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Kate Cooper
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Aspiring romance author❤️
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Living vicariously through fictional characters😎
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Kate Cooper @authorkatecooper.bsky.social · Aug 6
✨Updated agent guide✨
Overcoming by Kate Cooper
Coming to query inboxes this fall!

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Background: top view of a table with 2 sets of hands, a map, a laptop, a camera, notebooks, and pens Text: An agent's guide to Overcoming An 83,000 word adult contemporary romance by Kate Cooper Background: top view of a table with 2 sets of hands, a map, a laptop, a camera, notebooks, and pens Text: Pitch Journalist Rowan Adams refuses to let the death of her parents define her. Charlie Shaw, a brooding photojournalist, swore off women forever after being left at the altar. Together, they interview the sole survivor of a plane crash and unintentionally uncover the airline's secret purpose as hitmen and a surprising connection to Rowan's parents. Just as they give in to the attraction they've tried to ignore, a threatening email forces Charlie to betray Rowan and destroy her chance at justice for her parents. Excerpt Angela releases him, and I get my first look at the photojournalist every woman swoons over. His tan skin contrasts with the light blue of his button-up, the sleeves of which are rolled up to his elbows. His curly black hair and dark stubble give him a rugged look that would make me a little weak in the knees if I wasn’t already sitting. “I’m so pleased you agreed to join us for this story! This is your partner, Rowan Adams.” “Pleasure to meet you.” I stand and hold out my hand, forgetting it’s wet from the condensation on the iced latte I set on Angela’s desk. “Likewise." he gives me the shortest handshake known to man before pulling back and glaring down at his wet palm. “Sorry! I promise it’s nothing gross. Just water.” I grab my coffee and hold it up to show that I’m not a liar, but it slips out of my hand. Time slows as the cup tips through the air and the lid pops off. The liquid douses his bag and my favorite flats, and I clap a hand over my mouth, horrified. Background: top view of a table with 2 sets of hands, a map, a laptop, a camera, notebooks, and pens Text: Comps and tropes Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, workplace romance, second chance at love, fear of loving again, mental health representation Book covers at bottom of image (from left to right): Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Right Move by Liz Tomforde Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins
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#WIPSnips November 10 - local
From Hadley's speech at her father's charity gala.

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We hope to expand and provide services for other children by partnering with local schools. My father and I are so incredibly grateful to all of you for buying tickets, showing up, and donating tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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AITA for treating my coworker like shit for weeks because I was left at the altar three years ago and am afraid of having feelings for anyone then sleeping with her and pretending it didn’t happen because I’m terrified I might love her?

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A favorite! Pitch your MC as an Am I The A****** post 🤭 #FiFRevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit Prompt: Pitch your MC as an AITA post. #FiFRevPit
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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#WIPSnips November 5 - trail
Work has taken over my life, but I actually had time for a post this morning😅

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The scent of pine trees and damp earth fills my lungs with every breath I take. In college, I found a few trails I liked when I needed a change of scenery, but I haven’t hiked in ages. I haven’t had the time.
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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#WIPSnips October 22 - charge
Fights at the bar, fights on the court...Miles really knows how to control his anger😳

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Anger boils over, and I charge the guy, landing one good hit to his nose before my teammates pull me off him.
October 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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#WIPSnips October 21 - second
The first time we see Miles's interaction with his teammates in Promise You'll Stay.

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The second the door to the locker room swings open, I’m greeted by shouts from my teammates. Not great for the massive headache threatening to crack open my skull.
October 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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#WIPSnips October 20 - field
Hadley handles the press as they throw question after question at her without giving her time to answer.

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The team scored another win tonight. It brings us closer to clinching a spot in the playoffs this year, and the press is in a frenzy. Dad is resting at home after another round of chemo, so I’m left to field the questions tossed at me from every angle.
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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#WIPSnips October 16 - might
Hadley’s dad knows exactly what she needs after dealing with Miles.

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“Bless you.” I stand to give him a hug before taking my caffeine fix from his hand. “Heard you call Adler in. Thought you might need it.” He smiles and takes a seat in the chair Miles vacated not five minutes ago.
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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#WIPSnips October 15 - care
How are we halfway through October already?!

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“You wouldn’t bench me.” He smirks and stalks closer again. “I’m the team’s star player.” Arrogance drips from every word and oozes from every pore. “I don’t care if you’re the pope’s mother. You will adhere to my rules,” I challenge, standing up straight.
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Finding the little joys in life doesn't mean ignoring the big terrors.

Flowers grow between the cracks of broken sidewalks all the time.
October 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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#WIPSnips October 14 - ultimate
Hadley hesitates when Miles tells her to wait for him so he can walk her to her car.

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Hadley hesitates like she’s not sure if it’s a good idea to wait for me or not but ultimately nods before grabbing her discarded blazer and shoes and heading out of the gym.
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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#WIPSnips October 13 - push
Coach looking out for Hadley and having a serious talk with Miles about the way he’s been acting

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“And she’d be much less pushy if you just followed the goddamn rules. Look,” he puts a hand on my shoulder, “I’ve known Hadley since she was a little girl. She grew up at the arena. She’s tougher than most, but she’s not indestructible.”
October 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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#WIPSnips October 12 - hope
Took a social media break for a bit, but I'm back (I think)!

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Yeah, the nice approach flew right out the window alongside any hope that he wouldn’t be as bad as the tabloids make him seem.
October 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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#WIPSnip October 6 - miss
Hadley hates herself for missing Miles😢

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I miss how safe I felt with him and how his arms felt around me while I slept. My nights have been riddled with strange dreams and nightmares as I toss and turn. It’s impossible to get comfortable without him.
October 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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0/10 would not recommend accidentally slamming the blade of a paper cutter down on your thumb😬
Hope everyone had a less eventful Friday than me😅
Injured thumb in a splint wrapped in blue
October 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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#WIPSnips October 3 - hibernate
A complete 180 from Miles, who normally wants to leave to go to the club, not sleep.

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Sari leans against her husband’s chest. His arms wrap around her, and I can tell he’s ready to get out of here. He’s not one for parties anymore. Now that he’s fulfilled his obligation to be here, he probably just wants to go home and sleep. I know I do.
October 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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#WIPSnips October 2 - salmon
I don't have salmon, but I do have fish 🐟

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“The game is Go Fish,” Bodnar says as he deals us in. “You’ve seriously been sitting back here playing Go Fish this entire time?” she snorts in disbelief.
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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#WIPSnips October 1 - river
Most of this week is going to be synonyms and vibes🤷‍♀️

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Hot, salty tears stream down my face. I try to stop them, but I can’t. It’s like the floodgates have opened and there’s no closing them. Miles takes it in stride and holds me while I bury my face in the crook of his neck.
October 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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#WIPSnips September 29 - bear
Genuinely surprised I had this one😅

Miles begs Hadley's assistant to let him see her after she found out about his bet.

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“Lina, please. I need to talk to her,” I beg. Tears well in my eyes and threaten to spill. I’ve never been one for crying, but I can’t lose Hadley. It would be too much to bear.
September 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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#WIPSnips September 25 - absorb
Since yesterday's snip was from a fight, today's is a sweet moment between Hadley and Miles 😊

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With his arms wrapped around me, he pulls me against himself, and I soak up the warmth he radiates.
September 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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#WIPSnips September 24 - leave
Miles gets into yet another fight just for the sake of fighting.

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I’m vaguely aware of the phones around me that are filming the incident, but not enough to register the consequences of my actions and leave.
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#WIPSnips September 22 - flurry
Posting a bit late today because I'm sick for the second time in three weeks, and all I want to do is nap. Going back to school is just a bunch of germ-filled fun 😂😭

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The next hour goes by in a flurry of forced smiles and conversation. I force myself to eat the cake and pretend to care about the things people say to me even though I honestly don’t know what they’re talking about. My body is here, but my mind is in Phoenix with the man that broke my heart.
September 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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#WIPSnips September 21 - disagree
Richardson is everyone’s least favorite person on the team.

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Everyone sulks, and most of them give Richardson the cold shoulder. Seems they blame him for our loss tonight. I wouldn’t disagree.
September 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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WIPSnips September 20 - obvious
Only a select few know about Hadley’s father’s declining health, so she’s careful to keep her emotions in check when giving a speech for his charity.

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The entire room bursts into applause, and Hadley grins, subtly wiping a tear from beneath her eye. She’s careful not to smudge her makeup or make it obvious, and I wonder what she knows that the rest of us don’t.
September 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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#WIPSnips September 19 - yard
Maybe making a bet on a one-on-one game with a pro basketball player was a bad idea. Or was it?

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“Don’t forget you owe me that dance.” I point at her as I walk backwards toward my car a few yards away.
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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#WIPSnips September 18 - red
Even after these dreams, Miles doesn't want to admit he has feelings for Hadley🤦‍♀️

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My dreams have been haunted by flashes of red hair and eyes that remind me of the green sea glass I used to find when Mom took us on mini vacations to the coast.
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM