Author, Architectural Drafter, 12x12, SCBWI, IV, Mighty Kidlit, 2022 Ann Whitford Winner, #50preciouswords Winner.
Iowa, USA
Joined October 2013
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For anyone who has tried to visit my website deborahclaytonbooks.com - I had a little snaffo in trying to move everything over to deborahfosterbooks.com. Here is an updated website - more content coming soon!
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Hey #querying writers, I’m excited to announce that I will be opening to queries on August 26 all the way until November 2nd. Be sure to review my submission guidelines and MSWL if you think your project aligns. I can’t wait to see what lands in my inbox! ✨🍂
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Hey #kidlit #agent , the #PBParty showcase is still open if you want to pop in and make some requests! There's a TON of talent in this group and I'd be willing to bet there's something for everyone in there!
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-…
#writingcommunity #amquerying
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Have you seen the amazing #PBParty Showcase? Everyone is welcome to browse the finalists & Illustration Showcase.
Comments are only for agent/editor/AD requests.
I love these entries/illustrations and can't wait for them to be out in the world. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-…
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📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚
The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️
Visit 🔗chroniclebooks.com/submissio… for more details.
We can't wait to hear from you!🩵
I’m at a loss for words! The Apple Hunter made it! ❤️
Congratulations to the 2026 #PBParty finalists! 🎉 You truly dazzled us. The judges and I can't wait for the agent/editor/AD showcase on May 4 - 8.
Huge hugs and cyber chocolate to those who need it. (((Hugs)))
mindyalyseweiss.com/congrats…
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Update! I am now open to queries (and I was promoted!)
publishersmarketplace.com/me…
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Good Morning! I am officially OPEN to queries! Can't wait to start reading 😊
QM Link: QueryTracker.net/query/4158
OMG! I was looking through some past queries today and realized I forgot the “cook/bio” part of a recent query! Ahhhhhh! Where was my head that day??? #querytrenches
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If you’re in the Midwest and love kidlit, come hang out with me at the SCBWI Iowa Halloweekend Conference Oct 31–Nov 2! We’ll talk stories, characters, and maybe swap Halloween candy. 🍬 Who’s in?? (I neeeeeeeeed more YA Horror) #MSWL
Learning so much at the October Industry Engagement Day!! Consider signing up for the next one coming in the spring! #wbpitch @TheWritingBarn
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Honored to be selected as Agent of the Month by Kathy Temean’s Writing and Illustrating blog! Enter for the chance to win a query critique from me ⬇️
kathytemean.wordpress.com/
Callling all #Authors and #Illustrators! Come Join us for a spooky Hallo-weekend conference!
When: October 31 - November 2
Where: West Des Moines Marriott, 1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
More details on #Iowa #SCBWI page!
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Hello #writers #agents and #editors,
#JoyPit is back this year.
✨Save the Date✨
#amquerying #writerscommunity
Whoop!!! I was feeling so down today about my writing journey then got this surprise!!
My story “Hammock Days” was a winner in the #springflingkidlit contest!
Thank you to @Ciaralovesbooks and @KaitlynLeann17 and all of the people who donated to this contest!!
I declared April my “Revision Month” (though I revise all the time). I decided to pick one manuscript a day to revise (big and small edits!). I’m feeling pretty proud of my accomplishment:
27 manuscripts edited
2 NEW manuscripts to share with critique partners!!! #amrevising
It was a champagne rejection… it was a champagne rejection… it was a champagne rejection…
but it still hurt. Trying SO hard not to give up!!!!
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Hey, Kidlit Fam!
Did you hear the news? SCBWI Long Island is hosting the awesome @IvanTaurisano on Saturday, May 10th 2:00pm!
Private consultations are already sold out. Don't miss out on the event!
scbwi.org/events/presentatio…
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (April 4): kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-we… Inside: Ann Whitford Paul PB award; Getting Started Writing for Children; Why Agents Reject, more. Thanks Duachaka Her for the illustration, @WriterRebeccaGL and @MrsTornetto for the PB giveaways.
