Annie Romano

Annie Romano

@annieromano.bsky.social

Literary Associate at Olswanger Literary; Bookseller; Massachusetts girl; loves dogs, chocolate, and (of course!) books https://www.anniecroninromano.com/agenting.html

373 Followers 171 Following 45 Posts Joined Jan 2025
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Interesting reasons behind when writers choose to write...

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Happy #MSWL Day! I'm especially seeking contemporary upmarket fiction & psychological suspense. Click pics below for specifics that will grab my attention! Open to subs the 1st-5th of each month. See website link in bio for sub info.
@mswl.bsky.social manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an...

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2 weeks ago
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LOON POINT, my amazing client @carrieclasson.bsky.social's debut, has been out for 3 weeks, and the response has been wonderful! One reader called it "the book I didn't know I needed!" Another said reading it felt like a hug. Need a book hug? Pick up or order a copy from your fave bookstore!

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1 month ago
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Classon releases uplifting novel “Loon Point” Carrie Classon wears about as many “creative” hats as thrift store dresses. You’ll understand that comment if you’ve been reading her columns in this...

A terrific write-up about my fabulous client, @carrieclasson.bsky.social, and her debut novel, LOON POINT, which hits shelves January 27th! If you like contemporary, heartwarming stories, this one might be your cup of tea!
www.stpaulpublishing.com/classon-rele...

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2 months ago

Enjoying the queries coming to my submission inbox each month. For those still waiting for a response, I've replied to all queries received through November (except requests). Writers, whether you receive a pass or a request, don't give up. Keep honing your craft in 2026.

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5 months ago

I'll be taking pitches on Oct. 4th for the Online Florida Writing Workshop. Especially seeking sharp upmarket & commercial fiction, psychological suspense & humorous mysteries. Lots of amazing agents participating! Sign up! Here's my #MSWL for more: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an...

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5 months ago
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After working together for three years, it was such a joy to finally meet my fab client, @carrieclasson.bsky.social, in person! Her debut novel, LOON POINT, hits shelves February 3rd!

#agentjoy #lovemyclients #booklove #LoonPoint #daystoremember

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6 months ago
Annie Romano – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

Writers, I will be open to queries for the first 5 days of each month starting Sept. 1st. Check out my MSWL to see if your adult fiction project aligns with my list. www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an...

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6 months ago
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Congratulations to Matthew, Joe & the team at Delphinium! Can't wait to see this one on the shelves. It's a beauty!
#TheStager #OlswangerLiterary #DelphiniumBooks #agentjoy #adultfiction #contemporaryfiction #debutfiction

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6 months ago

Looking forward to hearing pitches at the online Minnesota Writing Workshop on Sept. 6th! Check out my MSWL at manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an.... If your manuscript aligns, sign up!

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7 months ago

Looking forward to taking pitches during this event! Check out my MSWL at manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an.... Think your work aligns with my MSWL? Sign up!

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7 months ago
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Cool books for a hot summer » Yale Climate Connections 12 must-read climate change titles to add to your list.

Pleased to see THE UNMAPPING selected as a "must read" by Yale Climate Connections. Be sure to check out this brilliant literary cli-fi debut!
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/07/cool...

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8 months ago
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My fab client Denise S. Robbins' debut, THE UNMAPPING, is on @people.com's Best Books of the Summer list! Thanks to @binderybooks.bsky.social, @mynameismarines.bsky.social & especially Brittani Hilles of Lavender Public Relations for your hard work! Congrats, Denise! Check this one out, folks!

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8 months ago
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Just over 3 weeks since my client, Denise S. Robbins, launched The Unmapping at Bindery's spring launch party at NYC's P&T Knitwear (yes, it's a bookstore!)...& I'm still smiling! Big thanks to @mynameismarines.bsky.social & the team at @binderybooks.bsky.social for making this journey so amazing!

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9 months ago
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Calming the Butterflies: An Agent Pitch Session Primer ~ by Annie Cronin Romano​ ​ I have been an associate agent for nearly four years and have participated in quite a few virtual conferences and pitch sessions. Last month, I had the privilege of...

Writers, thinking of signing up for an agent pitch session? Not sure what to expect? Here's some advice to help you get the most out of your session with--hopefully--minimal nerves.
www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/calmin...

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9 months ago
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ALA: Carla Hayden's 'Abrupt & Unjust Dismissal Is an Insult' Carla Hayden"I salute Dr. Carla Hayden, a wise and faithful steward of the Library of Congress--the library she has called our 'national

I agree.

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10 months ago

I should have said...these past two months! ☺️

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10 months ago
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Enjoyed some beauties this past month!
#agentsread #readingfortreasure #booklove

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11 months ago
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The Unmapping Check out The Unmapping - <p><strong>4 a.m., New York City. A silent disaster.</strong></p><br><p>There is no flash of light, no crumbling, no quaking. Each person in New York wakes up on an unfamilia...

My client Denise S. Robbins' debut, THE UNMAPPING (coming June 3, 2025), is available now for preorder via bookshop.org or your favorite bookseller! Yay! @binderybooks.bsky.social @mynameismarines.bsky.social

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11 months ago
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Excited to hear pitches at the virtual Ohio Writing Workshop on Sat. 4/5/25 sponsored by @writingdaywksp.bsky.social. Check it out & sign up!

This online writers conference is on April 4-5, 2025. Classes, critiques & 1:1 virtual pitching to agents. Attend from anywhere! ohiowritingworkshop.com

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11 months ago

I'm so excited to hear in-person pitches on Saturday, March 29th at the Boston Writing Workshop, organized by @writingdaywksp.bsky.social. Many fabulous agents participating. Massachusetts area writers, come join us!

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1 year ago
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Looking forward to participating & hearing online pitches on 3/8. Check it out!

25-30 literary agents will be at the 2025 (Online) Texas Writing Workshop, a 2-day online writers conference, March 7-8, 2025. Classes, critiques & 1:1 pitching to agents. Attend from anywhere! texaswritingworkshop.com

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1 year ago
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Excited to share that THE UNMAPPING, by my brilliant client Denise S. Robbins, will also be available as an audiobook narrated by the one and only Julia Whelan!

#goodnews #clientnews #theunmapping #Audiobrary
@mynameismarines.bsky.social @binderybooks.bsky.social

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1 year ago

Truly enjoyed doing this interview with the fine crew at @path2pub.bsky.social. Their website offers tips & insights for aspiring authors striving to get their writing onto the shelves & into readers' hands. Thanks for having me!

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1 year ago

As long as the main plot is one of suspense, I'm fine with some mixed genre elements.

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1 year ago

Happy #MSWL Day! See below for what I'm seeking for this 2/12-2/15 submission window. (And please, adult only. No YA/NA. Thanks!) @mswl.bsky.social
querymanager.com/AnnieRomano

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1 year ago

Give me a shot!

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1 year ago

Please, adult only. I don't rep any YA. Thank you for checking!

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1 year ago
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Tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2025, is #MSWL Day! Seeking Rom-Coms & Psychological Suspense. See the pics for specifics that will catch my attention! I'll be open to subs Feb. 12-15th. See website link in bio for sub info. @mswl.bsky.social

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