literary agent @howlandlit | brewing banned books, spinning stories and raising feral protagonists | powered by coffee & chaos | rep: @redpenkaitlyn @belcastr

Nevada, USA
Joined June 2021
Hi, all! While I had hoped to be open to queries much more this summer, I've been battling some health challenges the last two months. That said, if I'm holding onto your query, partial, or full, I am still considering your work and I apologize deeply for the delay 🫶
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I will not be opening to queries for the remainder of the year as my family navigates some personal things. I appreciate everyone’s patience’s as they’ve been waiting for me to reopen/ waiting on responses for requested materials ❤️
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Ashlee MacCallum retweeted
Now Booking School Assembly Programs for Pre-K to Grade 12: “How to Write a Children’s Book,” “It’s Chinese New Year, Curious George,” and “My Name Is Ai Lin” - More info: bit.ly/3RMK3B6 #backtoschool #schoolassembly #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama @SCBWILongIsland
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If you queried me on Query Manager, rest assured I reply to every single query and I will read your work as soon as I'm able. I hope to be back on my feet soon, but for now, I have to focus on client priortities when I'm able to work. Enjoy the rest of summer!☀️
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Update: I closed at around 350 queries, but I'll be open again after the holiday!
✨I'M OPEN TO QUERIES✨ #MSWL 🧵 I’m seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. I’m drawn to diverse and underrepresented voices, as well as stories that feel fresh, strange, or genre-bending (1/8)
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✨I'M OPEN TO QUERIES✨ #MSWL 🧵 I’m seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. I’m drawn to diverse and underrepresented voices, as well as stories that feel fresh, strange, or genre-bending (1/8)
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✨Historical Fiction✨ -Fresh angle or underexplored historical moment -Strong emotional throughline and character focus -Dual timelines or narrative reveals that drive momentum -Hidden histories or marginalized perspectives -Book club appeal with a compelling central hook (7/8)
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✨For an ultra-specific #MSWL visit: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-… ✨To query: QueryTracker.net/query/query… ✨ For my #kidlit fam, I am open to children's by referral only while I build the adult side of my list 🫶 (8/8)
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Look how dreamy this cover is. I obviously had to buy one 😍 And it's on sale! a.co/d/06754wWm
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Ashlee MacCallum retweeted
“Loch Lomond” in Foxborough. Quite a sight. #WorldCup
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LET'S GO SCOTLAND! 💙🤍 We are the #TARTANARMY. #NoScotlandNoParty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #WorldCup2026
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Ashlee MacCallum retweeted
If you're an SCBWI member please consider voting for my book MY NAME IS AI LIN in the New York division of the Crystal Kite Awards. Vote by 6/23. Even if you're not in NY you can vote in this region. VOTE: scbwi.org/crystal-kite/CK6 @SleepingBearBks @_ashleedani
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So excited to welcome @Jacinta_Patt to Team Book Fairy and MacPack. Her picture books are incredible and I’m thrilled to team up with @_ashleedani to represent her.
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