Bethany Averie ~ Querying YA Fantasy
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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")
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SPC just upgraded to Enhanced Risk for southern Illinois and Indiana today. Supercells with EF2+ tornado potential this afternoon through early evening. Narrow window but a real setup. We'll be live covering it.
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
SPC just upgraded to Enhanced Risk for southern Illinois and Indiana today. Supercells with EF2+ tornado potential this afternoon through early evening. Narrow window but a real setup. We'll be live covering it.
Thursday seems like the persona non gratis of the week. It doesn't have the negativity of Monday, the joy of Friday, the "YAY we're over the 'hump'" of Wednesday or even a food attached to it like Tuesday. It's just "Friday Eve". Poor Thursday needs a "thing" like the others.
February 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Thursday seems like the persona non gratis of the week. It doesn't have the negativity of Monday, the joy of Friday, the "YAY we're over the 'hump'" of Wednesday or even a food attached to it like Tuesday. It's just "Friday Eve". Poor Thursday needs a "thing" like the others.
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a thrillingly fun day! 🙂
February 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a thrillingly fun day! 🙂
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a wonderful day! 🙂
February 18, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have a terrific day! 🙂
February 17, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have a terrific day! 🙂
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Synopsis tip…
The makers of South Park had a video years ago about how they create stories and the basics of it were that if you can use the words “and then” between your plot points you are forked. This means there is nothing connecting these moments, you have a series of events.
…. Cont….
The makers of South Park had a video years ago about how they create stories and the basics of it were that if you can use the words “and then” between your plot points you are forked. This means there is nothing connecting these moments, you have a series of events.
…. Cont….
February 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Synopsis tip…
The makers of South Park had a video years ago about how they create stories and the basics of it were that if you can use the words “and then” between your plot points you are forked. This means there is nothing connecting these moments, you have a series of events.
…. Cont….
The makers of South Park had a video years ago about how they create stories and the basics of it were that if you can use the words “and then” between your plot points you are forked. This means there is nothing connecting these moments, you have a series of events.
…. Cont….
Happy Monday! God bless you. Hope you have a marvelous day!
February 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Happy Monday! God bless you. Hope you have a marvelous day!
Kallie Sugar isn't used to walking on ice; so when she slips on an icy sidewalk & collides with Chase Frost, both their worlds get turned upside down amid an edict, a feud, a secret, a would-be delusional rival, magic, Christmas, & cinnamon rolls/pies/truffles. #CuPit #YA #Q
February 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Severe weather targets Florida and Southern Georgia this Sunday. A squall line brings a risk of damaging winds and tornadoes from Jacksonville to Valdosta. The main danger window is afternoon through evening. Have a safety plan ready and keep your weather alerts turned up loud.
February 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Severe weather targets Florida and Southern Georgia this Sunday. A squall line brings a risk of damaging winds and tornadoes from Jacksonville to Valdosta. The main danger window is afternoon through evening. Have a safety plan ready and keep your weather alerts turned up loud.
I thought about pitching my WIP (a YA Fantasy, Sweet Romance) that I'm editing, SHIFTER SECRETS. I even made a Cupit graphic for it; but, I've decided not to after all. I've been slow about getting edits done (having trouble with motivation to get them done).
February 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I thought about pitching my WIP (a YA Fantasy, Sweet Romance) that I'm editing, SHIFTER SECRETS. I even made a Cupit graphic for it; but, I've decided not to after all. I've been slow about getting edits done (having trouble with motivation to get them done).
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There's a chance we go live today and tomorrow! We're standing by as severe weather makes a return to the south...
February 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
There's a chance we go live today and tomorrow! We're standing by as severe weather makes a return to the south...
When Kallie collides into Chase it’s decidedly not love-at-first-sight, but as they grow closer feelings change; however, with a feud, family drama, and a deluded rival, banishment seems more likely than a happily-ever-after. #Cupit #YA #amquerying
February 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
When Kallie collides into Chase it’s decidedly not love-at-first-sight, but as they grow closer feelings change; however, with a feud, family drama, and a deluded rival, banishment seems more likely than a happily-ever-after. #Cupit #YA #amquerying
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Let the Romancing begin! Happy Valentine's Day & welcome to #Cupit! I'm wishing all of you good luck today! Get those pitches up, but don't forget to spend the day with your loved ones too, that is what today is for. I will be doing the same, especially as it's my dating anniversary (LDR). 👼🏹💘🥂🥰😍❤️🔥💋😘
February 14, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Let the Romancing begin! Happy Valentine's Day & welcome to #Cupit! I'm wishing all of you good luck today! Get those pitches up, but don't forget to spend the day with your loved ones too, that is what today is for. I will be doing the same, especially as it's my dating anniversary (LDR). 👼🏹💘🥂🥰😍❤️🔥💋😘
Hey #WritingCommunity! The Official @unhingedpit.bsky.social Ambassador here. Make sure you're following UnhingedPit so that you'll know when the next UnhingedPit event is happening! 👍🙃
February 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Hey #WritingCommunity! The Official @unhingedpit.bsky.social Ambassador here. Make sure you're following UnhingedPit so that you'll know when the next UnhingedPit event is happening! 👍🙃
Hey #WritingCommunity there are several pitch events on the horizon where you can pitch your work and/or support other authors. Tomorrow, Feb. 14, 2026 is @cupit.bsky.social (I'm not their ambassador, I just know about it happening.
February 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Hey #WritingCommunity there are several pitch events on the horizon where you can pitch your work and/or support other authors. Tomorrow, Feb. 14, 2026 is @cupit.bsky.social (I'm not their ambassador, I just know about it happening.
All you authors with romance in your books, tomorrow (February 14, 2026) is Cupit:
Resharing the rules and hashtags for our pitch event.
Final rules and hashtag update. We can't wait to see all of you. Remember, it's 12 am to 12 am February 14.
February 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
All you authors with romance in your books, tomorrow (February 14, 2026) is Cupit:
Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fantastically fun day! 🙂
February 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fantastically fun day! 🙂
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a thrillingly terrific day! 🙂
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a thrillingly terrific day! 🙂
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsical day!
February 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsical day!
Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have a totally terrific day! 🙂
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have a totally terrific day! 🙂
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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! 🙂