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ariannasidd.bsky.social
Arianna Siddiqui is OPEN to queries
@ariannasidd.bsky.social
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Associate Agent at FinePrint

rep: Penelope Burns at Gelfman Schneider
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so so thrilled to announce my newest client @arfrederiksen.bsky.social ! I am so pumped for AR’s Danish coastal gothic horror you have no idea (plus all of AR’s other AMAZING projects)

studying abroad in Denmark has prepared me for this moment!! 🇩🇰🌊
New client! AR FREDERIKSEN / speculative fiction
March 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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THE SLUSH PILE / Dropping March 7
THE SLUSH PILE / a publishing podcast episode 1 / submission hell / featuring Emma Ilene and tr Moore / droppping March 7
February 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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New Client Alert! Think CIRCE X KAIKEYI X Kill Bill. So excited to work with Vishnu.
New client / Vishnu Kaimal / adult epic fantasy / CIRCE X KILL BILL
January 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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@anascribe.bsky.social made me the most beautiful header! I recommend y'all go commission her.
Bluesky header with my name in gold on a red background. Intricate detailing on the border.
December 7, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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some news x

QM: querymanager.com/ariannasiddi...
FinePrint website: fineprintlit.com/arianna-sidd...
Arianna Siddiqui is an Associate Agent and open to queries Arianna Siddiqui earned dual degrees in political science and economics from Trinity University and completed the Columbia Publishing Course at the University of Oxford. She also started her professional career selling used Mercedes before transitioning into a career in publishing. With experience as an assistant at Lucinda Literary and William Morris Endeavor, and as a mentee with the Writers House Mentor Initiative, she has a strong eye for engaging stories and market trends. Arianna is currently pursuing a part-time master’s in creative writing at the University of Cambridge. In her free time, Arianna writes speculative romance and fosters litters of kittens. At this time, Arianna is particularly drawn to mysteries, romance, and speculative fiction across young adult and adult audiences. She’s also open to adult nonfiction that explores unique narratives or perspectives. In mysteries, Arianna is captivated by stories that subvert traditional tropes and bring fresh perspectives to the genre, especially those told by voices that have historically been underrepresented. She’s particularly intrigued by locked-room mysteries, non-linear narratives, and stories infused with a ticking clock or ever-present sense of urgency. What excites her most are unconventional sleuths—amateurs or experts in adjacent fields such as historians, librarians, art restorers, or forensic accountants—rather than traditional law enforcement or military protagonists. In romance, Arianna LOVES stories that blur genre lines and deliver the unexpected. She loves narratives that combine romance with horror, paranormal elements, or a mystery. Romantic comedies with sharp wit and distinctive voices also hold a special place in her heart. While romantasy can be a tougher sell for her, she’s open to it if the story brings a truly fresh perspective or a bold, innovative world. Arianna’s tastes in speculative fiction lean toward grounded and intimate storytelling. She has a particular fondness for low fantasy and magical realism, especially narratives inspired by non-Western cultures, mythologies, and traditions. Speculative fiction that focuses on relationships, identity, and emotional journeys resonates strongly with her. She’s not currently interested in science fiction. Though more selective about nonfiction, Arianna seeks projects with strong, distinctive voices that offer new insights or perspectives. She’s particularly drawn to narrative-driven works that blend memoir, cultural commentary, or history in compelling and original ways. ​ Arianna, above all, seeks to champion historically marginalized voices, including disabled, BIPOC, and queer writers.
December 3, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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UNTITLED (YA rom com)

[BINGSU FOR TWO X I HOPE THIS DOESNT FIND YOU]

🇵🇰 south asian rep
⚡️ positive bipolar rep
📝 rival writers to lovers
♥️ complicated mother/daughter relationship
Two Pakistani students standing side-by-side the first has long black curly hair and she is wearing a white blouse. The second is taller and wearing a suit and he has short dark hair. The girl looks annoyed and he looks amused smirking.
November 23, 2024 at 5:10 AM
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[KNIVES OUT x 🇵🇰 PAKISTANI FOLKLORE]

When Aen, a 28-year-old woman with bipolar disorder, discovers that her fiancé’s dead body has been possessed by a charming Jinn named Bilal, she strikes an unlikely deal: she’ll let him stay in the decaying body if he helps solve her fiancé’s murder.
#ownvoices
Pakistan groom and bride, biting into a gulab Jamun. They are both biting out of the dessert.
November 23, 2024 at 5:05 AM
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you from a different era -

my sorority days!!! (I was rush chair and then vp which I credit with fostering my love of organizing + event planning!)
four women arranged in a sort of sorority pyramid. I’m at the bottom with a flower in my hair
November 21, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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I’m thrilled to announce I’ve signed with Penelope Burns at Gelfman Schneider. Penelope is a force to be reckoned with, a sharp and discerning eye and an equally kind spirit. A powerhouse in every sense of the word, I am so pleased to be partnered with such an amazing agent.
November 20, 2024 at 11:27 PM
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smoke a blunt with adam - you're on fire!
November 20, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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i wrote a poem!!

(tw/ misogyny,specifically the form of sexism which involves a man falling asleep on someone without consent)
A man once fell asleep on me on a bus. I sat there and let his drool gather on my shoulder, his breath hot against my ear And wondered what made my body so approachable Perhaps I simply melted into the seat, my blue coat matching the faded upholstery until only my head appeared disembodied and I just hadn’t realized? And then, he took a deep breath and his body collapsed further into me — I took a deep breath and his body rose with me. I let out a calculated cough, to no avail. His head was heavy and solid, Like a thick oppressive silence. No, no, no. Like a stone Dropped on me by a vindictive Spirit who found me ungrounded. Perhaps too carefree? No, Perhaps too unaware of my surroundings. Too unaware of the alcohol on his breath as he sat next to me, too unaware of his eyes closing, sleep softening hardened features until he slumped to the side, pressing me between him and the window cool and slick with December condensation. I silently cried and let him sleep, the bus’ motor gently humming along.
November 20, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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just communicated with a friend instead of holding it in
November 20, 2024 at 3:12 AM
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Fierce Augustine now
A pretty tortie cat on a sofa hissing
November 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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What’s something outside of writing you’re proud of?

🎊 I’ll go first! 🎊

I raised these three kittens from 2 weeks old to being old enough to find their forever families! (I did keep the tortie - see comments ;)

qt with ur answer!!
Three one week old kittens. They look like little aliens and two of them don’t have their eyes open yet Three kittens (same as before) looking much bigger and healthy. Two orange and one tortie
November 19, 2024 at 9:01 PM
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🤨
Screenshot of pop base post “Today is international men’s day” Screenshot of pop base post “Today is national have a bad day day”
November 19, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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@/littlelundmark on twitter is great - really fast and professional
November 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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me and my on repeat 🎵

it may be 80 degrees here but I’m trying to get into that fall attitude 🍁🍃🍂
A close up of a Pakistani woman’s face against a blue sky Arianna’s repeated songs playlist on Spotify. A of Taylor swift to be honest.
November 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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one more this beautiful sunday! #sundaysnippet
“Please, princess, I beg - don’t look down on me. From what I can remember,” he tapped his head again, “that’s exactly why you’re marrying him. Marriage, hijacking a corpse, it’s all the same, ethically.”
November 17, 2024 at 10:17 PM
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#sundaysnippet
Solemn, graceful and a little sad, that’s how Pakistani brides were supposed to look. Ever aware of the changing of hands from fathers to husbands, of course, in maternity as with everything that has changed, but discussed was easier to disguise into sadness and overwhelming joy
November 17, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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The mini-auction 4 Reproductive Healthcare is OVER! My goal was $500 and we raised over 1.4k. I want to thank everyone who donated items and money and boosted. Special thanks to @rachelkitch.bsky.social and @trmoore.bsky.social for their endless support and advice. WE DID IT ‼️
November 17, 2024 at 2:19 AM
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my latest project ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 desi speculative knives out ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
November 16, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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we’re almost at our new goal! ONE DAY LEFT! so many amazing critique items up for auction. Including a 50 page critique by @alexbrownwrites.bsky.social ‼️ 🔗 www.32auctions.com/organization...
November 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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The author // the characters

Ft. a Pakistani lover girl with bipolar disorder and the jinn that possesses her fiancé’s dead body 🫀❤️‍🔥
a Pakistani woman with hair in two braids. Wearing a kind of ugly necklace but has a big smile ART BY @LUNACWRITING two Pakistani characters eating a gulab jamun. One man and one woman. Dressed in traditional bride/groom outfits
November 15, 2024 at 11:37 PM
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we did it! we reached our goal. i'm so touched at everyone who bid and especially everyone who donated an item/promoted. i thought i'd raise maybe 400 bucks for a cause so important to me, but here we are - at $1000. i could cry!
November 15, 2024 at 2:25 AM
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some highlights from my last nights PowerPoint presentation for my IRL writing friends (AKA #higma teaser)
November 12, 2024 at 3:25 PM