Caroline J. Trussell- Writer
@carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
YA fantasy author and mental health advocate.
ENHANCED out summer 2025 with Fire & Ice YA.
Loves fantasy books, all animals, and scenic nature videos on TikTok. Writes twisty NA/adult stories as Jeannette Lane.
ENHANCED out summer 2025 with Fire & Ice YA.
Loves fantasy books, all animals, and scenic nature videos on TikTok. Writes twisty NA/adult stories as Jeannette Lane.
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🧵It’s with a heavy heart that I announce I’ll be off boarding my position with Metamorphosis Literary as an agent in May. It’s been such a privilege to work with the amazing agents there and the wonderful authors who let me be their advocate and trusted me with their work.
🧵It’s with a heavy heart that I announce I’ll be off boarding my position with Metamorphosis Literary as an agent in May. It’s been such a privilege to work with the amazing agents there and the wonderful authors who let me be their advocate and trusted me with their work.
March 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🧵It’s with a heavy heart that I announce I’ll be off boarding my position with Metamorphosis Literary as an agent in May. It’s been such a privilege to work with the amazing agents there and the wonderful authors who let me be their advocate and trusted me with their work.
Hi friends, I’m having to close to queries now for the foreseeable future due to personal reasons. Thank you so much for sharing your work with me and I’ll try my best to get back to everyone within the next twelve weeks 🫶
February 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hi friends, I’m having to close to queries now for the foreseeable future due to personal reasons. Thank you so much for sharing your work with me and I’ll try my best to get back to everyone within the next twelve weeks 🫶
So honored to be featured on the inaugural episode of the You, Me & The Writing Journey podcast about how the writing journey and mental health intersect. This podcast is filling a much needed gap in the publishing/literary community. Please give it a listen and/or share as you can!
‼️IT'S HERE‼️ Episode 1 of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social is now live on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, YouTube, & Amazon!
New episodes for Season 1 will come every Sunday! Follow, share,⭐️the podcast, & enjoy💜🫶 #writingcommunity #writers #kidlit @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
New episodes for Season 1 will come every Sunday! Follow, share,⭐️the podcast, & enjoy💜🫶 #writingcommunity #writers #kidlit @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
So honored to be featured on the inaugural episode of the You, Me & The Writing Journey podcast about how the writing journey and mental health intersect. This podcast is filling a much needed gap in the publishing/literary community. Please give it a listen and/or share as you can!
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‼️IT'S HERE‼️ Episode 1 of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social is now live on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, YouTube, & Amazon!
New episodes for Season 1 will come every Sunday! Follow, share,⭐️the podcast, & enjoy💜🫶 #writingcommunity #writers #kidlit @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
New episodes for Season 1 will come every Sunday! Follow, share,⭐️the podcast, & enjoy💜🫶 #writingcommunity #writers #kidlit @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
‼️IT'S HERE‼️ Episode 1 of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social is now live on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, YouTube, & Amazon!
New episodes for Season 1 will come every Sunday! Follow, share,⭐️the podcast, & enjoy💜🫶 #writingcommunity #writers #kidlit @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
New episodes for Season 1 will come every Sunday! Follow, share,⭐️the podcast, & enjoy💜🫶 #writingcommunity #writers #kidlit @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
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A few of the many literary agents I highly esteem for their work for the #writingcommunity
@carolinejtrulit.bsky.social Amy Nielsen @planningforsun.bsky.social Brandy Vallance @keslupo.bsky.social @roseclifflit.bsky.social @amandalitagent.bsky.social @carecareyou.bsky.social and so many more!
@carolinejtrulit.bsky.social Amy Nielsen @planningforsun.bsky.social Brandy Vallance @keslupo.bsky.social @roseclifflit.bsky.social @amandalitagent.bsky.social @carecareyou.bsky.social and so many more!
February 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A few of the many literary agents I highly esteem for their work for the #writingcommunity
@carolinejtrulit.bsky.social Amy Nielsen @planningforsun.bsky.social Brandy Vallance @keslupo.bsky.social @roseclifflit.bsky.social @amandalitagent.bsky.social @carecareyou.bsky.social and so many more!
@carolinejtrulit.bsky.social Amy Nielsen @planningforsun.bsky.social Brandy Vallance @keslupo.bsky.social @roseclifflit.bsky.social @amandalitagent.bsky.social @carecareyou.bsky.social and so many more!
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✨Episode 1 of the @YMWJPodcast is ready to go live Sunday morning!! We laughed, we teared up, and we felt seen. We hope you do too. Follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or IHeartRadio and stay tuned. ✨#writingcommunity @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
✨Episode 1 of the @YMWJPodcast is ready to go live Sunday morning!! We laughed, we teared up, and we felt seen. We hope you do too. Follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or IHeartRadio and stay tuned. ✨#writingcommunity @demimschwartz.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social
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This episode includes inspiring words from these wonderful humans: Jessica Berg at @roseclifflit.bsky.social , @keslupo.bsky.social , @amynielsen.bsky.social , @srhartleyauthor , @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social , and @demimschwartz . Enjoy ❤️
January 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This episode includes inspiring words from these wonderful humans: Jessica Berg at @roseclifflit.bsky.social , @keslupo.bsky.social , @amynielsen.bsky.social , @srhartleyauthor , @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social , and @demimschwartz . Enjoy ❤️
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👀👀👇👇👇 #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast with @roseclifflit.bsky.social @amynielsen.bsky.social @keslupo.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social @demimschwartz @srhartleyauthor @drenderturmaud.bsky.social
✨SURPRISE!✨You don't have to wait until Sunday (Feb. 2nd) for Season 1 of @YMWJPodcast b/c you can listen to a pre-launch episode full of encouragement from #agents & the #writingcommunity to you RIGHT NOW! Listen below on Spotify or stream it on Amazon Music🤗
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Encouragement from the Writing Community to You (Pre-Launch Episode)
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January 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
👀👀👇👇👇 #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast with @roseclifflit.bsky.social @amynielsen.bsky.social @keslupo.bsky.social @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social @demimschwartz @srhartleyauthor @drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Everybody follow my amazing client, Demri 🖤🖤
Hi Bluesky! My name is Demri, and I’m a YA (gothic) horror author. I write YA historical fiction & fantasy too. I’m repped by @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social and we have some ✨exciting✨ news to share soon. I’d love to connect with fellow writers on here! 🖤
#writingcommunity #Author #Amwriting
#writingcommunity #Author #Amwriting
January 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Everybody follow my amazing client, Demri 🖤🖤
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I wanted to share my new author website on Bluesky too! 🖤 I’d love for you to take a look…and keep an eye on all my socials for an announcement soon! 👀✨
#writingcommunity #authorslife
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#writingcommunity #authorslife
demriredmon.wixsite.com/demriredmona...
January 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I wanted to share my new author website on Bluesky too! 🖤 I’d love for you to take a look…and keep an eye on all my socials for an announcement soon! 👀✨
#writingcommunity #authorslife
demriredmon.wixsite.com/demriredmona...
#writingcommunity #authorslife
demriredmon.wixsite.com/demriredmona...
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Hi Bluesky! My name is Demri, and I’m a YA (gothic) horror author. I write YA historical fiction & fantasy too. I’m repped by @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social and we have some ✨exciting✨ news to share soon. I’d love to connect with fellow writers on here! 🖤
#writingcommunity #Author #Amwriting
#writingcommunity #Author #Amwriting
January 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hi Bluesky! My name is Demri, and I’m a YA (gothic) horror author. I write YA historical fiction & fantasy too. I’m repped by @carolinejtrulit.bsky.social and we have some ✨exciting✨ news to share soon. I’d love to connect with fellow writers on here! 🖤
#writingcommunity #Author #Amwriting
#writingcommunity #Author #Amwriting
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I just recorded the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social Episode #1 with @carolinejtrulit and @demimschwartz and we all left like: 🥹🥹🥲 There was so much vulnerability, authenticity, and joy. I CANNOT WAIT to share it with you on ⭐️February 2nd⭐️!!! #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast
I am ✨SO EXCITED✨ to share the @YMWJPodcast trailer! Please find the link to the podcast trailer on Spotify below! Episode 1 coming FEBRUARY 2nd! (Podcast is being approved on other platforms but will be elsewhere soon😊) #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast
open.spotify.com/episode/26mA...
open.spotify.com/episode/26mA...
January 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I just recorded the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social Episode #1 with @carolinejtrulit and @demimschwartz and we all left like: 🥹🥹🥲 There was so much vulnerability, authenticity, and joy. I CANNOT WAIT to share it with you on ⭐️February 2nd⭐️!!! #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast
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The Howland Lit offices are closed today. Sending everyone love and peace as we each navigate the emotions of today ❤️
January 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Howland Lit offices are closed today. Sending everyone love and peace as we each navigate the emotions of today ❤️
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I realize adults read YA but I think we NEED to be very careful we’re not alienating the teens these books are supposed to be for.
Which is what I’m seeing with YA books that have toxic romances at their core and a lack of consent.
Is that the kind of relationship you hope for for teen girls? 🤨
Which is what I’m seeing with YA books that have toxic romances at their core and a lack of consent.
Is that the kind of relationship you hope for for teen girls? 🤨
January 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I realize adults read YA but I think we NEED to be very careful we’re not alienating the teens these books are supposed to be for.
Which is what I’m seeing with YA books that have toxic romances at their core and a lack of consent.
Is that the kind of relationship you hope for for teen girls? 🤨
Which is what I’m seeing with YA books that have toxic romances at their core and a lack of consent.
Is that the kind of relationship you hope for for teen girls? 🤨
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#QueryTip When sending your queries, for me anyway, one of the most important aspects is WHAT ARE THE STAKES. What might the character win or lose by overcoming whatever their obstacle is. And the higher the stakes, the better. But without them at all—or very low stakes—I have to pass. Remember it!!
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ALT: a yellow and red circle with the words hot tip inside of it
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January 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
#QueryTip When sending your queries, for me anyway, one of the most important aspects is WHAT ARE THE STAKES. What might the character win or lose by overcoming whatever their obstacle is. And the higher the stakes, the better. But without them at all—or very low stakes—I have to pass. Remember it!!
To be honest, I can sign an amazing author with so much potential that only had a few full requests and not fall in love with a story that received 25 so please don’t let that number get you down. The right advocate will not care about something like that.
January 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
To be honest, I can sign an amazing author with so much potential that only had a few full requests and not fall in love with a story that received 25 so please don’t let that number get you down. The right advocate will not care about something like that.
There is ✨something ✨ in my inbox. News coming soon!
January 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
There is ✨something ✨ in my inbox. News coming soon!
Well my day has been made as both an agent and an author 😭🫶
January 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Well my day has been made as both an agent and an author 😭🫶
I’m open exclusively to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ writers from now to 04/01/25:
Looking for:
Adult Romance
Adult Fantasy
Middle Grade Horror and Mystery
In any genre, stories that feature dynamic characters with non-visible disabilities or mental illness
QueryTracker.net/query/2782
Looking for:
Adult Romance
Adult Fantasy
Middle Grade Horror and Mystery
In any genre, stories that feature dynamic characters with non-visible disabilities or mental illness
QueryTracker.net/query/2782
Query Caroline Trussell at Metamorphosis Literary Agency
QueryTracker.net
January 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I’m open exclusively to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ writers from now to 04/01/25:
Looking for:
Adult Romance
Adult Fantasy
Middle Grade Horror and Mystery
In any genre, stories that feature dynamic characters with non-visible disabilities or mental illness
QueryTracker.net/query/2782
Looking for:
Adult Romance
Adult Fantasy
Middle Grade Horror and Mystery
In any genre, stories that feature dynamic characters with non-visible disabilities or mental illness
QueryTracker.net/query/2782
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Yes!!! 👇👇 #writingcommunity please take just 1-3 min. to fill out the form below so that we can make episode 1 of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social the best possible!
forms.gle/zQTxXmycyF1dXW…#amqueryingn#amwritingn#kidliti#YMWJPodcastst
forms.gle/zQTxXmycyF1dXW…#amqueryingn#amwritingn#kidliti#YMWJPodcastst
January 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Yes!!! 👇👇 #writingcommunity please take just 1-3 min. to fill out the form below so that we can make episode 1 of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social the best possible!
forms.gle/zQTxXmycyF1dXW…#amqueryingn#amwritingn#kidliti#YMWJPodcastst
forms.gle/zQTxXmycyF1dXW…#amqueryingn#amwritingn#kidliti#YMWJPodcastst
Everyone please consider filling this out so we can have a wonderful first episode of You, Me & The Writing Journey podcast. This podcast is filling a gap that is much needed at the intersection between writing/publishing and mental health.
‼️ #writingcommunity ‼️I would ❤️ to invite you to contribute to SEASON 1 Ep. 1 of the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social ! Please see a link below where you can anonymously provide answers that could be read/discussed in the episode! This will take 2-3 min. Will you help??
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January 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Everyone please consider filling this out so we can have a wonderful first episode of You, Me & The Writing Journey podcast. This podcast is filling a gap that is much needed at the intersection between writing/publishing and mental health.
Hi everyone! 👋 I wanted to introduce myself over here. I’m Caroline J Trussell, an author, junior literary agent with @metamorphlitag.bsky.social and a mental health and chronic illness advocate. Follow me for agenting/querying updates! 😁
I’m also on X as @/carolinejtrulit!
I’m also on X as @/carolinejtrulit!
January 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Hi everyone! 👋 I wanted to introduce myself over here. I’m Caroline J Trussell, an author, junior literary agent with @metamorphlitag.bsky.social and a mental health and chronic illness advocate. Follow me for agenting/querying updates! 😁
I’m also on X as @/carolinejtrulit!
I’m also on X as @/carolinejtrulit!
It’s my balloon day 🎈🥳
January 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It’s my balloon day 🎈🥳
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A reminder to myself as we get ready for a new year not to pressure myself about things I can't control. As an agent, and writers too, there's a lot that is out of our hands.
December 31, 2024 at 7:37 PM
A reminder to myself as we get ready for a new year not to pressure myself about things I can't control. As an agent, and writers too, there's a lot that is out of our hands.