherwise it gets out of hand very quickly. My first pass –– looking based on what we already have on our client list, basic themes, etc. –– happens in the first few days after the submission and am known for a quick response rate for that. But if a hook interests me or I like what I read in the sample chapters, then it can take a month or more for me to really dig into it. 

Self-Published and Small Press Authors: 

11.  Are you open to representing authors who have self-published or been published by smaller presses? What advice do you have for them if they want to try to find an agent to represent them? 

Definitely! Like I said, we love a backlist. My advice is to know what you are getting into. I think a lot of self-pub or indie authors really value how much control they have over their publishing and I respect that wholeheartedly, but if you seek out an agent we will want to be your partner in this. I also would want to make sure you understand how the trade publishing world is different from the self-pub space. But I would love to work with a self-pub author to bring their backlist into more territories and move some of their future projects into the trad space! 

Clients: 

12. Who are some of the authors you represent? 

Right now, my list is the agency list and I work across the wide range. We are lucky enough to have authors such as Josh Winning, Vincent Tirado, Johanna van Veen and Cristin Williams, all working in the fantasy and horror spaces. We also have some projects that I’ve taken a lead on coming soon but I can’t tell you about those yet! 

Interviews and Guest Posts: 

13. Please share the links to any interviews, guest posts, and podcasts you think would be helpful to writers interested in querying you. 

Links and Contact Info: 

14. Please share how writers should contact you to submit a query and your links on the Web. 

I use QueryTracker/QueryManager for all of my queries so please use that to contact me. More information can be found on our website: https://www.perezliterary.com/submit/submit-to-isabel/ 

Additional Advice: 

15. Is there any other advice you’d like to share with aspiring authors that we haven’t covered? 

I can’t stress this enough – rejections in this industry are not personal. Many rejections are done on the basis that it is too similar to something else we have, or it isn’t a genre/trend we are looking for, it is a personal taste decision, etc. The first book you query with might not be what gets you an agent, and the manuscript that gets you an agent might not sell on submission! It is all so subjective and unpredictable. 

Thanks for sharing all your advice, Isabel.

 Giveaway Details

­Isabel is generously offering a query critique to one lucky winner. To enter, all you need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment through May 31st.  If you do not want to enter the contest, that’s okay. Just let me know in the comments. If I do not have your email (I can no longer get it from your Google Profile), you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address.

If you follow me on Twitter or Bluesky or mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry. This is an international giveaway. 

Have any experience with this agent? See something that needs updating? Please leave a comment or email me at natalieiaguirre7@gmail.com 

Note: These agent profiles and interviews presently focus on agents who accept children's fiction. Please take the time to verify anything you might use here before querying an agent. The information found here is subject to change.

 Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops

Sunday, June 1st I’m participating in the Berry Good Giveaway Hop

Wednesday, June 4th I have an interview with author Aaron Starmer and a giveaway of his YA Night Swimming and my IWSG post

Monday, June 9th I have an interview with author Nancy McCabe and a giveaway of her MG Fires Burning Underground 

Wednesday, June 11th I have an agent spotlight interview with Mark O’Brien and a query critique giveaway

Monday, June 16th I’m participating in the Dad-o-Mite Giveaway Hop

Monday, June 23rd I have an interview with author Michael Spradlin and a giveaway of his MG Threat of the Spider

I hope to see you on Sunday, June 1st!