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✿ E.L Blackwood
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⚢🏳️‍🌈 | Aspiring Author | #AmQuerying | 📜 Dark Fantasy & Romantasy | 📖 Threads of Aerythel | Wraithward | Below the Lilies
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✿ E.L Blackwood @evelynlblackwood.bsky.social · Feb 17
Agent guide for Threads of Aerythel, a 120k dark epic fantasy. It is a character-driven tri-perspective novel for an adult audience. Features a structured magic system and a fully developed constructed language, Æri’Ael. #writingcommunity #AmQuerying
A lost heir, a hunted woman, and a fallen sigilbearer unravel forbidden truths in a world where magic is bound by faith and prophecy. As allegiances shift and ancient forces awaken, they must defy their destiny or be consumed by it. Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy POV: Tri-Perspective Audience: Adult Subgenres: Political Fantasy Gothic Fantasy Sapphic Romantic Fantasy Mystery Word Count: 120k Prose Style: Literary leaning, atmospheric and gothic understones with heavy subtext. Writing that trusts the reader. Themes: Love & Possession Power Truth & Deception Legacy Identity & Self-Discovery Moral Ambiguity In a world where magic is bound by doctrine, power, and belief, the ruins of the holy city of Cael’Thorin remain buried beneath ice and time, its secrets long forgotten—until now. Isolde Ridelle has spent her life in the quiet village of Rosewater, far from war and the unseen forces that shape the empire of Delheim. When she is hunted for reasons she does not understand, she is thrust into a world of forbidden magic, shifting allegiances, and a legacy she never asked for. Elara Eastwell, a devoted weaver bound by sacred oaths, uncovers secrets that threaten the very foundation of her order. The deeper she delves, the more she is forced to ask whether upholding her vows is worth the cost—or if breaking them is the only way to protect what truly matters. As Sigilbearer of The Circle, Aleric Belmont is no stranger to power, but the ruins hold more than redemption. When old sins resurface, he must decide whether atonement is within his grasp or if it was never his to claim. As their paths converge, Isolde, Elara, and Aleric become entwined in a divine conflict that will challenge their beliefs, test their loyalties, and unravel long-buried truths. The novel blends the political intrigue and sapphic themes of The Jasmine Throne (2021), the multi-POV complexity of The Shadow of the Gods (2021), and the atmospheric tension and moral ambiguity of Empire of the Vampire (2021).
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
Nothing quite gets me into the mood to write gothic romantasy like the greatest hits of Evanescence. #writingcommuntiy
March 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Art commission of Elara Eastwell and Isolde Ridelle, my protagonists from Threads of Aerythel currently being queried. Commissioned from the talented artist Yutthaphong Kaewsuk from ArtStation! Link to bio in alt text #AmQuerying #art #characterart #writingcommunity
Art commission of two protagonists. One woman has brown hair and amber eyes and the other woman has platinum hair and lilac eyes. Artist is Yutthaphong Kaewsuk from https://www.artstation.com/kamiyama
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
I couldn't figure out what was wrong with the prose in Wraithward. There was an annoying narrator distance. So, for the first time ever, I tried my hand at adapting it to first person. WOW, the difference. If you have the same issue give it a go and tell me how it goes. So happy. #writingcommunity
March 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
One of the characters in my manuscript just ate someone and now I have to go to bed because I have my 9-5 in the morning. I think I might have nightmares tonight. #writingcommunity
February 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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The painstaking self-edit process for my dark romantasy Below the Lilies Act 1. Making steady progress. #writingcommunity
February 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
I have a confession. I think I'm addicted to reading 1 star reviews on Goodreeds. Someone send help. I have a manuscript to write! #writingcommunity #BookSky
February 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
I don't think I've ever received as thoughtful a rejection as John Jarrold. If you think your work might resonate with him, you should consider him. High level of professionalism and care in his response, I am very impressed and glad I queried him regardless. #AmQuerying
February 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
Agent guide for Threads of Aerythel, a 120k dark epic fantasy. It is a character-driven tri-perspective novel for an adult audience. Features a structured magic system and a fully developed constructed language, Æri’Ael. #writingcommunity #AmQuerying
A lost heir, a hunted woman, and a fallen sigilbearer unravel forbidden truths in a world where magic is bound by faith and prophecy. As allegiances shift and ancient forces awaken, they must defy their destiny or be consumed by it. Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy POV: Tri-Perspective Audience: Adult Subgenres: Political Fantasy Gothic Fantasy Sapphic Romantic Fantasy Mystery Word Count: 120k Prose Style: Literary leaning, atmospheric and gothic understones with heavy subtext. Writing that trusts the reader. Themes: Love & Possession Power Truth & Deception Legacy Identity & Self-Discovery Moral Ambiguity In a world where magic is bound by doctrine, power, and belief, the ruins of the holy city of Cael’Thorin remain buried beneath ice and time, its secrets long forgotten—until now. Isolde Ridelle has spent her life in the quiet village of Rosewater, far from war and the unseen forces that shape the empire of Delheim. When she is hunted for reasons she does not understand, she is thrust into a world of forbidden magic, shifting allegiances, and a legacy she never asked for. Elara Eastwell, a devoted weaver bound by sacred oaths, uncovers secrets that threaten the very foundation of her order. The deeper she delves, the more she is forced to ask whether upholding her vows is worth the cost—or if breaking them is the only way to protect what truly matters. As Sigilbearer of The Circle, Aleric Belmont is no stranger to power, but the ruins hold more than redemption. When old sins resurface, he must decide whether atonement is within his grasp or if it was never his to claim. As their paths converge, Isolde, Elara, and Aleric become entwined in a divine conflict that will challenge their beliefs, test their loyalties, and unravel long-buried truths. The novel blends the political intrigue and sapphic themes of The Jasmine Throne (2021), the multi-POV complexity of The Shadow of the Gods (2021), and the atmospheric tension and moral ambiguity of Empire of the Vampire (2021).
February 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
I managed to actually rewrite my prologue and select scenes to get Threads of Aerythel down to 120k from 126k despite being a 3 POV epic fantasy. My craft has come far over the course of a single book. If you see some easy wins on improvement, make it happen!
#writerscommunity
February 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
Well seeing as a terrible sore throat has woken me up at 1am I will take the hint, grab my handy, dandy lozenge and write.
February 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
evelynlblackwood.bsky.social
Weekly Monday Check-In: For those of us #AmQuerying and have started the next project while we wait this is our weekly get together to share your goals for the next week, what you've accomplished, what you've learned. The good feelings and the not-so-great is a'ok!
February 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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February 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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BookSky isn’t just a hashtag. It’s a feed. You need to like/pin the feed. Then it will show up with the other feeds at the top. You can toggle between feeds. There are writer feeds, genre feeds, book club feeds, etc. Feeds have a “zip code” to use in posts. BookSky is 📚💙.

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February 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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knturner-author.bsky.social
KAOS x PERCY JACKSON

Convinced she killed her father, Sam enters a high stakes deal for her soul with Hades to get three days to find him and make amends.

But that's not enough, she's planning a rescue attempt too.

#questpit #q #a #f #amquerying
February 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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saintserene.bsky.social
Grace Elgin didn't expect to return from the dead, much less that her new body would come with so much baggage. When an heiress' corpse goes missing, she is given a deadly ultimatum: find the body, or be cast back into oblivion forever.

#QuestPit #A #F #W #H
February 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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carolpreflatish.bsky.social
#questpit
#WIP #A #RF #MagicalRealism

✨✨A young woman, heir to witchcraft, struggles with her future after falling for a male witch, complicating her choices. 🌙❤️
#writesky
A young woman, heir to witchcraft, struggles with her future after falling for a male witch, complicating her choices.
February 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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thefoxandrose.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone for the support today! It's been amazing seeing everyone's pitches, and I'm truly grateful for all the love shown in return 💕

#QuestPit
thefoxandrose.bsky.social Lauren (is forever writing 🌟) @thefoxandrose.bsky.social · Feb 12
The theft of a dragon's egg leads to a hunt gone awry and a choice that could open the doors to death and unravel the world.

✨a blood knight trapped
✨a thief looking to save him
✨a shadow world wanting to help
✨missing gods
✨dragons

#QuestPit #A #F #RF #LGBTQ #W
What To Expect Within: Morally gray characters Dual POV Cycles of trauma Empire and war Death and shadow magic Otherworldly creatures and forgotten gods M/M romance Slow burn Harm him and die Fiarac “Fia” Basdlan is shackled to the empire he once fought against. Gifted in magic, including the oft-feared and highly coveted skills that make him one of the last known Blood Knights in the Aurinon Kingdom, he spends his days doing the bidding of the emperor, skirting the ire of the empress, and training the crown prince, all under a collar even his skills cannot break. When a dragon egg en route to the capital city goes missing, Fia is sent out to locate not only the egg but the thief behind it, whom the emperor wants brought to a swift and quiet justice. It’s this mission that puts Fia on a collision course with Elios “Eli” Vimmati, the self-proclaimed master thief of the continent and someone with a keen eye for the worth of an object. Jewels, precious metals, artworks of the highest craft, or a living soul. Everything has a price as far as Eli is concerned, and plenty who are willing to pay it. As instructed, Fia plays the faithful hunting dog, steadfast and unstoppable, but on one fateful night, Eli makes Fia a proposition: help him secure the dragon egg, and he will secure Fia’s freedom. It’s a choice that may very well unravel all the good the empire has laid claim to.
February 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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dainathomps.bsky.social
HTTYD + FOURTH WING = SHE WHO FORGED FIRE

Here’s the (unofficial) #agentsguide to SWFF 🐉🔥

HTTYD Reimagined:
🔥Female MC (with lots of feminine rage)
🔥Queernormative fantasy world
🔥Arranged marriage & a love triangle
🔥Magic and deeper bonds w/ dragons
🔥Guaranteed to make you cry

#questpit #F #A #W
February 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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loripolydoros.bsky.social
After losing her Greek immigrant parents Kali’s life in the housing projects of 1940s LA takes a turn when a powerful aunt (Athena) offers her the magnificence of Olympus —but Kali must leave behind her goblin of a little brother, and the only true magic she’s ever known #Questpit #AG #MG
February 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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cjvickwrites.bsky.social
Compiling #questpit pitches here. ✨🧵
cjvickwrites.bsky.social Carly is ✨AGENTED✨ @cjvickwrites.bsky.social · Feb 12
Presenting a MG horror adventure centered around generational curses, urban legends come to life, terrifying shadow worlds, and unbreakable friendships throughout grief, ghosts, and growing up. 🎃🐈‍⬛🪦

#MG #H #OS #questpit
#editorsguide #editorguide
February 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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tylerstasi.bsky.social
#QuestPit #W #F

SEVERANCE x PIRANESI

When memory-erasing fruits begin to disappear, a woman in an endless greenhouse will go to harrowing lengths to keep her past from resurfacing.

🍓👒🪴🕰️🪑

-mystical cottagecore setting
-themes of desire, solitude
moodboard for original fantasy/magical realism novel with psychological themes, cottage vibes, fruit, maze-like, gardening, solitude, thriller-esque, memory loss, desire, forbidden fruit
February 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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dainathomps.bsky.social
💫🌙CALL BACK THE NIGHT🌙💫

The Bridge Kingdom x ACOTAR

On her wedding night, Ostara is abducted by the king of a cursed land and learns a dark truth—her ancestors stole the sun and moon from them, and she’s the only one who can restore the balance.

#questpit #W #A #F
February 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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brclothwrites.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who commented and retweeted my #Questpit today!

If interested in my ✍️, my book is on preorder today! 📚

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HOLES + LOCKE & KEY

⭐️ Multi-Award-Winning
🌈 All Inclusive
👦🏻 Male Friendship
🕰️ Reinvented Time Travel
⚡️ Suspense
🔎 Mystery & Theories
🌀 Magic Objects
February 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM