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Hallie Christensen | Author
@halliechriswrites.bsky.social
760 followers 1.2K following 150 posts
Children's Author (Fantasy/Cozy, Humor, Paranormal, #MG)
Currently on subs!! | Agent: Bethany Hendrix - Spencerhill Assoc.| Member of SCBWI | she/her #kidlit

✨️ https://linktr.ee/halliechristensen
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Hey agents: I just sent out a big updated MSWL blast following my move from Holiday House to Peachtree. If I missed you, please DM with your email address and I'll get that to you! You can also find this info on the website linked in my bio 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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My 6th novel will go out on subs soon. Here’s hoping someone wants a fun middle grade paranormal mystery 👻

Small Spaces x Gravity Falls

#kidlit #WritingCommmunity #spooky #middlegrade
August 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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If Gilmore Girls had magic…
Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables

Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic.

#QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS
August 6, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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SMALL SPACES x GRAVITY FALLS

Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair & eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. If they don’t solve the mystery & break the curse, it might just break them. #questpit #MG #PR #MY #AG
August 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING!

See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com

#kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission
July 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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#Mswl: literary voice-driven middle grade w/a high-concept hook; speculative/fantasy or slice-of-life but I want to see gorgeous, engaging prose or verse; profound coming-of-age themes; and beautifully drawn characters. If it’s a heavier story, there should be love and hope reverberating throughout
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July 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Middle grade authors – the industry is looking for high concept, strong hook books, with a low word count. If anybody can figure out what that is, let’s let each other know. That way we can all write that and save this age group. Thank you.😅❤️ #kidlit #writingcommunity
July 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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I have a book on subs with 13 yr old MCs. I’d happily write to help this age group. It’s getting published that’s the tricky thing.

phys.org/news/2025-07...
Young adult literature is not as young as it used to be, shows a librarian's research
Despite its name, the young adult genre is increasingly dominated by stories about older teens and even adults. But as protagonists get older, younger readers are getting left behind, a University of ...
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July 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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#kpopdemonhunters #sajaboys
July 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Attention #Agents, #Editors, and #Authors of the #WritingCommunity and #BookSky!

The next #MiseryPit is July 5, 2025 from 6 AM PST - 6 PM PST!

See you then!
miserypit.bsky.social #MiseryPit @miserypit.bsky.social · Nov 25
Pitching Guide!
1. Pick one age category 2. One genre category (or 2 if you need 2) 3. Include #MiseryPit in pitch 4. Moodboards OK! 5. Retweet and support your fellow authors! 6. Only Agents and Editors can like posts 7. Post 1 project per hour to keep timeline from getting cluttered 8. Have Fun! Age categories (pick one) #PB = Picture Book #C = Children’s #CB = Chapter Book #MG = Middle Grade #YA = Young Adult #NA = New Adult #A = Adult Categories (pick the best that fits your manuscript) #HM = Historical Mystery #CM = Contemporary Mystery #COM = Cozy Mystery #FM = Fantasy Mystery #SFFM = Science Fiction Fantasy Mystery #DS = Dystopian Mystery #UM = Utopian Mystery #MM = Military Mystery #RM = Romantic Mystery #NM = Nonfiction Mystery #HT = Historical Thriller #CT = Contemporary Thriller #COT = Cozy Thriller #FT = Fantasy Thriller #SFFT = Science Fiction Fantasy Thriller #DT = Dystopian Thriller #UT = Utopian Thriller #MT = Military Thriller #RT = Romantic Thriller #NT = Nonfiction Thriller Categories #TCT = True Crime Thriller #TCM = True Crime Mystery #TC = True Crime Status #Q = Querying #WIP = Work in Progress
June 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I’m taking a big step from writing middle grade to adult romcom 😅 But I love the vibes. Why is creating a Pinterest board so much fun? 😆🍁 Here’s to new beginnings… #romcom
July 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK

Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. There’s a mystery to solve! If they don’t break this curse, it might just break them. #WIPPIT #MG #PN #M
May 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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I wrote a Cozy Fantasy for kids! ✨💕🥧 How do these comps sound? #cozy #fantasy #kidlit #bookpitch

Anne of Green Gables meets Studio Ghibli
May 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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I have so much fun creating pitch decks for my books on submissions! Here is the hook page for my middle grade fantasy - The Unwanted Prince 👑
#fantasy #kidlit #pitch
The hero's guide to saving your kingdom meets wings of fire
May 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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TOTORO X AoGGables X THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY

Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic.

#QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS #AG
May 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK

Maddie and friends want to enjoy a week at the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror and be cursed. Now, bad things are happening to them at the fair. If they don't break this curse, it might just break them.
#QuestPit #MG #PR #AG
May 7, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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I’m curious to hear from others about MG submissions. Labyrinth Road focuses on MG, with select YA titles. Lately most submissions I get have been YA. Are people feeling afraid to write or sub MG because of all the market challenges? I believe there will always be space for great MG novels & series!
April 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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These words never get old. #author #middlegradeauthor #paranormal #adventure
April 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes!

Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions.

All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...
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March 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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This is a pinnable post for the MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) & Call For Art & Writing feed. Searches list of approved users for terms like #MSWL #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions
etc.

More info & to check if you're on the feed here. Those in my Editors, Agents & Art Directors lists already added.
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August 23, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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ELLA ENCHANTED X NEVER AFTER

Banished as an infant because of a terrible fortune, Prince Frederick escapes his tower prison to prove his innocence by defeating a dragon that has stole the kingdom's gold in hopes that he can return a hero and be welcomed home.
#QuestPit #MG #F #OS
February 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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THE GIRL IN WHITE X SMALL SPACES

The scariest part about a ghost story is finding out it's true...especially when it's too late.

🏡 small town myth
💔 centuries old curse
🧙‍♀️ witches
🚶‍♀️ 13 yr old MCs
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 sibling bonds
👻 abandoned asylum
🍁 autumn vibes
🪦 cemetery
⏲️ ticking clock

#QuestPit #MG #PR #OS
February 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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#questpit is tomorrow!
questpit.bsky.social questpit || next event: Nov 5th @questpit.bsky.social · Dec 3
Seasons greetings! We’re so happy to announce our 2025 #questpit event list! We hope you all are having a lovely start to your December and we hope to see you here starting in February next year.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.

Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...

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Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. Typed text says, Kidlit Auction Open Now! About Kidlit For Los Angeles We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the impacted communities. Logos for: California Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund. How does the auction work? Donations are listed on our auction page. Bid on items here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification. The auction is January 20th (9am PST) through January 28th (8pm PST). How Can I Help? Follow us here and on IG @kidlitforlosangeles. We’re sharing some of the amazing donations of signed books, school visits, art, critiques, and AMAs from award-winning and NYT bestselling authors & illustrators, agents, and editors. Bid high and bid often! There are items from donors like Peter Brown, Suzanne Collins, Leigh Bardugo, Amanda Gorman, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, Tui
January 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM