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Katie Brown
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#kidlit MG and YA author
2023 #WriteMentor Mentee
2022 #PitchMe finalist
#MGalomaniacs
THE BEASTS WE BURY X TO KILL A KINGDOM

A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul by her 18th birthday or she'll die. When the thief she's meant to hunt steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul to save: his or hers

✨️fallen gods
✨️dried seas

#QuestPit #YA #DF #F #agentguide #Q
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
THE CLACKITY X HIDE & SEEKER
Millie has 1 job: help ghosts pass before The Man with the Burlap Sack devours them. But when she accidentally binds herself to her BFF's soul, she must race the clock to finish her business & break the bond before she becomes his next snack #QuestPit #MG #H #Q
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
THE CLACKITY X HIDE & SEEKER
Millie has 1 job: help ghosts pass before The Man with the Burlap Sack eats them. When she accidentally binds herself to her BFF's ghost, she must race the clock to finish her own business & break the bond before becoming his next snack #GhostPit #MG #H
October 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Thank you to the amazing writing community for all your support during yesterday's #DVpit event! I met some wonderful new friends! And to the creators and volunteers of the event, you are all amazing!
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Must-do before All Hallows' Eve:
✨️Help ghosts finish their business
✨️Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from striking again
✨️Break the spell that accidentally bound you to your BFF
✨️Don't get caught
✨️Don't let the first guy who also sees ghosts distract you no matter how cute he is #DVpit #MG #H
October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WISH SWITCH X COURTESY OF CUPID
Cupid's perfect batch of cupcakes:
1C of love
A dash of compatibility
1tsp essence of frog's kiss
A pinch of happily ever after
Blend together with pure intentions*
Top with a candy heart.
*Never bake if your heart is hurting or recipe will backfire
#DVpit #MG #F
October 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Millie's rules as Guide to the Afterlife:
✅️ 1. Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from devouring souls
✅️ 2. Finish your business or rot in his burlap sack
❌️ 3. Don't bind souls with your best friend or anyone. Ever

Well... 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

What's the worst that could happen? #DVPit #MG #H #MH
October 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
When a cupid-in-training perfectionist accidentally swaps love heart candies on her valentines cupcakes with hate hearts, she burns her shot at becoming a cupid. Now, she must choose between covering up her mistakes or giving up on her 'perfectly perfect' ways.
#DVpit #MG #F #MR
October 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
THE CLACKITY X HIDE & SEEKER
Millie has one job: help ghosts pass before The Man with the Burlap Sack devours them. When she accidentally tethers herself to her best friend's ghost, she must race the clock to finish her business & break the bond before she becomes his next snack #DVpit #MG #H
October 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I'll be pitching tomorrow and am excited to support other authors!
TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET!
Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq

#writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks
October 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I listened to John Carpenter while finishing up the draft of my MG horror.
DAY 5 of #DVParty, a community event to boost the work of Diverse Creators before our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8, 2025! Any diverse writer/artist can participate!

Today's Prompt: What's your story's theme song or playlist?

#booksky #writersky
For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hello, October! Which spooky books are on your TBR pile this month?
October 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hey #kidlit friends! It's been a while since I've posted. A little update:
My agent has left the industry and I'm back querying. My latest book is a #MG magical realism and I'm super excited to find my next agent!
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Katie Brown
#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time!
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky
September 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I'm feeling good about plotting my new book. This one is a huge change from anything I've ever written, but I think it'll be fun! 🧁
#kidlit #WritingCommunity
April 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Guess who is plotting her next novel... it's me!! And, all I've got to say about it for now is 🧁
#kidlit #MG
March 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
TO KILL A KINGDOM X DRY

A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul by her 18th birthday, or she'll die. When the thief she's meant to hunt steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul is worth saving: his or hers.

#PopUpPitE #LuckyPit #YA #F #kidlit #PopUpPit
March 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I haven't been on here much, but I'd love to connect with more #kidlit authors
A bit about me:

I write MG horror and YA fantasy

I'm about to go out on sub with my MAD MAX x Greek Mythology fantasy

I live in Canada

I'm a nurse in my day job

I love supporting other writers

Please say hi!!
March 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This book kept me guessing up to the end! I loved it! Chelsea is so talented. You're gonna want to read this one!
My lil #agentsguide 🔪💀🖤

Camper Luke Donaldson is dead, and everyone has a motive. When his best friend is charged with murder, Luke's GF smells a mystery—one his friends must race to solve before they're all sent home in body bags.

#amquerying #writingcommunity #agentguide #YA #litagents
March 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
She's close to going on sub, and she's more beautiful than ever!

My YA fantasy set in a MAD MAX meets Greek Mythology world feautures:

✨️sirens roaming the desert and hunting souls
✨️ a sunshine thief that wants to steal her heart
✨️fallen gods
✨️a king willing to trade souls for water
February 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I'm starting to get really excited about my YA that's nearly ready for sub. I feel it's so much stronger than it's ever been, and I can't wait to see where it goes!
February 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Reposted by Katie Brown
Join School Library Journal on March 6 for our seventh annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for kiddos ages eight through 12.
Middle Grade Magic 2025
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February 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Doing last-minute tidying/formatting of my #YA fantasy before sending it back to my agent. We're one step closer to taking this one out on sub!
#kidlit #WritingCommunity
February 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Look what arrived today!! It's beautiful 😍
Came on the perfect snowy day. Now, to pour a cup of tea, grab a blanket and read!
February 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This book is fantastic and Chelsea is so kind, talented, and hard working. This one is a gem!
TRULY DEVIOUS X ONE OF US IS LYING

When the glue to their friend group is murdered, four teens at a remote summer camp for the arts must dig up dirt on each other's hookups, criminal records, and drug dealing to expose a killer who'll do anything to keep the truth buried.

📖 #BluePit #Q #YA #M
January 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM