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A Seattle teen stumbles upon her late mom’s diary, uncovering secrets about a love life she never knew. Stranded in Ireland, she’s desperate to leave—until the pages pull her into a story of heartbreak, healing, and finding home. #GoingHomeHome 💔🍀

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January 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Going Home Home

After her mom’s death, a grieving teen moves from Seattle to a tiny Irish village, only to uncover secrets in her mom’s diary that could change everything she knows about her past—and herself.

👑Romance subplot
🛬Culture shock
🐝Busybodies

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December 5, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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🌟Boosting🌟 #writingcommunity #booksky #amwriting #amquerying #books
path2pub.bsky.social Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Dec 1
🔊 The #writingcommunity voted & we’re Announcing Path2pub’s 2025 Pitch Event: #P2Ppit

2025’s first pitch event!!

#P2Ppit stands for Path to Publication Pitch. It’s a Twitter/Bluesky pitch event for writers to post pitches of their books either for industry participation or 🧵
P2Ppit stands for Path to Publication Pitch, and is a Twitter/Bluesky pitch event for writers to post pitches of their books either for industry participation or simply to test, promote, and celebrate their ideas. Pitch events are one of the joys of the online writing community. As Path2pub has always been community-oriented, this idea that celebrates writing and builds camaraderie was one we couldn’t shake off when it came up! Pitching Guide • #P2Ppit begins at 9am EST and ends at 9pm, on the 17th of January, 2025. • It will take place on both X and Blue Sky. • Add the hashtag #P2Ppit to your post to partake. • Writers can post 3 pitches in total. • Unagented, agented, and published writers can all partake. However please use the below hashtags for clarity: Unagented Writers #UW Agented Writers #AW Published Writers #PW • Moodboards are allowed, encouraged, but not compulsory. Adding ALT Text to images is highly encouraged. • Agents and editors can like tweets (♥️) to indicate interests. Participating professionals often leave guidelines on how to submit on their pages so check for instructions! • Keep your pitch to 240 words. The shorter it is the more likely people are to read it!
December 1, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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FinePrint website: fineprintlit.com/arianna-sidd...
Arianna Siddiqui is an Associate Agent and open to queries Arianna Siddiqui earned dual degrees in political science and economics from Trinity University and completed the Columbia Publishing Course at the University of Oxford. She also started her professional career selling used Mercedes before transitioning into a career in publishing. With experience as an assistant at Lucinda Literary and William Morris Endeavor, and as a mentee with the Writers House Mentor Initiative, she has a strong eye for engaging stories and market trends. Arianna is currently pursuing a part-time master’s in creative writing at the University of Cambridge. In her free time, Arianna writes speculative romance and fosters litters of kittens. At this time, Arianna is particularly drawn to mysteries, romance, and speculative fiction across young adult and adult audiences. She’s also open to adult nonfiction that explores unique narratives or perspectives. In mysteries, Arianna is captivated by stories that subvert traditional tropes and bring fresh perspectives to the genre, especially those told by voices that have historically been underrepresented. She’s particularly intrigued by locked-room mysteries, non-linear narratives, and stories infused with a ticking clock or ever-present sense of urgency. What excites her most are unconventional sleuths—amateurs or experts in adjacent fields such as historians, librarians, art restorers, or forensic accountants—rather than traditional law enforcement or military protagonists. In romance, Arianna LOVES stories that blur genre lines and deliver the unexpected. She loves narratives that combine romance with horror, paranormal elements, or a mystery. Romantic comedies with sharp wit and distinctive voices also hold a special place in her heart. While romantasy can be a tougher sell for her, she’s open to it if the story brings a truly fresh perspective or a bold, innovative world. Arianna’s tastes in speculative fiction lean toward grounded and intimate storytelling. She has a particular fondness for low fantasy and magical realism, especially narratives inspired by non-Western cultures, mythologies, and traditions. Speculative fiction that focuses on relationships, identity, and emotional journeys resonates strongly with her. She’s not currently interested in science fiction. Though more selective about nonfiction, Arianna seeks projects with strong, distinctive voices that offer new insights or perspectives. She’s particularly drawn to narrative-driven works that blend memoir, cultural commentary, or history in compelling and original ways. ​ Arianna, above all, seeks to champion historically marginalized voices, including disabled, BIPOC, and queer writers.
December 3, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a YA query letter critique + feedback on the first 50 pages of your manuscript by @melmazzone.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random.
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SPREAD THE JOY Rosebud Authors & The Tobias Literary Agency "How do you spell love," Piglet asked. "You don't spell it, you feel it," answered Pooh Day 3 - Critique by Melissa Mazzone with a photo of Melissa
December 3, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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Now book 4 is done, I want to offer support to #querying writers-a 1:1 feedback session on your submission package.

To enter follow me, repost using #IAmQuerying & comment with the title/genre of your WIP. I will pick 3 writers on 14th Dec & we can set up a feedback session for a time that suits!
November 26, 2024 at 2:48 PM
vickymcd.bsky.social
Starting my querying journey and already a little overwhelmed. #writing #writingcommunity
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December 3, 2024 at 9:35 AM