Ann Rose
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agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE LOVE LIFE OF AMANDA DEAN | IMO | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
Houston, TX
Joined August 2009
Places to find me: .Submissions: DMs open if accommodations are needed for querying authors .Website: Add The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean to your TBR list:
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Well when the Target shelves look like this it’s no wonder that happened
My 15 year old niece told me she likes reading Tessa Bailey and I nearly fainted…. Y’all. Please send age appropriate romance suggestions. I’m going to preorder Thalia’s and Rebekah’s YA romances. I don’t care if there is sex in it, it needs to be age-respectful sex. LORDT!.
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Times are changing. Publishing is changing. No longer are the days when people lined up outside stores to get that new release or preorder like they used to. People want instant gratification which is why publishers need to push the book AFTER it is published not just before.
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Like if you’ve ever:. - been rejected .- received a bad review .- queried too soon .- had writers block .- been given bad advice.- attached the wrong file .- felt like you’ve been ignored in publishing . The point is, we’ve all been there.❤️.#writerslife.
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I hate writing “rejection” letters. I hate even calling them that. Just because a book doesn’t work for me doesn’t mean it’s not good or valid or that someone else won’t love it. I know it’s hard getting passes, but I promise it’s hard to send them too ❤️.
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25% of the queries I looked at this morning started with the character waking up. Authors - You can do better. I promise. #querytip #SlushInsight.
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Now size 6 is trending, so let’s have a little more of this energy! ❤️
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FYI: Out of the 20 queries I’ve read so far today, 3 started with a character waking up, and 2 started with a dream. Authors, I promise there’re more interesting dropping in points. This is such a common used opening it just doesn’t stand out. #QueryTip #WritingTip #AmWriting.
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The number of queries I’ve seen lately with 200k & 300k words has been a little concerning so I thought I’d try to take a moment to chat about high word counts… a 🧵.#amquerying #QueryTip #WritingCommunity.
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I think it's wild that publishing still wants to use preorders as a way to gauge how well a book will sell. We live in a world of instant gratification. People don't want to buy something & wait 3 months; they want it now! The world has changed, I think publishing needs to too❤️.
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I have officially lost count of how many queries I've read today that start with the character waking up. Next most popular opening has been on an airplane. #querytip #amquerying.
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I would like a word with whomever put the word “just” this many times into this WIP of mine 🥴.
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As an agent, I always think it's important to leave supportive notes to my clients. I think they appreciate them. ❤️🔪
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Looks like the word is out. I will be joining @TheTobiasAgency! .#RosebudAuthors and I are so excited for this next adventure! .But what does this mean for querying authors? Let’s discuss… 🧵
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Some personal news - ❤️.It’s scary to put yourself out there, and this story has so much of me in it that all I can say is that I hope you love it ❤️.Thanks so much to @evascalzo and @esisogah for believing in this—in me ❤️
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Writing tip: In a 1st person narrative you don’t need: .I see.I watch.I think.I hear.I listen.I fell.I realize.I smell.I know .I wonder .Etc.They are all implied .I watch a red bird fly over my head. A red bird flies over my head. The MC couldn’t tell us if she doesn’t see it.
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The idea that they’ll know the success of a book by preorder sales is so antiquated. It’s 2022. People want to click buy and have it on their door the next day. A publisher ending marketing support once release day has passed seems bananas to me.
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Women’s clothing maker these are our demands: . 1) Functional pockets - we have hands and things to carry — give us someplace useful to put them. 1/4.
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I've seen an increasing # of queries in my inbox w/ word counts well over 200K. There are word count standards for a reason & hitting so high above them isn't doing you any favors. Getting that # down to standards could be the difference between a yes & no #Querytip #amwriting.
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#QueryTip: Authors, do not self reject! .What do I mean by this? .In my inbox lately I can feel how frustrated authors are right now. And I get it. Querying is tough! But let's talk about some not so great trends I've seen recently in my inbox. #amwriting #WritingCommunity.
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Hard truth (a short 🧵): I have to reject really amazing sounding books everyday. Think about it this way, if you were handed 100+ books a week (every week) could you realistically read them all? … #QueryTip #WritingCommunity.
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Good morning y'all. I was going through my Query Manager this AM, and I thought I would take a moment to show you what agents see on our side when you submit to us. Why you ask? .Because lots of things come over hard to read. So let's take a look. #QueryTip #writingcommunity.
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It really is mind boggling that publishers haven’t learned this pivot yet. Do self published authors just stop marketing a book after it publishes? No. Because that is when they have a product to sell.
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Will I pull a query out of the middle of my pile because it has an amazing title, find out the concept is also amazing and immediately request it? Yes, yes I will.
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Well it’s officially official I’m excited to announce I’m now repped by the amazing @evascalzo .It’s such good news I have to remind myself it’s really real because 2020 and all 💙😭💙
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Reminder to authors that a "no" doesn't mean "no for every project you ever write." So if you think we are a good fit, please do query me again with your new projects. #QueryTip #WritingCommunity.
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2) Stop with those pathetic little “removable” pads you put in sports bras and such. They are worthless and become nothing but rolled up little sausages in the wash. Sew that shit in or don’t put them in at all. 2/4.
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Maybe if publishers stopped trying to rely on authors and booktok to sell books and actually held the reigns they would find greater financial success both for themselves and their authors.
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Writers: Do yourself a favor and don't write book 2 of the series. Outline it, make notes, but don't actually write and polish it. Instead work on the next project. Book 1 can change in editing that it negatively affects book 2. Or book 1 might not sell at all. #writingtips.
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Okay so where are all the writing peeps these days since this ship is sinking so much faster? 👀.#WritingCommmunity.
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#QueryTip for #AmQuerying authors.Your query letter should have .Who is the MC? .What do they want? Goals.What stands in their way? Obstacles.What happens if they fail? Stakes.Also meta data- WC, genre, age group (if nec), comp titles, author bio .You got this! ❤️.
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#writingtip: You don't have to tell us a character nods their head. They can just nod. It's not like they can nod their knees, or elbows. In case this isn't clear:. Bob nodded his head. vs. Bob nodded. #querytip #amwriting.
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Can we please stop talking like the pussy is something weak. I mean for fuck’s sake just flick a pair of balls and see what happens 🙄
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For all those tuning in - yes, this is real and he keeps on going 🙄
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You can support authors you love in lots of ways - buying their book is just one of them. Here are just a few ideas:.- Recommend it to other readers .- Write a review.- Request it at your local library .- Talk about it on social media .- Write the author and tell them.
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Writers: This is your reminder to check in on your full/partial requests. Don't just CNR if you haven't tried to reach out, even if it's been a while. ❤️.And because someone will likely ask, I think check-ins at 3 month intervals is completely acceptable. ❤️#QueryTip.
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Writers, I promise you there are ways to move a plot forward that do not involve a woman being assaulted #WritingTip #QueryTip.
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They all want to have the next best seller but as soon as pub day hits it’s on to the next. Which part of me understands. Marketing is already overwhelmed. But what would sales look like if they shifted and added marketing support for even 3 months past pub date?.
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I’m sitting on my couch watching movies and eating cheese. The perfect New Year’s Eve does exist. ❤️🧀 .What are y’all up to this evening?.
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The best advice for authors on submission is to just not think about it. I know easier said than done, but seriously. Forget about it. Work on the next thing. Publishing has its own timeline so you can't rush it. Your agent has your back, that's why they are your agent. .
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I'll be popping in and out of #MoodPitch today. If I give you a ❤️ (or if I miss you) and you think we could be a good match please use the link to Query Manager in my pinned tweet. Good luck to all today!.
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Authors: Reminder to double check the file you're attaching when you submit is your MS and not your History homework 😬 On a side note, I think you deserve an A. ❤️ #QueryTip #WritingCommunity .*If this does happen to you just resubmit, no worries. We all make mistakes ❤️.
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Feeling inspired to give back today. If you were a #PitchWars hopeful and didn’t make it, comment below and make sure you’re following and I’ll randomly pick one/some people to review your query and first 3 pages of your MS #writerslift #writing #WritingCommunity.
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Writing tip: Don’t start with “action” start with “character agency” — give your MC a compelling goal they are trying to achieve while you set up the world/story— and let the Inciting Incident happen in the first 10ish pages. Remember: “normal world” doesn’t have to be “boring”.
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I’m an absolute sucker for a good visual so I will be popping in and out of #MoodPitch today. If I ❤️ (or if I miss you) and you think we are a good fit, please use the link in my pinned tweet for my Query Manager .DMs open for questions .Good luck!!.
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Synopsis tip for #AmQuerying writers - When introducing your character for the 1st time in a synopsis (not talking about the query letter) put their name in ALL CAPS. This is super helpful when reading. #QueryTip #WritingCommunity.
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A little while back I added the option to submit to me through Query Manager and you know, I really like it. It allows me to respond to every query I get so authors aren’t left just waiting. So feel free to use this option to query me & spread the word #QueryTip.
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For funzies: I’m going to give a query critque away for someone who has voted in this election cycle. Post #IVoted below and I will pick a winner at random. #WritingCommunity #QueryTip #AmQuerying.
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3) Universal sizing — like seriously. Trying to find size guides and figuring out what arbitrary number will and won’t fit is like trying to do quadratic formulas sometimes. 3/4.
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Anyhow that’s what I’m thinking about as I elliptical this morning. Hope you’ve enjoyed this elliptical rant ❤️ .Also publishing- pay your people more money!.
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Y'all. I'm so upset right now. 🧵.I sometimes get queries sent to me at my author email, which isn't a huge deal, so I usually just respond with something like this.
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#QueryTip: making the font on your query letter smaller so it will all fit on one page just in fact makes it harder for me to read 🔎 #WritingCommunity.
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A little birdie told me it's #WMPitch today, so I will be popping in and out, & if I give you a ❤️ & you think we could be a match, please use the Query Manager link in my pinned tweet to send your materials. Please include the ❤️ed pitch.DMs open for ????.Good luck y'all!.
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Noticing a lot of people leaving publishing (and I wish them all the very best❤️) .What I'm not seeing are the job postings! 👀What's up publishing? If you try to just push the work off on already existing staff we're going to lose so many more wonderful people!.
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I’m heartbroken by recent events. I’m also pissed as hell. So taking a moment to just breathe. Let’s see those fur babies or pictures that sooth your soul ❤️ my new little girl is settling in just fine ❤️
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I posted the other day about nudging on fulls/partials and there was a lot of discussion about why an author should do that and I think the deeper discussion here is to talk about time and how time works in publishing… a 🧵.
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Unfortunately it seems like this needs to be repeated: but writers if your female character needs to suffer a trauma to forward the plot of your male character, then it likely isn’t the best match for me. #querytip #amquerying #WritingCommunity.
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I'm pretty sure all the editors and authors who were affected by this decision are worth more than a tweet actually
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Just a reminder, I do respond to all queries sent to my query manager. My goal is to try to stay w/in a 3 month time frame, but sometimes things take me a little longer to get to. Querying is hard, I totally get it. We are all doing the best we can. I appreciate your patience!.
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So many times on this site I see authors asking agents if they can query, and I’m here to tell you, if we are open to subs, query us! Don’t self reject ❤️ MSWLs are just guidelines. You don’t have to be a 100% match ❤️.
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Honest question- is there advice floating around out there that authors should publish their books first and then query agents? I’m seeing a HUGE uptick in books already published in my inbox and am curious why this is happening. Not throwing shade honestly just curious ❤️.
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Balloons for me?! You shouldn’t have ❤️.#BirthdayGirl .Since it’s my birthday, I’d like everyone to do something nice for themselves today to help me celebrate 🥳🧁
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Reminder to querying authors: Make sure you delete all the comments left by critique partners/beta readers. Not that I don't find them interesting, I do, but you probably don't want me reading those instead of your MS & they are way too tempting for me not to look at. #querytip.
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I will not let this person change who I am or how I do business. I will continue to give people the benefit of the doubt; I will continue to choose kindness. But I will also 100% believe who you are when you show me.
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What’s a still from a movie or TV show that will completely devastate anyone who has seen it, but seems completely unremarkable to anyone who hasn’t? .No question… this one…
What’s a still from a movie or TV show that will completely devastate anyone who has seen it, but seem completely unremarkable to anyone who hasn’t?
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One of my favorite things about being an agent is watching my authors support each other. We are more than just a group of authors and agent; we are a family ❤️ #RosebudAuthor #Amagenting.
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Note to authors using Word: Resolving a comment does not delete it. I get a number of submissions with resolved comments still in the comment section. Make sure you go through and actually delete them before you send. #QueryTip #AmQuerying.
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My watch keeps telling me it’s time to stand up but my kitty is sleeping on me so I’m just gonna sit right here ❤️
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#QueryTip - if you’re pitching a “romantasy” (fantasy romance) there’s still an expectation of an HEA or HFN. If you don’t have one that’s fine but then it’s fantasy with a romantic subplot not a “romance” .It comes down to reader expectation & romance readers expect a HEA/HFN.
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I'll be checking out #JoyPit & #KidLitPit today so if I give you a ❤️ (or I miss your amazing pitch) and you think we could be a good match please use the link in my pinned tweet for QM. DMs open for questions.Best of luck to everyone!.
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Lost this little one tonight over the rainbow bridge ~ held her right up until the last minute so I hope she knows how much we loved her and how much she’ll be missed 💔😭
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On a high note…. Look what came! 👀😍❤️.Will be giving some of these away very soon! Who wants one? 👀
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Are certain books popular because they are good? Or do we just assume they are good because they are popular? 🤨.
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I think the advice to start a book with "action" isn't exactly what that means. I see a lot of people who try to start their stories with "action"--running, chasing, fighting, etc. but really in any of these situations it's hard to feel grounded and really know what's going on. .
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@ARFrederiksen It also means the writer did their job in setting things up properly ❤️.A “twist” that comes out of nowhere and the reader can’t go back and find the dominos being set up isn’t a twist it’s a bait and switch.
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#QueryTip: I am one of those weirdos that not just asks for a synopsis but I read them as part of the submission process. If you don’t include one, I can’t review your project the way I need to know if we’re a good fit. If writing a synopsis is a deal breaker, I get it….
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Popping in and out of #PitMad today. If I ❤️ please send the first 3 chapters and a 1-2 page synopsis as an attachment to ann(at)prospectagency(dot)com Include the liked tweet and twitter handle in your query letter and put PitMad in the subject line - Questions? DMs are open.
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First meeting in LA and already made a deal ❤️ off to a great start 🧁🥳 .Team Tobias on fire!! 🔥.
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Team Oxford here… who’s with me? ❤️.
The Oxford comma (also known as the 'serial comma') is the comma that separates the second to last item in a list from a final item that is introduced by 'and' or 'or.'. It is optional. but be aware that not using the serial comma can result in some ambiguity.
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When your publisher asks you to participate in the Barnes and Noble Thing but you don't have a cover yet, you roll up your sleeves and make a trendy little graphic. Am I doing this right? 🤨👀.#amreadingromance #WritingCommunity #BarnesandNobel #bnbuzz
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Day 8: #SpreadTheJoy - We still have so many wonderful prizes to giveaway, but today I'm offering one of my own. If you would like a review of your query and first 10 pages of your MS comment below and RT to help Spread the Joy!
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It's tough out there. I know. I see you working so hard and I am in awe of your perseverance. Don't give up on yourself if this is what you really want. Stop self rejecting! .You are worth giving this a try, even if it's your 1,000 try ❤️ Keep going ❤️.
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#QueryTip: It’s a good idea to have someone who knows nothing about your book read your query before you send it out. They don’t even have to be an writer. The point is to see if anything about it is confusing because if it is for them it will be to us too. #amquerying #amwriting.
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Final Giveaway 38: #SpreadTheJoy - Tonight to close out our giveaways is a submission package critique from me! To win just give me a follow, comment below, & give this a repost. I'll pick a winner on 12/26 #WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
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