Bethany Averie ~ Querying YA Fantasy
@writingbybethany.bsky.social
YA Fantasy Author
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I'm a Catholic wife and mother
When working w/ someone I mention that I'm learning disabled (AKA"neurodivergent")
Ambassador for @unhingedpit.bsky.social
I'm a Catholic wife and mother
When working w/ someone I mention that I'm learning disabled (AKA"neurodivergent")
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We had the em dash first! And we're not giving it up.
But is it an AI tell? We asked agents @alicespeilburg.bsky.social and @johnmcusick.bsky.social what REALLY signals AI-generated writing.
Their answer? Let's just say if you see a character named "Thorn"... 👀
youtu.be/zebc9cyLhSg
But is it an AI tell? We asked agents @alicespeilburg.bsky.social and @johnmcusick.bsky.social what REALLY signals AI-generated writing.
Their answer? Let's just say if you see a character named "Thorn"... 👀
youtu.be/zebc9cyLhSg
We Asked Agents The Real AI Writing Tells (Hint: It's Not Em Dashes)
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
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February 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
We had the em dash first! And we're not giving it up.
But is it an AI tell? We asked agents @alicespeilburg.bsky.social and @johnmcusick.bsky.social what REALLY signals AI-generated writing.
Their answer? Let's just say if you see a character named "Thorn"... 👀
youtu.be/zebc9cyLhSg
But is it an AI tell? We asked agents @alicespeilburg.bsky.social and @johnmcusick.bsky.social what REALLY signals AI-generated writing.
Their answer? Let's just say if you see a character named "Thorn"... 👀
youtu.be/zebc9cyLhSg
Happy Monday! God bless you. Have a melodiously marvelous day! 🙂
February 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Happy Monday! God bless you. Have a melodiously marvelous day! 🙂
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Farewell to the mass market paperback (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
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February 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Farewell to the mass market paperback (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
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Someone made an AI avatar of me & is making daily AI slop videos with it & the channel is popping off 💀
It’s just “me” spouting nonsense over fake / unreadable maps. Getting tens of thousands of views.
Always check the channel name, folks!
It’s just “me” spouting nonsense over fake / unreadable maps. Getting tens of thousands of views.
Always check the channel name, folks!
February 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Someone made an AI avatar of me & is making daily AI slop videos with it & the channel is popping off 💀
It’s just “me” spouting nonsense over fake / unreadable maps. Getting tens of thousands of views.
Always check the channel name, folks!
It’s just “me” spouting nonsense over fake / unreadable maps. Getting tens of thousands of views.
Always check the channel name, folks!
Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fabulously fun-filled day! 🙂
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fabulously fun-filled day! 🙂
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a totally thrilling day! 🙂
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a totally thrilling day! 🙂
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsically wonderful day! 🙂
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsically wonderful day! 🙂
Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have a tremendously terrific day! 🙂
February 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have a tremendously terrific day! 🙂
Happy Monday! God bless you. Have a melodiously merry day! 🙂
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Happy Monday! God bless you. Have a melodiously merry day! 🙂
Even though I wasn't pitching today, I did work on at least one new graphic for SUGAR & FROST (the manuscript I'm currently querying). I need to work on at least 1 or 2 more for SHIFTER SECRETS (the manuscript I've been editing lately).
January 31, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Even though I wasn't pitching today, I did work on at least one new graphic for SUGAR & FROST (the manuscript I'm currently querying). I need to work on at least 1 or 2 more for SHIFTER SECRETS (the manuscript I've been editing lately).
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With heavy hearts, we are sad to share with the #RevPit community that we are losing one of our beloved editors and friends.
Megan Records has been holding back the progression of terminal cancer for the last two years. She is now in hospice with her family at her side during her final days.
Megan Records has been holding back the progression of terminal cancer for the last two years. She is now in hospice with her family at her side during her final days.
January 31, 2026 at 7:37 PM
With heavy hearts, we are sad to share with the #RevPit community that we are losing one of our beloved editors and friends.
Megan Records has been holding back the progression of terminal cancer for the last two years. She is now in hospice with her family at her side during her final days.
Megan Records has been holding back the progression of terminal cancer for the last two years. She is now in hospice with her family at her side during her final days.
Hey weather fans (or those who like to stay weather-up-to-date) @rhyall.bsky.social is Live right now with storm on East Coastal areas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9IE...
🔴 LIVE - MAJOR WINTER STORM COVERAGE WITH STORM CHASERS ON THE GROUND
YouTube video by Ryan Hall, Y'all
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January 31, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Hey weather fans (or those who like to stay weather-up-to-date) @rhyall.bsky.social is Live right now with storm on East Coastal areas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9IE...
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I'm not pitching today, but I wish those who are participating in questpit a fun day!
January 31, 2026 at 4:19 PM
I'm not pitching today, but I wish those who are participating in questpit a fun day!
Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fabulously fun day!
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fabulously fun day!
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Major winter storm late Saturday into Sunday: Eastern NC and SE Virginia could see 8-12+ inches with 35-50 mph gusts creating near-blizzard conditions. Light fluffy snow will drift badly. If you're in these areas, prepare now.
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Major winter storm late Saturday into Sunday: Eastern NC and SE Virginia could see 8-12+ inches with 35-50 mph gusts creating near-blizzard conditions. Light fluffy snow will drift badly. If you're in these areas, prepare now.
One of my happy places (yes, I have more than one happy place) is celebrating 80 years of business! Congratulations, Bronners! Happy 80 years! Bronners is a huge Christmas store located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. www.bronners.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
One of my happy places (yes, I have more than one happy place) is celebrating 80 years of business! Congratulations, Bronners! Happy 80 years! Bronners is a huge Christmas store located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. www.bronners.com
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a thrillingly terrific day! 🙂
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a thrillingly terrific day! 🙂
My January 2026 blog post is up on my blog: writebybethany.blogspot.com/2026/01/janu...
January Bringing 2026...
Happy Wednesday Everyone! It's January...it's 2026...can you believe it? Sometimes I have to sit and think about this. When I was younger ...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM
My January 2026 blog post is up on my blog: writebybethany.blogspot.com/2026/01/janu...
Update: @questpit is postponing it's event by a day. Please check their page for details.
January 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Update: @questpit is postponing it's event by a day. Please check their page for details.
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsically wonderful day! 🙂
January 28, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsically wonderful day! 🙂
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There are at least 6159 school and business closures / delays tomorrow...
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 PM
There are at least 6159 school and business closures / delays tomorrow...