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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Aug 26

I'm open to queries for a few days only!

I'm looking for YA, NA, and Adult projects, and select non-fiction.

Query link: querytracker.net/query/2640

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amy brown @amybrown.xyz · Aug 22

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Query Update:

Just a reminder that I'll be opening to queries for a few days at the end of August (opening back up on the 26th) I'm trying out the auto-open/auto-close feature in Query Manager for a couple of months.

Also, a reminder that I'm now accepting YA as well!

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Aug 19

So thrilled for you, Evan, and Diversion Books and this book finding a wonderful home!

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Michael Pogach @michaelpogach.bsky.social · Aug 19

I've been waiting a long time for one of these with my name on it.
LFG!
Thank you @books4kimberly.bsky.social
Cant wait to get to work with @diversionbooks.bsky.social and @evanphail.bsky.social

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations to you both!

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Author Alexis Veenendaal @alexisveenendaal.bsky.social · Aug 13

New title coming soon! Along with some other big publishing announcements 👀

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Aug 14

NEWS, NEWS, NEWS!

I'm SUPER excited to announce that I'll be taking on some YA projects!

To start off, I'll mainly be looking for fantasy, romantasy, sci/fi - particularly dystopian, & horror.

I'm not open to queries, but will be checking out agent guides and such -see my pinned tweet!

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jul 30

Also, this means my inbox will be closing tomorrow. But will be open again on the 26th of August!

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jul 30

Query Update:

I'm trying the auto-open/auto-close feature, opening for a few days at the end of every month-will try it out for a couple of months to see how this works out!

Also, I have several queries in my *Maybe* pile so will make decisions on those when I have more time.

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jul 23

New Agent Alert!! A new colleague is now accepting queries - check his wishlist and guidelines below! 📚

Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Jul 23

Update: I'm building my list in New Adult and Adult Fiction, with a focus on Literary and Speculative Fiction. I’m especially interested in representing Latino/Hispanic, LGBTQ+, African-American, and Asian American writers. Please follow the submission guidelines before submitting. #MSWL #queries

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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!
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/07/cool...

Cool books for a hot summer » Yale Climate Connections

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

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jul 16

Oh wow, my client Sam Lumley's cozy mystery book is a hot new release deal! $5.99 for the ebook! 😃

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How to Have a Killer Time in DC

Check out How to Have a Killer Time in DC - <B>A young, gay, autistic travel writer takes a head-spinning detour when murder and romance unbalance his well-planned life and career in this fun, quirky ...

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jun 5

Query update:

I'm closing to queries (likely for the summer) as of midnight eastern tonight so I can catch up on all the wonderful requests in my inbox!

In the meantime, I'll keep my eye out for agent guides and pitches, and I have my special invite pinned for those!

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · May 23

He is hard at work on it! 😊

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Apr 29

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to my client Sam Lumley - HOW TO HAVE A KILLER TIME IN DC is out today!!

A young, gay, autistic travel writer takes a head-spinning detour when murder and romance unbalance his well-planned life and career.

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How to Have a Killer Time in DC

Check out How to Have a Killer Time in DC - <b>A young, gay, autistic travel writer takes a head-spinning detour when murder and romance unbalance his well-planned life and career in this fun, quirky ...

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Mar 10

For all the mystery readers out there - look at all of these delectable mysteries coming out soon, including my client's cozy mystery - HOW TO HAVE A KILLER TIME IN DC! 😍

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Mar 6

Submission Update: I'm still open to fantasy and romantasy as of this moment.

I'm now also open to horror as well. I'm most especially interested in:

🔪Psychological Horror
🔪Social Horror
🔪Cozy horror

Here's the link if you'd like to query me: querytracker.net/query/2640

Query Kimberly Fernando at Olswanger Literary

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Feb 27

Ahh, look at this wonderful review for my client @samlumleybooks HOW TO HAVE A KILLER TIME IN DC (Oliver Popp's Travel Guides to Murder) from Publisher's Weekly coming out in April!

www.publishersweekly.com/9781496753557

How to Have a Killer Time in D.C. by Sam Lumley

Lumley debuts with a sure-footed romantic mystery featuring a 24-year-old gay, autistic travel writer. Oliver Popp’s tightly org...

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Feb 24

I know it's a little later than what I'd hoped, but I am now open to queries for a short time.

Note that I'm ONLY open to Adult Fantasy and Romantasy projects for this submission period.

To query me: querytracker.net/query/2640

I'm excited to check out your projects!

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jan 15

Also, I'm looking for True Crime-I'd love to see projects in this space!

Still hoping for a space horror! Also, social & psychological horror (not looking for gory though).

In romance - romcoms & historical romance.

Grounded sci/fi - (I have 2 clients writing space-related projects already)

Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jan 15

I'm open for submissions. I'm limiting the genres & will only be open for a short window.

I'm not open to fantasy/romantasy, or thrillers at this time.

I'll do a specific submission window for fantasy/romantasy (hoping early February!)

Link to query: querytracker.net/query/2640

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jan 15

Hi K. E., I just added a new post with the link!

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jan 15

I'm open for submissions. I'm limiting the genres & will only be open for a short window.

I'm not open to fantasy/romantasy, or thrillers at this time.

I'll do a specific submission window for fantasy/romantasy (hoping early February!)

Link to query: querytracker.net/query/2640

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Kimberly Fernando @books4kimberly.bsky.social · Jan 11

Query Update: I will be re-opening to queries on January 15th for a very short window and limited genres!

Looking forward to seeing your queries!

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