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Astrid Scholte

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Astrid Scholte is the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of fantasy novels including Four Dead Queens , The Vanishing Deep and the League of Liars duology. Fallen Beauty is out Nov 3rd 2026! When she's not writing, she works in film and animation production on such movies as James Cameron’s Avatar, Lilo & Stitch and Wicked. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two cats and an ever-growing mountain of Disney merchandise.

You can find Astrid posting about books, cats and Disney on X, TikTok and Instagram @AstridScholte
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Astrid Scholte Thank you so much!!!! It's currently a standalone, but I'd like to return to the world one day. Fingers crossed!…moreThank you so much!!!! It's currently a standalone, but I'd like to return to the world one day. Fingers crossed!(less)
Astrid Scholte Thank you so much!!! My main advice is to keep writing. 4DQ was the 3rd manuscript I tried getting an agent with and while it was difficult shelving m…moreThank you so much!!! My main advice is to keep writing. 4DQ was the 3rd manuscript I tried getting an agent with and while it was difficult shelving my other two manuscripts, I'm so glad that 4DQ was my debut.

It also helps knowing what's already out there. I wrote 4DQ to stand out in a crowded YA fantasy market, combining two of my favourite things: fantasy and murder mysteries. While you shouldn't write to trends, it's good to know what is selling and how your book will fit in, and stand out, on the shelves.

Query letters should hook the reader, much like the back of a book. How is your story different from others of its genre. Be specific but not too convoluted (if fantasy or sci fi). Share it with friends and then get them to tell you what the book is about.

All the best with your writing journey! :)(less)
Average rating: 3.77 · 34,168 ratings · 5,851 reviews · 5 distinct worksSimilar authors
Four Dead Queens

3.80 avg rating — 28,371 ratings — published 2019 — 36 editions
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The Vanishing Deep

3.64 avg rating — 3,061 ratings — published 2020 — 19 editions
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4.16 avg rating — 31 ratings — expected publication 2026 — 3 editions
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Part four: How I got an agent and book deal!

Part onePart twoPart threeWe've made it! It's the final post in my series on how I got an agent and book deal. Thanks for sticking with me. Now onto the exciting part!My first offer of representation was via email from Hillary Jacobson at the incredible ICM Partners. She told me how much she loved my book and wanted to jump on a call to discuss representation. For over five years I’d been working Read more of this blog post »
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“Sometimes failure is the beginning of success”
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“Be patient, child. Be calm. Be selfless. Wait for the right moment. Wait for your time. Rule with a steady hand. A steady heart.”
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“Let love guide your, heart and everything else will fall into place.”
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