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An agent's guide to The "Evil" Fairy A fantasy novel by Julia LaFond The background is a tessellation of white butterfies and yellow-green vines.

Pitch SHREK starring MALIFICENT The fairy Rancoria pretends to be evil to get out of parties. Then she learns a king's new bride is an evil witch who intends to murder her way to the throne. To avoid breaking character, Rancoria decides to save the pre-teen princess by kidnapping her—realizing too late she's just adopted a houseguest.

Excerpt ...No sense putting it off any further than that, so I appeared before the intruders in a puff of smoke. The knights screamed, cowering back from me. One even tripped into a patch of mud. I cackled with all the glee I could muster. “Fools! Who are you to trespass upon my domain?” “Wicked creature!” proclaimed the man closest to me. Tall and thin, with long black hair and polished armor, his shield bore the crest of the Wintermount Kingdom. “I, Prince Gallien, have come to rid the world of your evil!” The knights straightened up, raising their swords and voices in agreement. “Do not think your corrupted power will save you,” he continued, subtly moving his shoulders so his cape fluttered in the breeze. “No matter what horrors you’ve filled this fetid swamp with—” “You dare?” I called down lightning, drowning out his insults with thunder. Marshlands were essential for clean water and provided a home for many kinds of animals, yet humans insisted on treating them as if they were noxious, evil places that ought to be wiped from the face of the earth. Not that I could say that part aloud. “Leave this place at once,” I intoned, “else your lives are forfeit.”

Most Chaotic No Context Quotes 1. He was too occupied with fending off the swarm of skeletons in wedding dresses. 2. The confused croak of a frog caught my attention. That poor shrub. 3. At the last possible second… the [truth] spell hit the baby. 4. [I] wasn’t sure I’d ever get the taste of sap out of my mouth, but at least I had thumbs again. 5. [She] really should have sent an adviser better able to blend in, like the seven-foot-tall, three-headed scout. Honorable Mention [H]is ideas of how to “vanquish” me included: stealing my “spellbook” (an ordinary cookbook); disguising himself as my “mother” and sternly lecturing me about my wrongdoing (forgetting fairies don’t have parents); and my personal favorite: goading me into cursing him and trying to use an ordinary mirror to reflect it back at me.

This is my #AgentGuide for THE "EVIL" FAIRY, a 107k adult #fantasy / fairytale mashup featuring:

-OP former gifted kid MC
-Her garden cottage
-Too many parties
-Unlikely friendship to found family pipeline
-Secret identities
-Villains you'll love to hate

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Dress for the job you want (Dracula); not the job you have (Office Manager at a Credit Union).

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SHREK starring MALIFICENT

The fairy Rancoria pretends to be evil to get out of parties. When she discovers an evil queen's murderous plot against a preteen princess, she saves the girl via public kidnapping her. Only afterward does Rancoria realize she's just adopted a houseguest

YA Romantasy SoC x Crimson Moth

A teenage pickpocket is recruited as a spy to thwart a plot to steal the King’s dragons—except the leader of the thieving crew is her former best friend, and she’s falling for him

🐉 friends to enemies to lovers
🐉 betrayal angst
🐉 found family

#dvpit #YA #F #DIS

IHRAM books The cover, which is white and red text on a black background: An IHRAM Press Rapid Response Publication America's Slide Towards Authoritarianism An anthology of writers and artists speaking out about America's unique–and terrifying–political moment. Edited and curated by Tom Block and Lisa Zammit Beneath a cover is a repetition of the tagline "An anthology of writers and artists speaking out about America's unique–and terrifying–political moment."

Hi #WritingCommunity! My poem “An Incomplete List of What Is and Is Not Political” is out now in the IHRAM Press folio America’s Slide Towards Authoritarianism. Included with my poem is a brief statement about my reasons for writing it for anyone curious

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An agent’s guide to: How to Steal a Dragon (YA Romantic Fantasy)

Pitch: Teenage pickpocket Kit is hired by the King to infiltrate a gang of thieves. The heist? To steal and liberate the King's dragons from captivity. The problem? The leader of the gang is Kit's ex-best friend who she might be falling back in love with.

First lines: The clanging bells of Buckstone's civic watchmen shattered the peace of the night. They announced that somewhere in town, a crime had been committed. It was a warning for citizens to take extra care, lock their doors and shut their windows; it was a signal that danger was nearby. But Kit Galanis didn't hear warning, or danger. She heard an opportunity.

Six of Crows (heist novel, found family); A Language of Dragons (political intrigue, morally grey FMC); Heartless Hunter (romance+betrayal, slow burn)

after amicably parting ways from my previous agent, I'm seeking representation for this YA Romantasy featuring dragons, heists, betrayal and romance!! agent's guide below

#amquerying #agentsguide #romantasy

Let Kate beta read for you!!!!! Her feedback on my manuscript massively helped my editing process and I cannot recommend her enough!

*coming out of your walls* Hey do you want to read a 🏳️‍⚧️ second chance romance about a run away reuniting with his bsf who doesn't recognize him after ten years and a medical transition?

EDITORS 👀 QUEER HALLMARK

Liam ran; Duncan stayed. Now, they're paired on a city project--but Duncan doesn't recognize Liam post-transition. Liam thinks he can pretend to be a stranger, but as feelings grow it's only a matter of time before Duncan unburies their past.

#queerpit #romcom #onsub

OUTLAWED x VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE

Notorious outlaw Birdie teams up with her immortal ex-partner to rob a train and avenge her mother.

#QueerPit #A #FR #W #AGENTED
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MEAD MISHAPS x OUTLANDER

A groovy demigod falls in love with a medieval knight and together they uncover a divine coup.

Romantic, spicy, bonkers in the best way, and there's a pet rock 🪨

#QueerPit #NA #FR #AGENTED
Rep: Bonnie Swanson

A collage moodboard of: purple and blue toned cityscapes, purple and blue butterflies, a crime scene sign, a fingerprint, some stars, ‘the moon’ tarot card, a text reading ‘I was being like 99.9 percent sarcastic’ and a cartoon drawing of a young girl in dungarees with fairy wings

Artemis Fowl x Deep Dark
11-yo Billie joins a hard-boiled fairy detective to work out who is killing fairies and selling their magic to humans. Power in the wrong hands is dangerous—if she fails, it’s not just the fairy world at risk; it’s her human home too.
#F #MG #Agented #Editors #QueerPit

an editor's guide to... Burn The Moths YA fantasy/dystopia

Six of Crows (heist novel, found family), Fable for the End of the World (dystopian society, sapphic romance), Blood over Bright Haven (complicity + corruption, magical secrets)

🦋 YA dystopian sapphic romantasy 🦋

In a city built on inequality and policed by magical robots, a master thief and a climate activist team up to take down Panergy—the volatile, pollutive magic that is secretly destroying the world—in one explosive heist.

#FR #YA #D #Agented #Editors #QueerPit

To pay off her father's debt, Frances must become a vampire's feeder. But when she's attacked and left for dead, her supernatural rescuer turns her into a succubus instead. Now, she must rely on her sire to defeat the pious hunters targeting both.

#A #QueerPit #FR #Agented

When Merit’s lover chooses her best friend as his next sacrifice, Merit vows to murder him. But to slay a god, she must first find his weakness—and defeat his loyal bodyguard, the wielder of death.

#A #QueerPit #DF #Agented

This anthology includes my sci-fi story "The Storm", and if it gets to 50% by tomorrow, I'll post a thread about what it was like to run afoul of Hurricane Harvey in the first week of my second NASA internship

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Habitats Volume 2 (Optimistic Science Fiction & Fantasy) The second issue of a brand-new optimistic science-fiction and fantasy magazine. Published by Habitats Press.

Hi #WritingCommunity! @habitatspress.com wants to feature a sci-fi story of mine in Habitats Volume 2, so be sure to check out the associated Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sam...

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YOU’RE KILLING THE VIBE is a 96k comedic horroromance for fans of Lisa Frankenstein, Maeve Fly, and I Was a Teenage Slasher.

Featuring:
🔪 slasher x final girl
🤫 secret relationships
🏳️‍🌈chaotic bisexual MC
❤️‍🔥 female rage
🕯️mysterious rituals
😈 wacky murder family

#amquerying #writingcommunity

The words “agent guide to You’re Killing the Vibe, 106k dual POV horror romance | dark comedy.” The text is against a background of dark blue brick, and pink neon frames wrap the top and bottom of the title.

The background image is the silhouette of a man standing in a pink fog. The white text in front of it says “PITCH: A troubled woman finally meets the perfect man: 7 feet tall, masked, and chasing her through the woods. This murderer could be her escape from constant loneliness… Even if the romance ends in something bloodier than a broken heart.”

The background image is the silhouette of a man standing in a pink fog. The white text in front of it says “TROPES/FEATURES: secret relationship, slasher x final girl, female rage, chaotic bisexual mc, dark comedy, campy, wacky murder family, mysterious rituals, obsession.”

White text reads “COMPS.” Below the text are the book covers for Maeve Fly and I Was a Teenage Slasher, along with the movie poster for Lisa Frankenstein. The background is dark blue brick, and pink neon frames wrap the left and right of the images.

🔪THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE X TWILIGHT 🥀

She was on the hunt for true love—but her true love hunted her down first. They're a match made in heaven as long as his religiously murderous family doesn't find out.

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if you're writing a freak in love and you hit the point where you're asking "are they being too weird right now?" you must continue. you must not hesitate. do not be afraid. they are exactly the right amount of weird. make them weirder.

Being a writer is fun because I constantly cycle through "I'm a genius and this writing shit is easy" to "No one can ever read this or I'll explode and die" to "Oh, right, being vulnerable and sharing my art with others is incredibly fulfilling." And I then never, ever internalize what I learned.

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THE LAMB x HANNIBAL

When her charming new neighbor breaches Amanda’s longterm solitude, she’s immediately addicted to her company. Nevermind that the meat Margot cooks tastes weird and Amanda feels watched all the time, even through her locked doors.

#QuestPit #A #H #W

“Did you hear? There’s a human on board.” A mood board for my manuscript: "SF heist meets F/NB romance: queer aliens rob the TED conference and complain about their human." The mood board’s backdrop is the interior wall of a spaceship wall with a single viewport looking out over an ocean planet. There are hexagon-shaped polaroid photos taped to the wall and a string of Christmas lights for cheer. On the right is a diagram of a spaceship on a post-it note with alien writing. There is overlaid text: Priorities: Make dinner Remain cozy Haul cargo Go for drinks Pull off one last score Try not to fall in love Problems: Gun-happy pirates, nosy crewmates, terrible translator software, cultural misunderstandings, and a ticking clock. Found family of dropouts and runaways: terrifying monster (ordinary human) agender ship’s cook (fussy) sweet little old lady (giant bug) loudmouth nudibranch (adorable) grumpy single dad (with a secret) autistic tween (with a bigger secret) renegade lesbian nun (big player) the mastermind (in over his head) Frank the cat (sleepy)

WAYFARERS x MURDERBOT x SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN
Everything fell apart when the human came aboard. Instead of nice meals and quiet cargo runs, Tai's stuck with bickering crewmates, sinister criminals, explosions, and worst of all, a human who wants to be friends. #QuestPit #Q #SF #LGBTQ #R #A

A moodboard showing the pirate (Amir), the princess (Mira), and John. Amir silhouetted against a cloudy sky with a sword slung over her shoulder and a group of joyful sailors on a pirate ship. She has this quote: Continue to love Continue to forgive Continue to grow Mira is shown in the reflection of an ornate mirror. She is wearing long white gloves and a pink ballgown with her hair in a natural updo and the lesbian pride flag is subtly depicted over her photo. There is another photo of two girls kissing in the surf at sunset. Mira has this quote: We looked at each other a little too long to be “just friends” John is shown with his bare back to the viewer, facing the sea with the trans pride flag subtly depicted over his photo. He also has a close up of iridescent mermaid scales and this quote: Go bravely, go deeply, or do not go

Pirates of the Caribbean—if Jack Sparrow were a vengeful sapphic ghost possessing a sapphic princess Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner went on a gender journey, and the curse could only be broken when two hearts meet the light—through love or bloodshed 🫀🗡️

#QuestPit #YA #F #Q #LGBT

I highly recommend it! It made me happy every time I opened my phone. Also, I made a friendship bracelet with my book title that I literally wear every day. (Including now)
Sometime you need to be your own biggest fan!