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AuthorKaris
@authorkaris.bsky.social
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Writer, Photographer, Founder
Its Literally LA, Its Literally NYC and The LIFTed Literary Festival.
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Salvage the Bones + Silver Sparrow

Johan isn’t her brother, but a reminder of everything she lost. As long-buried secrets surface, Johan is forced to confront everything he believes about family and decide what he is willing to do to make things right.

#DVpit #A #LF #BIPOC #WOC #southernrealism
image of a black family in the rural south. A woman holding a baby. a rundown house. A private school banner and code. A sign that says "go to church or the Devil will get you."
October 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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A grumpy child’s day becomes an adventure in gratitude—a gentle journey to discover if what we choose to notice can change the way we see the world.

The Wonderful Things You Will Be x Feeling Grateful
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October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!

#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors Gallt & Zacker: Marietta Zacker Beth Phelan Linda Camacho Erin Casey Westin Sandra Proudman Saribel Pages Andrea Brown Literary: Kelly Sonnack Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Jennifer March Soloway Saritza Hernández Analía Cabello Paige Terlip Azantian Literary: Shelly Romero Carey Blankenship-Kramer Dystel, Goderich & Bourret: Michaela Whatnall Folio Literary: John Cusick Gelfman Schneider: Penelope Burns HG Literary: Wendi Gu Jill Grinberg Literary: Katelyn Detweiler Mad Woman Literary: Alex Brown Danielle Burby Chelsea Hensley Neighborhood Literary: Eric Smith Rebecca Podos New Leaf: Jo Volpe Suzie Townsend Sophia M. Ramos Trinica Sampson-Vera Jordan Hill Page Street Publishing Tamara Grasty Park, Fine & Brower: Pete Knapp Stuti Telidevara Root Literary: Melanie Figueroa Samantha Fabien Simon & Schuster: Rebecca Kuss Sourcebooks: Mikaela Luke Triada US: Brent Taylor Uwe Stender Ashley Reisinger Moe Ferrara Writers House: Alexandra Levick Andrea Morrison Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!
June 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
May 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Plan Your NYC Bookish Itinerary!
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April 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Here are the book events happening in Los Angeles this week!
April 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Welp! Is there anyone out there? New to the Blue!
April 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM