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Steph Whitaker ✨ is Querying
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Young Adult ✨ Fantasy Romance Author from Indiana | She/Her 💛🤍💜🖤

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#MoodboardTwist : Vibes of (one of) My Plot Twists!😉
#CampRevPit #CRPGlasswings
April 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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D7: Activity: Hunted by her brother's death, a girl must survive a brutal tournament in Purgatory to save him and reclaim both their lives. But in a fight where memories are weapons and gods gamble on souls, she must face buried truths to win or face eternal damnation if she loses. #CRPGlasswings
Photo collage depicting: Newspaper with Murder in the headline, girl screaming, police tape, murder map, sister with little brother, boy with baseball bat, 3 gods of death in robes (white, red, black), tournament ring that looks like a boxing ring but with fence arond it, black invitations, words: She's full of rage, Hell, Survive, Sell Your Soul, Contract, Don't Forget Me, Find Me... Grim Reaper pic, car sinking into water.... person at a grave... brother and sister with birthday cake... girl hugging a guy....funeral...
April 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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In the distant future, a 17yr old tech savvy pilot with a heart condition inadvertently embarks on a journey through space with a scientifically engineered vampire girl that will ultimately decide the fate of humanity.
#Questpit #Q #SFF #PR #RF #YA #Space #Vampires #Earth
Defying Gravity by Stephanie Whitaker (YA Paranormal Sci-fi Romance) at 98k words. Logline / Pitch: In the distant future, a seventeen-year-old tech savvy pilot with a heart condition inadvertently embarks on a journey through space with a scientifically engineered vampire girl that will ultimately decide the fate of humanity. Think Wall-E + Vampires with a twist! The Blurb: Centuries ago, humans abandoned Earth in the wake of a climate crisis and the discovery of vampires. But not everyone wanted to leave. In a desperate bid to return once the world healed and the vampires died out, five scientists created an injection to transform humans into genetically engineered vampires who could survive the 500-year journey without craving blood. The plan sparked controversy, resulting in two space liners: one for humans (NexGen) and one for genetically engineered vampires (NorthStar). Over time, they went their separate ways, and the true nature of the NorthStar’s passengers was forgotten. 14 yr old Lennox Lewis, descendant of an aerospace legend, dreams of becoming a pilot despite a dangerous heart condition. When he’s ejected from the flight academy, he steals a spaceship to prove his worth. But after a catastrophic failure forces an evacuation of the NexGen, Lennox and his family crash-land on Earth six years too soon, and vampires kill his family, leaving him for dead. Three years later, 17 yr old Lennox is barely surviving. With his heart condition worsening, supplies low, and starving vampires closing in, his only hope is rescue by the NorthStar. But even if he manages to boost his distress signal, warning them about the vampires could cost him his life—if they decide not to return. Ari Sinclair, a genetically engineered vampire and the daughter of one of the scientists behind the Eternity Injection, is determined to prove Earth can sustain life. After her mother’s tragic death a year ago, Ari has made it her goal to carry on her mother’s mission of proving Earth is ready for their return. But when a mysterious illness threatens the NorthStar—and her best friend’s life—Ari steals a spaceship and heads to Earth, where she intercepts Lennox’s distress signal. Drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, Ari’s unique battle with bloodlust makes every moment near him a dangerous risk. Her mission is everything. But Lennox? He’s a tem… Book Comps: Defying Gravity blends the forbidden love and supernatural tension of Twilight and Serpent & Dove with the space adventure and survival themes of Defy the Stars and Aurora Rising, all set against the backdrop of a planet scarred by environmental collapse, like Wall-E. Ari, a genetically engineered vampire, and Lennox, a human with a heart condition, form a forbidden bond as they face the dangers of a dying world, uncovering unlikely alliances and rediscovering humanity in the process. Also Featuring: - Star-Crossed Lovers - Genetically Engineered Vampires - Survival Against the Odds - Lost Humanity - Rescue Mission - Temptation / Forbidden Love - Survival on a Dying Planet - Revenge and Justice - Outlaw Hero - Sacrifice - Love vs. Duty - Isolation and Loneliness - Identity and Transformation - Hope and Redemption - The Price of Power - Survival vs. Humanity - Disability Representation The Two Main Character's Info: Ari Sinclair Age: 517 Genetically engineered vampire, daughter of a scientist behind the Eternity Injection. Raised on the NorthStar, she’s on a mission to prove Earth can sustain life again. Personality: Intelligent, determined, conflicted by her duty and bloodlust. Emotionally distant, but struggles with guilt after her mother’s death. Abilities: Enhanced strength, speed, and senses, strugles with bloodlust. Conflict: Torn between mission and attraction (love) for Lennox, risking humanity for her desires / mission. AND Lennox Lewis Age: 17 Aerospace legacy, but a heart condition keeps him from becoming a pilot. Survived a crash landing on Earth, where vampires killed his family. Personality: Resilient, resourceful, driven by guilt and a desire for redemption. Abilities: Skilled pilot, but physically weakened by his heart condition. Conflict: Struggles to survive, driven by revenge and guilt, while navigating a dangerous attraction to Ari.
February 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Coralie can create monsters from shadows + is hunted by the govt. Seeking vengeance for her #monster Gran’s death, she infiltrates the Hunter Competition w/Warrick Kane, the guilt-ridden son of her enemy. But their alliance faces deadly secrets that could change the world.
#Questpit #YA #H #RF #Q
How to Slay a Monster is a young adult fantasy (horror) (monster) romance at 97k words by Stephanie Whitaker. Logline/Pitch: After awakening as an immortal with the power to create monsters from shadows, Coralie infiltrates a deadly hunter competition alongside Warrick, the guilt-ridden son of her enemy, to avenge her beloved (monster) Gran’s death. Bound by a fragile alliance, they must navigate monstrous threats, shifting loyalties, and terrifying truths that could destroy their world—and each other. The Blurb: Coralie Silvers died in a tragic car accident, only to awaken with a terrifying new power: the ability to create monsters from shadows and emotions. Alone and desperate, she conjures copies of her beloved Gran and Uncle for protection. Now a soul-devouring immortal posing as an average teenager, Coralie is hunted by a government that views her kind as a threat to humanity’s very existence. Meanwhile, Warrick Kane, son of the ruthless leader of the Hunter Coalition, is haunted by guilt over his brother’s death during a training mission. Desperate to prove himself and redeem his family’s name, he enters the annual Hunter Competition, fully aware that failure could cost him everything. When Coralie learns the terrifying truth behind her monster-Gran’s demise, she seizes the chance for vengeance and infiltrates the competition alongside Warrick. As they navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting loyalties and deceit, Coralie and Warrick soon find themselves bound by a fragile alliance. Together, they must confront rival trainees, terrifying monsters, and their own inner demons. But with every choice they make, they risk not only their lives but unveiling terrifying truths that could very well shatter their world and tear them apart. Book Comps: HOW TO SLAY A MONSTER will appeal to fans of Powerless, with its government controlled world of dangerous abilities, and This Savage Song, where characters grapple with their darker sides. Similar to Ajin, it explores the tension around Coralie’s monstrous powers, while the dark romance and shifting alliances echo The Shadows Between Us. Also Featuring... - Forbidden Romance - Enemies to Allies (lovers) - Survival - A Deadly Competition - Loyalty vs. Duty - Identity and Transformation - Monsters Created from Shadows and Emotions - Power and Corruption - Vengeance and Justice - Deception and Betrayal - Morally Complex Characters - Family Legacy - Government Control - Guilt and Redemption - Fate vs. Freewill - Reluctant Hero (or anti-hero) Photo Collage: The Dark is Afraid of Me. (center) Girl in upper Left corner - Boy in lower right corner (with bandages on his face and hand). Monster teeth and Claws. Blue sucker (boys fav). Purple Carnations (because monsters smell like flowers). Lighter (Coralie is afraid of fire) Moth Tattoo (on the back of Coralie's neck)
February 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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After a gang shooting, over-achieving Skyla Rawlings embraces her gang ties to clear her brother’s name, but her growing bond with Halston—and his spiraling weather powers—pull them into a conspiracy that could destroy the fragile bond between them & the entire city.
#Questpit #YA #RF #PR #Q
Bulletproof Beck is a YA Contemporary Fantasy Romance at 89,000 words - by Stephanie Whitaker. Logline / Pitch: Bulletproof Beck is a story of forbidden love set in a city ruled by a secret society of weather manipulators. When a young man falls for the niece of his family’s sworn enemy, they unite to uncover the truth behind a tragic shooting, unearthing a web of lies that could shatter their love—and literally destroy the city itself. The Blurb: Skyla Rawlings is a straight-laced overachiever with big dreams of leaving her family’s deep ties to the city’s notorious gangs behind. But when her brother is killed in a gang-related shooting and wrongfully blamed for the crime, Skyla’s carefully constructed life shatters. To uncover the truth, she adopts the persona of Bulletproof Beck—a feared gangster—and begins her hunt for answers. Halston Everson is the grieving heir to a powerful family that secretly controls the city’s weather. Witnessing Skyla’s brother’s murder firsthand, Halston knows more than he’s letting on. But his own emotional turmoil has left his weather-manipulating powers spiraling out of control, wreaking havoc on the city and threatening his family’s fragile grip on power. When their paths cross, Skyla and Halston form a fragile alliance to solve the murder. But as their connection deepens, Halston’s powers begin to stabilize—until they uncover a conspiracy that pits them against their families and threatens to unravel everything they’ve built. As buried secrets rise to the surface, Halston’s unstable powers threaten to unleash a city-wide storm, forcing them to confront the truth about their pasts and decide if their love is worth defying everything they’ve ever known. Book Comps: Bulletproof Beck is similar to The Hate U Give in its focus on a protagonist seeking justice in a dangerous world, but with weather manipulators. Like These Violent Delights, it explores gangs, loyalty, and revenge, with characters dealing with trauma and hidden identities. Weathering With You parallels the supernatural weather manipulation and emotional conflict as characters uncover truths about themselves and their powers. Featuring... - Grief and Loss - Love and Emotinoal Connection - Family Duty vs. Personal Freedom - Redemption - Reclaiming Control - Secrets and Conspiracy - Star-Crossed Lovers - Grief-Driven Heroine - Unstable Powers - Reluctant Allies - LGBTQ+ Rep. - Family Secrets - Slow-Burn Romance - High-Stakes Intrique - Mystery (surrounding a shooting) - Character Driven Conflict - Emotional Depth The Protagonist(s): Everson Age: 17 Heir to a powerful family who runs the city and controls the weather. Goal: Forgive himself for his girlfriend and other’s deaths - regain control over his weather abilities. Personality: Reserved, emotionally conflicted Strengths: Loyal, intelligent, protective Flaws: Emotionally distant, self-doubt Motivation: To balance family duty with personal beliefs Skyla Rawlings Age: 17 Niece of a notorious gang boss. Goal: Escape expectations of family ties to the gangs and clear her brother’s name. Personality: Headstrong, resourceful Strengths: Courageous, quick-thinking Flaws: Reckless, struggles with trust Motivation: To protect loved ones and define her own path
February 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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January 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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I'm jumping back into the trenches! Wish me luck. #amquerying #literaryagent #ya #writingcommunity
January 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM