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Astrid Scholte

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Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Raised on a diet of Spielberg, Lucas and Disney, Astrid Scholte knew she wanted to be surrounded by all things fantastical from a young age and has spent the past fourteen years working in film, animation and VFX production. Career highlights include working on James Cameron’s Avatar, Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin and is currently working on Marvel and Disney's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

Her second novel, The Vanishing Deep, was released on the 3rd of March 2020 with Allen & Unwin and Penguin Random House. Up next is a fantasy/crime mashup, LEAGUE OF LIARS, out in 2022.

You can find Astrid posting about books, cats and Disney on Twitter and Instagram @AstridScholte
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Loved 4DQ! Will there be more books in that world?
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)
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Do you have any advice for young writers hoping to publish books? Especially about query letters? (Also, 4DQ is my favorite book ever!!!)
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)
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Average rating: 3.77 · 26,927 ratings · 4,917 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors
Four Dead Queens
3.80 avg rating — 23,096 ratings — published 2019 — 36 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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"Thank you Astrid for the ARC!

Astrid Scholte is one of my favorite fantasy writers. Her books always have such interesting premises, and are built in worlds full of mystery and intrigue. And the twists!

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ICYMI, the US preorder campaign for League of Liars has been released!

It includes all four character cards and a sequel sampler to Four Dead Queens!

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I just read Four Dead Queens and LOVED it, but I have to ask...are the chapters told in the queen's perspective's set ahead of the chapters written in Keralie's view? This could be a super obvious answer but I just wanted to check! P.S-will there be any more prequel stories from the queen's perspectives like we had Iris's?
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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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