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B. van Bodegom 📃is querying & writing
@bvbodegom.bsky.social
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Emerging author of horror, sci-fi and more. Seeking representation. #Dis father of four. Gamer. 🇳🇱 Forever DM.

Querying DAD BODIES (4 fulls/1 partial out, Big 5 interest)

Writing HAPPY DEATH INC.

Born in the 80's.
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DAD BODIES is in the hands of two editors from different publishers at the moment. Exciting times!

That said, I'm considering a #kickstarter campaign. Surely there are readers interested in a tale about middle-aged #ttrpg dads caught in a deadly supernatural campaign? 😏

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a mock up cover of a horror comedy novel about ttrpg dads in a manor called DAD BODIES. By B. van Bodegom. Made with non-AI free stock images.
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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An #Agentsguide to DAD BODIES! For the #litagents and #editors during #Questpit.

Big 5 interest! Two editors at publishing houses requested and have received the full manuscript. Complete at 74,000 words.

#A #H #M
Agent's Guide for literary agents and editors for the book DAD BODIES.
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.

#QuestPit #A #H #M
The image, made with free non-AI stock pictures, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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BLACK MIRROR × SEVERANCE × THE GOOD PLACE

Having a happy death is a luxury service for the rich and Wren is the rising top salesman—until a cynical coworker and a depressed billionaire force him to rethink it all in a world where even your last smile has a price tag.

#QuestPit #A #S #SF #W
Made from non-AI free stock images. This image is a book cover design for a novel titled "Happy Death Inc." by B. Van Bodegom. The cover is divided into three distinct horizontal sections: 1. Top Section: Features a cartoonish blue sky with white clouds and a bright sun. At the top, a tagline reads: "How much would you pay to die with a smile?" The word "HAPPY" appears in large, playful, hand-drawn-style font, partially overlapping the sky background. 2. Middle Section: A photograph of a deceased man in a suit, lying in a casket. He has an exaggerated smile on his face, almost unnaturally wide and clean, suggesting artificial enhancement or post-mortem alteration. Overlaid on this image is the word "DEATH" in the same large font as the previous word. 3. Bottom Section: A cartoon city skyline in pastel tones, similar in style to the top sky background. The word "INC." is overlaid prominently in the same large font. At the very bottom: A novel by B. van Bodegom
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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#WIPSnips from MARK OF THE JESTER!

Not my current wip, but I'm excited to write this dark fantasy about a regicide jester in 2026. Very excited. Spider's thread.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #darkfantasy #fantasy #thriller #horror
He spluttered as he rounded the corner, carefully wiping spider's thread from his face. This was getting ridiculous. Maybe Mistress Carnigann could be convinced to send one of the cleaners this way soon. Ignoring the rumble in this stomach, Potley put on his widest smile on his approach to the King's Inner Chamber. The two posted guards narrowed their eyes, disdain emphasized by down-curling lips barely visible through the slits of their barbute helmets.
November 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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#WIPSnips from HAPPY DEATH INC.!

I was surprised I had it, actually. Luciano is an American-born descendant of Mediterranean folk. His accent is as fake as the apple pie is old. That is to say, very.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #corporate #satire #scifi #specfic
Luciano's dreamy gaze gave way to a horrified one. "Curse my ancestors! I'm sorry, Wren. What can I get you? Same as always? Some fresh apple pie, perhaps?" He nodded toward the one next to him. If he kept it there any longer, it might try to break out by itself, Wren thought. The day he'd touch that apple pie is the day he wouldn't care about being sent to Happy Death Inc.'s health retreat.
November 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Happy #Halloween ! #WIPSnips from DAD BODIES!

#D&D #TTRPG people know.

Vincent is spiraling. The amount of swearing, internal and external, depends on his stress levels.

#writingcommunity #amquerying #horror #comedy
Vincent slowly shook his head. A fucking mimic? The notion was insane. Words from a crazy man. Crazy, if he didn’t see it with his own eyes. What the flying fuck was a mimic doing in a secret room in their gaming retreat? It must’ve been an elaborate animatronic or some shit. A fucking dangerous one, but not a real-life monster disguising as a goddamn chest.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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#WIPSnips from HAPPY DEATH INC.

Wren has a fear of flying.

#writingcommunity #ghostpit #amwriting #adult #corporate #satire #SF #DS
Wren met Courtière inside the man's hangar, where a slick, jet-black private solar jet stood prepared. Bold and italicized letters spelled the name Icarus in gold on its polished hull. A curious choice, Wren thought, but then, the thing belonged to a curious man, and so he ignored the unnerving bite in the back of his skull.
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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BLACK MIRROR × SEVERANCE × THE GOOD PLACE

Having a happy death is a luxury service for the rich and Wren is the rising top salesman—until a cynical coworker and a depressed billionaire force him to rethink it all in a world where even your last smile has a price tag.

#GhostPit #A #DS #SF #W
Made from non-AI free stock images. This image is a book cover design for a novel titled "Happy Death Inc." by B. Van Bodegom. The cover is divided into three distinct horizontal sections: 1. Top Section: Features a cartoonish blue sky with white clouds and a bright sun. At the top, a tagline reads: "How much would you pay to die with a smile?" The word "HAPPY" appears in large, playful, hand-drawn-style font, partially overlapping the sky background. 2. Middle Section: A photograph of a deceased man in a suit, lying in a casket. He has an exaggerated smile on his face, almost unnaturally wide and clean, suggesting artificial enhancement or post-mortem alteration. Overlaid on this image is the word "DEATH" in the same large font as the previous word. 3. Bottom Section: A cartoon city skyline in pastel tones, similar in style to the top sky background. The word "INC." is overlaid prominently in the same large font. At the very bottom, in smaller capital letters, it says: "A Novel by B VAN BODEGOM"
October 30, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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BLACK MIRROR × SEVERANCE × THE GOOD PLACE

Having a happy death is a luxury service for the rich and Wren is the rising top salesman—until a cynical coworker and a depressed billionaire force him to rethink it all in a world where even your last smile has a price tag.

#SFPit #A #Dys #WIP
Made from non-AI free stock images. This image is a book cover design for a novel titled "Happy Death Inc." by B. Van Bodegom. The cover is divided into three distinct horizontal sections: 1. Top Section: Features a cartoonish blue sky with white clouds and a bright sun. At the top, a tagline reads: "How much would you pay to die with a smile?" The word "HAPPY" appears in large, playful, hand-drawn-style font, partially overlapping the sky background. 2. Middle Section: A photograph of a deceased man in a suit, lying in a casket. He has an exaggerated smile on his face, almost unnaturally wide and clean, suggesting artificial enhancement or post-mortem alteration. Overlaid on this image is the word "DEATH" in the same large font as the previous word. 3. Bottom Section: A cartoon city skyline in pastel tones, similar in style to the top sky background. The word "INC." is overlaid prominently in the same large font. At the very bottom, in smaller capital letters, it says: "A Novel by B VAN BODEGOM"
October 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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Updated #AgentsGuide for DAD BODIES. This one's for #litagents and #editors!

#WritingCommunity #HorrorSky #TTRPG #AmQuerying
Agent's Guide for literary agents and editors for the book DAD BODIES.
October 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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#WIPSnips from HAPPY DEATH INC.

No loaf, but oaf? Wren's 'mentor' is one.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #corporate #satire #specfic #scifi
Wren ignored the assistant's voice. Instead he opened a file through the desk's floating controls and uploaded it to the company's servers, formalizing his latest sale. His gaze flickered to his coworkers, now back to their respective stations, looking busy. If he had been Solomon finalizing that sale, they'd be groveling at his feet. Kissing the tips of his synthleather boots, hoping the big man would grace them with a quick pat on the head or an utterance of acknowledgement. As if thinking about the oaf summoned him, a wave of cloying cologne forcefully burned its way through his nostrils. So much for getting his admin done in time.
October 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Ordered a custom phone case with this image I made, representing DAD BODIES! Also using it as my locked screen background.

Sharing it here in case anyone else wants to walk around showing some support! (Or because you like the design)

#TTRPG #Horror #WritingCommunity #artdesign #OC #art
A d20 showing a one (critical fail) with blood spatter decal underneath, on a black background. Can be used as a phone background.
October 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.
#DVpit #A #H #M
The image, made with free non-AI stock pictures, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.
#DVpit #A #H #M
The image, made with free non-AI stock pictures, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END × JUMANJI

🧔 Middle-aged Dad Ensemble
🎲 TTRPG Nerds
😱 Co(s)mic Horror
🤔 But also Mystery
👻 Supernatural Folklore
🏰 Victorian Manor
🌙 Dark & Stormy Night

#DVpit #A #H #M #Dis
The image, made with free non-AI stock pictures, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.

#DVpit #A #H #M #Dis
The image, made with non-AI free stock images, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.

#DVpit #A #H #M #Dis
The image, made with non-AI free stock images, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.

#DVpit #A #H #M #Dis
The image, made with non-AI free stock images, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.
#DVpit #A #H #M
The image, made with free non-AI stock pictures, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
October 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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DAD BODIES has a lovable ensemble cast of fatherly and not-so-fatherly goofballs.

From left to right:
Plumber, realtor, customer service, teacher, private investigator and park ranger. And they've been playing #TTRPG and busting each other's balls since high school!

#DVparty #A #Horror #Mystery
The main characters of DAD BODIES. Vincent, Sam, Troy, Hank, Marv, and Dave.
October 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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The graphics I made for DAD BODIES have gone through an evolution since I first came up with the concept. The poster I made for #PosterPit is one of the best ones, IMO. I even won a prize with it afterwards 😄 So here it is again for #DVparty. Free stock pics and no AI!

#WritingCommunity #horror #A
a horror movie-style poster for "DAD BODIES" with the tagline "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN." The design features a large D20 die (showing numbers 19, 1, and 15) at the center top, surrounded by blood splatter effects against a dark background with a gothic manor silhouette.Six men are arranged around the bottom portion, each showing expressions of terror or shock with hands raised defensively. They're labeled with names: Vincent, Sam, Troy, Hank, Marv, and Dave. The poster includes several review quotes in decorative frames: "I had to stop eating" and "OMG" and "EW! Haha!!" all attributed to beta readers.The poster credits "Written and Directed by B. van Bodegom" at the top and includes a "BIG 5 INTEREST" badge. At the bottom is a movie rating-style disclaimer with "RESTRICTED" rating and warnings about strong language, violence, and adult content.
October 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Progressing slowly, but progress is progress. 15k breached.

HAPPY DEATH INC.

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END OF CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 You Will Be The Death Of Me
October 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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#WIPSnips from HAPPY DEATH INC.

No salmon. Got mermaid 😅

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"Oh, this looks good!" Luciano pointed at a bar front painted and decorated in a marine theme. A holographic topless mermaid wearing AR goggles motioned for them—or anyone nearby—to enter, swimming through the air around the entrance. Shrugging, Wren went in first.
October 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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#WIPSnips from HAPPY DEATH INC.

The Hudson river still exists in 2089 New York City.

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Wren shifted his gaze to the table in front of him. It reminded him of the one he and Luciano sat at the night before, sampling Hudson-farmed fish and shrimp. He closed his eyes, letting the Recall app engage. The conjoined shrimp with its two malformed backs on his plate still sizzled. Wren looked up from it and sought the contents of the plate in front of Luciano. Two regular-sized shrimps sat an inch apart from each other, happily sizzling along with his monstrosity. He pressed his lips together. Lucky bastard.
October 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM