Hallie Christensen | Author

Thank you, Amanda!! ❤️❤️

My 6th novel will go out on subs soon. Here’s hoping someone wants a fun middle grade paranormal mystery 👻

Small Spaces x Gravity Falls

#kidlit #WritingCommmunity #spooky #middlegrade

If Gilmore Girls had magic…
Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables

Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic.

#QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS

SMALL SPACES x GRAVITY FALLS

Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair & eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. If they don’t solve the mystery & break the curse, it might just break them. #questpit #MG #PR #MY #AG

Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING!

See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com

#kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

I have something that fits this! 💕 I will let my agent know. My comps are Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables, but a recent editor has described it as “If Gilmore Girls had magic.” Thank you for sharing your MSWL!

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#Mswl: literary voice-driven middle grade w/a high-concept hook; speculative/fantasy or slice-of-life but I want to see gorgeous, engaging prose or verse; profound coming-of-age themes; and beautifully drawn characters. If it’s a heavier story, there should be love and hope reverberating throughout

And yes, 40k is good. I had a 60k MG fantasy go on subs and last summer an editor said it was too long.

I have a subscription to publishers marketplace, and there are so many GN getting published now and not many novels. No hate on GN, but for novel MG writers, it’s depressing.

Mine is around 35k. It originally was longer. I do still see some longer books being acquired. It’s just more recently that I have heard the desire for lower word count. I feel like everything is arbitrary in this industry.

Middle grade authors – the industry is looking for high concept, strong hook books, with a low word count. If anybody can figure out what that is, let’s let each other know. That way we can all write that and save this age group. Thank you.😅❤️ #kidlit #writingcommunity

Young adult literature is not as young as it used to be, shows a librarian's research Despite its name, the young adult genre is increasingly dominated by stories about older teens and even adults. But as protagonists get older, younger readers are getting left behind, a University of ...

I have a book on subs with 13 yr old MCs. I’d happily write to help this age group. It’s getting published that’s the tricky thing.

phys.org/news/2025-07...

Thank you 🥹❤️

#kpopdemonhunters #sajaboys

Attention #Agents, #Editors, and #Authors of the #WritingCommunity and #BookSky!

The next #MiseryPit is July 5, 2025 from 6 AM PST - 6 PM PST!

See you then!

I’m taking a big step from writing middle grade to adult romcom 😅 But I love the vibes. Why is creating a Pinterest board so much fun? 😆🍁 Here’s to new beginnings… #romcom

Thank you!!☺️💕

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK

Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. There’s a mystery to solve! If they don’t break this curse, it might just break them. #WIPPIT #MG #PN #M

Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay

Thank you!!🥰♥️

I wrote a Cozy Fantasy for kids! ✨💕🥧 How do these comps sound? #cozy #fantasy #kidlit #bookpitch

Anne of Green Gables meets Studio Ghibli

The hero's guide to saving your kingdom meets wings of fire

I have so much fun creating pitch decks for my books on submissions! Here is the hook page for my middle grade fantasy - The Unwanted Prince 👑
#fantasy #kidlit #pitch

Of course! 🥰 And thank you!!

TOTORO X AoGGables X THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY

Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic.

#QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS #AG

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK

Maddie and friends want to enjoy a week at the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror and be cursed. Now, bad things are happening to them at the fair. If they don't break this curse, it might just break them.
#QuestPit #MG #PR #AG

I’m curious to hear from others about MG submissions. Labyrinth Road focuses on MG, with select YA titles. Lately most submissions I get have been YA. Are people feeling afraid to write or sub MG because of all the market challenges? I believe there will always be space for great MG novels & series!

These words never get old. #author #middlegradeauthor #paranormal #adventure

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#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes!

Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions.

All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

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This is a pinnable post for the MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) & Call For Art & Writing feed. Searches list of approved users for terms like #MSWL #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions
etc.

More info & to check if you're on the feed here. Those in my Editors, Agents & Art Directors lists already added.

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