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@caribbeanguy.bsky.social
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Literary Associate @ Olswanger Literary || https://www.instagram.com/caribbean_lit_associate?igsh=ZHh2YzN4MTNpYXNn || || https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/jonathan-villegas/ || 💡NA & Adult fiction💡
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 3d
Hello writers: Submissions are now closed until next year. When I reopen, I will be accepting work exclusively from diverse writers. Thank you to everyone who submitted. I wish you continued success on your creative journey. #MSWL
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 2d
Hello there! Good question. No, it doesn't apply to those who received likes from DVpit events.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 3d
Hello writers: Submissions are now closed until next year. When I reopen, I will be accepting work exclusively from diverse writers. Thank you to everyone who submitted. I wish you continued success on your creative journey. #MSWL
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Anna Olswanger: Literary Agent/Author @annaolswanger.bsky.social · 22d
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, here's a glimpse from the original submission package for FLOWERS FOR TÍA LUZ MARIA by author-illustrator Cynthia De La Torre, in which a young girl's aunt shares lessons about life, even after her death. Coming from HarperCollins in 2026.

#kidlitart
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 8d
I received it 🙏🏽
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 9d
Hi there. Attach the 40k of your MS🙏🏽 Thanks.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 9d
Hi Josh, please send the one that's in the best shape first. Paste the query in the email body; and attach the pages as a Word document.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 9d
I didn’t receive it, my apologies. I’ve been having some issues with my agent email. Please resubmit it through [email protected].
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 9d
Of course! If she passes, you can submit the manuscript to me.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 9d
Of course! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 10d
Writers: If I hearted your DVPit pitch, you can submit your work and ignore the word count limit. If you don't get an autorespose, please submit to [email protected]
 Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 10d
Writers: For general updates, such as how to submit your query, what I'm looking for, and more, be sure to follow me on Instagram.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 10d
Hey there! Yep, go ahead and submit it. All DVPit pitches are eligible, and you can ignore the word count limit. If you don't get an autorespose, please submit to [email protected]
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 10d
Writers: For general updates, such as how to submit your query, what I'm looking for, and more, be sure to follow me on Instagram.
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Dan Hartland @danhartland.bsky.social · 11d
[email protected] on reading long and short books critically: "You can have breadth and have that work really well. You can have depth and have that work really well. It's not like there's one direction

"I think it’s really when the novel feels dissatisfying based on what it’s trying to do."
danhartland.bsky.social Dan Hartland @danhartland.bsky.social · 12d
📣 NEW CRITICAL FRIENDS!

In a new ep of the @strangehorizons.bsky.social SFF criticism podcast, I talk with @redfernjon.bsky.social and Nileena Sunil about books that might be longer, and others that could be shorter.

How to read a text that offers too little, or too much, stuff? Some ideas.
Critical Friends Episode 16: Length and Breadth
Dan Hartland is joined by Redfern Jon Barrett and Nileena Sunil to discuss those novels that feel too sure or not long enough: what's behind that feeling we have that a text is lacking something, o…
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Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett @redfernjon.bsky.social · 24d
Just had an absolutely wonderful time talking with @danhartland.bsky.social and Nileena Sunil for the Critical Friends podcast.

We discussed our recent reviews for @strangehorizons.bsky.social, as well as what makes a story truly satisfying.

Now I’m celebrating in the best way I know how!
A picture of an open book on a table, next to a coffee and pan au chocolat.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · 24d
Reminder: I am open to submissions from LGBT+, Latino, Asian American, African American, and other diverse voices. Submissions must be adult fiction or nonfiction only. #MSWL
 Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Sep 1
Although I am currently closed to submissions, I am opening an indefinite window exclusively for LGBT+, Latino/Hispanic, Asian American, and African American writers working in literary fiction, genre fiction, and nonfiction. #MSWL #queries
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Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett @redfernjon.bsky.social · 25d
Looking for something to read this #BisexualVisibilityDay?
💗💜💙

THE GIDDY DEATH OF THE GAYS & THE STRANGE DEMISE OF STRAIGHTS

Finalist for the bi book awards, the story follows four young people as they explore polyamory, bisexuality, and nonbinary life in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights by Redfern Jon Barrett - Bywater Books
This reissue of Barrett's brilliant and compelling comedy of polyamorous romance and nonbinary adventure includes a Foreword by the author and an Afterword by noted queer writer Meg-John Barker.
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Sep 1
Although I am currently closed to submissions, I am opening an indefinite window exclusively for LGBT+, Latino/Hispanic, Asian American, and African American writers working in literary fiction, genre fiction, and nonfiction. #MSWL #queries
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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 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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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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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Aug 25
🙏🏽🙏🏽
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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 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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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Aug 18
Welcome, welcome to my team!!! 🙏🏽🎉 I'm happy to have such a talented writer on board.
redfernjon.bsky.social Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett @redfernjon.bsky.social · Aug 18
I am beyond delighted to announce that I'm now represented by Jonathan Villegas of Olswanger Literary!

Most of my writing career has been solo so far, and I'm really thrilled to be rep'd by such a dedicated agent.

Time to celebrate! 📚🎉
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Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Aug 4
Writers: Submissions are closed; please don’t forget. I’ll announce any openings through my accounts when the time comes. #MSWL
 Jonathan @caribbeanguy.bsky.social · Jul 28
I will be closing submissions this Friday, the 1st. Thank you to all the writers who queried so far. During this time, I’ll be sending rejection letters, reviewing full manuscripts, and concentrating on potential clients 🙏🏽🙏🏽.
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