Author RL Martin 📚
@authorrlmartin.bsky.social
MG Horror Author, Elementary Teacher with a MEd: Elementary Education and Special Education, Mom of 3 with 2 🐈🐈⬛ and 1 🐕.
Fan of books/authors, sweet tea, movies/tv, K-dramas, & Halloween. Born in the 1900s.
Currently seeking representation.
Fan of books/authors, sweet tea, movies/tv, K-dramas, & Halloween. Born in the 1900s.
Currently seeking representation.
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Fake agency alert: Dan Baror International Literary Agency, obviously trying to trick writers into believing they're being contacted by Baror International Inc. (a real agency). The About Us page has been "borrowed", in re-worded form, from the real Baror website danbaror-intliteraryagency.com
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July 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Fake agency alert: Dan Baror International Literary Agency, obviously trying to trick writers into believing they're being contacted by Baror International Inc. (a real agency). The About Us page has been "borrowed", in re-worded form, from the real Baror website danbaror-intliteraryagency.com
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It is a day for scams, apparently! An outfit called Literary Curator purports to provide various writer-related services, including editing, but the testimonials on its website, apparently from real writers, are 100% fake--with fake Xitter accounts to match substack.com/home/post/p-...
Substack is not immune to fake accounts
The Literary Curator, a member of the Substack community, is not who they say they are. Authors beware.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
It is a day for scams, apparently! An outfit called Literary Curator purports to provide various writer-related services, including editing, but the testimonials on its website, apparently from real writers, are 100% fake--with fake Xitter accounts to match substack.com/home/post/p-...
I’m pretty new to watching anime, but I started Sakamoto Days a couple weeks ago and the newest season/episode released today on Netflix and it’s just so good! Not for everyone, but I’m enjoying it.
two cartoon characters standing next to each other with netflix written in the corner
ALT: two cartoon characters standing next to each other with netflix written in the corner
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July 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I’m pretty new to watching anime, but I started Sakamoto Days a couple weeks ago and the newest season/episode released today on Netflix and it’s just so good! Not for everyone, but I’m enjoying it.
365 days straight of Japanese! But please do not attempt to converse with me in Japanese! I will fail you! 😂
July 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
365 days straight of Japanese! But please do not attempt to converse with me in Japanese! I will fail you! 😂
Okay we’ve moved past the squirrels in chapter 2 of draft 1. It remains untitled, so I’m curious to see what that will end up being. This book is already kind of fun and I hope to keep some of the lighthearted aspects throughout the story.
July 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Okay we’ve moved past the squirrels in chapter 2 of draft 1. It remains untitled, so I’m curious to see what that will end up being. This book is already kind of fun and I hope to keep some of the lighthearted aspects throughout the story.
This “working” brunch was sooooo good! I can’t wait to do it again!
July 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This “working” brunch was sooooo good! I can’t wait to do it again!
Oh, so you want to be a writer?
I started working on my new middle grade horror & my entire first chapter is about squirrels. 🤷🏻♀️ No, my MC doesn’t understand animal language/thoughts. This is just my brain at work. But also, where is this story going? It’s a journey for sure! 🤣
I started working on my new middle grade horror & my entire first chapter is about squirrels. 🤷🏻♀️ No, my MC doesn’t understand animal language/thoughts. This is just my brain at work. But also, where is this story going? It’s a journey for sure! 🤣
a squirrel climbs up a tree in front of a house on fire
ALT: a squirrel climbs up a tree in front of a house on fire
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July 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Oh, so you want to be a writer?
I started working on my new middle grade horror & my entire first chapter is about squirrels. 🤷🏻♀️ No, my MC doesn’t understand animal language/thoughts. This is just my brain at work. But also, where is this story going? It’s a journey for sure! 🤣
I started working on my new middle grade horror & my entire first chapter is about squirrels. 🤷🏻♀️ No, my MC doesn’t understand animal language/thoughts. This is just my brain at work. But also, where is this story going? It’s a journey for sure! 🤣
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Get back to work!! 🙈
July 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Get back to work!! 🙈
I started working on my next WIP and got a little over 200 words down. I wanted to see what my daughter thought of it because she’s my target audience’s age. I read it out loud and noticed her making a few faces as I read. When I finished she said, “It’s kind of confusing. I don’t really get it.”
a cartoon of a girl with a shocked look on her face
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July 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I started working on my next WIP and got a little over 200 words down. I wanted to see what my daughter thought of it because she’s my target audience’s age. I read it out loud and noticed her making a few faces as I read. When I finished she said, “It’s kind of confusing. I don’t really get it.”
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Reposted by Author RL Martin 📚
After being left at the altar, Charlie gave up on love. As he investigates an airline acting as hitmen, he learns that love doesn't have to end in heartbreak. Sometimes it's found in a fun-loving journalist with a fear of flying, but he must be willing to let love begin again.
#SwiftiePitch #C #R #A
#SwiftiePitch #C #R #A
June 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
After being left at the altar, Charlie gave up on love. As he investigates an airline acting as hitmen, he learns that love doesn't have to end in heartbreak. Sometimes it's found in a fun-loving journalist with a fear of flying, but he must be willing to let love begin again.
#SwiftiePitch #C #R #A
#SwiftiePitch #C #R #A
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Me to group text: Hear me out.
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
July 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Me to group text: Hear me out.
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
MISSED CONNECTION
Me: Quiet kid who wishes for more. You: The girl who destroyed my dreams & made me strive for better. Want to meet? I’ll be the one at the dance with the wish-granting thumb. You can be the one I exact my revenge on.
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
Me: Quiet kid who wishes for more. You: The girl who destroyed my dreams & made me strive for better. Want to meet? I’ll be the one at the dance with the wish-granting thumb. You can be the one I exact my revenge on.
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
a close up of a puppet 's face with a beard
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July 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
MISSED CONNECTION
Me: Quiet kid who wishes for more. You: The girl who destroyed my dreams & made me strive for better. Want to meet? I’ll be the one at the dance with the wish-granting thumb. You can be the one I exact my revenge on.
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
Me: Quiet kid who wishes for more. You: The girl who destroyed my dreams & made me strive for better. Want to meet? I’ll be the one at the dance with the wish-granting thumb. You can be the one I exact my revenge on.
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
Me to group text: Hear me out.
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
July 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Me to group text: Hear me out.
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
BFFs: Oh no.
Me: I found this jar.
BFFs: You didn’t touch it, did you?
Me: There’s a human thumb in my room, in a fairy garden.
BFFs: So you touched it.
Me: There wasn’t a warning label or directions. I thought it’d be okay!
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
AITA: Found a human body part in the woods, now I have visions of grandeur & revenge against the popular kids that embarrassed me at last year’s dance.I fell for the girl that lead the charge against me, but the thumb I found insisted on vengeance.
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
a woman is talking to another woman in a black and white photo and says `` careful what you wish for '' .
ALT: a woman is talking to another woman in a black and white photo and says `` careful what you wish for '' .
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July 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
AITA: Found a human body part in the woods, now I have visions of grandeur & revenge against the popular kids that embarrassed me at last year’s dance.I fell for the girl that lead the charge against me, but the thumb I found insisted on vengeance.
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
#UnhingedPit #MG #H #Q
After a much-needed break, I’m back to work on my WIP. I have no idea where I’m going with it, so I’m pantsing it for now. I’m usually more of a plotser. Wish me luck!
July 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
After a much-needed break, I’m back to work on my WIP. I have no idea where I’m going with it, so I’m pantsing it for now. I’m usually more of a plotser. Wish me luck!
I could watch rug cleaning ASMR videos for way longer than I’d like to admit.
July 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I could watch rug cleaning ASMR videos for way longer than I’d like to admit.
Confession: I’ve never seen HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. 😬 But I was in college when it came out and working and had no idea about it until years later.
a group of cheerleaders and a man are dancing together in a gym .
ALT: a group of cheerleaders and a man are dancing together in a gym .
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June 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Confession: I’ve never seen HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. 😬 But I was in college when it came out and working and had no idea about it until years later.
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not closing to queries, but my replies will be delayed for a little while as I focus on client work and finishing the fulls I’ve already requested. I’m caught up to about halfway through June on query replies - if you queried back in May and haven’t heard, it’s in my maybe pile!
June 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
not closing to queries, but my replies will be delayed for a little while as I focus on client work and finishing the fulls I’ve already requested. I’m caught up to about halfway through June on query replies - if you queried back in May and haven’t heard, it’s in my maybe pile!
@justinepwinans.bsky.social
This made me squeal and I thought you’d think it was cute, too!
youtu.be/EKUC2HrUpNg?...
This made me squeal and I thought you’d think it was cute, too!
youtu.be/EKUC2HrUpNg?...
I Turned Pokémon into FOODS?!
YouTube video by Michelle Meng
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June 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
@justinepwinans.bsky.social
This made me squeal and I thought you’d think it was cute, too!
youtu.be/EKUC2HrUpNg?...
This made me squeal and I thought you’d think it was cute, too!
youtu.be/EKUC2HrUpNg?...
Anyone else watching Summerween videos on YouTube? 🙋🏻♀️
two cartoon characters standing next to each other wearing costumes
ALT: two cartoon characters standing next to each other wearing costumes
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June 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Anyone else watching Summerween videos on YouTube? 🙋🏻♀️
Shoutout to agented authors who post/share who their agents are! I feel like us unagented authors miss a lot if we only use QueryTracker since not every agent is on there.
a man in a blue shirt and tie sitting in front of a computer monitor
ALT: a man in a blue shirt and tie sitting in front of a computer monitor
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June 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Shoutout to agented authors who post/share who their agents are! I feel like us unagented authors miss a lot if we only use QueryTracker since not every agent is on there.
I can’t be the only person who watches short videos of people getting their hair dyed. I just think it’s so cool and the colors turn out so pretty! It’s been at least 10 years since I dyed my hair, so this scratches that itch for me.
June 28, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I can’t be the only person who watches short videos of people getting their hair dyed. I just think it’s so cool and the colors turn out so pretty! It’s been at least 10 years since I dyed my hair, so this scratches that itch for me.
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