Carmen DaVinleam

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Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 5d

#pitchdis what about comps! 😉🙃

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 8d

Get your spot before August 6th! Meet the Literary Agents coming to the festival to hear your pitches! #authors #writers #amquerying #amwriting #louisville www.tiktok.com/@carmendavin...

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 9d

They're here!!! ARC COPIES! (And I'm super tired today so please forgive the crazy hair and exhaustion) #chasingkings #thrillerbooks #comingsoon #tbr

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 10d

I know, I know, you're not supposed to read the book reviews of your own books, but... like... awwwwww... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... (image screenshot, but link so you can see it yourself if you want to) Thank you Noelle for taking the time, it means the world that you did. 🥰

Noelle Downey's Reviews > The Lies That They Tell - Five Star rating - Again, don't normally write reviews but had to write one for this book #2. Won't spoil it but man, I fell in love with the characters and storyline. Such strong subjects but great writing. 10/10

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 13d

Last newsletter for July, carmendavinleam.substack.com/p/disability...

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 19d

#Q #questpit #F A dead woman with chronic pain is forced to reap killers, but when her daughter is nabbed by someone she's stalking-she’ll have to choose-follow Afterlife’s rules & discover the truth about her own death or save her daughter & never know why she’s the only Afterlifer who feels pain

A dark female figure stands before a dark gate, the words glimmer monster before her. Dark fantasy, slow burn, serial killers, lgbtqia+ rep, disabled FMC. Book comps surrounding- the girl from the whale darkly dreaming Dexter in the dark we forget they never learn. I am not a serial killer and all is well.

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· 21d

TM Lore’s new book is coming soon!!!!! #darkthriller #forcedproximitybookrecs #morallygrey #mindgames #psychologicalthriller

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jul 9

Pogo stick… I’m just saying #amwriting #writersblock #writersclog #writers #authors

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jul 9

Our Strange Duet - book review. Thank you NetGalley for an early copy #bookreview #ourstrangeduet #erinacraig #delacortepress #phantomoftheopera

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jul 7

She’s a commodity to the billionaires-a job to her guard-& a weapon to the network. But she isn’t fighting for herself. Her goal is surviving this hell to protect her neurodivergent brother&keep him far away from the web that caught her. #DarkThriller #BodyguardTrope #SurvivalStory #ProtectorFMC

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 20

Surprise…. Guess who our guest speaker is going to be at this year’s Louisville Book Festival….. come down Saturday October 24, 2026 and meet this phenomenal author!!! #louisvillebookfestival #guestspeaker #readersofbookstagram #writersofinstagram #louisvilleky

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 19

The Louisville Book Festival is Proud to work with A Novel Romance this year at the 2026 festival! so many exciting things coming! Check out the first branch on the tree and set your calendars; you’ve got to come to this event! ☺️ #romanceauthor #amquerying #romancebooks #amwriting

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 14

How to use give butter so you can get a session with a literary agent at this year’s Louisville Book Festival! Held Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM #amwriting #amquerying #louisvillebookfestival

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 6

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Keifer Ludwig of BookEnds Literary! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent

Keifer acquires broadly across Adult, New Adult, and YA. In fiction, he is looking for anything genre or genre-adjacent, namely Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction/Fantasy, and Romance. In nonfiction, he is looking for anything written by an expert in one’s field or that conveys important scientific, political, historical, or social ideas with an accessible, storyteller-first voice. Please note he only accepts memoir by referral.
For More Information:
https://www.bookendsliterary.com/submissions
#louisvillebookfestival #literaryagentpitches

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 5

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent

I’m looking for voice-driven YA and crossover romance and romantasy that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are.
Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that changes everything, the cruise that goes hilariously off course, the fantasy quest that doubles as a love story, or the school play that blurs the line between acting and truth.
I love lush, escapist settings—coastal towns, vibrant cities, magical kingdoms, faraway ships—and stories that make readers feel like they’re on an adventure while falling in love.
My ideal submission has a strong romantic arc, sharp banter, and a joyful tone even when exploring grief or growth. Queer and diverse voices are always welcome, as well as stories featuring invisible chronic conditions; at my core, I want stories that celebrate love in all its forms.
In Adult Fiction, I represent Romance (all subgenres but inspirational), Fantasy, and select Upmarket/Women’s Fiction and Mystery/Thriller. I also represent all subgenres of Young Adult Fiction and select Middle Grade Fiction (literary and fantasy). Accepting:
Young Adult, New Adult, Adult commercial fiction - primary genres are romance, fantasy, mystery/thriller, light horror

For More Information:
https://www.evascalzo.com/mswl

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 5

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Elizabeth Guthrie of PS Literary! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Elizabeth Guthrie of PS Literary!
Link in bio! Session spots are available now! Read more about her and the kinds of pitches she'll be ready to hear below.
AGENT Bio:
Elizabeth Guthrie is an associate literary agent at PS Literary Agency representing fiction and nonfiction. Before joining the team, she worked first as an intern and then as a literary agent at Lucinda Literary. Prior to moving into publishing, she had a career in trauma-informed integrative medicine, earning a PhD in Natural Medicine and a Master’s of Public Health with a concentration in functional nutrition. Elizabeth is interested in a broad range of books, but is especially drawn to fiction with character-driven plots that end with clever twists and expert-driven non-fiction.

Accepting:
Elizabeth is actively acquiring fiction and non-fiction.
In non-fiction, she is particularly drawn to true crime, music (almost any genre, but especially blues and classic rock), religion, and history (especially ancient civilizations or intellectual history). She also likes expert-driven wellness, popular psychology, and other science-related ideas (especially in biology or physics).
In fiction, she is interested in fantasy, historical, romance (especially fantasy, historical, or LGBTQ), speculative, and psychological thrillers. If you would like to send a query to Elizabeth, please review our submission guidelines above.

For More Information:
https://www.psliterary.com/who-we-are/
Or for a quick rundown of what Elizabeth is accepting visit her Instagram…
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUEX9AgD2JI/

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 5

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong of Marsal Lyon Literary! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent @charmstrong.bsky.social

ACCEPTING:
ADULT ONLY.
Romance, Romantasy, Book Club, Mystery, Horror, Domestic/Psychological Suspense, Non-Fiction with social commentary.
**No SciFi, Fantasy, or Memoir- Do not pitch any of these genres to this agent. They do not accept these genres.
For More Information:
https://manuscriptwishlist.com/.../cathie-hedrick-armstrong/
or
https://marsallyonliteraryagency.com/.../cathie-hedrick.../
#louisvillebookfestival #literaryagentpitches

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 4

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Amanda Wooden of SBR Media! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Amanda Wooden of SBR Media
Link in bio! Session spots are available now! Read more about her and the kinds of pitches she'll be ready to hear below.
AMANDA WOODEN Bio:
Amanda found her love for reading when her husband was deployed in 2013, and it has continued to grow over the years. She has been a book reviewer, blogger, Author PA, graphic designer, and more. Her continued love of working with authors and helping them grow is what led her to becoming a literary agent at SBR Media.
When not reading or working, Amanda has four very busy teenagers at home in Kentucky. Her husband of over 20 years has now retired from the military and they love to go to baseball games, camping, and of course follow their kids to all of their school and sporting events.

AGENT IS ACCEPTING GENRES:
Women’s Fiction, Book Club Fiction, Upmarket Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance, All sub tropes of Romance (besides Historical), Romantic Suspense/Thriller, RomCom, Young Adult Romance, Dystopian and Cozy Mysteries.
Additional Notes:
She is looking for strong authors whose writing is unique and marketable. She may consider other genres/tropes outside of those listed.
For More Information:
AGENT WEBSITE INFO:
https://sbrmedia.com/agent/amanda-wooden/
#louisvillebookfestival #literaryagentpitches

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 4

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Laurie Dennison of Creative Media Agency! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 4

Have a book to pitch? Come visit the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and pitch to Vicky Weber of Creative Media Agency! Session are available now! Direct link... givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 4

Issue 1 for June has just dropped, go check it out... open.substack.com/pub/carmenda...

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 2

#amwriting

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 1

A woman must confront the demons of her past when she attempts to fix up her childhood home in this devilishly clever, take on the haunted house. #playnicerachelharrison #playnice #rachelharrison #fivestarreads

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Jun 1

#nationalsaysomethingniceday You are loved and appreciated and if you think no one feels this way about you know that I do 😘😘🥰🥰 #spreadlove

Blue sky background with orange flowers in the front “in the center saying June 1 is national say something nice day you are loved and appreciated and if you think no one feels this way about you, know that I do then there’s a a swipe button

Hey June monthly calendar with a quote underneath it says I’m busy this month and the days are filled with stars hearts books, web icons and Doctor icons and kisses on June 26 27th and 28th for a romance festival. There’s a next button.

Blue sky background and in the center it says what are you up to this June? Don’t forget to add leave a comment and Tell me what you’re reading in June. I’ll be starting with Rachel Harrison‘s play nice

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· May 30

Pitch sessions are live. Grab yours now before it’s gone. #louisvillebookfestival #pitchevent #writingcommunity #literaryagents

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· May 22

Come to the seventh annual Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 get yourself some books visit some classes and pitch your novel to a literary agent! Register now so you don’t miss out! #louisvillebookfestival #bookfestival #thingstodo

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· May 21

Check out the Louisville Writers House!!! #lwh #louisvillewritershouse #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #louisvilleky

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· May 9

Slasher/Thriller/Horror --- What's not to love? When three friends go on their yearly girl's trip in the old hunting ground of a serial killer while listening to a podcast about that very man what could possibly go wrong? #backstabbers #netgalley #penguinrandomhouse www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pMLqG8/

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· May 3

Omg, stop what you're doing and pick up #books by CG Drews #cgdrews I am obsessed with everything they write! #instantbuyauthor www.tiktok.com/@carmendavin...

Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam· Apr 21

His only job was to stand between me and the world. He wasn’t supposed to become the world. Every look is a risk, every touch is a betrayal of the code—but in this hell, he’s the only heaven I’ve got. #ForbiddenLove #BodyguardTrope #DarkThriller #mustread #thesecretsthattheykeep