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Austin Bridges 💫
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Austin (they/them) ✨ 33 ✨ Queer SFF writer ✨ #1 rivals to lovers enthusiast

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Austin Bridges 💫 @austinbridges.bsky.social · 8d
A queer sci-fi reimagining of the Greek labyrinth myth ft.

🌌 a sentient, bioluminescent maze
😈 evil AI
💎 crystal-bending powers
❤️🔥 rivals-to-lovers romance between a thief and a prince
💀 an underground cult
🐍 a giant snake
🐺 wolf-rider girls
🌎 cli-fi themes

#QuestPit #YA #SF #SFF #LGBT
A moodboard with blue tones. At the center is a glowing blue planet. Surrounding it are: a snake, a cluster of glowing crystals, neon lights forming a geometric pattern, futuristic blocks with glowing lines between them, a pair of hands, some glowing optic fibers, blue crystals laid out in several rows, and some bioluminescent waves. There are two neon squares overlaying the moodboard—one smaller one outlining the planet at the center, and a larger one crossing through the corner images. Art of Ren and Micah from my YA sci-fi book, commissioned from artist kaizmos. Ren has pale skin and dark brown hair in a half-ponytail. Micah has brown skin and dark brown hair with an undercut. They are both wearing futuristic dark bodysuits with glowing blue lines. They are standing waist-high in water and surrounded by glowing blue crystals. They are holding hands and gazing dazedly at each other.
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it’s literally them 🥹
Grayscale art on a light blue background. The art is of Ren and Micah, two teenage boys who are both wearing futuristic armor. Ren has his hair in a half-ponytail and Micah’s hair is short and cut in an undercut. Ren is grinning and winking and has an arm around Micah, who is frowning and crossing his arms but blushing a little.
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
austinbridges.bsky.social
A queer sci-fi reimagining of the Greek labyrinth myth ft.

🌌 a sentient, bioluminescent maze
😈 evil AI
💎 crystal-bending powers
❤️🔥 rivals-to-lovers romance between a thief and a prince
💀 an underground cult
🐍 a giant snake
🐺 wolf-rider girls
🌎 cli-fi themes

#QuestPit #YA #SF #SFF #LGBT
A moodboard with blue tones. At the center is a glowing blue planet. Surrounding it are: a snake, a cluster of glowing crystals, neon lights forming a geometric pattern, futuristic blocks with glowing lines between them, a pair of hands, some glowing optic fibers, blue crystals laid out in several rows, and some bioluminescent waves. There are two neon squares overlaying the moodboard—one smaller one outlining the planet at the center, and a larger one crossing through the corner images. Art of Ren and Micah from my YA sci-fi book, commissioned from artist kaizmos. Ren has pale skin and dark brown hair in a half-ponytail. Micah has brown skin and dark brown hair with an undercut. They are both wearing futuristic dark bodysuits with glowing blue lines. They are standing waist-high in water and surrounded by glowing blue crystals. They are holding hands and gazing dazedly at each other.
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
me packing for a trip like: ok i need to bring my kindle with 100 books on it and also bring 3 physical books and also download several volumes of manga on my ipad and-
October 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Austin Bridges 💫
bethphelan.bsky.social
#DVpit inspired me to reopen to queries sooner than I'd planned... Starting Nov 2025, I'll be open to unsolicited queries the first week of every month! Still just YA + MG fiction... Really hungry for 🤩 debut voices... You'll be able to submit here: querytracker.net/querybeth #mswl
Announcement: I will reopen to unsolicited submissions for the first week of every month starting in November! I’m only looking for YA + MG fiction. I am particularly hungry for debut voices! Also: - high-stakes plots about liars, scams, etc - fresh grounded dystopian with personal stakes - smart, cutting social commentary - meta shit and big twists - multigenerational stories - anything with a unique/risky approach or voice - ugly underbellies! gallt & zacker literary agency querytracker.net/query/querybeth www.bethphelan.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
anyone reading anything good for spooky month? 👻 i recently read diavola by jennifer thorne which i loved, and currently (finally) reading bury our bones in the midnight soil by v.e. schwab which is super fun so far!
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
i’ve seen others share some DVpit stats so i will too: i received 50 lovely comments across 6 pitches (and 1 agent like! 😱) thanks again so much to everyone who supported me, it means a lot & i have met some wonderful friends thanks to this event! 🫶
austinbridges.bsky.social Austin Bridges 💫 @austinbridges.bsky.social · Oct 8
A queer sci-fi reimagining of the Greek labyrinth myth ft.

👑 flirty thief MC / grumpy prince LI
🌌 a sentient maze
💀 an underground cult
🐍 a giant snake
🐺 badass wolf-rider girls
🌎 cli-fi themes
💎 forget healing crystals—these crystals will mess up your vibes so bad

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
A moodboard with blue tones. At the center is a glowing blue planet. Surrounding it are: a snake, a cluster of glowing crystals, neon lights forming a geometric pattern, futuristic blocks with glowing lines between them, a pair of hands, some glowing optic fibers, blue crystals laid out in several rows, and some bioluminescent waves. There are two neon squares overlaying the moodboard—one smaller one outlining the plannet at the center, and a larger one crossing through the corner images. Art of Ren and Micah from my YA sci-fi book, commissioned from artist kaizmos. Ren has pale skin and dark brown hair in a half-ponytail. Micah has brown skin and dark brown hair with an undercut. They are both wearing futuristic dark bodysuits with glowing blue lines. They are standing waist-high in water and surrounded by glowing blue crystals. They are holding hands and gazing dazedly at each other.
October 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
the biggest THANK YOU to everyone who supported my DVpit pitches today! it truly makes my heart happy seeing so much enthusiasm for my book 🥹 i also loved seeing everyone else's pitches and have met so many cool people thanks to this event. hope we can all keep in touch!! 🫶
October 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
austinbridges.bsky.social
A queer sci-fi reimagining of the Greek labyrinth myth ft.

🌌 a sentient, bioluminescent maze
😈 evil AI
💎 crystal-bending powers
❤️🔥 rivals-to-lovers romance between a thief and a prince
💀 an underground cult
🐍 a giant snake
🐺 wolf-rider girls
🌎 cli-fi themes

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
austinbridges.bsky.social
YA BROKEN EARTH x THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US

Ren, a telekinetic crystal miner (and part-time thief), must join a hot-headed prince on a deadly mission: destroy the rogue AI controlling a maze at the center of their planet, before it spreads and destroys the world.

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
💎 Ren: a telekinetic crystal miner (and part-time thief)

👑 Micah: a prince struggling to live up to his dead brother’s legacy

Their mission: Destroy a rogue AI before it causes a sentient labyrinth to consume their planet. But first, they’ll need to trust each other.

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
a moodboard with a bright blue and purple color scheme. images include a hand holding up a crystal, a tunnel with glowing lines along its walls, a cluster of blue crystals, the surface of a planet shown from outer space, an image of a maze shown from above, a cavern with a low ceiling, light shining through an opening into an underground space, two hands with glowing blue dust between them, a dark tunnel with a glowing blue glow at its end. Art of Ren and Micah from my YA sci-fi book. Ren has pale skin and dark brown hair in a half-ponytail. Micah has brown skin and dark brown hair with an undercut. They are both wearing futuristic dark bodysuits with glowing blue lines. They are standing waist-high in water and surrounded by glowing blue crystals. They are holding hands and gazing dazedly at each other.
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
reposting my first pitch since it went up when tags weren’t working 😅😅
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
A queer sci-fi reimagining of the Greek labyrinth myth ft.

👑 flirty thief MC / grumpy prince LI
🌌 a sentient maze
💀 an underground cult
🐍 a giant snake
🐺 badass wolf-rider girls
🌎 cli-fi themes
💎 forget healing crystals—these crystals will mess up your vibes so bad

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
A moodboard with blue tones. At the center is a glowing blue planet. Surrounding it are: a snake, a cluster of glowing crystals, neon lights forming a geometric pattern, futuristic blocks with glowing lines between them, a pair of hands, some glowing optic fibers, blue crystals laid out in several rows, and some bioluminescent waves. There are two neon squares overlaying the moodboard—one smaller one outlining the planet at the center, and a larger one crossing through the corner images. Art of Ren and Micah from my YA sci-fi book, commissioned from artist kaizmos. Ren has pale skin and dark brown hair in a half-ponytail. Micah has brown skin and dark brown hair with an undercut. They are both wearing futuristic dark bodysuits with glowing blue lines. They are standing waist-high in water and surrounded by glowing blue crystals. They are holding hands and gazing dazedly at each other.
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
Ren’s to-do:

✅ Disable a rogue AI controlling a sentient labyrinth
✅ Hone his telekinetic powers
✅ Battle alien creatures & an underground cult
❌ DON’T fall in love with his mission partner, the son of an evil monarch. Unless this hot-headed prince has a good side?

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
a moodboard with a bright blue and purple color scheme. images include a hand holding up a crystal, a tunnel with glowing lines along its walls, a cluster of blue crystals, the surface of a planet shown from outer space, an image of a maze shown from above, a cavern with a low ceiling, light shining through an opening into an underground space, two hands with glowing blue dust between them, a dark tunnel with a glowing blue glow at its end. Grayscale art on a light blue background. The art is of Ren and Micah, two teenage boys who are both wearing futuristic armor. Ren has his hair in a half-ponytail and Micah’s hair is short and cut in an undercut. Ren is grinning and winking and has an arm around Micah, who is frowning and crossing his arms but blushing a little.
October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
ok i am Officially Awake and already so many kind comments on my pitches, my heart is so warm 🥹 i have to work but will keep popping in to look at the tag (esp now that it’s actually working lol) SO HYPED!!
October 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
PACIFIC RIM x THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE US

A telekinetic crystal miner (and part-time thief) must destroy a rogue AI controlling a sentient maze, before the spreading labyrinth consumes his home, family, and mission partner—the hot-headed prince he’s falling in love with.

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
A moodboard with blue tones. At the center is a glowing blue planet. Surrounding it are: a snake, a cluster of glowing crystals, neon lights forming a geometric pattern, futuristic blocks with glowing lines between them, a pair of hands, some glowing optic fibers, blue crystals laid out in several rows, and some bioluminescent waves. There are two neon squares overlaying the moodboard—one smaller one outlining the plannet at the center, and a larger one crossing through the corner images.
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
woke up just to make sure my first pitch went up, gonna sleep a bit longer then i will be back to hype everyone up 🫡
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
A queer sci-fi reimagining of the Greek labyrinth myth ft.

👑 flirty thief MC / grumpy prince LI
🌌 a sentient maze
💀 an underground cult
🐍 a giant snake
🐺 badass wolf-rider girls
🌎 cli-fi themes
💎 forget healing crystals—these crystals will mess up your vibes so bad

#DVPit #YA #SF #LGBT #ND #TV
A moodboard with blue tones. At the center is a glowing blue planet. Surrounding it are: a snake, a cluster of glowing crystals, neon lights forming a geometric pattern, futuristic blocks with glowing lines between them, a pair of hands, some glowing optic fibers, blue crystals laid out in several rows, and some bioluminescent waves. There are two neon squares overlaying the moodboard—one smaller one outlining the plannet at the center, and a larger one crossing through the corner images. Art of Ren and Micah from my YA sci-fi book, commissioned from artist kaizmos. Ren has pale skin and dark brown hair in a half-ponytail. Micah has brown skin and dark brown hair with an undercut. They are both wearing futuristic dark bodysuits with glowing blue lines. They are standing waist-high in water and surrounded by glowing blue crystals. They are holding hands and gazing dazedly at each other.
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
my younger sibling is always drawing fan art for my book and it makes me weep every time 🥹 they are my one-person fandom… sniffles
October 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Reposted by Austin Bridges 💫
kathleengraeme.bsky.social
CRUEL PRINCE X HADESTOWN

When a wedding meant to bind two houses is thrown into chaos, one Prince must find the bride and bring her to safety.

But Faerie is cruel and the journey is long.

It doesn’t help that cruelty comes from within and the bride is not so helpless either. #DVParty
Top left: billowing fabric in the desert covering the sun Top right: pale amber sand with refracting water Bottom left: clear butterfly wings Bottom right: three hands holding goblets as water cascades down the rock
October 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
i’ve had so much fun seeing everyone’s dvparty posts this week i will kinda miss it 🥺 but also so excited to see everyone’s pitches tomorrow!! (i really gotta finalize & schedule mine aaahh)
October 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
#DVparty day 6: hype up your next project

my current wip is a queer science romantasy (is that a thing??) ft.

❄️ a spooky arctic wasteland
🧪 a scientist haunted by his parents' murder
😈 a shapeshifter love interest
😱 an ancient evil on the verge of awakening

(beautiful art by rendevok 🫶)
A moodboard with blue hues and a scratched texture. Images include: an octagonal window on a ceiling, several images of ice floes in the arctic, a gold pocket watch, a white bat-like wing, northern lights, and two hands reaching for each other. Commissioned art of my characters Lucian and Kjell. Lucian has light brown skin and short curly dark brown hair, brown eyes and round glasses. He is wearing a long sleeve white button down shirt with a brown vest over it, light brown pants, and brown boots. Kjell has pale skin, long white hair, and dark blue-gray eyes. He is wearing a loose-fitting long sleeved white shirt, black pants, and black boots. They are sitting side by side on the ground. Lucian is holding a book with one hand and gesturing enthusiastically with the other as he speaks. Kjell has an arm around Lucian and is smiling fondly.
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
#DVparty day 5: your story’s theme song/playlist

sooo i am very extra and have 4 playlists for my book: a playlist for the vibes of the book overall, two character playlists, & a ship playlist for the main pairing 😆 (links to full playlists in replies 👇)
A spotify playlist titled “path of daedalus.” The songs displayed are: Warning Call by CHVRCHES End of Line by Daft Punk Stars (Hold On) by Youngblood Hawke Giants by WALK THE MOON Jupiter by FM-84 Skydiving by Lights A spotify playlist titled “ren” with a diamond emoji next to it. The songs displayed are: ADRENALINE by PRXZM What’s Up Danger by Blackway & Black Caviar heart by flor Shades of Indigo by Lynnea M Bravado by Lorde Something New by Secret Weapons A spotify playlist titled “micah” with a crown emoji next to it. The songs displayed are: Hallelujah by Oh Wonder WONDER by MORGXN In Violet by Grayscale Mountain at My Gates by Foals Numb by Linkin Park Lone Wolf by Georgi Kay A spotify playlist titled “i’ve never met anyone like you” with a star emoji next to it. The songs displayed are: Giants by WALK THE MOON Sunseeker by The Naked and Famous Toes by Lights Freefall by WOLFCLUB & Jaki Nelson heal by driftcat A Rush Of Blood by Coasts
October 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
austinbridges.bsky.social
#DVparty day 4: your story as a meme/gif

some memes i’ve collected to explain the relationship dynamic between ren & micah, my two main characters 😂

#YA #SF #SFF #LGBT
A screenshot from Parks and Recreation where Andy and April are in a corn maze. Andy says “This maize is like a maze” and April stares into the camera. Andy is labeled as “Ren” and April is labeled as “Micah.” A screenshot of a text conversation between two people. First person: You into cars? Second person: Yes, it truly was a masterpiece of film. First person: No I mean like are you a car person? Second person: I’m a human. A screenshot of a tumblr post by user tinybed. It shows a hand holding a small lizard and says “You’re very special to me. Gives you this.” An image of two fish pressing their mouths together with the caption “There’s nothing left but mouth to mouth combat.”
October 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reposted by Austin Bridges 💫
rajanithindiath.bsky.social
#DVparty Day 3: Opening Lines

"Shrouds are not for the dead alone. Grief is a shroud too. One that deadens my senses, hugs me close, drags at my heels... People pass by... I don’t care. They are but hazy forms on the other side of my shroud."

#F #A #POC
October 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reposted by Austin Bridges 💫
violawrites.bsky.social
The opening paragraph of my Iceland-inspired sapphic Little Mermaid retelling 🌊
#DVparty #A #F #LGBT
A moody picture with the title “Beneath These Treacherous Waves” at the top. Below the title, a passage reads: “Alda’s face was as beautiful in death as it had been in life. Míra forced herself to take in every little detail—the carved planes of her cheekbones, the small pearl of a nose, the deep brown hair fanning out in the ocean current. In a cruel twist of fate, this was the first time since the war began that Míra had seen her friend truly at peace.” The faint silhouette of a swimming merfolk is in the background.
October 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM