Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!”

Father + Husband + Author
@SCBWI + @12x12challenge
#KidLit Picture Books: #AmQuerying: “NO!”
Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest Longlist Winner

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

After receiving some amazing feedback, I've decided to re-write "No!" in the first person narrative. This has done wonders for the manuscript, but I'm afraid to tell Beth that she's been written out of the story 😬

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

During #P2Ppit last week, I turned my account over to Beth, a six-year-old and one of the protagonists of my picture book "No!" It was an unmitigated disaster, and I'm compiling all of her tweets to investigate how it went so wrong 🧵

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

@ZTFairfax @AmyRStern Congrats!!!

[Z. T. Fairfax @ZTFairfax]

I am beyond excited to announce that I am now represented by @AmyRStern of the Sheldon Fogelman Agency!

Her vision for THE HUGGLEBEEZ perfectly aligns with mine and only works to magnify the spirit of the story.
I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us!

[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.

I'm in awe of how amazing these all are! We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!

We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗

https://t.co/5Ta3aqfYeo

[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

I want everyone to feel like a winner from our #PBParty discussions.

Please share great conferences, workshops, classes, mentorships & other awesome events for PB creatives so more people can discover them.

@PBRisingStars mentorship applications are open NOW!

[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

The list of 2025 #PBParty finalists is live!

I'm cheering for the finalists and sending tons and tons of hugs to those who didn't make it in this time. (((Hugs)))

Huge thanks to all the amazing judges - they put so many hours into this contest. 💖

https://t.co/gIpPlRmysE

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

Hello #WritingCommunity! I've been off social media lately, but I've kept busy. I'm juggling a few video projects, the kids (obv), and am deciding if I should continue to query "No!"/rewrite it/ or move on to another story. Just wanted to pop in and say hi! I hope you all are having a great week!

[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

We have one author/illustrator & one writer who withdrew from the #PBParty contest because they each signed with an agent. I'm happy dancing for them! Who will be next?

Please remember that you must give requesting #PBParty agents 2 weeks to consider if you're in the showcase.

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

@rachkmc This is very exciting! My family loves Anne so much we are going back to PEI this June for the second summer in a row. Lucy Maud was amazing of course, but Megan’s acting is a big reason to love in love with the stories as well.

[Z. T. Fairfax @ZTFairfax]

Another pass on a partial that said they loved my premise and that the quality of my work is really strong 🙃
Just not what they're looking for atm

That said, #litagents, if you're looking for a weird YA Horror, with Muppets and monsters, that doesn't fit into a box ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

How do you research agents, #PBParty?

🌟https://t.co/bX4roa5vto (free version is good- paid one is incredible)!
🌟https://t.co/mCoQIHMSk6
🌟Hearing what clients say is a huge help, too!
🌟Check out participating PBParty agents-click their names for info! https://t.co/FGdks5XztJ

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

@MindyAlyseWeiss QT for the win. I also like to see who the agents are for my comps. It's not always a fit, but sometimes they are.

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

There is no speed faster than the speed at which my daughter ignores a phone call that almost disturbs her while watching a show on my phone.

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

As #questpit wrapped up, I had an idea: would anyone like me to make them a "manuscript movie trailer" to use for pitch events? I was a video editor in my past life, and I still enjoy storytelling in that medium. If you're interested in this, let me know! #WritingCommunity

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

@ZTFairfax 😎

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

Next is a sci-fi horror concept by @tahliajnwriter that is right up my alley. https://t.co/FZA4Al0R1n

[Tahlia is revising ✍️ @tahliajnwriter]

ANNIHILATION x THE LUMINOUS DEAD

On a planet with a hostile surface, digging is the only option, but miners are starting to go missing. One woman becomes haunted by visions of something else lurking below—something that might be trying to contact her.

#questpit #W #SF #H

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

@Jacinta_Patt Of course! This one needs to be on my daughter’s shelf someday.

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

@tahliajnwriter I’m glad! I’d definitely read it.

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

I saw SO MANY amazing pitches yesterday during #questpit, and I wanted to share a few of my faves.🧵

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

While I didn't participate in #questpitch, it was a lot of fun to watch. You all are so talented, and I hope you are published soon. One last special shout out to @hallejwrites and @mialiterary for putting the event together!

[Daniel Kahn #AmQuerying “No!” @dpkauthor]

This list wouldn't be complete without mentioning @ZTFairfax and his horror #questpit submission. His concepts are always unsettling in the best kind of way. https://t.co/vt6umGWIvI

[Z. T. Fairfax @ZTFairfax]

ROOM x SQUID GAME x SUCKER PUNCH

Trapped inside an infinite play place, children must complete perilous tasks orchestrated by a cosmic entity to survive. But when life inside The Place is disrupted, the dwellers must choose whether to stay in their prison or face the monsters that roam the halls.

#QuestPit #W #YA #H