Romany Heartford
@romanyheartford.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, and book enthusiast. Lover of captivating stories, vivid characters, and the power of words to inspire. YA author of Mad Girl's Love Song (Feb 2025). Sharing thoughts on books, writing, and creativity. Cornish girl, sea dreams. 📚🌊✍️
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Pre-order my YA novel, Mad Girl's Love Song! A story of rebellion, love, and survival—coming Feb 2025! 🔥📖 #YAThriller #Booksky #Debutauthor
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DT45QQ2R
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From my review: "MAD GIRL’S LOVE SONG absolutely wrecked me. Seldom have I cared about characters the way I cared for the group of misfit teens at the center of this novel." I cannot recommend this book more highly! @romanyheartford.bsky.social
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"MAD GIRL’S LOVE SONG absolutely wrecked me. Seldom have I cared about characters the way I cared for the group of misfit teens at the center of this novel." -BB
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"MAD GIRL’S LOVE SONG absolutely wrecked me. Seldom have I cared about characters the way I cared for the group of misfit teens at the center of this novel." -BB
a.co/d/dxGMXXo
August 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
From my review: "MAD GIRL’S LOVE SONG absolutely wrecked me. Seldom have I cared about characters the way I cared for the group of misfit teens at the center of this novel." I cannot recommend this book more highly! @romanyheartford.bsky.social
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From a Goodreads review of THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY: “Bok's journey is full of vivid battles and surprising twists. The world of Imarina is immersive with sharp, voicey dialogue and perfect pacing for fans of character-driven fantasy stories.” 4.93⭐️
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
The Blacksmith's Boy
"You told Isabella you would stand with her until the e…
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August 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
From a Goodreads review of THE BLACKSMITH’S BOY: “Bok's journey is full of vivid battles and surprising twists. The world of Imarina is immersive with sharp, voicey dialogue and perfect pacing for fans of character-driven fantasy stories.” 4.93⭐️
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Yeah! Well done Bruce!
From the blog - Amazon success for THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY, plus a new interview! #writingcommunity
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Amazon Success for The Blacksmith's Boy + A New Interview!
New Adult Fantasy Novel earns #1 ranking on Amazon plus a new interview with author Bruce Buchanan about The Blacksmith's Boy
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August 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Yeah! Well done Bruce!
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TUESDAY is the DAY! You'll be able to find out what all the chatter has been about.
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August 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
TUESDAY is the DAY! You'll be able to find out what all the chatter has been about.
amazon.com/Blacksmiths-...
amazon.com/Blacksmiths-...
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The magic of #𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐏𝐢𝐭 doesn’t happen by accident! Behind the scenes, an awesome crew of #RevPit alums and runner-ups is keeping the campfires lit and the vibes strong. Let’s give it up for your fearless leaders! 🔥🎉
April 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The magic of #𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐏𝐢𝐭 doesn’t happen by accident! Behind the scenes, an awesome crew of #RevPit alums and runner-ups is keeping the campfires lit and the vibes strong. Let’s give it up for your fearless leaders! 🔥🎉
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We have the most amazing team that’s putting together an incredible #CampRevPit for you guys! So much dedication and creativity! I cannot wait for camp to start!
The magic of #𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐏𝐢𝐭 doesn’t happen by accident! Behind the scenes, an awesome crew of #RevPit alums and runner-ups is keeping the campfires lit and the vibes strong. Let’s give it up for your fearless leaders! 🔥🎉
April 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We have the most amazing team that’s putting together an incredible #CampRevPit for you guys! So much dedication and creativity! I cannot wait for camp to start!
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Keep the #RevPit fun going and sign up for camp! We’re still looking for Camp Counselors, which will help head up our cabins and encourage campers to participate in the daily games and prompts. If you’re interested, follow the link below!
We are also looking for volunteers (especially to head up our cabins) who love hyping up other writers on social media. If you're interested, you can fill out this form: forms.gle/vccoF8Cc1nHh... and we will be in touch soon!
April 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Keep the #RevPit fun going and sign up for camp! We’re still looking for Camp Counselors, which will help head up our cabins and encourage campers to participate in the daily games and prompts. If you’re interested, follow the link below!
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as we get closer to #RevPit announcement time, here are some important reminders:
✨️ sharing your work is brave
✨️ the contest (and ALL of publishing) is super subjective
✨️ "best manuscript wins" is not a thing
✨️ you are unique and exceptional in ways only you can be
happy #RevPit day 💛
✨️ sharing your work is brave
✨️ the contest (and ALL of publishing) is super subjective
✨️ "best manuscript wins" is not a thing
✨️ you are unique and exceptional in ways only you can be
happy #RevPit day 💛
April 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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All the #RevPit editors are available to hire + for some of us, editing is our day job.
If you enjoyed + got useful info from this event, the best way to help/thank us is to recommend us to authors looking for an editor. Most of my new clients come to me by word-of-mouth, so it really does help! 🥰
If you enjoyed + got useful info from this event, the best way to help/thank us is to recommend us to authors looking for an editor. Most of my new clients come to me by word-of-mouth, so it really does help! 🥰
a man in a suit says " i would recommend " in front of a netflix logo
ALT: a man in a suit says " i would recommend " in front of a netflix logo
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April 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
All the #RevPit editors are available to hire + for some of us, editing is our day job.
If you enjoyed + got useful info from this event, the best way to help/thank us is to recommend us to authors looking for an editor. Most of my new clients come to me by word-of-mouth, so it really does help! 🥰
If you enjoyed + got useful info from this event, the best way to help/thank us is to recommend us to authors looking for an editor. Most of my new clients come to me by word-of-mouth, so it really does help! 🥰
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#RevPit winners will be announced today!
Runners up and #10Queries picks will also be revealed…
PSA for the #RevPitCommunity: whether you did or didn’t win, keep writing and keep supporting one another! Every writer needs their village 😊
#writingcommunity #Revpit2025
Runners up and #10Queries picks will also be revealed…
PSA for the #RevPitCommunity: whether you did or didn’t win, keep writing and keep supporting one another! Every writer needs their village 😊
#writingcommunity #Revpit2025
anna from frozen is smiling in front of a body of water with a lighthouse in the background
ALT: anna from frozen is smiling in front of a body of water with a lighthouse in the background
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April 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
#RevPit winners will be announced today!
Runners up and #10Queries picks will also be revealed…
PSA for the #RevPitCommunity: whether you did or didn’t win, keep writing and keep supporting one another! Every writer needs their village 😊
#writingcommunity #Revpit2025
Runners up and #10Queries picks will also be revealed…
PSA for the #RevPitCommunity: whether you did or didn’t win, keep writing and keep supporting one another! Every writer needs their village 😊
#writingcommunity #Revpit2025
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Hi #writingcommunity!
My fave writing event, RevPit, is sadly coming to an end, but #CampRevPit is only just about to start!
Anyone can join. It’s free and for writing your MS, editing, whatever - just take a look at the link below. Sign up window is over the next two days. Join me in a cabin! 😃🎉
My fave writing event, RevPit, is sadly coming to an end, but #CampRevPit is only just about to start!
Anyone can join. It’s free and for writing your MS, editing, whatever - just take a look at the link below. Sign up window is over the next two days. Join me in a cabin! 😃🎉
The #CampRevPit sign up form will go live tomorrow (Monday April 14) on the RevPit website after the winner announcements. Here are all the details and the link where you’ll be able to sign up
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reviseresub.com/mini-events/...
Camp RevPit Spring 2025
Have you ever gone on a camp retreat and felt that spark of rejuvenation? Whether you attended as a kid or an adult, there’s something mag
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April 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hi #writingcommunity!
My fave writing event, RevPit, is sadly coming to an end, but #CampRevPit is only just about to start!
Anyone can join. It’s free and for writing your MS, editing, whatever - just take a look at the link below. Sign up window is over the next two days. Join me in a cabin! 😃🎉
My fave writing event, RevPit, is sadly coming to an end, but #CampRevPit is only just about to start!
Anyone can join. It’s free and for writing your MS, editing, whatever - just take a look at the link below. Sign up window is over the next two days. Join me in a cabin! 😃🎉
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Thank you to all the editors who made this possible, for giving us #10queries, for all your hard work behind the scenes, and for making this a fun, informative event! I am grateful for all of you! #RevPitWaiting #RevPit@reviseresub.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thank you to all the editors who made this possible, for giving us #10queries, for all your hard work behind the scenes, and for making this a fun, informative event! I am grateful for all of you! #RevPitWaiting #RevPit@reviseresub.bsky.social
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Real talk—
As much as I love #RevPit (a lot), my personal life made RevPit really hard for me in 2024.
But moving to bsky this year and y’all being so invested has really helped me revive my own spark too. Big thanks to everyone who’s helped us grow + thrive here 🥰😍 💙 📚
#RevPitWaiting
As much as I love #RevPit (a lot), my personal life made RevPit really hard for me in 2024.
But moving to bsky this year and y’all being so invested has really helped me revive my own spark too. Big thanks to everyone who’s helped us grow + thrive here 🥰😍 💙 📚
#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 4:58 PM
Real talk—
As much as I love #RevPit (a lot), my personal life made RevPit really hard for me in 2024.
But moving to bsky this year and y’all being so invested has really helped me revive my own spark too. Big thanks to everyone who’s helped us grow + thrive here 🥰😍 💙 📚
#RevPitWaiting
As much as I love #RevPit (a lot), my personal life made RevPit really hard for me in 2024.
But moving to bsky this year and y’all being so invested has really helped me revive my own spark too. Big thanks to everyone who’s helped us grow + thrive here 🥰😍 💙 📚
#RevPitWaiting
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#RevPitWaiting T-2: Gratitude
I’m not saying anything new but it bears repeating: Thank you all the fellow RevPitHopefuls for the commiseration & camaraderie. And of course, thank you #revpit staff and editors for continuing to keep such an amazing program alive. ❤️📓📝📚
I’m not saying anything new but it bears repeating: Thank you all the fellow RevPitHopefuls for the commiseration & camaraderie. And of course, thank you #revpit staff and editors for continuing to keep such an amazing program alive. ❤️📓📝📚
#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 2:11 PM
#RevPitWaiting T-2: Gratitude
I’m not saying anything new but it bears repeating: Thank you all the fellow RevPitHopefuls for the commiseration & camaraderie. And of course, thank you #revpit staff and editors for continuing to keep such an amazing program alive. ❤️📓📝📚
I’m not saying anything new but it bears repeating: Thank you all the fellow RevPitHopefuls for the commiseration & camaraderie. And of course, thank you #revpit staff and editors for continuing to keep such an amazing program alive. ❤️📓📝📚
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Had a bit of time, made a thing.
For everyone taking part in #RevPit 2025, here’s a starter pack if you’d like to stay in touch.
If I’ve missed you - it’s not you, it’s me. Just comment below and I’ll add you. Likewise, if you want out, let me know.
#RevPitWaiting #CampRevPit
go.bsky.app/4K7hXAJ
For everyone taking part in #RevPit 2025, here’s a starter pack if you’d like to stay in touch.
If I’ve missed you - it’s not you, it’s me. Just comment below and I’ll add you. Likewise, if you want out, let me know.
#RevPitWaiting #CampRevPit
go.bsky.app/4K7hXAJ
April 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Had a bit of time, made a thing.
For everyone taking part in #RevPit 2025, here’s a starter pack if you’d like to stay in touch.
If I’ve missed you - it’s not you, it’s me. Just comment below and I’ll add you. Likewise, if you want out, let me know.
#RevPitWaiting #CampRevPit
go.bsky.app/4K7hXAJ
For everyone taking part in #RevPit 2025, here’s a starter pack if you’d like to stay in touch.
If I’ve missed you - it’s not you, it’s me. Just comment below and I’ll add you. Likewise, if you want out, let me know.
#RevPitWaiting #CampRevPit
go.bsky.app/4K7hXAJ
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Look what the post office left on my doorstep! Proud to have a werewolf short story, “His Grandmother’s Eyes” in this one. (And @demimschwartz.bsky.social has a story, too!) My 7th published anthology tale & more coming.
April 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Look what the post office left on my doorstep! Proud to have a werewolf short story, “His Grandmother’s Eyes” in this one. (And @demimschwartz.bsky.social has a story, too!) My 7th published anthology tale & more coming.
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Surprise #RevPitCommunity! Made my #10Queries into 12!
#RevPit #Revpit2025 #writingcommunity #amquerying #amediting
#RevPit #Revpit2025 #writingcommunity #amquerying #amediting
Welcome to my 2nd #RevPit #10Queries of the spring! Queries/pages selected at random & feedback is vague to benefit anyone who might be #amquerying! Feel free to @ me/ask questions in the comments/guess which query is yours! (I won’t confirm or deny now—authors will get emails after April 14).
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April 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Surprise #RevPitCommunity! Made my #10Queries into 12!
#RevPit #Revpit2025 #writingcommunity #amquerying #amediting
#RevPit #Revpit2025 #writingcommunity #amquerying #amediting
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Book review time! QUEEN'S CATACOMBS. Jordan H. Bartlett suffers no sophomore slump. This #YAfantasy novel is a worthy sequel to 2022's outstanding CONTEST OF QUEENS. Full review in comments!
April 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Book review time! QUEEN'S CATACOMBS. Jordan H. Bartlett suffers no sophomore slump. This #YAfantasy novel is a worthy sequel to 2022's outstanding CONTEST OF QUEENS. Full review in comments!
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Welcome to my 1st #RevPit #10Queries of the spring! Queries/pages selected at random & feedback is vague to benefit anyone who might be #amquerying! Feel free to @ me/ask questions in the comments/guess which query is yours! (I won’t confirm or deny now—authors will get emails after April 14).
a woman in a dress and over the knee boots dancing
ALT: a woman in a dress and over the knee boots dancing
media.tenor.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Welcome to my 1st #RevPit #10Queries of the spring! Queries/pages selected at random & feedback is vague to benefit anyone who might be #amquerying! Feel free to @ me/ask questions in the comments/guess which query is yours! (I won’t confirm or deny now—authors will get emails after April 14).
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My #10Queries starts in less than 2 hours!
#RevPit #RevPitCommunity #RevPit2025 @reviseresub.bsky.social
#RevPit #RevPitCommunity #RevPit2025 @reviseresub.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
My #10Queries starts in less than 2 hours!
#RevPit #RevPitCommunity #RevPit2025 @reviseresub.bsky.social
#RevPit #RevPitCommunity #RevPit2025 @reviseresub.bsky.social
Whoop whoop!
Today is the day! Join me at 5 pm eastern for my first #10Queries. 💜💎 @reviseresub.bsky.social #RevPit #RevPitWaiting
April 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Whoop whoop!
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Hello, lovely authors, and welcome to my first 2025 #RevPit annual contest #10Queries session.
A quick intro, I’m Miranda Darrow, freelance fiction editor.
This is my 6th year volunteering with #RevPit and I’m thrilled to be here.
A quick intro, I’m Miranda Darrow, freelance fiction editor.
This is my 6th year volunteering with #RevPit and I’m thrilled to be here.
March 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hello, lovely authors, and welcome to my first 2025 #RevPit annual contest #10Queries session.
A quick intro, I’m Miranda Darrow, freelance fiction editor.
This is my 6th year volunteering with #RevPit and I’m thrilled to be here.
A quick intro, I’m Miranda Darrow, freelance fiction editor.
This is my 6th year volunteering with #RevPit and I’m thrilled to be here.