Rae Law - author. The Chrysalis Project 15/04/25
@realraelaw.bsky.social
The Chrysalis Project - MG - 04/25
Querying: The Barrett Chronicles (YA) & Curse of the Fart Witch(TM) - MG, The Skybridge Key (MG)
WIP: Blackwood (a Wickerman retelling)
Plotter, not a pantser.
Software/Science IRL.
Cheering everyone on!
Querying: The Barrett Chronicles (YA) & Curse of the Fart Witch(TM) - MG, The Skybridge Key (MG)
WIP: Blackwood (a Wickerman retelling)
Plotter, not a pantser.
Software/Science IRL.
Cheering everyone on!
#Rewritten Goosebumps meets Wimpy Kid in stinky, spooky, spider-infested showdown. A Fart Witch wants to possess Jacob’s Abuela. His brother’s armed with beans. They’ve 1 shot to save the town & Abuela—with flower potion & sibling chaos. #SayExcuseMe #MG #F #HA #QuestPit #Q
November 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#Rewritten Goosebumps meets Wimpy Kid in stinky, spooky, spider-infested showdown. A Fart Witch wants to possess Jacob’s Abuela. His brother’s armed with beans. They’ve 1 shot to save the town & Abuela—with flower potion & sibling chaos. #SayExcuseMe #MG #F #HA #QuestPit #Q
Now with alt-text...#Rewritten Narnia’s coming of age+cannon fire & female rage.
The sea gives & takes.
It took Dad—imprisoned.
Then gave Mom back. Only now she’s a pirate in 1721.
To save Dad, I’ll cross centuries, face traitors & become something I never expected:A Barrett.
#YA #QuestPit #Q #HF #S
The sea gives & takes.
It took Dad—imprisoned.
Then gave Mom back. Only now she’s a pirate in 1721.
To save Dad, I’ll cross centuries, face traitors & become something I never expected:A Barrett.
#YA #QuestPit #Q #HF #S
August 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
#Rewritten Goosebumps meets Wimpy Kid in stinky, spooky, spider-infested showdown. A Fart Witch wants to possess Jacob’s Abuela. His brother’s armed with beans. They’ve 1 shot to save the town & Abuela—with flower potion & sibling chaos. #SayExcuseMe #MG #F #PosterPit #Q
August 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#Rewritten Goosebumps meets Wimpy Kid in stinky, spooky, spider-infested showdown. A Fart Witch wants to possess Jacob’s Abuela. His brother’s armed with beans. They’ve 1 shot to save the town & Abuela—with flower potion & sibling chaos. #SayExcuseMe #MG #F #PosterPit #Q
#Rewritten Narnia’s coming of age+cannon fire & female rage.
The sea gives & takes.
It took Dad—imprisoned.
Then gave Mom back. Only now she’s a pirate in 1721.
To save Dad, I’ll cross centuries, face traitors & become something I never expected:A Barrett.
#YA #QuestPit #Q #HF #S
The sea gives & takes.
It took Dad—imprisoned.
Then gave Mom back. Only now she’s a pirate in 1721.
To save Dad, I’ll cross centuries, face traitors & become something I never expected:A Barrett.
#YA #QuestPit #Q #HF #S
August 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#Rewritten Narnia’s coming of age+cannon fire & female rage.
The sea gives & takes.
It took Dad—imprisoned.
Then gave Mom back. Only now she’s a pirate in 1721.
To save Dad, I’ll cross centuries, face traitors & become something I never expected:A Barrett.
#YA #QuestPit #Q #HF #S
The sea gives & takes.
It took Dad—imprisoned.
Then gave Mom back. Only now she’s a pirate in 1721.
To save Dad, I’ll cross centuries, face traitors & become something I never expected:A Barrett.
#YA #QuestPit #Q #HF #S
August 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
When 12yo Jack learns he's Keeper of the crumbling Skybridge-a magical link b/w Earth & Arcador, he must find 7 Starstones, battle living shadows & face his deepest fears—or lose both worlds & his missing mom forever. #MG #F #AgentGuide #LitAgents
February 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
When 12yo Jack learns he's Keeper of the crumbling Skybridge-a magical link b/w Earth & Arcador, he must find 7 Starstones, battle living shadows & face his deepest fears—or lose both worlds & his missing mom forever. #MG #F #AgentGuide #LitAgents
My daughters had a sleepover a couple weeks ago - one of my girls came in with me, complaining that Archie took her spot when she got up to go wee.
He thinks he’s one of the kids.
He thinks he’s one of the kids.
November 30, 2024 at 9:49 AM
My daughters had a sleepover a couple weeks ago - one of my girls came in with me, complaining that Archie took her spot when she got up to go wee.
He thinks he’s one of the kids.
He thinks he’s one of the kids.
UK/Ireland/Wales/Scotland check in.
Who’s up and who’s gotten snow over night?
Who’s up and who’s gotten snow over night?
November 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM
UK/Ireland/Wales/Scotland check in.
Who’s up and who’s gotten snow over night?
Who’s up and who’s gotten snow over night?
What is this bullshittery? This is not Canada, ffs.
November 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM
What is this bullshittery? This is not Canada, ffs.
Alex, with her boundless energy and a mind that races with curiosity, can't ignore the pull of a forbidden forest and the adventure that lies within…
#TheChrysalisProject #MG #ADHDHeroes
This is also shorter length MG - s
#TheChrysalisProject #MG #ADHDHeroes
This is also shorter length MG - s
November 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Alex, with her boundless energy and a mind that races with curiosity, can't ignore the pull of a forbidden forest and the adventure that lies within…
#TheChrysalisProject #MG #ADHDHeroes
This is also shorter length MG - s
#TheChrysalisProject #MG #ADHDHeroes
This is also shorter length MG - s
I started my author account just as I was finishing my first novel & beginning to query.
I’ve met so many great people & learned a lot. I spend more time with #writingcommity than I do in the Twitter science community on my other account.
I’ve met so many great people & learned a lot. I spend more time with #writingcommity than I do in the Twitter science community on my other account.
November 18, 2024 at 8:12 AM
I started my author account just as I was finishing my first novel & beginning to query.
I’ve met so many great people & learned a lot. I spend more time with #writingcommity than I do in the Twitter science community on my other account.
I’ve met so many great people & learned a lot. I spend more time with #writingcommity than I do in the Twitter science community on my other account.
Grammarly stats this week - this was all work-related writing.
November 18, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Grammarly stats this week - this was all work-related writing.
This! I used the phone app to close the boot on hubs’ head when he was in town. I laughed out loud for a solid 10 minutes.
November 8, 2024 at 1:07 PM
This! I used the phone app to close the boot on hubs’ head when he was in town. I laughed out loud for a solid 10 minutes.
Everyone needs a laugh today - here’s a text exchange between hubs and me. I kept using the phone all to close the hatchback on his head. He was in town. I was home. I didn’t even see it.
I laughed out loud for about 3 minutes straight. When I think about it, I still laugh.
I laughed out loud for about 3 minutes straight. When I think about it, I still laugh.
November 18, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Everyone needs a laugh today - here’s a text exchange between hubs and me. I kept using the phone all to close the hatchback on his head. He was in town. I was home. I didn’t even see it.
I laughed out loud for about 3 minutes straight. When I think about it, I still laugh.
I laughed out loud for about 3 minutes straight. When I think about it, I still laugh.
I just read my first chapter of Blackwood (first sloppy copy). The gothic prose is decadent, almost literary - I can tell I've been reading the classics lately.
It's going to take me time to edit, but oh my.
My dark, twisted heart is already in love with this manuscript. 🖤
It's going to take me time to edit, but oh my.
My dark, twisted heart is already in love with this manuscript. 🖤
November 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
I just read my first chapter of Blackwood (first sloppy copy). The gothic prose is decadent, almost literary - I can tell I've been reading the classics lately.
It's going to take me time to edit, but oh my.
My dark, twisted heart is already in love with this manuscript. 🖤
It's going to take me time to edit, but oh my.
My dark, twisted heart is already in love with this manuscript. 🖤
How things are going today. I’ve set up the app on my car. Hubs is out and about.
Sticker is one the girls made of our doggo.
Sticker is one the girls made of our doggo.
November 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
How things are going today. I’ve set up the app on my car. Hubs is out and about.
Sticker is one the girls made of our doggo.
Sticker is one the girls made of our doggo.
For centuries, B'wood offered tribute to the Watcher at Harvest to secure prosperity. But after Agnes’s defiance banished him 20 yrs ago, the Watcher returns furious, & hungry.
Rowan must end the curse or they- and Blackwood-may be forever lost. #QuestPit #A #W #H #amediting
Rowan must end the curse or they- and Blackwood-may be forever lost. #QuestPit #A #W #H #amediting
November 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
For centuries, B'wood offered tribute to the Watcher at Harvest to secure prosperity. But after Agnes’s defiance banished him 20 yrs ago, the Watcher returns furious, & hungry.
Rowan must end the curse or they- and Blackwood-may be forever lost. #QuestPit #A #W #H #amediting
Rowan must end the curse or they- and Blackwood-may be forever lost. #QuestPit #A #W #H #amediting
GOONIES x DEMON DENTIST Join Jacob & his gang as they fight to save their town from ruin by a Fart Witch & her swarming barking spiders. Hold your nose & join the fun in a tale of siblings, friendships, courage & community. #UnlikelyHeroes #EnemiesToFriends #QuestPit #MG #HA #Q
November 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
GOONIES x DEMON DENTIST Join Jacob & his gang as they fight to save their town from ruin by a Fart Witch & her swarming barking spiders. Hold your nose & join the fun in a tale of siblings, friendships, courage & community. #UnlikelyHeroes #EnemiesToFriends #QuestPit #MG #HA #Q
Thank you, past me, for the incredibly detailed outline. I only had to write about 35,000 new words to finish the first draft of this one.
Editing starts soon. Editing is the heavy lifting.
Editing starts soon. Editing is the heavy lifting.
November 18, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Thank you, past me, for the incredibly detailed outline. I only had to write about 35,000 new words to finish the first draft of this one.
Editing starts soon. Editing is the heavy lifting.
Editing starts soon. Editing is the heavy lifting.
I did a thing. I'm going to participate in QuestPit with this WIP. Because why not. I love pitch events. They're fun & I get to meet new people & see what everyone's up to.
I'm nearly finished with the first draft...the editing begins soon.
I'm nearly finished with the first draft...the editing begins soon.
November 18, 2024 at 8:10 AM
I did a thing. I'm going to participate in QuestPit with this WIP. Because why not. I love pitch events. They're fun & I get to meet new people & see what everyone's up to.
I'm nearly finished with the first draft...the editing begins soon.
I'm nearly finished with the first draft...the editing begins soon.
Thank you for sending my galleyproof @DappleGreyPress - I’ll do my final proof-read this week. 😍
November 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Thank you for sending my galleyproof @DappleGreyPress - I’ll do my final proof-read this week. 😍
Test run of our dining area for the girls Halloween sleepover tonight.
K’s request. Not sure what the ceiling is going to look like after but hey ho…we’re planning to paint this winter anyway.
K’s request. Not sure what the ceiling is going to look like after but hey ho…we’re planning to paint this winter anyway.
November 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Test run of our dining area for the girls Halloween sleepover tonight.
K’s request. Not sure what the ceiling is going to look like after but hey ho…we’re planning to paint this winter anyway.
K’s request. Not sure what the ceiling is going to look like after but hey ho…we’re planning to paint this winter anyway.
Or reading about the legalities of manorial titles.
Like why, Rae.
Like why, Rae.
November 18, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Or reading about the legalities of manorial titles.
Like why, Rae.
Like why, Rae.
I just saw this. My gut reaction was nausea at the use of the word “power”.
Apparently Tory politics is not about leadership & getting everyone working together to make UK a better place for everyone. It’s about being a ha’penny monarch / two-bit prince.
Do better.
Apparently Tory politics is not about leadership & getting everyone working together to make UK a better place for everyone. It’s about being a ha’penny monarch / two-bit prince.
Do better.
November 18, 2024 at 8:07 AM
I just saw this. My gut reaction was nausea at the use of the word “power”.
Apparently Tory politics is not about leadership & getting everyone working together to make UK a better place for everyone. It’s about being a ha’penny monarch / two-bit prince.
Do better.
Apparently Tory politics is not about leadership & getting everyone working together to make UK a better place for everyone. It’s about being a ha’penny monarch / two-bit prince.
Do better.