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Annie Romano

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

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Jan 9

I am a literary associate with Olswanger Literary representing adult fiction and select narrative nonfiction. For areas of interest/submission guidelines, go to: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an... #MSWL

Annie Romano – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · 18d

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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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · 27d

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

Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

Annie Romano – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Aug 27

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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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Aug 27

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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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Jul 25

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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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Jul 23

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!
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Cool books for a hot summer » Yale Climate Connections

12 must-read climate change titles to add to your list.

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Jul 1

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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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Jun 27

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!

Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · May 20

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.
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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...

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · May 12

I agree.

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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

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · May 6

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

Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · May 6

Enjoyed some beauties this past month!
#agentsread #readingfortreasure #booklove

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Apr 11

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

The Unmapping

Check out The Unmapping - 4 a.m., New York City. A silent disaster. There is no flash of light, no crumbling, no quaking. Each person in New York wakes up on an unfamilia...

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Mar 21

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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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Mar 17

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!

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · Jan 4

Hi! We're Writing Day Workshops and we organize writing conferences in-person across the US and online. Both include craft and industry talks from publishing professionals, plus opportunities for writers to pitch their book to agents. 2025 dates here: www.writingdayworkshops.com/event-locati...

WRITING DAY WORKSHOPS

Full-Day “How to Get Published” Writing Events throughout the United States

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Mar 1

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

Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 26

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
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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 13

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!

Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Feb 13

🔊Agent Interview with Annie Romano

Writers, today we’re bringing you an interview with @annieromano.bsky.social with insights into querying, Annie’s MSWL, and more! Check it out and share👇🏼

#WritingCommunity #amquerying
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Agent Interview: Annie Romano

A surefire way to determine an agent is the best fit for your manuscript/writing career is by learning everything you can about them. Such information is great when choosing who to query and decidi…

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 13

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

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 12

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
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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 12

Give me a shot!

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · Feb 11

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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