Mara
@maraalyse.bsky.social
she/her. associate agent @ Azantian Literary Agency and SFF writer. former health policy prof. ✡️. Hoyas 🏀. Nationals ⚾️. Recovering Nagano '98 apologist 🥈⛸.
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Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
Hey NBC just fyi I don’t want to watch your promos in the middle of someone’s free dance. 😭😭😭
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hey NBC just fyi I don’t want to watch your promos in the middle of someone’s free dance. 😭😭😭
some recent news from my amazing authors!
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
some recent news from my amazing authors!
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Senator Schumer has failed to lead this party in one of its most critical moments, and Americans will pay the price. It’s time for him to step down from leadership and make way for a new generation willing to fight for the people instead of the powerful.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Senator Schumer has failed to lead this party in one of its most critical moments, and Americans will pay the price. It’s time for him to step down from leadership and make way for a new generation willing to fight for the people instead of the powerful.
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Senate Democrats shouldn’t cave — when health care for hard working Iowa families on the line, you fight. This is a bad deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Senate Democrats shouldn’t cave — when health care for hard working Iowa families on the line, you fight. This is a bad deal.
"promise of a senate vote" brb gotta scream into a pillow
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"promise of a senate vote" brb gotta scream into a pillow
This was my first NYC marathon (AS A SPECTATOR OBVIOUSLY) and it was an absolute blast. Had a hard time not crying. <3
The New York City marathon is the absolute best day of the year here. Everybody goes out on the streets to yell and cheer and ring cow bells for thousands of strangers doing something hard. The most immaculate vibes known to man, absolutely never fails.
November 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This was my first NYC marathon (AS A SPECTATOR OBVIOUSLY) and it was an absolute blast. Had a hard time not crying. <3
POV: you want to skate to Reel Around the Sun, but you want your choreographer to completely ignore the music when they design your program.
November 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
POV: you want to skate to Reel Around the Sun, but you want your choreographer to completely ignore the music when they design your program.
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We’re experiencing Chris’s villain origin story in real time as he loses patience with these tech panels 😭
November 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We’re experiencing Chris’s villain origin story in real time as he loses patience with these tech panels 😭
Is anyone skating to Power for the RD? Feels like a really good choice.
November 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Is anyone skating to Power for the RD? Feels like a really good choice.
I take it back. I had higher hopes for the second group and those hopes were smashed. (:
I feel like everyone else is watching a completely different rhythm dance than I am. I'm having a great time. 😂
November 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I take it back. I had higher hopes for the second group and those hopes were smashed. (:
I feel like everyone else is watching a completely different rhythm dance than I am. I'm having a great time. 😂
November 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I feel like everyone else is watching a completely different rhythm dance than I am. I'm having a great time. 😂
Please don't query me via social media! My QM will be open the first week of every month. I cannot respond to queries via social media. Thank you!
October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Please don't query me via social media! My QM will be open the first week of every month. I cannot respond to queries via social media. Thank you!
My query inbox is opening again November 1-7!
I'm going to try to keep this one-week-a-month thing going in hopes that I eventually catch up. Thank you for being patient with me as I adjust to this new system! :)
I'm going to try to keep this one-week-a-month thing going in hopes that I eventually catch up. Thank you for being patient with me as I adjust to this new system! :)
October 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
My query inbox is opening again November 1-7!
I'm going to try to keep this one-week-a-month thing going in hopes that I eventually catch up. Thank you for being patient with me as I adjust to this new system! :)
I'm going to try to keep this one-week-a-month thing going in hopes that I eventually catch up. Thank you for being patient with me as I adjust to this new system! :)
I’m not checking #DVPit today because I’m traveling, but if you think we might be a good fit, please query me when I reopen during the first week of November!
October 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I’m not checking #DVPit today because I’m traveling, but if you think we might be a good fit, please query me when I reopen during the first week of November!
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🚨ICE agents are racially profiling and arresting Hispanic drivers in the DC area today, targeting work vehicles like trucks and vans. A friend who was targeted sent me video today. Here’s a picture that shows one of two agents before he pulled on his mask. Unmarked black Ford truck, plate: NTV9211.
August 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🚨ICE agents are racially profiling and arresting Hispanic drivers in the DC area today, targeting work vehicles like trucks and vans. A friend who was targeted sent me video today. Here’s a picture that shows one of two agents before he pulled on his mask. Unmarked black Ford truck, plate: NTV9211.
I think about this literally all the time, by the way. May your pillows always be cool, editors who confirm receipt.
Editors who confirm receipt, I hope your pillow is always cool and your bed's fitted sheet never comes off the mattress in the middle of the night. 💙
August 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I think about this literally all the time, by the way. May your pillows always be cool, editors who confirm receipt.
I'm so sorry but this is deeply hilarious.
BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...
Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.
www.thecity.nyc
August 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I'm so sorry but this is deeply hilarious.
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The We The People Summer Fundraiser has started and I’ve got 3 items up for grabs! I’m offering two 30 min. AMA sessions & a 50-page critique for a MG, YA, or adult fiction manuscript. Be sure to check out and bid on all the amazing items available!
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August 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The We The People Summer Fundraiser has started and I’ve got 3 items up for grabs! I’m offering two 30 min. AMA sessions & a 50-page critique for a MG, YA, or adult fiction manuscript. Be sure to check out and bid on all the amazing items available!
www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...
www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...
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Hi #agents and acquiring #editors! Registration for #PitchDis 2025 is still open, but it will be closing in less than a month. We'd love to have you join us!
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August 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hi #agents and acquiring #editors! Registration for #PitchDis 2025 is still open, but it will be closing in less than a month. We'd love to have you join us!
To register, just fill out the form below.
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Despite my best intentions, I’m liking pitches again. DM me for a query link if I liked yours!
April 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Despite my best intentions, I’m liking pitches again. DM me for a query link if I liked yours!
On Wanting It—Being called to traditional publishing when we don't really need it.
First newsletter essay. 🙂💀
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First newsletter essay. 🙂💀
open.substack.com/pub/maraholl...
On Wanting It
Being called to traditional publishing when we don't really need it
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July 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
On Wanting It—Being called to traditional publishing when we don't really need it.
First newsletter essay. 🙂💀
open.substack.com/pub/maraholl...
First newsletter essay. 🙂💀
open.substack.com/pub/maraholl...
I promised myself I wouldn't start a newsletter unless I had something new to say. Unfortunately, I found some things. So, newsletter launches today!
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I Guess I'm Doing This
I promised myself I wouldn’t publish anything to this newsletter unless I couldn’t point readers to a blog post or website that said what I would’ve written.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I promised myself I wouldn't start a newsletter unless I had something new to say. Unfortunately, I found some things. So, newsletter launches today!
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