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Sara Wilkinson
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Contemporary romance writer, baker, lover of rugby and all things chocolate.
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Sara Wilkinson @swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social · Oct 10
#amquerying my 85,000 word contemporary romance Love on the Vine. While working at the winery she recently inherited with her newfound half-brother, Becca rescues an actor hiding from an oversized role from rabid fans

🍷Dual POV
🍷Strangers-to-Lovers
🍷Found family

#writingcommunity #agentsguide
Love on the Vine Agent Guide Pitch: Becca Hopewell has trouble letting people in. She blames the death of her mom during childbirth and her father’s subsequent abandonment of her to a cold aunt. When she’s left part owner of a winery with her newfound half-brother she must decide if she’s willing to risk being rejected again. Not only by him, but by Ian Baker, the demi-god portraying, disillusioned actor she rescues from rabid fans while manning the winery’s Christmas market booth. *85,000 Word Contemporary Romance *Tropes: Different Worlds, Strangers-to-Lovers, Found Family Comps: Romantic Comedy-Curtis Sittenfeld Under Your Spell-Laura Wood Waiting for Tom Hanks-Kerry Winfrey We All Live Here-Jojo Moyes Notting Hill Quote: “You’re right. Better make it three. You’re too good a saleswoman. Even without the cheat sheet. Which begs the question: How does someone who professes not to know wine work for a winery?” “That’s a long, complicated story. Too long for a few sips of wine. Or coffee. Hell, I’m not even sure a three-course meal would suffice.” Becca froze. Eyes wide as her hands hovered over bottles. “That wasn’t me begging for an invitation or anything. Not that you thought such a silly thing. Or would ever think…” Becca snapped her lips shut. Avoided his twinkling eyes by assessing the progress of the three women. Now closer than she liked. With more make-up and hands that flattened flyaway strands. Their hungry look reminiscent of the wolf at grandma’s house. “And if I did?” “What?” The man followed Becca’s frantic glance. His head snapped forward. His body straightened and angled more towards Becca and away from the women’s eager glances. The openness, the calmness disappeared like wine at an awkward Christmas party.
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Matt's family throws a huge Christmas party every year and Nat has a standing invitation. No matter how busy they become after graduation or how far apart they live, they know they will always reconnect at this party.
#FiFRevPit #WritingCommunity
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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When Nat is waylaid by two idiots at a frat party, Matt rescues her and a deep friendship forms with hints of more if only they can see past their ambitions: Nat as a pro soccer star for her dads affection; Matt as a pediatrician in honor of his childhood friends death.
#FiFRevPit #MockPit #A #R #C
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Nat is bound for a pro soccer career thinking it will bring her dad back into her life, Matt is bound for med school in honor of his late childhood friend, but after Matt rescues Nat from a sticky situation, deep feelings threaten to disrupt their long pursued dreams.
#FiFRevPit #MockPit #A #R #C
Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love Agents Guide Details: *87,000 Word Dual POV Contemporary Romance * After Matt rescues Nat from a sticky situation a friendship develops that neither sought nor particularly desired. Both are on paths shaped by childhood experiences and are loathe to change course even when their friendship deepens and threatens to turn romantic. Nat has dreams of being a professional soccer player in the hopes it will make her dad proud and entice him back into her life. Matt wants to honor his childhood best friend’s death by practicing as a pediatrician in their hometown. As they advance down their respective, solitary roads, they must decide if success is enough to make them complete if it means being without the other. Tropes Friends-to-Lovers-to Friends-to Lovers Slow Burn Sworn off love Inspired by: "KIds in Love" - Pink feat. First Aid Kit Comps: "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry "When Harry Met Sally" "Slow Dance" by Rainbow Rowell "Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune EXCERPT: “I’m not ready for this to end.” Nat searched his eyes with eyes full of understanding. Too much understanding. As if she too knew this, whatever this was, had to end. Every time he held her, every time she shuddered in his arms, he wanted more from her. Something Nat couldn’t, wouldn’t give. Not yet. Maybe someday. An improbable idea, not an impossible one. Where’s there’s life, there’s hope. But it dwindled with each passing semester, each passing season. He wasn’t sure how much longer he could or should wait. With his all-encompassing residency starting in a few weeks and with Nat playing in the Olympics later this year on top of her already grinding schedule, such hope died a slow death.
November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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AITA for repeatedly rejecting my best friend for fear he'll resent me if he gives up his dream of practicing pediatrics in our hometown to honor his deceased childhood friend and follows me as I pursue my dream of playing pro soccer to win my dad's affection?

#FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #WritingCommunity
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 6d
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 10:50 PM
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My female MC would probably bring something healthy and full of protein like salmon or edamame

My male MC would probably bring microbrew hazy IPA
#FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #WritingCommunity
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Huh. Loving the color and sparkles, but haven't a clue what this is. Anyone have a guess?
#FiFRevPit #RevPitFiF #WritingCommunity
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social
#amquerying my 85,000 word contemporary romance Love on the Vine. While working at the winery she recently inherited with her newfound half-brother, Becca rescues an actor hiding from an oversized role from rabid fans

🍷Dual POV
🍷Strangers-to-Lovers
🍷Found family

#writingcommunity #agentsguide
Love on the Vine Agent Guide Pitch: Becca Hopewell has trouble letting people in. She blames the death of her mom during childbirth and her father’s subsequent abandonment of her to a cold aunt. When she’s left part owner of a winery with her newfound half-brother she must decide if she’s willing to risk being rejected again. Not only by him, but by Ian Baker, the demi-god portraying, disillusioned actor she rescues from rabid fans while manning the winery’s Christmas market booth. *85,000 Word Contemporary Romance *Tropes: Different Worlds, Strangers-to-Lovers, Found Family Comps: Romantic Comedy-Curtis Sittenfeld Under Your Spell-Laura Wood Waiting for Tom Hanks-Kerry Winfrey We All Live Here-Jojo Moyes Notting Hill Quote: “You’re right. Better make it three. You’re too good a saleswoman. Even without the cheat sheet. Which begs the question: How does someone who professes not to know wine work for a winery?” “That’s a long, complicated story. Too long for a few sips of wine. Or coffee. Hell, I’m not even sure a three-course meal would suffice.” Becca froze. Eyes wide as her hands hovered over bottles. “That wasn’t me begging for an invitation or anything. Not that you thought such a silly thing. Or would ever think…” Becca snapped her lips shut. Avoided his twinkling eyes by assessing the progress of the three women. Now closer than she liked. With more make-up and hands that flattened flyaway strands. Their hungry look reminiscent of the wolf at grandma’s house. “And if I did?” “What?” The man followed Becca’s frantic glance. His head snapped forward. His body straightened and angled more towards Becca and away from the women’s eager glances. The openness, the calmness disappeared like wine at an awkward Christmas party.
October 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social
ROMANTIC COMEDY x WAITING FOR TOM HANKS

Becca's world is upended when she inherits a winery with her newfound half-brother from her estranged father and becomes a jewelry designer to the stars after she rescues Ian, a hiding, larger-than-life movie star, from rabid fans

#Bluepit📖 #Bluepit #A #R #Q
Love on the Vine: Agent guide by Sara Wilkinson The Pitch: Becca Hopewell has trouble letting people in. She blames the death of her mom during childbirth and her father’s subsequent abandonment of her to a cold aunt. When she’s left part owner of a winery with her newfound half-brother she must decide if she’s willing to risk being rejected again. Not only by him, but by Ian Baker, the demi-god portraying, disillusioned actor she rescues from rabid fans while manning the winery’s Christmas market booth. The Particulars: 85,000 word contemporary romance. Tropes: Different Worlds, Strangers-to-lovers, Found family. Comps: Romantic Comedy, A Winter Wish, Waiting for Tom Hanks, Notting Hill The Passage: “You’re right. Better make it three. You’re too good a saleswoman. Even without the cheat sheet. Which begs the question: How does someone who professes not to know wine work for a winery?” “That’s a long, complicated story. Too long for a few sips of wine. Or coffee. Hell, I’m not even sure a three-course meal would suffice.” Becca froze. Eyes wide as her hands hovered over bottles. “That wasn’t me begging for an invitation or anything. Not that you thought such a silly thing. Or would ever think…” Becca snapped her lips shut. Avoided his twinkling eyes by assessing the progress of the three women. Now closer than she liked. With more make-up and hands that flattened flyaway strands. Their hungry look reminiscent of the wolf at grandma’s house. “And if I did?” “What?” The man followed Becca’s frantic glance. His head snapped forward. His body straightened and angled more towards Becca and away from the women’s eager glances. The openness, the calmness disappeared like wine at an awkward Christmas party.
July 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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BEFORE I DO x MAD ABOUT YOU

Fiona is a daddy’s girl who loved hockey, but after his death she can’t even look at her skates. It will take a chance meeting with a painter and fellow hockey fan to help her revive her love of hockey and fully mourn her biggest fan’s death.

#Bluepit📖 #Bluepit #A #R #Q
Finding Fiona: An agent guide by Sara Wilkinson The Pitch: Fiona Ivanov is a daddy’s girl who loved hockey. Loved playing, loved watching her pro dad play, loved watching their favorite team with him at her side. But after his death in a drunk driving accident, she pushes that love down and fills the void with an increasingly discordant relationship. A chance meeting with a fellow fan and painter, Paul, rekindles her love of the game and helps her reconnect with her late dad while she helps him embrace his artistic talent and reconnect with his living father. The Particulars: Contemporary Romance: 84,000 words. Troupes: Impossible romance and Stranger-to-Friends-to-Lovers. Inspired by: Katy Perry's Not like the Movies. Comps: Before I Do, Mad About You, Something from Tiffany's. The Passage: “Yes, you.” Fiona glanced up at Paul but avoided his eyes. “What the hell is your deal? You invite me home like a stray cat. Fill me with cocoa and memories. Then toss me out without warning and ignore me for days. Then show up at the bar and act like I’m not even there.” A ragged breath escaped her lips as her chest collapsed against her spine. Paul knelt in front of her. His cheeks deflated as he slowly exhaled. “I’m attracted to you. More than I have any right to be. When Jonathon called, I realized this, us, was impossible. Pushing you away seemed like the best option. But then tonight, when you looked so upset, it…” Paul reached over and lifted her chin with his forefinger. “I’d rather have you in my life than not. Even if that means being stuck in the friend zone.”
July 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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ROMANTIC COMEDY x NOTTING HILL

Becca's world, already upended when she's named part owner of a winery with her half-brother by her estranged father, is fully turned upside down when she rescues Ian, a disillusioned movie star hiding from an oversized role, from rabid fans.

#Bluepit📖 #A #R #Q
Love on the Vine Agent Guide By Sara Wilkinson Becca Hopewell has trouble letting people in. She blames the death of her mom during childbirth and her father’s subsequent abandonment of her to a cold aunt. When she’s left part owner of a winery with her newfound half-brother she must decide if she’s willing to risk being rejected again. Not only by him, but by Ian Baker, the demi-god portraying, disillusioned actor she rescues from rabid fans while manning the winery’s Christmas market booth. The Particulars: 85,000 Word Contemporary Romance. Troupes: Different worlds, strangers-to-lovers, found family. Comps: Romantic Comedy, A Winter Wish, Waiting for Tom Hanks, Notting Hill “You’re right. Better make it three. You’re too good a saleswoman. Even without the cheat sheet. Which begs the question: How does someone who professes not to know wine work for a winery?” “That’s a long, complicated story. Too long for a few sips of wine. Or coffee. Hell, I’m not even sure a three-course meal would suffice.” Becca froze. Eyes wide as her hands hovered over bottles. “That wasn’t me begging for an invitation or anything. Not that you thought such a silly thing. Or would ever think…” Becca snapped her lips shut. Avoided his twinkling eyes by assessing the progress of the three women. Now closer than she liked. With more make-up and hands that flattened flyaway strands. Their hungry look reminiscent of the wolf at grandma’s house. “And if I did?” “What?” The man followed Becca’s frantic glance. His head snapped forward. His body straightened and angled more towards Becca and away from the women’s eager glances. The openness, the calmness disappeared like wine at an awkward Christmas party.
July 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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BEFORE I DO x MAD ABOUT YOU

Feeling incomplete since her dad's death, Fiona fills the void with an increasingly discordant relationship. A chance meeting with Paul, a painter and fellow hockey fan, helps her rediscover her love of hockey and fully mourn her biggest fan's death.

#Bluepit📖 #A #R #Q
FINDING FIONA: An agents guide. Sara Wilkinson Fiona Ivanov is a daddy’s girl who loved hockey. Loved playing, loved watching her pro dad play, loved watching their favorite team with him at her side. But after his death in a drunk driving accident, she pushes that love down and fills the void with an increasingly discordant relationship. A chance meeting with a fellow fan and painter, Paul, rekindles her love of the game and helps her reconnect with her late dad while she helps him embrace his artistic talent and reconnect with his living father. The Particulars: Contemporary Romance 84,000 words. Troupes: Impossible romance and Strangers-to-Friends-to-Lovers. Inspired by: Katy Perry's Not like the Movies. Comps: Before I Do and Mad About You "Yes, you.” Fiona glanced up at Paul but avoided his eyes. “What the hell is your deal? You invite me home like a stray cat. Fill me with cocoa and memories. Then toss me out without warning and ignore me for days. Then show up at the bar and act like I’m not even there.” A ragged breath escaped her lips as her chest collapsed against her spine. Paul knelt in front of her. His cheeks deflated as he slowly exhaled. “I’m attracted to you. More than I have any right to be. When Jonathon called, I realized this, us, was impossible. Pushing you away seemed like the best option. But then tonight, when you looked so upset, it…” Paul reached over and lifted her chin with his forefinger. “I’d rather have you in my life than not. Even if that means being stuck in the friend zone.”
July 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
jademasonwrites.bsky.social
Recap from #joypit. It's been great seeing all of your pitches and thanks to the #writingcommunity for your support.
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jademasonwrites.bsky.social Jade Mason @jademasonwrites.bsky.social · Jun 6
BEACH READ x THE WEDDING PEOPLE x REPUTATION ALBUM

🏢 Laid off

🇵🇭Trying not to disappoint her Filipino dad

💍 Best friend’s “best woman”

🤐 Hiding how lost she feels

🫶 Reuniting with ex-work rival/ groom’s brother

🫣 Secrets piling up

💖 Finding hope

#JoyPit #amquerying #agentsguide📌 #WF w/ #R
BEACH READ x THE WEDDING PEOPLE x REPUTATION ALBUM 🏢 Laid off
 🇵🇭Trying not to disappoint her Filipino dad
 💍 Best friend’s “best woman”
 🤐 Hiding how lost she feels
 🫶 Reuniting with ex-work rival/ groom’s brother
 🫣 Secrets piling up
 💖 Finding hope #JoyPit #amquerying #agentsguide📌 #WF w/ #R BEACH READ x THE WEDDING PEOPLE x REPUTATION ALBUM 🏢 Laid off
 🇵🇭Trying not to disappoint her Filipino dad
 💍 Best friend’s “best woman”
 🤐 Hiding how lost she feels
 🫶 Reuniting with ex-work rival/ groom’s brother
 🫣 Secrets piling up
 💖 Finding hope #JoyPit #amquerying #agentsguide📌 #WF w/ #R
June 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
charlenegroome.bsky.social
When an owner of a posh thrift clothing store buys a gown deemed unlucky, she doesn’t believe it until the next customer returns it, so when her ex shows up unexpectedly, she thinks he’s there to apologize for their past, and she puts the dress to the test. #JoyPit #R #A
June 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
tiniwiderauthor.bsky.social
#joypit Practical Magic x Go Hex yourself HEARTS & HEXES Witchy Cozy RomCom #NA #F #MR #RC #UF

❤️ Mentor/Mentee
🧹 Witches are real
🥰 Overcoming grief/building trust
🌟heart wrenching secrets
🧙‍♀️ Granny knows
😍 slow burn
🤣 rom-com
🌶️ sweet
🏠 Sentient house
❤️ HE
@joypit.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
maggiesbooks.bsky.social
check out my pitch for #joypit ! a story of first love where i promise, all the pain was worth the joy.

#amquerying
maggiesbooks.bsky.social maggie 🌸 @maggiesbooks.bsky.social · Jun 6
After ten years of not speaking, exes (and pretentious New York transplants) Jasper and Brett return to the lake for a wedding, only to find they can't stay away from each other.

He has secrets. She gets vicious when she's hurt. Will their messy reconnection ruin the wedding?

#joypit #a #wf #cr
a summer to remember. collage of summer pictures a summer to forget. collage of drinking, bonfire and pine tree will love survive the winter? corgi, christmas lake house, new years eve collage None of This Was Real women’s fiction / romantic drama 86,000 words pine trees and sunset
June 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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charlenegroome.bsky.social
When she borrows a pair of heels to impress a celeb fashion influencer, she loses a heel in the state of emergency and the guy who has it is on a mission to find her. She must return the heels before her boss finds out they’re missing. #R #NA #JoyPit
June 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
lizlasswrites.bsky.social
A high-society witch discovers the joy of living for personal fulfillment rather than social clout, thanks to her sweet-as-sugar pastry chef tenant and the judgemental phoenix nesting in his bakery’s oven.

I #AmQuerying THE BOOKERY, a 93k-word cozy romantic fantasy.

#JoyPit #A #F #FR
June 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
jennymariebee.bsky.social
When a widow shares the juicy details of her first love with her granddaughter, kismet bestows another chance for two fairytale endings, if they can survive a headstrong grandma and a vengeful ex.

🥼doctor
👴👵 family
🐈 cat butler
💍 fake
🫶 reunion
☀️summer

#joypit #amwriting #amquerying #agentguide
June 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Reposted by Sara Wilkinson
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#JoyPit #Editorsguide #Humor
Regency England: A 29-year-old spinster must marry off her pretty younger sister after a botched season in Bath—but when she tries to snag a rich neighbor's guest of honor, she accidentally catches his eye herself and unleashes the kraken of drama in her small town.
June 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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markedwithanm.bsky.social
Ghost Hunters x HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD

Spirits have never scared TV ghost hunter Katie. Letting herself be loved is much scarier. Especially when she finds herself falling for her best friend while they fake date to boost the show’s ratings.

#JoyPit #A #R
June 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social
Inspired by Katy Perry's Not Like the Movies:

After the death of her dad and biggest fan, Fiona fills the void with an increasingly discordant relationship until a chance meeting with Paul, a painter and fellow hockey fan, rekindles her love for the game she and her dad shared.

#Joypit #A #R #CR
June 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social
Notting Hill x Romantic Comedy

After inheriting half of a winery from her estranged father, Becca establishes a connection with her newfound half-brother while learning the family business where she rescues Ian, an actor hiding from an oversized role, from rabid fans.

#JoyPit #A #R #CR
June 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Thanks: @katieknightley.bsky.social, @emmiemarch.bsky.social, @katyreadsromance.bsky.social, @authorkatecooper.bsky.social, @drealaj.bsky.social: for swapping and giving awesome advice 🥰
@soulestories.bsky.social: awesome counselor.
Damselflies please keep in touch

#crpdamselflies #camprevpit
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · May 4
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰: #ShoutOut
#CampRevPit is coming to an end, Campers. Hope you had fun as much as we did!
Today, shout out another writer who's inspired you, helped you along your journey, or just been a great Camp buddy.
Three marshmallow friends on a green campsite. There is an orange blanket on the ground. A marshmallow with a blue backpack is picking up an apple core, another with a red backpack is writing notes in a red notebook, and the third with a purple backpack is sitting on top of a picnic basket eating a sandwich. There is text across the green canopy saying, #ShoutOut
May 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social
I write adult contemporary romance. I’m always on the lookout for beta readers, CPs and/or a writing group to meet regularly. I have projects in various stages. My current WIP nearing query readiness is a found family, strangers-to-lovers, different worlds MS

#ABCPit #crpdamselflies #camprevpit
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · May 3
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟯: #ABCPit
Welcome to #CampRevPit's Mixer Event! Come gather 'round the fire—pitch your project, and tag if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners.
A well-fed green caterpillar sit on a little hill to the right of the screen, eating a pile of pages labeled with the words “story notes.” On the left, a Camp RevPit flag waves at the end of a flagpole. There is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. There is black text in the middle of the blue sky, saying, #ABCPit and "Welcome to #CampRevPit's Mixer Event!"
May 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
swilkinsonwrites.bsky.social
“If you don’t go, my dear, I will,” said a thin voice behind Ian’s right elbow. A short, older woman looked up at Ian with batting lashes and a puckered smile.
“Going once…” Ian pointed toward the woman now eyeing Becca with raised, barely there eyebrows. “Going twice.”
“An hour."

#crpdamselflies
soulestories.bsky.social Elizabeth Soule @soulestories.bsky.social · May 3
Happy weekend, #CRPDamselflies!

Don't forget to use Alt Text for images. :)
Camp RevPit Romance Cabin, Day 13 Prompt: 5/3 “Share a favorite line or snippet of your WIP. Bonus: Share a mood board or character art” #CRPDamselflies Orange background with white hearts and damselflies
May 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM