Susan Brink O’Flaherty
@susiebrinko.bsky.social
Writer, proud vegan, former Sommelier, finding the adventure in stage 4 cancer and thriving.
January 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Two more fulls! That makes 8 so far. Come on, representation! Beginning a new book. Commercial/upmarket fiction. Gotta keep writing.
#writing #writingcommunuty #amquerying #queryingagents #commercialfiction
#writing #writingcommunuty #amquerying #queryingagents #commercialfiction
January 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Two more fulls! That makes 8 so far. Come on, representation! Beginning a new book. Commercial/upmarket fiction. Gotta keep writing.
#writing #writingcommunuty #amquerying #queryingagents #commercialfiction
#writing #writingcommunuty #amquerying #queryingagents #commercialfiction
Coffee. That’s it.
January 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Coffee. That’s it.
January 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
And…another request! Exciting. On to outlining new work.
#querying #amquerying #commercialfiction #writingcommunity #writing
#querying #amquerying #commercialfiction #writingcommunity #writing
January 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
And…another request! Exciting. On to outlining new work.
#querying #amquerying #commercialfiction #writingcommunity #writing
#querying #amquerying #commercialfiction #writingcommunity #writing
January 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Second full manuscript request with a major agent. I’m realistic but hopeful. It’s a win regardless.
#amquerying #writing #commercialfiction
#amquerying #writing #commercialfiction
January 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Second full manuscript request with a major agent. I’m realistic but hopeful. It’s a win regardless.
#amquerying #writing #commercialfiction
#amquerying #writing #commercialfiction
Welp! First full manuscript rejection. Good to have it under my belt. They liked my voice and world building but didn’t fall in love with my MC. He’s a Byronic hero, so I get that he’s not for everyone. Onward!
December 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Welp! First full manuscript rejection. Good to have it under my belt. They liked my voice and world building but didn’t fall in love with my MC. He’s a Byronic hero, so I get that he’s not for everyone. Onward!
Beginning follow-up novel to the manuscript I’m querying. Have to keep going. #joy #amquerying #writingcommunity #amwriting #commercialfiction
December 21, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Beginning follow-up novel to the manuscript I’m querying. Have to keep going. #joy #amquerying #writingcommunity #amwriting #commercialfiction
December 21, 2024 at 2:55 AM
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Whether you’re out in the sun or surrounded by snow—the sun's rays are always present and can affect your skin.
Did you know that snow reflects the sun’s rays, doubling your exposure?
Make sure to prioritize your skin’s health by wearing sun protection, no matter the season!
Did you know that snow reflects the sun’s rays, doubling your exposure?
Make sure to prioritize your skin’s health by wearing sun protection, no matter the season!
December 20, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Whether you’re out in the sun or surrounded by snow—the sun's rays are always present and can affect your skin.
Did you know that snow reflects the sun’s rays, doubling your exposure?
Make sure to prioritize your skin’s health by wearing sun protection, no matter the season!
Did you know that snow reflects the sun’s rays, doubling your exposure?
Make sure to prioritize your skin’s health by wearing sun protection, no matter the season!
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NJ law will make it harder to ban books www.nj.com/politics/202...
N.J. just struck a blow against banning books
It's called the "Freedom to Read Act."
www.nj.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:42 PM
NJ law will make it harder to ban books www.nj.com/politics/202...
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Paperback books are like velveteen rabbits — there to be loved and squeezed and read and stuffed into shoulder bags and left in the sun and read again until there's nothing left but the best kind of memories
December 9, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Paperback books are like velveteen rabbits — there to be loved and squeezed and read and stuffed into shoulder bags and left in the sun and read again until there's nothing left but the best kind of memories
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The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope
December 1, 2024 at 3:56 PM
The Helix Nebula captured by NASA'S Hubble space telescope
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The Hourglass Nebula seen by Hubble
December 2, 2024 at 10:48 AM
The Hourglass Nebula seen by Hubble
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Relax your jaw.
November 23, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Relax your jaw.
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Happy publication anniversary to my first (and only!) humor piece about (the chaos of) querying a novel. Pubbing with @therumpus.bsky.social was one of my big-dream goals last year, and I so enjoyed working with @elissabassist.bsky.social 🥰
Funny Women: Query Letter for My Totally Publishable Novel - The Rumpus
(The previous sentence demonstrates both my market awareness and my forward thinking.)
therumpus.net
November 18, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Happy publication anniversary to my first (and only!) humor piece about (the chaos of) querying a novel. Pubbing with @therumpus.bsky.social was one of my big-dream goals last year, and I so enjoyed working with @elissabassist.bsky.social 🥰
Waiting to query until after the holidays. This is a good time to review the manuscript for what seems like the hundredth time.
#amquerying #writingcommunity #commercialfiction #novelwriting
#amquerying #writingcommunity #commercialfiction #novelwriting
November 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Waiting to query until after the holidays. This is a good time to review the manuscript for what seems like the hundredth time.
#amquerying #writingcommunity #commercialfiction #novelwriting
#amquerying #writingcommunity #commercialfiction #novelwriting
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Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
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Them around 2005: I would like my countertop to match this…potato.
Salesman: Yes! Finally someone wants to spend thousands of dollars on the Idaho Potato marble! Best day ever!
(Countertop in our rental for clarity)
Salesman: Yes! Finally someone wants to spend thousands of dollars on the Idaho Potato marble! Best day ever!
(Countertop in our rental for clarity)
November 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Them around 2005: I would like my countertop to match this…potato.
Salesman: Yes! Finally someone wants to spend thousands of dollars on the Idaho Potato marble! Best day ever!
(Countertop in our rental for clarity)
Salesman: Yes! Finally someone wants to spend thousands of dollars on the Idaho Potato marble! Best day ever!
(Countertop in our rental for clarity)
My literary inspirations for my novel, Taste. 86k words commercial fiction, sub romance. About to query! 🙏
#commercialfiction #amquerying #antagonisticprotagonist #Byronic #wine #sommelier #winerep #hollywood #vegas #winnetka #jenniferweiner #chuckpalahniuk #stephaniedanler
#commercialfiction #amquerying #antagonisticprotagonist #Byronic #wine #sommelier #winerep #hollywood #vegas #winnetka #jenniferweiner #chuckpalahniuk #stephaniedanler
November 19, 2024 at 5:10 PM
My literary inspirations for my novel, Taste. 86k words commercial fiction, sub romance. About to query! 🙏
#commercialfiction #amquerying #antagonisticprotagonist #Byronic #wine #sommelier #winerep #hollywood #vegas #winnetka #jenniferweiner #chuckpalahniuk #stephaniedanler
#commercialfiction #amquerying #antagonisticprotagonist #Byronic #wine #sommelier #winerep #hollywood #vegas #winnetka #jenniferweiner #chuckpalahniuk #stephaniedanler
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"The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself."
--Albert Camus
#writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting #writingquote
--Albert Camus
#writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting #writingquote
November 12, 2024 at 8:47 AM
"The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself."
--Albert Camus
#writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting #writingquote
--Albert Camus
#writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting #writingquote
November 15, 2024 at 2:18 AM