Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller

UCI Student. Author. Looking for literary representation for my YA Thriller novel. President of Cucamonga Chess. Take a look at my adventure/writing blog!

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

"The sun slips her colors.
Orange-pink uplifts gray clouds
And green-yellow encourages frothy waves.
Home is home is home."

Read more on my creative writing/travel blog:

Home is... (slipping colors) - Poem https://t.co/DPSYmo4Fg4

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

"The ember glow – dim and forgotten,
Reaches from the rear passenger cabin.
We stand, among others absorbed in screens,
Like Christmas lights sprinkled through the city."

Read more of my new poem on my writing/adventure blog!

imprint - Poem https://t.co/34R4lvtVlb

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

"Centuries lay before you.
Nude.
Scarred, save for thin protective layer-
A spider's web thrown to the wind.
It's a whisper that allows us to breathe."

Read more of my new poem "Untitled" on my writing/travel blog.

Untitled - Poem https://t.co/HYdiQTq7aU

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@panchorodriguez @tyromper Family and kids respect him speaks so much volume.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

"Friendship, beautiful and brief as a rose petal.
The flowers line the walkways-
Candy apple red sprouts from rich dark greens..."

Read more of my poem "El Retiro del Verano" on my creative writing/travel blog!

El Retiro del Verano – Poem https://t.co/PDd1nAqCGp

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

Is one query letter sent each day a good pace of querying?

I have a full work/school schedule, so consistency is what I’m going for.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

What is Chicago Illinois like? What are some interesting things to do there? Check out my travel/creative writing blog for the last half of my journey!

Via Iter Verba #8 - Chicago (2 of 2) https://t.co/axE2AwMrtU

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@ana_scribe Big congrats!

What states, what cities? I grew up in Southern California (which if you like sun, San Diego is perfection).

Recently went to Chicago for the first time and that place is stunning.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@austinsrhea Its interesting but a lot of good Queer fiction gets into some Queer History too. "We the Animals" by Justin Torres was so intriguing to me that I read his book "Blackouts", which is very much into Queer history.

Have you read either of these?

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@butatomb Dad is goated, y'all have a top 10 healthiest relationship.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@Wisteraverse Ah, do you think you would ever be interested in visiting one?

Southern California is home for me, so I grew up right next door to the original Disney, ha

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

"We were near the heavens for a moment. There were tears amongst the laughter. Play prevailed upon a crashing sea."

Read more of my new poem on my personal blog.

All in a Single Ride - Poem https://t.co/WuN5d0Ci4I

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@EliseMeder @nicburnss Writing should be mostly on merit. And whether someone discriminates someone marginalized or in a majority, it’s all wrong.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@EliseMeder @nicburnss Now, you may be right in a lot of cases. But not all mind you.

There was an agency I messaged here on Twitter after they said they would “only” be taking bi-poc authors moving forward.

I asked them about potentially other marginalized voices inquiring… and they blocked me.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

6 Days in Chicago for the first time. Healing from some relationships ending and daring to stake an adventure!

Check out my Creative Writing / Travel blog, showcasing how beautiful Chicago is w/ Professional photos

Via Iter Verba #7 - Chicago (1 of 2) https://t.co/08dSbHqZjn

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

@L_E_Bendon These book covers really caught my attention, love the titles as well. Gonna check these out!

[Gabino Iglesias @Gabino_Iglesias]

Reminder: Write that thing. Pluck it outta your soul with rusty pliers. Hit the keyboard like it owes you money. Write whenever, wherever you can. Tell your story. Make the words dance. Whatever you want—a novel, a short story, an agent, a movie—it all starts with the writing.

[Erickson Author / Querying YA Thriller @AuthorErickson]

Do online writing query events typically yield results? As in partial or full requests later down the line?

I haven’t participated in one yet, and wondering how fruitful it is!