Bonnie Swanson

Bonnie Swanson Bonnie Swanson (the agent not the cartoon character!) is a former elementary school teacher who lives in Southern Illinois. She has a husband, three grown children, two bonus daughters, and three...

#MSWL
Not open right now, but I hope to be by the end of spring. What I really want to see is #ADULT #crossgenre stories. #Scifi romance, horror romance, humorous #litRPG w/a horror element. Weird, quirky, spicy is okay, just no abuse, rape, or animal death. fineprintlit.com/bonnie-swans...

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉

This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here!

You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

Industry Insiders Raising Funds for Minnesotans in Need Amid ICE’s violent crackdown, two publishing professionals have launched an online auction to benefit nonprofits providing aid to Minnesotans and immigrants. Around 500 items and services have been do...

Book people showing up. Love it. ❤️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

ALEX PRETTI’S PARENTS: “He was a VA nurse who cared about people deeply, and he was very upset with what was happening with ICE... kidnapping children, grabbing people off the street — he knew it was wrong. He loved this country."

(H/T @katiecouric.bsky.social )

I use Thor: Ragnarok for that when I feel sick. Something about the sarcastic humor from him and Loki always makes me feel better.

Some exciting news!

Learn more about WINTER'S END here: newplayexchange.org/script/20461...

#amwriting #theatre #GreekMyth

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

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Just dropping this here! Time is running out for the sale so get your copy today! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/queen-of-t... #BNpreorder #newbookalert #ghoststories #paranormal

Wow! What a beautiful view from my balcony. #sunset

Congratulations!

Exciting!

Publishing’s Class Problem When you’re a child, your social class doesn’t determine how good you are at reading and writing. Yet half of our published writers are from middle-class backgrounds, and only 10 per cent are working ...

Publishing has a serious class problem.

It is one of the most socially exclusive of all creative industries.

Please, if you can, read this.

@thebookseller.com
@ipghq.bsky.social

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The 2025 Michigan Writing Workshop Get Your Writing Published: May 3, 2025

Hello #writers! If you're in the Detroit area, I'm going to be at the Michigan Writing Workshop on Saturday May 3rd. I have a (very) few slots open to take pitches! But there are other agents and great speakers, so come on out and learn how to get published.
michiganwritingworkshop.com

Just a reminder that if your local independent bookstore doesn’t have the book you want in stock, they can usually order it in for collection within 24-48 hrs.

Revising can be tough, but maybe you just need some new tools. Join @writersloftma.bsky.social and me as we open up the Self-Revision Toolbox on 4/23! www.thewritersloft.org/offers/HBVR6...

Queen of the Dead by Sarah Broadway: 9781915998927 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books A fun and fast-paced paranormal urban fantasy with a touch of romance and supernatural hijinks galore, perfect for fans of The Whispering Dead by Darcy Coates. Speaking with the dead is nothing new f...

Congrats to my client Sarah Broadway on her upcoming fall debut release, QUEEN OF THE DEAD. Preorders are up so don't wait. If you like spooky paranormal fantasy with a splash of romance, check it out! @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791230...

Bucket list!!❤️

Storms in the STL. Pretty sure we’ll need a new roof after the heavy hail, but thank God, no tornadoes here. Our basement “cat room” got plenty of use tonight!

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The last two weeks has taught me something important. Packing 24 years of memories is possible, but really really hard. #downsizing #moving #emotional

Thanks! My aunt made it.

This is her favorite place to lay when my house is decorated for Christmas.😂😂😂

A reminder for these times.

Happy #caturday!

Aww! I have a twin kitty! My 14 yo girl Winter!

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I am open to queries today through the 7th!

Keep watching here or on our agency website. I have a few queries to get through before I will re-open for fiction. A magical school sounds fun! Goodluck! :)