Paula Weiman
@tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social
Literary agent. Ice cream snob. I bake a lot of bread.
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I don't accept queries over bluesky. Please follow the submission guidelines at https://ashliterary.com/#submissions and send any questions about your query to submissions@ashliterary.com
they/them
I don't accept queries over bluesky. Please follow the submission guidelines at https://ashliterary.com/#submissions and send any questions about your query to submissions@ashliterary.com
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My query inbox reopened today! I'm not quite to inbox zero like I'd hoped, but I have either passed or requested additional material for every query I received prior to closing my inbox at the end of October 2025. If you queried me and haven't heard back, follow up over email or QueryTracker.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
My query inbox reopened today! I'm not quite to inbox zero like I'd hoped, but I have either passed or requested additional material for every query I received prior to closing my inbox at the end of October 2025. If you queried me and haven't heard back, follow up over email or QueryTracker.
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Just spitballing here but what if they gave figure skaters swords so they could duel
February 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Just spitballing here but what if they gave figure skaters swords so they could duel
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Here is a thing:
There were several years when I was one of VERY few journalists seriously covering harassment and abuse issues in comics (and by extension sometimes video games). During that time, I became the Person People Told Things To.
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There were several years when I was one of VERY few journalists seriously covering harassment and abuse issues in comics (and by extension sometimes video games). During that time, I became the Person People Told Things To.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Here is a thing:
There were several years when I was one of VERY few journalists seriously covering harassment and abuse issues in comics (and by extension sometimes video games). During that time, I became the Person People Told Things To.
(cont'd)
There were several years when I was one of VERY few journalists seriously covering harassment and abuse issues in comics (and by extension sometimes video games). During that time, I became the Person People Told Things To.
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Bidding ends in 11 hours! There are so many great items up for offer and these donations are going to help a lot of people
The Publishing for Minnesota Auction goes live at midnight on Wednesday. The number of items for auction has doubled since I first heard about it this evening and they're still adding more: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Bidding ends in 11 hours! There are so many great items up for offer and these donations are going to help a lot of people
Both of my critiques are up. There were just over 100 items in the auction when I offered to contribute. Now there are over FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY, and still counting I'm sure.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 26, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Both of my critiques are up. There were just over 100 items in the auction when I offered to contribute. Now there are over FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY, and still counting I'm sure.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Calling published SFF authors!
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
January 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Calling published SFF authors!
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
The Publishing for Minnesota Auction goes live at midnight on Wednesday. The number of items for auction has doubled since I first heard about it this evening and they're still adding more: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:19 AM
The Publishing for Minnesota Auction goes live at midnight on Wednesday. The number of items for auction has doubled since I first heard about it this evening and they're still adding more: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
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January 18, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Gmail keeps nudging me toward a new backup with notifications that say "You could lose access to two decades of email history!" as if the mere thought isn't an immediate weight off my shoulders.
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Gmail keeps nudging me toward a new backup with notifications that say "You could lose access to two decades of email history!" as if the mere thought isn't an immediate weight off my shoulders.
There are a few days left to apply to the Agents of Change mentorship! There are so few opportunities for newer agents to get support and professional development outside of their agencies, and I can't sing the praises of this program enough.
Applications for the 2026 Mentorship Program are OPEN!!
Apply to be a mentor or a mentee by January 15, 2026. Link in bio.
#amagenting #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity #mentorship
Apply to be a mentor or a mentee by January 15, 2026. Link in bio.
#amagenting #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity #mentorship
January 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM
There are a few days left to apply to the Agents of Change mentorship! There are so few opportunities for newer agents to get support and professional development outside of their agencies, and I can't sing the praises of this program enough.
The New York Public Library is offering a very cool creative writing opportunity for NYC teens: www.nypl.org/spotlight/us...
www.nypl.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The New York Public Library is offering a very cool creative writing opportunity for NYC teens: www.nypl.org/spotlight/us...
Really excited about the Netflix trailer for the show based on @ashliterary.bsky.social client @jennifercarolyn.bsky.social's book, Finding Her Edge! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppZ3...
Finding Her Edge | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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January 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Really excited about the Netflix trailer for the show based on @ashliterary.bsky.social client @jennifercarolyn.bsky.social's book, Finding Her Edge! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppZ3...
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An idea that helped me start creating is that you can, and should, reuse your best ideas. I used to get locked into “Oh I love that idea I should wait until I’m skilled enough to pull it off“ nah just do it, then strip it for parts on what worked the best and do it again
January 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
An idea that helped me start creating is that you can, and should, reuse your best ideas. I used to get locked into “Oh I love that idea I should wait until I’m skilled enough to pull it off“ nah just do it, then strip it for parts on what worked the best and do it again
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I said the word "romantasy" in front of my 20 year old brother last night and he looked puzzled, so I said "it's exactly what it sounds like" and he replied "romantic... odyssey?" lmfao
January 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I said the word "romantasy" in front of my 20 year old brother last night and he looked puzzled, so I said "it's exactly what it sounds like" and he replied "romantic... odyssey?" lmfao
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Kia ora koutou — Te Waka Taki Kōrero/The Māori Literature Trust has opened applications for two grants (up to $6K) for mid-career Māori writers. Applications for Te Tupu Hauora close on 30 Jan, 2026. All info on the website linked below. Mauri ora!
mlt.org.nz/te-tupu-haur...
mlt.org.nz/te-tupu-haur...
Apply Now: Te Tupu Hauroa Development Grants 2026
The Māori Literature Trust invites submissions from mid-career Māori writers seeking to undertake development opportunities between February – May 2026.
mlt.org.nz
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Kia ora koutou — Te Waka Taki Kōrero/The Māori Literature Trust has opened applications for two grants (up to $6K) for mid-career Māori writers. Applications for Te Tupu Hauora close on 30 Jan, 2026. All info on the website linked below. Mauri ora!
mlt.org.nz/te-tupu-haur...
mlt.org.nz/te-tupu-haur...
Celebrating the first night of Hannukah, festival of miracles, by trying to transport a jelly donut wrapped in paper towels tucked in a tote bag full of clean clothes on an hour-long train ride
December 15, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Celebrating the first night of Hannukah, festival of miracles, by trying to transport a jelly donut wrapped in paper towels tucked in a tote bag full of clean clothes on an hour-long train ride
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I'm excited to announce that I've accepted a comics co-editor position at @therumpus.net
We're looking for original literary fiction and non-fiction comics that feel personal. Bonus if it's hand-lettered (the path to my heart) 😘
No AI
Pays $100
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
Pass it on!
We're looking for original literary fiction and non-fiction comics that feel personal. Bonus if it's hand-lettered (the path to my heart) 😘
No AI
Pays $100
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
Pass it on!
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I'm excited to announce that I've accepted a comics co-editor position at @therumpus.net
We're looking for original literary fiction and non-fiction comics that feel personal. Bonus if it's hand-lettered (the path to my heart) 😘
No AI
Pays $100
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
Pass it on!
We're looking for original literary fiction and non-fiction comics that feel personal. Bonus if it's hand-lettered (the path to my heart) 😘
No AI
Pays $100
therumpus.submittable.com/submit
Pass it on!
I'm running a free, virtual workshop at 7 pm EST tonight with Orange County Library System: attend.ocls.org/event/14071584
This is an updated version of a class on early career development that I ran for OCLS in the spring, now with a few additional resources to get you started in each category.
This is an updated version of a class on early career development that I ran for OCLS in the spring, now with a few additional resources to get you started in each category.
Career Development for Pre-Published Authors
Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss how to best prepare for a career as an author before landing the first book deal.. Event starts at December 8, 2025 7:00 PM EST
attend.ocls.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I'm running a free, virtual workshop at 7 pm EST tonight with Orange County Library System: attend.ocls.org/event/14071584
This is an updated version of a class on early career development that I ran for OCLS in the spring, now with a few additional resources to get you started in each category.
This is an updated version of a class on early career development that I ran for OCLS in the spring, now with a few additional resources to get you started in each category.
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
I've started requesting stacks of books from the library to read while my office is closed for the end of the year. Any recommendations? What were your favorite releases of 2025/2024? I'm mostly looking for YA fiction by newer authors, but open to something else if it sounds interesting.
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I've started requesting stacks of books from the library to read while my office is closed for the end of the year. Any recommendations? What were your favorite releases of 2025/2024? I'm mostly looking for YA fiction by newer authors, but open to something else if it sounds interesting.
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good thread!! the idea of bringing the audience into view when choosing a next project, and then putting it away so you can write, then bringing it back again when you're editing is exactly what i do haha
Been pondering the "write for yourself / no, write for an audience" convos I've seen going around. This obviously varies for everyone, but for me it's "write for myself, edit for an audience." I can't finish a project unless I retreat into a bubble and pretend nobody will ever read it--
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
good thread!! the idea of bringing the audience into view when choosing a next project, and then putting it away so you can write, then bringing it back again when you're editing is exactly what i do haha
I talked to three people about Louise Bourgeois's spider sculptures over the weekend, and they're not as widely known as I thought! I visited Maman a few years ago and stood beneath the sculpture, looked up at its belly, walked in and out around the legs. museumspotlighteurope.com/the-enduring...
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Spider? Not Louise Bourgeois | Museum Spotlight Europe
It’s not only Louise Bourgeois’ gigantic spider but also the glittering Guggenheim Museum Bilbao itself, surrounded on three sides by water, that casts its allure over any visitor. There is no other w...
museumspotlighteurope.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I talked to three people about Louise Bourgeois's spider sculptures over the weekend, and they're not as widely known as I thought! I visited Maman a few years ago and stood beneath the sculpture, looked up at its belly, walked in and out around the legs. museumspotlighteurope.com/the-enduring...
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reading literary fiction about annoying people in new york must hit so hard if you're an annoying person in new york
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
reading literary fiction about annoying people in new york must hit so hard if you're an annoying person in new york
I'm running a free, virtual event with the Orange County Library System in about half an hour to talk about taking your book on sub! My goal is to put writers' anxieties to rest and demystify one of the most nerve-wracking stages in the publication journey. attend.ocls.org/event/14071355
Going on Sub as a Writer
Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss many of the different ways you can be "on sub(mission)" as a writer, including querying, with domestic publishers, subrights, and international submissions.
attend.ocls.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I'm running a free, virtual event with the Orange County Library System in about half an hour to talk about taking your book on sub! My goal is to put writers' anxieties to rest and demystify one of the most nerve-wracking stages in the publication journey. attend.ocls.org/event/14071355