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Mal or they/them pronouns. Performer, Writer, Activist, Artist. Trans humans are sacred. And dogs are love. Writing: theater, essays on Substack, middle grade and YA fiction #amquerying #writingcommunity https://malpronouns.substack.com

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A screenshot of our #MSWL database where you can search by age group, genre, keywords, and see bluesky as well as full profile details

A screenshot of our #MSWL database where you can search by age group, genre, keywords, and see bluesky as well as full profile details

Hi Friends! We've been updating our new Smart Search hourly.

Search Bluesky AND full ManuscriptWishList com #MSWL posts at manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search

Want a free #MSWL trend report? Learn more (and view our most recent) here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-trend-r...

26.02.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Tuesday so far

The latest from my Malcast.
My adventures with ovarian cancer in the context of watching the documentary, come see me in the good light.

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18.02.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

05.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 464 πŸ” 332 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 57

Count me in! Love the #MSWL community, and can't wait for #MSWL Day - 2/26/26!

10.02.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.

He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.

08.02.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 38095 πŸ” 14357 πŸ’¬ 1382 πŸ“Œ 745

For fellow authors, MSWL Day is coming soon!πŸ“š

#authors #writers #MSWL

07.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a Moment To change your underwear and take in a wee bit of joy

What’s your moment of joy and ease in this moment of chaos?

04.02.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Grief and Love walk into a bar... your punchline is most welcome!

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29.01.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#amwriting #amquerying

26.01.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

With all the terror and chaos in the world, waking up today, reading another rejection for my full manuscript -arrived in my reality with less emotional impact. In fact, it just makes me want try hard harder with my writing. It’s so important to keep telling stories and connect with one another. 🫢🏻

26.01.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Faith leaders say "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" to participate in Jan. 23 anti-ICE rally Faith leaders held a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" β€” which calls for people to n...

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21.01.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 4040 πŸ” 1066 πŸ’¬ 74 πŸ“Œ 39
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Solidarity Mobilizations Training: ICE Out of Minnesota and Out of Everywhere Β· Showing Up for Racial Justice **Ready to stand in solidarity with the Twin Cities, honor the memory of Renee Good, and use this moment’s national momentum to deliver a serious blow to ICE and Trump’s agenda?** Join SURJ for a trai...

I'm attending Showing Up for Racial Justice's event, β€œSolidarity Mobilizations Training: ICE Out of Minnesota and Out of Everywhere” - sign up now to join www.mobilize.us/surj/event/8...

21.01.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For those saying β€œoh but the cabinet are all sycophants.” Yes. We know.

It’s called PRESSURE. You pressure the system until something gives. Micro cracks in the wall until some bricks start to come loose.

19.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 3975 πŸ” 957 πŸ’¬ 118 πŸ“Œ 23

πŸ“’ I am officially OPEN to queries! Full #MSWL in bio, but here’s a highlight of what I’m looking for in 2026:

✨ Picture books (NEW!)
✨ YA Thriller
✨ Science fiction (NEW!)
✨ MG & YA Contemporary

See you in my inbox soon! #amquerying #writingcommunity

16.01.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Solidarity and the strength to Love. We all must act together to build the promise into reality.
Art created by Central Square Business District artists, graffiti alley, Cambridge.

19.01.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping. Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.

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17.01.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So she had a pulse. That’s what the doctor on the scene wanted to check. She wasn’t breathing, but she had a pulse. He could have started CPR right away.

Instead ICE barred the doctor from attending her and waited 15 mins for EMT to get to her.

16.01.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 8087 πŸ” 3573 πŸ’¬ 329 πŸ“Œ 168
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The Audacity of Hope Podcast Episode Β· All Rev'd Up Β· 01/14/2026 Β· 24m

I really important conversation for this moment. Highly recommend you follow this podcast and listen to this episode.

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15.01.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lock them up.

15.01.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s good to know! 🫢🏻

14.01.2026 11:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@benniethompson.bsky.social

14.01.2026 03:20 πŸ‘ 476 πŸ” 233 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 12

Amplifying as this is clearly a great service for many writers!

14.01.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Love is a Verb calling in us white folks
14.01.2026 11:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So grateful. It feels amazing to have so many support my writing. That imposter syndrome can shove it up its ass. Thank you friends for joining me on this adventure. Onward!

03.01.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You Can Launch As Much Vitriol As You Dare Put that on a fanny pack.

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28.12.2025 14:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Another rejection. And of course, I will never give up, however - to get the same kind of form rejection many times in which an agent says something like β€œIt may not be a fit for me, children’s publishing is so subjective and I’m sure someone else will find it’s the right fit for them.” Onward!

23.12.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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23.12.2025 11:30 πŸ‘ 12080 πŸ” 4367 πŸ’¬ 465 πŸ“Œ 274
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These congressmen want to give you the right to sue federal law enforcement for violating your rights The proposed bills aim to codify a 1971 Supreme Court ruling that allowed individuals to sue the feds for Fourth Amendment violations.

If the Democrats retake Congress this must be on the priority list of legislative initiatives.
Yes, Trump will veto it. But signing this bill must be a campaign issue for any 2028 Dem candidate.

reason.com/2025/12/17/t...

23.12.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 939 πŸ” 268 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 14
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A Post About Making Stuff Before it gets lost in a storage bin

My post about showing up from my art and my creativity, even though it can be hard, because now is all we have.

06.12.2025 20:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anna’s webinar was stellar!! πŸ™πŸ»

04.12.2025 02:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0