C. C. Castle is querying ✨
@cccastle.bsky.social
Author ✍🏻 | School Librarian 📚 | Cookie Enjoyer 🍪
Currently querying THE SOLSTICE CONTINGENCY (~121,000 words, adult space opera)
“Humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization was with those who once left us behind.”
Currently querying THE SOLSTICE CONTINGENCY (~121,000 words, adult space opera)
“Humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization was with those who once left us behind.”
Had to take this one to the emergency vet tonight because she vomited blood. Been here 2.5 hours and still no word yet.
I had just gotten dinner ready too. Now I’m worried AND hungry 😩
I had just gotten dinner ready too. Now I’m worried AND hungry 😩
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Had to take this one to the emergency vet tonight because she vomited blood. Been here 2.5 hours and still no word yet.
I had just gotten dinner ready too. Now I’m worried AND hungry 😩
I had just gotten dinner ready too. Now I’m worried AND hungry 😩
Saw this on Reddit and had to share.
Twelve rejections so far and I'm sure many more to come. Oh, the qualms of a debut space opera author.
(I've seen too many a writer unprepared for this reality)
#writers #writingcommunity #revpit
Twelve rejections so far and I'm sure many more to come. Oh, the qualms of a debut space opera author.
(I've seen too many a writer unprepared for this reality)
#writers #writingcommunity #revpit
April 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Saw this on Reddit and had to share.
Twelve rejections so far and I'm sure many more to come. Oh, the qualms of a debut space opera author.
(I've seen too many a writer unprepared for this reality)
#writers #writingcommunity #revpit
Twelve rejections so far and I'm sure many more to come. Oh, the qualms of a debut space opera author.
(I've seen too many a writer unprepared for this reality)
#writers #writingcommunity #revpit
After 9 #literaryagent rejections in a month this is where my mind has gone (I’m doing great this is great).
Who would have thought political/military space opera would be a hard sell?
Time to hit the drawing board and send the next wave.
#querying #writingcommunity
Who would have thought political/military space opera would be a hard sell?
Time to hit the drawing board and send the next wave.
#querying #writingcommunity
February 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
After 9 #literaryagent rejections in a month this is where my mind has gone (I’m doing great this is great).
Who would have thought political/military space opera would be a hard sell?
Time to hit the drawing board and send the next wave.
#querying #writingcommunity
Who would have thought political/military space opera would be a hard sell?
Time to hit the drawing board and send the next wave.
#querying #writingcommunity
The world may be on fire—but at least we’ll be together (she said yes!)
February 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The world may be on fire—but at least we’ll be together (she said yes!)
I joined BlueSky to connect with other writers and try to gain more confidence in putting myself out on social media. However, I’ve also been cutting back my phone use as much as possible. When I feel as if I’m not “accomplishing” a lot on this silly app, I remind myself of this notification:
February 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I joined BlueSky to connect with other writers and try to gain more confidence in putting myself out on social media. However, I’ve also been cutting back my phone use as much as possible. When I feel as if I’m not “accomplishing” a lot on this silly app, I remind myself of this notification:
Halt traveler: this is a doom scrolling checkpoint. Freya demands your kitchen scraps before proceeding.
February 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Halt traveler: this is a doom scrolling checkpoint. Freya demands your kitchen scraps before proceeding.
My assistant has been providing very helpful advice as I work on my queries. She says I’m doing everything right but honestly, I doubt her experience.
January 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
My assistant has been providing very helpful advice as I work on my queries. She says I’m doing everything right but honestly, I doubt her experience.
Without downloading any new photos where are you mentally?
January 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Without downloading any new photos where are you mentally?
It’s rare for me to ever finish a book in a single sitting, never mind becoming overwhelmed with envy at a debut author’s skill. This was a phenomenal read and will make an incredible movie some day.
January 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
It’s rare for me to ever finish a book in a single sitting, never mind becoming overwhelmed with envy at a debut author’s skill. This was a phenomenal read and will make an incredible movie some day.
Couldn’t sleep so I finished my reread of Project Hail Mary. Weir is such an amazing writer. I cannot wait for the theatrical adaptation next year
January 7, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Couldn’t sleep so I finished my reread of Project Hail Mary. Weir is such an amazing writer. I cannot wait for the theatrical adaptation next year
Finished sorting nearly 3,000 bulk Pokémon cards. Needless to say, I need to open some more packs.
(This is what I do instead of finishing my 3rd draft edits)
(This is what I do instead of finishing my 3rd draft edits)
December 31, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Finished sorting nearly 3,000 bulk Pokémon cards. Needless to say, I need to open some more packs.
(This is what I do instead of finishing my 3rd draft edits)
(This is what I do instead of finishing my 3rd draft edits)
Don’t know if vampurr’s count but here’s Guava in all her gremliness
December 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Don’t know if vampurr’s count but here’s Guava in all her gremliness
An accurate representation of me grading my students’ final projects.
Is it vacation time yet?
Is it vacation time yet?
December 10, 2024 at 7:57 PM
An accurate representation of me grading my students’ final projects.
Is it vacation time yet?
Is it vacation time yet?
Last day woo! (I definitely missed a day or two but who’s gonna know?)
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 20
December 8, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Last day woo! (I definitely missed a day or two but who’s gonna know?)
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 19
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 19
December 8, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 19
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 19
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 18
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 18
December 6, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 18
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 18
Can you tell I like slow, ambient, Chillhop?
December 5, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Can you tell I like slow, ambient, Chillhop?
I could be writing but instead I’m pretending to be a professional photographer.
Anyway, here’s Freya enjoying the tree.
Anyway, here’s Freya enjoying the tree.
December 5, 2024 at 2:50 AM
I could be writing but instead I’m pretending to be a professional photographer.
Anyway, here’s Freya enjoying the tree.
Anyway, here’s Freya enjoying the tree.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 17
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 17
December 5, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 17
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 17
I must use this old post as my motivation
December 4, 2024 at 4:53 AM
I must use this old post as my motivation
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 16
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 16
December 4, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 16
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 16
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
December 3, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
December 2, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 14
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 14
December 1, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 14
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 14
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 13
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 13
November 30, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 13
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 13