Deena Graves
@panicwritten.bsky.social
Drafting & Dreaming
She/her. Flailing through life like no one’s watching.
#SFF #Writer
Mom of 👦🏻🐶🐱
💖💜💙
Easily distracted by Funko Pops & cookies
🦔🏠 https://www.quillandcup.com
She/her. Flailing through life like no one’s watching.
#SFF #Writer
Mom of 👦🏻🐶🐱
💖💜💙
Easily distracted by Funko Pops & cookies
🦔🏠 https://www.quillandcup.com
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Deena Graves
@panicwritten.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Since we’re all here, let me get some things straight from the jump.
Black lives matter
Trans lives matter
Books should not be banned
Also, books ARE political
“We the People” means ALL people
Queerness is beautiful
Abortion is healthcare
If you don’t agree, see yourself off my profile ✌🏼
Black lives matter
Trans lives matter
Books should not be banned
Also, books ARE political
“We the People” means ALL people
Queerness is beautiful
Abortion is healthcare
If you don’t agree, see yourself off my profile ✌🏼
Reposted by Deena Graves
Actual footage of Melania Trump last night coordinating a special assignment.
September 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Actual footage of Melania Trump last night coordinating a special assignment.
We (me, myself, and I) are totally in the figuring it out phase. As a solid, Plantser, I need to tell myself the story first with some handy gutter bumpers, and then I go back and make it make sense. LOL It is what it is.
#CampRevPit #CRPWizardWasps
#CampRevPit #CRPWizardWasps
April 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We (me, myself, and I) are totally in the figuring it out phase. As a solid, Plantser, I need to tell myself the story first with some handy gutter bumpers, and then I go back and make it make sense. LOL It is what it is.
#CampRevPit #CRPWizardWasps
#CampRevPit #CRPWizardWasps
Hey, y’all! Deena here (or Dee). Will likely be using my WIP (adult HTTYD x USAF x Pacific Rim) as I’m shelving the other for now. Just looking to make new writer pals and hype each other up!
#CRPWizardWasps
#CRPWizardWasps
INTRODUCTIONS: Quote this tweet to introduce yourself, your project, and your goal for Camp Rev Pit! Make sure to use the cabin hashtag: #CRPWizardWasps
(Bonus: Interact with your fellow campers' intros so we can all get to know each other better!)
(Bonus: Interact with your fellow campers' intros so we can all get to know each other better!)
April 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hey, y’all! Deena here (or Dee). Will likely be using my WIP (adult HTTYD x USAF x Pacific Rim) as I’m shelving the other for now. Just looking to make new writer pals and hype each other up!
#CRPWizardWasps
#CRPWizardWasps
May not have survived the #RevPit trenches, but finding out I'm a semi-finalist for a First Page contest is a pretty good buffer.
When one door closes, another door opens, as they say.
#KeepWriting #WritingCommunity
When one door closes, another door opens, as they say.
#KeepWriting #WritingCommunity
April 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
May not have survived the #RevPit trenches, but finding out I'm a semi-finalist for a First Page contest is a pretty good buffer.
When one door closes, another door opens, as they say.
#KeepWriting #WritingCommunity
When one door closes, another door opens, as they say.
#KeepWriting #WritingCommunity
The Teen walks into my office and says, “Hey there.”
To which I respond, 🎶 “Hey there, Delilah…” 🎶 Because I speak in lyrics & movie lines.
He looks at me like I’ve lost my mind (fair) but then tells me, “No, I wouldn’t like to tell you what it’s like in New York City.”
#ParentingWin
To which I respond, 🎶 “Hey there, Delilah…” 🎶 Because I speak in lyrics & movie lines.
He looks at me like I’ve lost my mind (fair) but then tells me, “No, I wouldn’t like to tell you what it’s like in New York City.”
#ParentingWin
April 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The Teen walks into my office and says, “Hey there.”
To which I respond, 🎶 “Hey there, Delilah…” 🎶 Because I speak in lyrics & movie lines.
He looks at me like I’ve lost my mind (fair) but then tells me, “No, I wouldn’t like to tell you what it’s like in New York City.”
#ParentingWin
To which I respond, 🎶 “Hey there, Delilah…” 🎶 Because I speak in lyrics & movie lines.
He looks at me like I’ve lost my mind (fair) but then tells me, “No, I wouldn’t like to tell you what it’s like in New York City.”
#ParentingWin
No matter what, this has been fun. Keep writing, keep creating, y'all! And remember this quote I saved from author, Marlon James--
"Trust your own voice...You're not gonna be lacking tough critics; you don't have to be your toughest critic. Be your most sympathetic critic."
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
"Trust your own voice...You're not gonna be lacking tough critics; you don't have to be your toughest critic. Be your most sympathetic critic."
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPitWaiting T-1
TOMORROW is the day, friends. I am honored to have provided entertainment, or at the very least, distraction for this past month.
Let's not be strangers after this 🤗
TOMORROW is the day, friends. I am honored to have provided entertainment, or at the very least, distraction for this past month.
Let's not be strangers after this 🤗
April 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
No matter what, this has been fun. Keep writing, keep creating, y'all! And remember this quote I saved from author, Marlon James--
"Trust your own voice...You're not gonna be lacking tough critics; you don't have to be your toughest critic. Be your most sympathetic critic."
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
"Trust your own voice...You're not gonna be lacking tough critics; you don't have to be your toughest critic. Be your most sympathetic critic."
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
1️⃣, a ✨huge✨ shout-out to @ambucsaru.bsky.social for these amazing prompts keeping us enganged and at a reasonable[?] anxiety level through this process. You're a 🌟!
2️⃣, these fab editors deserve all the boosting. I canNOT imagine the weight of their job. Kudos to you all!
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
2️⃣, these fab editors deserve all the boosting. I canNOT imagine the weight of their job. Kudos to you all!
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPitWaiting T-2!
Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for.
What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment.
[pls not me lol]
Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for.
What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment.
[pls not me lol]
April 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1️⃣, a ✨huge✨ shout-out to @ambucsaru.bsky.social for these amazing prompts keeping us enganged and at a reasonable[?] anxiety level through this process. You're a 🌟!
2️⃣, these fab editors deserve all the boosting. I canNOT imagine the weight of their job. Kudos to you all!
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
2️⃣, these fab editors deserve all the boosting. I canNOT imagine the weight of their job. Kudos to you all!
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Honestly, I’ll probably park TSWF and put my focus fully on my WIP. I’m about 60% into HS, and I’m determined to reach The End. My original goal was to complete by EOY, but if I can get a final first draft sooner, that would be 🔥
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPitWaiting T-3
Even after #RevPit winners are announced, our writing journeys are far from over. We'll still be walking down our paths, just with upgraded tools thanks to the editors & our community.
So what's next for you?
Even after #RevPit winners are announced, our writing journeys are far from over. We'll still be walking down our paths, just with upgraded tools thanks to the editors & our community.
So what's next for you?
April 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Honestly, I’ll probably park TSWF and put my focus fully on my WIP. I’m about 60% into HS, and I’m determined to reach The End. My original goal was to complete by EOY, but if I can get a final first draft sooner, that would be 🔥
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Aside from STC books and the "Thesaurus" series/website from Puglisi and Ackerman, I've recently adopted The Storyteller's Weekly Journal from Mary Weber and CJ Redwine. This book has E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G you need to take your story from a spark to The End and so much else.
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
April 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Aside from STC books and the "Thesaurus" series/website from Puglisi and Ackerman, I've recently adopted The Storyteller's Weekly Journal from Mary Weber and CJ Redwine. This book has E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G you need to take your story from a spark to The End and so much else.
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
1,000% I'm a Plantser 🪴Or, a bit of both.
First, I need to know my characters ⬆️, ⬇️, & sideways.
Then, I use gutter bumpers! Really!
STC helps w/ story beats, and I give myself 10pp per chap to "Get to the Point, D" whist drafting or I will wander aimlessly for 150k! 😆
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
First, I need to know my characters ⬆️, ⬇️, & sideways.
Then, I use gutter bumpers! Really!
STC helps w/ story beats, and I give myself 10pp per chap to "Get to the Point, D" whist drafting or I will wander aimlessly for 150k! 😆
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
April 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
1,000% I'm a Plantser 🪴Or, a bit of both.
First, I need to know my characters ⬆️, ⬇️, & sideways.
Then, I use gutter bumpers! Really!
STC helps w/ story beats, and I give myself 10pp per chap to "Get to the Point, D" whist drafting or I will wander aimlessly for 150k! 😆
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
First, I need to know my characters ⬆️, ⬇️, & sideways.
Then, I use gutter bumpers! Really!
STC helps w/ story beats, and I give myself 10pp per chap to "Get to the Point, D" whist drafting or I will wander aimlessly for 150k! 😆
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
As a kid, I wanted to illustrate books. After a bad art teacher in HS obliterated my passion, I stopped drawing, but art still holds a special place in my 💜 My dream is for a reader to create character art for me. 🥹 While I’ve created AI stuff, I won’t share publicly.
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPitWaiting Day 22! One week left #RevPit people!
(Freaking out)
My most anticipated prompt by far. I can't wait to see everyone's ART! Let's give a shoutout to all the creators if you commissioned from anyone and drop their @
Don't forget to include ALT text!
(Freaking out)
My most anticipated prompt by far. I can't wait to see everyone's ART! Let's give a shoutout to all the creators if you commissioned from anyone and drop their @
Don't forget to include ALT text!
April 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As a kid, I wanted to illustrate books. After a bad art teacher in HS obliterated my passion, I stopped drawing, but art still holds a special place in my 💜 My dream is for a reader to create character art for me. 🥹 While I’ve created AI stuff, I won’t share publicly.
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Okay, #RevPitWaiting Taking a quick break from month-end-shenanigans for this prompt.
This ship makes me smile so hard. While maybe not LMAO funny, the "bro-ness" of this scene makes me giggle like mad.
#RevPit
This ship makes me smile so hard. While maybe not LMAO funny, the "bro-ness" of this scene makes me giggle like mad.
#RevPit
April 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Okay, #RevPitWaiting Taking a quick break from month-end-shenanigans for this prompt.
This ship makes me smile so hard. While maybe not LMAO funny, the "bro-ness" of this scene makes me giggle like mad.
#RevPit
This ship makes me smile so hard. While maybe not LMAO funny, the "bro-ness" of this scene makes me giggle like mad.
#RevPit
Always. 😏
Currently drafting a romantic science fantasy #Romantafi (?) An adult HTTYD with some Pacific Rim and a heaping dose of the USAF F-22 Raptor team for good measure. So, dragons but also high tech badassery. Rough (like, real rough) pitch 👇🏼
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Currently drafting a romantic science fantasy #Romantafi (?) An adult HTTYD with some Pacific Rim and a heaping dose of the USAF F-22 Raptor team for good measure. So, dragons but also high tech badassery. Rough (like, real rough) pitch 👇🏼
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
#RevPitWaiting Day 12!
#RevPit peeps!! I'm so excited for this one!
I find that the best way to reduce querying anxiety or just anxiety about a book in general is to work on something else, so my writing joy is not hinged on a single project.
Do any of you have other WIPs cooking? 🧑🍳 👀
#RevPit peeps!! I'm so excited for this one!
I find that the best way to reduce querying anxiety or just anxiety about a book in general is to work on something else, so my writing joy is not hinged on a single project.
Do any of you have other WIPs cooking? 🧑🍳 👀
March 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Always. 😏
Currently drafting a romantic science fantasy #Romantafi (?) An adult HTTYD with some Pacific Rim and a heaping dose of the USAF F-22 Raptor team for good measure. So, dragons but also high tech badassery. Rough (like, real rough) pitch 👇🏼
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Currently drafting a romantic science fantasy #Romantafi (?) An adult HTTYD with some Pacific Rim and a heaping dose of the USAF F-22 Raptor team for good measure. So, dragons but also high tech badassery. Rough (like, real rough) pitch 👇🏼
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Reposted by Deena Graves
To everyone doing the refresh dance for #revpitwaiting and/or revpit teaser posts:
There's a feed if it makes it easier! This feed encompasses both #revpitteaser, #revpitteasers, and #10queries!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
There's a feed if it makes it easier! This feed encompasses both #revpitteaser, #revpitteasers, and #10queries!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
March 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
To everyone doing the refresh dance for #revpitwaiting and/or revpit teaser posts:
There's a feed if it makes it easier! This feed encompasses both #revpitteaser, #revpitteasers, and #10queries!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
There's a feed if it makes it easier! This feed encompasses both #revpitteaser, #revpitteasers, and #10queries!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
There have ALWAYS been pets in my house, even as a kid. Could not imagine a life without them.
My partner, on the other hand, never had pets. But safe to say he's been converted.
My [unintentional] tuxedo twins, Karou 🐶 and Ripley 🐱!
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
My partner, on the other hand, never had pets. But safe to say he's been converted.
My [unintentional] tuxedo twins, Karou 🐶 and Ripley 🐱!
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
March 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
There have ALWAYS been pets in my house, even as a kid. Could not imagine a life without them.
My partner, on the other hand, never had pets. But safe to say he's been converted.
My [unintentional] tuxedo twins, Karou 🐶 and Ripley 🐱!
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
My partner, on the other hand, never had pets. But safe to say he's been converted.
My [unintentional] tuxedo twins, Karou 🐶 and Ripley 🐱!
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
Y'all. If/when TSWF ever gets pubbed, I'll have to credit Imagine Dragons for it. The number of times I've looped Demons, Warriors, and Monster is insane.
Like, seriously. 😆
Thank you for the inspo, Dan!
Here's a look at all the vibes.
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
open.spotify.com/playlist/79d...
Like, seriously. 😆
Thank you for the inspo, Dan!
Here's a look at all the vibes.
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
open.spotify.com/playlist/79d...
March 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Y'all. If/when TSWF ever gets pubbed, I'll have to credit Imagine Dragons for it. The number of times I've looped Demons, Warriors, and Monster is insane.
Like, seriously. 😆
Thank you for the inspo, Dan!
Here's a look at all the vibes.
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
open.spotify.com/playlist/79d...
Like, seriously. 😆
Thank you for the inspo, Dan!
Here's a look at all the vibes.
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
open.spotify.com/playlist/79d...
Maybe I’m a weirdo, but I don’t have a fave book. Books I adore, yes.
But there is a book that holds significant meaning for me. That’s Hush, Hush. After reading this book & hearing the author’s story, it inspired me to write my first novel.
Without it, I wouldn’t be part of #RevPit #RevPitWaiting
But there is a book that holds significant meaning for me. That’s Hush, Hush. After reading this book & hearing the author’s story, it inspired me to write my first novel.
Without it, I wouldn’t be part of #RevPit #RevPitWaiting
March 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Maybe I’m a weirdo, but I don’t have a fave book. Books I adore, yes.
But there is a book that holds significant meaning for me. That’s Hush, Hush. After reading this book & hearing the author’s story, it inspired me to write my first novel.
Without it, I wouldn’t be part of #RevPit #RevPitWaiting
But there is a book that holds significant meaning for me. That’s Hush, Hush. After reading this book & hearing the author’s story, it inspired me to write my first novel.
Without it, I wouldn’t be part of #RevPit #RevPitWaiting
From K’s sister when he’s grasping for some hope. If a quote sums up TSWF, it’s this one. 🖤
“She’ll save you from yourself. They all will. And you’ll be stronger because of it.”
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
“She’ll save you from yourself. They all will. And you’ll be stronger because of it.”
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
Day 5 of #RevPitWaiting!
This is one of my fav prompts 🤗 Show off your favorite lines in your #RevPit book! But...keep your funny snippets for later 🤫
This is one of my fav prompts 🤗 Show off your favorite lines in your #RevPit book! But...keep your funny snippets for later 🤫
March 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
From K’s sister when he’s grasping for some hope. If a quote sums up TSWF, it’s this one. 🖤
“She’ll save you from yourself. They all will. And you’ll be stronger because of it.”
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
“She’ll save you from yourself. They all will. And you’ll be stronger because of it.”
#RevPit #RevPitWaiting
As much as I would love to have the mad skills to make a trailer, alas, I do not. Here’s a wee moodboard for TSWF I made a while back. 🖤
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
March 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As much as I would love to have the mad skills to make a trailer, alas, I do not. Here’s a wee moodboard for TSWF I made a while back. 🖤
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
My main guy, K, is a total tech-tinkerer. It's what calms his head when things get... loud. He can be impatient, arrogant, and self-serving, but also kind, funny, and badass. Just my little demi/bi disaster boy who will literally sacrifice himself to spare those he loves.
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
March 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My main guy, K, is a total tech-tinkerer. It's what calms his head when things get... loud. He can be impatient, arrogant, and self-serving, but also kind, funny, and badass. Just my little demi/bi disaster boy who will literally sacrifice himself to spare those he loves.
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
TSWF is an A/NA #ScienceFantasy
🧪 Vibes: The Last of Us, I Am Legend, Resident Evil
📖 Tropes: It's Complicated to Lovers, Who Did This To You, Reluctant Hero, Morally Gray MC
🫶 Heart: Just a lonely guy who's desperate for friends/family while trying to save his big sister
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
🧪 Vibes: The Last of Us, I Am Legend, Resident Evil
📖 Tropes: It's Complicated to Lovers, Who Did This To You, Reluctant Hero, Morally Gray MC
🫶 Heart: Just a lonely guy who's desperate for friends/family while trying to save his big sister
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
TSWF is an A/NA #ScienceFantasy
🧪 Vibes: The Last of Us, I Am Legend, Resident Evil
📖 Tropes: It's Complicated to Lovers, Who Did This To You, Reluctant Hero, Morally Gray MC
🫶 Heart: Just a lonely guy who's desperate for friends/family while trying to save his big sister
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
🧪 Vibes: The Last of Us, I Am Legend, Resident Evil
📖 Tropes: It's Complicated to Lovers, Who Did This To You, Reluctant Hero, Morally Gray MC
🫶 Heart: Just a lonely guy who's desperate for friends/family while trying to save his big sister
#RevPitWaiting #RevPit
Hey, #RevPit #RevPitWaiting crew! I'm Deena and I write upper YA to NA SFF. I love exploring the age where you're expected to be an adult but have no clue how to do that! My stories straddle the line between SF and Fantasy with tons of diversity, queerness, romance, badassery, and found family!
Hi #revpit!
This is a totally community-made game that I thought might be fun while we’re waiting!
I’ll post more explanations every day which you can QT if you’d like. Maybe we can make some long-lasting book friends on the way and keep company while #revpitwaiting!
This is a totally community-made game that I thought might be fun while we’re waiting!
I’ll post more explanations every day which you can QT if you’d like. Maybe we can make some long-lasting book friends on the way and keep company while #revpitwaiting!
March 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hey, #RevPit #RevPitWaiting crew! I'm Deena and I write upper YA to NA SFF. I love exploring the age where you're expected to be an adult but have no clue how to do that! My stories straddle the line between SF and Fantasy with tons of diversity, queerness, romance, badassery, and found family!
#RevPitWaiting Tell me without telling me…your favorite thing about your main character.
#RevPitGames #RevPit
#RevPitGames #RevPit
March 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#RevPitWaiting Tell me without telling me…your favorite thing about your main character.
#RevPitGames #RevPit
#RevPitGames #RevPit
Reposted by Deena Graves
March 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM