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QUERYING : SECRET EMBERS
Adult Contemporary Fantasy ||
RevPit 2025 Shortlisted & #10Queries winner
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Hunting Shadows and finding them.
A story to feed many.

#beastofgevaudan #WritingCommunity
#wip #amwriting
July 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Some jobs come with benefits.
Hers came with monsters.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals two life changing truths:

✨Magic is real.
And her hot boss?

Yeah, he’s a dragon.🐉

🌋SECRET EMBERS 🌋

#q #a #f #agentguide #amquerying
A background of glowing embers and fire sparks sets the tone. In the center, a dark, semi-transparent overlay contains the book’s title in bold, glowing white letters: Secret Embers. Above it, the text reads: “An Agent’s Guide To:” in a smaller, elegant font. Below the title, a tagline states: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is listed as “Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy,” with the manuscript marked as “Complete @ 97K.” At the bottom, the author’s name, Olivia Wrightes, is highlighted in gold. The background remains fiery, with floating embers and dark shadows. The header asks in large, white text: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” Below, the blurb introduces protagonist Cassandra Jones, who takes a suspiciously good job near Yellowstone, only to discover that magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is—of all things—a dragon. The blurb describes Yellowstone’s super-volcano stirring and Cassandra facing a world where humans are no longer the top predators. The final lines tease a high-stakes adventure of self-discovery and survival. A split design with an aesthetic collage on the left and a text list on the right. The collage contains nine moody images: a glowing red mountain, a shadowy figure, an illuminated red doorway, hands entwined with strings, a ballroom with a red chandelier, a close-up of a teary eye, a misty landscape, and a silhouette holding a glowing light. In the center of the collage, bold text reads: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” On the right, a list in elegant white font highlights major themes: Self-Discovery, Found Family, Hidden Magic, Fate & Free Will, Monsters Aren’t Myths, Clean (No Spice), and Morally Gray Characters. A dark background with embers floating in the air. At the top, the centered title “COMPS” introduces the section. Three book covers are displayed in a row: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews. Below each cover, captions highlight similarities to Secret Embers. Rivers of London is noted for its magic, mystery, and dry humor. Moon Called appeals to fans of strong heroines facing supernatural threats. Kate Daniels is recommended for readers who enjoy action, snark, and unique magic.
June 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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MERCY THOMPSON × KATE DANIELS

SECRET EMBERS

Cassandra’s new job comes with:
🏡 Free relocation
🥰 Cute lesbians
✨ Unique magic
🐉 Dragon boss
🌋Possibly the end of the world?

Yellowstone has never been so hot.

#A #UrbanFantasy #amquerying #Agentguide #writingcommunity
A 3x3 collage featuring fiery, red-tinted visuals: mountains, shadows, glowing eyes, glowing light, strings, and the central quote: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” Themes on the right include Self-Discovery, Hidden Magic, and Morally Gray Characters.
May 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Some jobs come with benefits.
Hers came with monsters.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals two life changing truths:

✨Magic is real.
👁️And her hot boss?

Yeah, he’s a dragon.🐉

SECRET EMBERS

#PopUpPit #LuckyPit #agentguide
A background of glowing embers and fire sparks sets the tone. In the center, a dark, semi-transparent overlay contains the book’s title in bold, glowing white letters: Secret Embers. Above it, the text reads: “An Agent’s Guide To:” in a smaller, elegant font. Below the title, a tagline states: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is listed as “Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy,” with the manuscript marked as “Complete @ 97K.” At the bottom, the author’s name, Olivia Wrightes, is highlighted in gold. The background remains fiery, with floating embers and dark shadows. The header asks in large, white text: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” Below, the blurb introduces protagonist Cassandra Jones, who takes a suspiciously good job near Yellowstone, only to discover that magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is—of all things—a dragon. The blurb describes Yellowstone’s super-volcano stirring and Cassandra facing a world where humans are no longer the top predators. The final lines tease a high-stakes adventure of self-discovery and survival. A split design with an aesthetic collage on the left and a text list on the right. The collage contains nine moody images: a glowing red mountain, a shadowy figure, an illuminated red doorway, hands entwined with strings, a ballroom with a red chandelier, a close-up of a teary eye, a misty landscape, and a silhouette holding a glowing light. In the center of the collage, bold text reads: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” On the right, a list in elegant white font highlights major themes: Self-Discovery, Found Family, Hidden Magic, Fate & Free Will, Monsters Aren’t Myths, Clean (No Spice), and Morally Gray Characters. A dark background with embers floating in the air. At the top, the centered title “COMPS” introduces the section. Three book covers are displayed in a row: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews. Below each cover, captions highlight similarities to Secret Embers. Rivers of London is noted for its magic, mystery, and dry humor. Moon Called appeals to fans of strong heroines facing supernatural threats. Kate Daniels is recommended for readers who enjoy action, snark, and unique magic.
March 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Ok OK we're getting somewhere. Each new layer is as nerve-wracking as the previous one!
#painting #art
Unfinished landscape painting of a mountain range
March 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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💀 Murder, folklore, and fear collide in rural France.
🔍 An FBI agent and a cryptozoologist race to uncover brutal killings tied to the Beast of Gévaudan.

A work-in-progress for fans of The X-Files and The Night House.

#AmWriting #WIP #ParanormalThriller #WritingCommunity
An Agent’s Guide to: Hunting Shadows Adult paranormal thriller set in rural France, where folklore collides with modern crime. FBI meets cryptozoology in a deadly hunt for truth. In Gévaudan, silence hides secrets. A mutilated body, whispers of the Beast, and an FBI agent who doesn’t believe in legends — until he has to. With a cryptozoologist by his side, they dig into ancient folklore and modern fears. Belief vs Logic, folklore as evidence, reluctant partners solving supernatural clues in a town haunted by its past. For fans of dark small-town mysteries, supernatural thrillers, and folklore-fueled crimes — think True Detective meets The Hound of the Baskervilles with a French twist.
March 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Red. Bold, dangerous, unstoppable.
New Secret Embers mood board just dropped.

#amquerying #UrbanFantasy #amwriting #MoodboardMagic #WritingCommunity
Red-themed mood board with eerie hands, a glowing party, tangled strings, a volcanic landscape, and the words "Here Comes Trouble." Dark, mysterious, and intense.
March 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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One of my favourite sounds, look at them go
February 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Some jobs come with benefits.
Hers came with monsters.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals two life changing truths:

✨Magic is real.
👁️And her hot boss?

Yeah, he’s a dragon.🐉

SECRET EMBERS

#c #f #a #amquerying #agentguide
This slide introduces Secret Embers. The background is dark with glowing embers. The title is large and golden, with the subtitle “An Agent’s Guide To:” above it. Below, the tagline reads: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is labeled as Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, with a word count of 97K. The author's name, Olivia Wrightes, is displayed at the bottom. This slide presents the story’s premise. The background features burning embers, with a bold question at the top: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” The blurb introduces Cassandra Jones, who takes a job near Yellowstone and accidentally discovers three impossible truths: magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is a dragon. As Yellowstone’s supervolcano stirs, she is thrown into a world where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain. To survive, she must face her fears, embrace the impossible, and protect her new life. This slide features a moodboard on the left and a list of themes and tropes on the right. The moodboard includes six images: a mountain landscape, a man standing in front of a window, a glowing red doorway in a forest, a crowded underground event with red lighting, a close-up of a sharp eye, and a glowing blue figure underwater. The right side lists key themes and tropes: Self-Discovery Found Family Magic Hidden in Plain Sight Subverted “Chosen One” Monsters Aren’t Myths Clean (No Spice) Morally Gray Characters This slide compares Secret Embers to three well-known urban fantasy books. Each book cover is displayed with a brief description: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas – For fans of urban fantasy with deep lore and mystery. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs – For readers who love a strong heroine uncovering supernatural dangers. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews – For those who enjoy action, wit, and a unique magic system.
February 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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One decision. A whole new life.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals three shocking truths:
✨ Magic is real.
👁️ Monsters exist.
🔥 Her boss? Yeah, he’s a dragon.

SECRET EMBERS, a contemporary fantasy novel.
#Q #A #C #F #questpit
This slide introduces Secret Embers. The background is dark with glowing embers. The title is large and golden, with the subtitle “An Agent’s Guide To:” above it. Below, the tagline reads: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is labeled as Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, with a word count of 97K. The author's name, Olivia Wrightes, is displayed at the bottom. This slide presents the story’s premise. The background features burning embers, with a bold question at the top: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” The blurb introduces Cassandra Jones, who takes a job near Yellowstone and accidentally discovers three impossible truths: magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is a dragon. As Yellowstone’s supervolcano stirs, she is thrown into a world where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain. To survive, she must face her fears, embrace the impossible, and protect her new life. This slide features a moodboard on the left and a list of themes and tropes on the right. The moodboard includes six images: a mountain landscape, a man standing in front of a window, a glowing red doorway in a forest, a crowded underground event with red lighting, a close-up of a sharp eye, and a glowing blue figure underwater. The right side lists key themes and tropes: Self-Discovery Found Family Magic Hidden in Plain Sight Subverted “Chosen One” Monsters Aren’t Myths Clean (No Spice) Morally Gray Characters This slide compares Secret Embers to three well-known urban fantasy books. Each book cover is displayed with a brief description: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas – For fans of urban fantasy with deep lore and mystery. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs – For readers who love a strong heroine uncovering supernatural dangers. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews – For those who enjoy action, wit, and a unique magic system.
February 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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It's there! Who knows who else will get to read it but I'm all set! Love it so much, I wrote a book!

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
A book by Olivia Wrightes
February 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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One decision. A whole new life.

Cassandra’s “fresh start” near Yellowstone brings to light three new facts following an accident: magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss?

Yeah, he's a dragon.

Secret Embers. #A #C #F #agentguide #amquerying #WritingCommunity #MSWL
A book pitch slide titled 'An Agent's Guide to: Secret Embers' by Olivia Wrightes. It describes the genre as Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, for adults, with a completed manuscript at 97,000 words. The background features glowing embers in a dark setting. A slide presenting the tagline and premise of Secret Embers: 'What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?' It introduces Cassandra Jones, a 30-year-old who discovers magic, monsters, and that her boss is a dragon, amidst Yellowstone’s stirring super-volcano. Background features fiery embers. A mood board and themes slide for Secret Embers. Includes images of forests, Yellowstone hot springs, red glowing architecture, and hands manipulating strings. Themes listed include self-discovery, subverted chosen one, found family, LGBTQ+ representation, unique magic system, cost of power. A comparative titles slide featuring three book covers: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. These comps highlight the urban fantasy genre of Secret Embers.
February 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Some #caturday writing motivation for the #WritingCommunity!
A cat looking up at the camera
February 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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One decision. A whole new life.

Cassandra’s “fresh start” near Yellowstone brings to light three new facts following an accident: magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss?

Yeah, he's a dragon.

Secret Embers. #A #C #F #agentguide #amquerying #WritingCommunity
A book pitch slide titled 'An Agent's Guide to: Secret Embers' by Olivia Wrightes. It describes the genre as Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, for adults, with a completed manuscript at 97,000 words. The background features glowing embers in a dark setting. A slide presenting the tagline and premise of Secret Embers: 'What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?' It introduces Cassandra Jones, a 30-year-old who discovers magic, monsters, and that her boss is a dragon, amidst Yellowstone’s stirring super-volcano. Background features fiery embers. A mood board and themes slide for Secret Embers. Includes images of forests, Yellowstone hot springs, red glowing architecture, and hands manipulating strings. Themes listed include self-discovery, subverted chosen one, found family, LGBTQ+ representation, unique magic system, cost of power. A comparative titles slide featuring three book covers: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. These comps highlight the urban fantasy genre of Secret Embers.
January 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Magic awakens best under pressure.
A reluctant heroine. A dragon's ultimatum.

Yellowstone's tremors are just the beginning.

SECRET EMBERS = CRESCENT CITY x MERCY THOMPSON (X DRESDEN FILES)

📖97k Adult Urban Fantasy
✨Unique Magic System
⚔️High-stakes
🔥Secrets Unbound

#F #CON #A #2025PIT
A book pitch slide titled 'An Agent's Guide to: Secret Embers' by Olivia Wrightes. It describes the genre as Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, for adults, with a completed manuscript at 97,000 words. The background features glowing embers in a dark setting. A slide presenting the tagline and premise of Secret Embers: 'What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?' It introduces Cassandra Jones, a 30-year-old who discovers magic, monsters, and that her boss is a dragon, amidst Yellowstone’s stirring super-volcano. Background features fiery embers. A mood board and themes slide for Secret Embers. Includes images of forests, Yellowstone hot springs, red glowing architecture, and hands manipulating strings. Themes listed include self-discovery, subverted chosen one, found family, LGBTQ+ representation, unique magic system, cost of power. A comparative titles slide featuring three book covers: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. These comps highlight the urban fantasy genre of Secret Embers.
January 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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My second #YouDeservepIt pitch:
Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone unravels a volatile world of magic, monsters, and secrets, where survival means embracing the unexpected and facing an impending disaster in a place where humans were never in control.
#Q #A #F #amquerying
Moodboard collage showing: A grassy valley with a stream, surrounded by trees and the Teton mountains in the distance (Yellowstone). A silhouette of a person standing in front of a window at night. A glowing red doorway in a dark forest. A luxurious, red-lit event space with a crowd. The text "HERE COMES TROUBLE" on a gray background. Hands manipulating strings, like puppeteering. A colorful, steaming hot pool from Yellowstone. A close-up of a teary, bloodshot eye, referencing "Fallen Angel" by Alexandre Cabanel. A person kneeling in glowing blue light, surrounded by darkness.
January 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Magic awakens best under pressure.
A reluctant heroine. A dragon's ultimatum.

Yellowstone's tremors are just the beginning.

SECRET EMBERS = CRESCENT CITY x MERCY THOMPSON (X DRESDEN FILES)

📖97k Adult Urban Fantasy
✨Unique Magic System
⚔️High-stakes
🔥Secrets Unbound

#YouDeservepIt #A #F #Q
A book pitch slide titled 'An Agent's Guide to: Secret Embers' by Olivia Wrightes. It describes the genre as Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, for adults, with a completed manuscript at 97,000 words. The background features glowing embers in a dark setting. A slide presenting the tagline and premise of Secret Embers: 'What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?' It introduces Cassandra Jones, a 30-year-old who discovers magic, monsters, and that her boss is a dragon, amidst Yellowstone’s stirring super-volcano. Background features fiery embers. A mood board and themes slide for Secret Embers. Includes images of forests, Yellowstone hot springs, red glowing architecture, and hands manipulating strings. Themes listed include self-discovery, subverted chosen one, found family, LGBTQ+ representation, unique magic system, cost of power. A comparative titles slide featuring three book covers: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. These comps highlight the urban fantasy genre of Secret Embers.
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
livwrightes.bsky.social
Magic awakens best under pressure.
A reluctant heroine. A dragon's ultimatum.
Yellowstone's tremors are just the beginning.

SECRET EMBERS = CRESCENT CITY x MERCY THOMPSON
✨Hidden worlds
🔥High-stakes action
⚔️Plot twist
📖97k adult urban fantasy
#P2Ppit #UW #A #F #C #Q
💌DM!
A book pitch slide titled 'An Agent's Guide to: Secret Embers' by Olivia Wrightes. It describes the genre as Contemporary/Urban Fantasy, for adults, with a completed manuscript at 97,000 words. The background features glowing embers in a dark setting. A slide presenting the tagline and premise of Secret Embers: 'What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?' It introduces Cassandra Jones, a 30-year-old who discovers magic, monsters, and that her boss is a dragon, amidst Yellowstone’s stirring super-volcano. Background features fiery embers. A mood board and themes slide for Secret Embers. Includes images of forests, Yellowstone hot springs, red glowing architecture, and hands manipulating strings. Themes listed include self-discovery, subverted chosen one, hidden worlds, found family, high-stakes action, trust, betrayal, and plot twists. A comparative titles slide featuring three book covers: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. These comps highlight the urban fantasy genre of Secret Embers.
January 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM