Rose Marie Walano

@garnett_nicole Every day of my life! 😂

Ever start writing a #PB and realize you have no idea where it's going? 🤔 As with 95% of my manuscripts, the title came first. I started writing and writing, and then BAM! Zero idea where this is headed 😂 Fun or frustrating? We'll find out 🤪 Wish me luck, #writingcommunity!

@theislandwriter @ncte @NCTE_Official Screaming, crying, WEEPING FOR YOU!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

OMGGGGG!!!!! THE OCEAN PROTECTORS WON BEST PICTURE BOOK OF 2025 by AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS!!!!!!! Excuse me while I TOTALLY FREAK OUT OVER HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #writingcommunity #kidlit #awards #author #ocean #pb #scbwi #5amwritersclub #ncte @ncte @NCTE_Official

@garnett_nicole Just starting one today! I love me a holiday story 🥹

Good start to a Monday! 🤗 Just finished the first draft of my newest Christmas #PB 🎄 I've been sitting on this idea for TWO years! I know holiday books are a tough sell... trust me, I know 🫠 but ya just never know when it could be THE one 😏 Keep writing, friends! 🫶 #kidlit

@cmsimon18 @the_cat_agency Thank you so much, Cheryl! 🥹🫶🏻

@rosemariewalano @the_cat_agency Congrats. This sounds amazing!

I don’t post too much on here these days, but! I wanted to finally share this with this corner of the internet—before it’s 2026! 😅 Turns out, dreams can come true. Thank you for being a part of mine. 🥹🫶🏻🦇🖤 #DebutAuthor #KidLit #HowToBefriendAVampire

@garnett_nicole Ah!!! Thank you, my sweet friend! 🥹🫶🏻

Loooove this one!! 🧛‍♂️ Cannot wait to have a copy in my hands!! Congrats, Rose!!! 👏

@alpaolucci Manifesting with you! 🕯️🕯️🕯️

Manifesting an offer before the end of October Give me all the good vibes, spooky season 🕯️🕯️🕯️

@Elizabeth_h001 @the_cat_agency Thank you so much, Elizabeth! 🥹🫶🏻 & followed!

@rosemariewalano @the_cat_agency This is so heartwarming, huge congratulations on making your dream come true! The title sounds adorable and fun. I really enjoy your post. I just gave you a follow and would love it if you followed back. Love to connect!

@JCMckinleyauth @the_cat_agency My feelings exactly!!! 😁

@rosemariewalano @the_cat_agency Yay!

@theislandwriter @the_cat_agency LOVE YOU! 🥹🩷🩷🩷

@rosemariewalano @the_cat_agency I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

@birthdaygirl925 @the_cat_agency Thank you so much, Sheri! 🩷

@rosemariewalano @the_cat_agency This sounds so cute and fun! Congrats!!!

@garnett_nicole Get it!!!! ❤️

Happy Monday, #writingcommunity! 🤗 I'm starting this week off with a beautiful 5k run 🏃‍♀️🍂 Finishing two critiques for CPs, #comebackkids 😏 Working on first round of revisions for newest #PB 🐦🕵‍♂️💀 Getting my hair done 💁‍♀️ And manifesting like crazy for book news! 🕯✨️

@garnett_nicole Omg NICOLE!!! What a whirlwind, but you DID THAT 🥳

Last week, I... 😔 was told my agent is leaving agenting 🫣 began querying 🤯 was told my #PB on sub went to editorial team, they liked it, and to resub once agented again 👀 Had THE call with a senior agent 🥳 was offered rep #writingcommunity, expect the unexpected 🎢✨️

One! More! Sleep!!! for my girl! 🩵💙🌊🐭📚

@garnett_nicole Manifesting for you, my friend!!! ❤️

My agent sent my newest #PB as an exclusive submission to an editor 🌵 The editor has two weeks to respond w/ interest or not 🫣 I've been manifesting all day that I'll get that call... "It's a yes!" ✨️🤞🥹 #manifestmonday #writingcommunity

@RosiePOV @YeehooPress @JackieKruzie @FocusedArtists Congrats, Rosie!!! 🥳❤️🐍

Help me celebrate! It's officially launch day!!! 🥳 Thank you for your support - I'd be grateful for any reviews. 🤓 @YeehooPress @JackieKruzie @FocusedArtists

@stepha_henson @little_press @michele_mcavoy @Literally_Lynne @little_press I would love to know this, too! 🙏

@little_press @michele_mcavoy @Literally_Lynne When will you start accepting submissions for this imprint? Working on a PB that definitely fits. Thanks!

📢We have BIG news! 🇮🇹 We are proud to introduce you to CIAO! BOOKS, a new imprint dedicated to Italian Heritage in Children's Literature. This imprint will bring cherished cultural tales to a new generation, publishing one thoughtfully crafted title per year starting in 2026.

@garnett_nicole Sorry if someone’s already said, but have you tried Mighty KidLit, Nicole? They’re so sweet over there + monthly challenges for pitch opportunities! 🩷

I'm in a very "what extras can I do to make this happen?" phase. ✨️🕯🤞 Anyone know of any events happening soon with pitch to editor opportunities? A few months ago, the thought would have terrified me, and now I'm like, "Let's freaking do this!" 👊 #writingcommunity #kidlit

@theislandwriter @ChristinaShawn2 @ChronicleKids I can’t wait to read this one, @ChristinaShawn2! 🩷

CELEBRATE FRIENDS SUCCESSES!! @ChristinaShawn2 launched this BEAUTIFUL book this week w/ @ChronicleKids 💚 and I’m SO PROUD of her perseverance and hard work!! This is only the beginning, my friend! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #publishing #books #scbwi