Marilyn Petrokubi
@mpetrokubi.bsky.social
Now querying ORANGEWORLD. Writer/Video Producer/Librarian. Founder of TimeSteps Productions, Inc.
Happy Halloween! This is the MG Fantasy I'm querying. So far no nibbles, but today could be the magic day!
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October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Happy Halloween! This is the MG Fantasy I'm querying. So far no nibbles, but today could be the magic day!
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A Halloween treat from AliceinWonderlandWeekly.substack.com
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October 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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@booktastersauthors.bsky.social I'm not a published writer yet. Honestly, I'm still in the querying trenches, but I'm glad to know you are there to help market books when the time comes. Thanks for being there. marilynpetrokubi.substack.com
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As an aspiring author, stumbling along this long path to traditional publication (a dream that started in 4th grade), I’ll be sharing trials, tribulations, and the occasional recipe for success that I...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
@booktastersauthors.bsky.social I'm not a published writer yet. Honestly, I'm still in the querying trenches, but I'm glad to know you are there to help market books when the time comes. Thanks for being there. marilynpetrokubi.substack.com
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Andy's Diner Booth
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My latest Substack story inspired by Dan Brown's book THE SECRET OF SECRETS.
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The Secret of Secret Pockets
Inspired by Dan Brown's book: THE SECRET OF SECRETS
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October 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
My latest Substack story inspired by Dan Brown's book THE SECRET OF SECRETS.
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New Tip: For Fiction Writers
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Why Fiction Writers Should Avoid Making Food References When Describing Characters
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Alice in Wonderland Weekly presents a short film featuring Alice movie clip through the ages.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Alice in Wonderland Weekly presents a short film featuring Alice movie clip through the ages.
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Halloween is coming. And it’s everyday in ORANGEWORLD-a MG FANTASY. Am querying.
a close up of a girl with braids in a school uniform
ALT: a close up of a girl with braids in a school uniform
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September 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Halloween is coming. And it’s everyday in ORANGEWORLD-a MG FANTASY. Am querying.
Chapter 8 just dropped!
"They're dreadfully fond of beheading people here," thought Alice; "the great wonder is that there's anyone left alive!"
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Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 8
Chapter 8 of 10 - The Queen's Croquet Ground - Week 8
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August 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Chapter 8 just dropped!
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"Take some more tea," the March Hare said.
"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."
"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter; "it's very easy to take more than nothing."
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"Take some more tea," the March Hare said.
"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."
"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter; "it's very easy to take more than nothing."
Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 7
Chapter 7 of 10 - A Mad Tea Party - Week 7
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August 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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"Take some more tea," the March Hare said.
"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."
"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter; "it's very easy to take more than nothing."
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"Take some more tea," the March Hare said.
"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."
"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter; "it's very easy to take more than nothing."
Rob and I with Max and Suzanne Lang of GRUMPY MONKEY fame at a book signing at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ.
August 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Rob and I with Max and Suzanne Lang of GRUMPY MONKEY fame at a book signing at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ.
Expert Loser
How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life
I ran for office five consecutive years in a row & lost every time. Find out what well of resilience was I drinking from.
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How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life
I ran for office five consecutive years in a row & lost every time. Find out what well of resilience was I drinking from.
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Expert Loser
How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life
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August 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Expert Loser
How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life
I ran for office five consecutive years in a row & lost every time. Find out what well of resilience was I drinking from.
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How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life
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"Please would you tell me," said Alice, a little timidly, "why your cat grins like that?"
"It's a Cheshire-Cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why."
"I didn't know that Cheshire-Cats always grinned; in fact, I didn't know that cats could grin."
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"It's a Cheshire-Cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why."
"I didn't know that Cheshire-Cats always grinned; in fact, I didn't know that cats could grin."
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August 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Please would you tell me," said Alice, a little timidly, "why your cat grins like that?"
"It's a Cheshire-Cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why."
"I didn't know that Cheshire-Cats always grinned; in fact, I didn't know that cats could grin."
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"It's a Cheshire-Cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why."
"I didn't know that Cheshire-Cats always grinned; in fact, I didn't know that cats could grin."
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August 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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4 just dropped
She found her head pressing against the ceiling, and had to stoop to save her neck from being broken. She put down the bottle, remarking, "That's quite enough—I hope I sha'n't grow any more."
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She found her head pressing against the ceiling, and had to stoop to save her neck from being broken. She put down the bottle, remarking, "That's quite enough—I hope I sha'n't grow any more."
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Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 4
Chapter 4 of 10 - The Rabbit Sends In a Little Bill - Week 4
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July 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
4 just dropped
She found her head pressing against the ceiling, and had to stoop to save her neck from being broken. She put down the bottle, remarking, "That's quite enough—I hope I sha'n't grow any more."
Read past chapters in the archive.
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She found her head pressing against the ceiling, and had to stoop to save her neck from being broken. She put down the bottle, remarking, "That's quite enough—I hope I sha'n't grow any more."
Read past chapters in the archive.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter 3 "A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale" is ready for you to read.
The Caucus-Race serves as a satirical commentary on the nonsensical nature of political processes and competitions. Everyone wins!
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The Caucus-Race serves as a satirical commentary on the nonsensical nature of political processes and competitions. Everyone wins!
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Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 3
Chapter 3 of 10 - - A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale -- Week 3
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July 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter 3 "A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale" is ready for you to read.
The Caucus-Race serves as a satirical commentary on the nonsensical nature of political processes and competitions. Everyone wins!
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The Caucus-Race serves as a satirical commentary on the nonsensical nature of political processes and competitions. Everyone wins!
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Wonder how those talented narrators for our audio books read hundreds of pages so perfectly? Join me as I talk to voiceover actor Debbie Irwin about Harlequin romances and other narrations.
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The Secrets of Audio Book Narration
An Interview with Professional Voice-Over Artist, Debbie Irwin
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July 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Wonder how those talented narrators for our audio books read hundreds of pages so perfectly? Join me as I talk to voiceover actor Debbie Irwin about Harlequin romances and other narrations.
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It's not too late to start reading "Alice in Wonderland" online. Chapter 2 just launched and Chapter 1 is in the archives. Join us for the fun of it! Everyone is invited. It's free!
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July 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It's not too late to start reading "Alice in Wonderland" online. Chapter 2 just launched and Chapter 1 is in the archives. Join us for the fun of it! Everyone is invited. It's free!
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Love vampires, but always wondered what their problem was? Somebody actually cared enough to find out. Watch the short video to see pseudo-science at its best! It's genius!
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Curious about the Vampire Transformation?
The Biology of Vampires - video by Thought Potato
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July 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Love vampires, but always wondered what their problem was? Somebody actually cared enough to find out. Watch the short video to see pseudo-science at its best! It's genius!
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July 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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#BluePit is back for the summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects!
#BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025!
And #BluePitHype starts July 8th!
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#BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025!
And #BluePitHype starts July 8th!
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June 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#BluePit is back for the summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects!
#BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025!
And #BluePitHype starts July 8th!
#WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents
#BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025!
And #BluePitHype starts July 8th!
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Reposted by Marilyn Petrokubi
BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
June 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
I used to be a conference wallflower. Are you?
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Tips for Attending Writers’ Conferences
(or any Professional Conference for that matter)
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I used to be a conference wallflower. Are you?
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