Katie Brown
@authorkatebrown
MG horror and YA fantasy writer. Rep: @jynastiewilson 2023 #WriteMentor Mentee / 2022 #PitcheMe finalist / #MGHub / #YAHub / #SCBWI member
I'm so excited to officially announce I'm now represented by @jynastiealazai at @LCSLiterary From the second I received the email and then got onto our call, I knew Jynastie's enthusiasm and love for my book was everything I've always wanted to find in an agent.
After 3000 words written today, 6 days ahead of schedule, I got to write the 2 sweetest words a writer will ever type... THE END! To celebrate, here's a little hint of what I've been working on. May I present my latest MG, project Cupcake!
💎 A FLURRY OF SNOW AND GEMSTONES 💎 I’m seeking new representation for the bejeweled young adult fantasy of my heart. This book features original gemstone magic, folklore, found family, forbidden romance, and a wintery island setting. I know my champion is out there. ❄️🤍💎
Accountability post incoming in 3, 2, 1.... I have 4000 words left to draft to meet my goal of finishing 🧁 book by the end of July. There have been a few big bumps along the way, but I am determined to do this!
I'm ready!! And I'll be listening!
S2 E1 drops this week!! Who’s ready 👀👀 #WritingCommunity
It's easy to celebrate the big wins. But what about those tough wins... the smaller ones, where you dig deep and keep going even without the big pay off? This was a tough week, both personally and creatively. My small win? I wrote 500 words today, and it felt like a huge win.
💌 You’re cordially invited… Save the Date: July 16, 2025 Flublishing Season 2 is here!! Our first season was amazing and we can’t wait to do it all again. This season is PACKED. We’re talking wishlists, rejections, and so much more. Get ready! ✨ #WritingCommunity
Hit 20k on 🧁 book today! It's been a bit of a challenge as it's completely different from anything I've ever written before, but I'm hopeful for it.
Congratulations to the amazingly talented Shauna! Her writing is beautiful, and I can't wait for this book to be in the world!
Still in complete disbelief. This was far and away the hardest, riskiest book I've ever attempted and I'm so honoured it's found a perfect home.
2300 words today!! I've hit the 15k mark which means, here's a little hint about 🧁 book...
It's my favorite time of the year, when the first batches of local strawberries are out!! These are the best you will ever taste!!
I've been struggling getting my words in lately. But today, I managed to sit down and break through some motivation blocks! I got 1100 words on this morning, and I'm so happy to be back writing 🧁 book!
There we have it. It's OFFICIALLY my book birthday today. 🎂 My girl Roohi is finally out in the world. Happy birthday love, now go rock your rhythm and believe in yourself Published by Barefoot Books #musicofthemountains #bookbirthday
Congratulations to the amazing Jenny! This is so well deserved. Jenny is a constant support and inspiration to MG authors, and I'm thrilled her book will be out in the world.
Five years ago, my daughter gave me this note when I was feeling discouraged about querying. Today I get to announce that I have a middle grade book coming out into the world next year.
12YO Maddie has the scoop on all things weird. When writing a story about the new kid, she discovers her biggest lead yet: his shadow isn’t his & it’s sucking the life out of him. Now she must shine a light on the shadow leech before it latches onto her next #questpit #MG #H #OS
THE BEASTS WE BURY X TO KILL A KINGDOM A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul before her 18th birthday or she’ll die. When the thief she's hunting steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul is worth saving: his or hers. #questpit #YA #F #OS #AG
I might jump into the #questpit action tomorrow... haven't fully decided. It'll be my first pitch event with two projects on sub.
April was a good writing month for me. I fully plotted 🧁 book and really got a handle on character arc/motivation. I'm also officially 8000 words in! It's a fun one to write, and I'm excited to share a bit more info about it soon!
This is such a fun and twisty book! Chelsea is so talented and such a nice person. Having her as a CP and friend has been a joy.
Just sent another full for my twisty YA 🔪💀 mystery. 🎉🎉🎉 Go, lil book, go!
Project 🧁 is 5000 words and counting! I think I'm getting the voice for this new MC. It's a very different project for me, but I'm excited to grow as a writer and try new things. At what point in your book do you start to feel like you've found your voice?
You’re not behind. You’re just comparing your chapter 2 to someone else’s chapter 20. Publishing looks fast from the outside. It’s not. Keep going. You’re not late. You're just getting started!