Alexis Collins
@lexiscee.bsky.social
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Writer. YA fantasy. MFA. 30. Lover of π, π΅, & πͺ. linktr.ee/lexiscee
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Hey,
#writingcommunity
(and maybe even agents π) Want to hear about the YA fantasy I
#amquerying
? It has: -Dual POVs -English & Greek inspired kingdoms -A long-lost prince - Anxiety rep -Creepy moths and animated skulls -Themes of identity and destiny
6 months ago
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My copy arrived! And the dust jacket is reversible so it matches my copy of the first book π
#booksky
about 10 hours ago
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Happy Matcha Monday! I had to take my matcha and Tylenol combo to knock out my headache this morning. Does anyone else get a headache when it storms/there's a big weather change?
#matcha
#mondaymood
3 days ago
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Querying is not for the weak, but especially when your genre is YA fantasy. So many rejections or agents' bios say something to the effect of, "Keep in mind that YA fantasy is the most popular/queried genre." π
#amquerying
4 days ago
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My fiance is visiting for Thanksgiving. He lives 2000 miles from me. He can't just hop on a train and avoid planes to get here. This administration, I swear π«
4 days ago
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Not everyone knows what they were put on this earth to do, but I'm definitely meant to find a bunch of cute and cozy coffee shops where I can drink tea, eat a pastry, and do a little reading and writing.
#thursdaythoughts
7 days ago
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The autumn leaves just make me feel a certain way.
7 days ago
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My dental hygienist today said my teeth look beautiful, so of course now I'm eating a hot chocolate mug cake and making cuddle time tea.
8 days ago
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Go vote!!
#Virginia
9 days ago
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I haven't written anything in close to a month, but I finally wrote 1500 words today!
#writingcommunity
11 days ago
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Wake up and smell the matcha π
#matcha
#caturday
12 days ago
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Happy Halloween from me and my pumpkin chai latte π
#TeaLover
#Halloween
13 days ago
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Me today: Wow, I've been doing a great job reading my ARCs. Also me today: *Requests more books on Netgalley*
#booksky
13 days ago
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I dreamed I was reading the coolest fantasy book and woke up and was like, "Damn. Maybe I should write that." Problem is, I don't remember what it was about π
#writingcommunity
15 days ago
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Querying while drafting another novel while workshopping a first draft is really something else.
#writingcommunity
15 days ago
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An almond croissant is the superior croissant.
18 days ago
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My fiance's mom always feeds me like I'm not just working a desk job, but you think I'm going to turn away a giant plate of homemade taquitos? Absolutely not.
20 days ago
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I'm off of work today, so I'm doing some querying, and look how pretty my matcha is!
#matcha
#amquerying
23 days ago
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Me reading my fantasy book while my fiance reads nonfiction
#booksky
24 days ago
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Pumpkin matcha while writing book reviews? Yes, please!
#booksky
#matcha
26 days ago
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I forgot one of my ARCs comes out on Tuesday. I just binge read it on a flight. Success π
#booksky
26 days ago
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It's sweatshirt weather!
#mondaymood
about 1 month ago
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It was the perfect day for a pumpkin patch!
#pumpkinpatch
about 1 month ago
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Every year, I want a tea Advent calendar but just haven't pulled the plug because I have a fairly big collection of tea. This year, I preordered one. Life is too shortβenjoy the little things that bring you joy!
#friyay
about 1 month ago
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I've been looking forward to reading this one, and I'm the first person to read it from my library!
#booksky
about 1 month ago
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It might rain this weekend. It's my pumpkin patch weekend. π€π» That it stays away!
#autumn
#pumpkinpatch
about 1 month ago
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I got matcha, did some querying, and then wrote 1400 words of my WIPππ»
#writingcommunity
#amwriting
about 1 month ago
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Happy National Cinnamon Roll Day! π I adore a good cinnamon roll, so it's not surprise that Cinny Roll tea is one of my faves.
#nationalcinnamonrollday
#tealover
about 1 month ago
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The thing about mood reading is, if I get a library book, I'll read it. But if I have to choose from my physical tbr it's like...who knows what I'm in the mood for π
#booksky
about 1 month ago
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Happy Tuesday from me and my pumpkin pie matcha latte!
#matcha
#tuesdaythoughts
about 1 month ago
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'Tis the season for a historical academic fantasy and pumpkin spice rooibos.
#currentlyreading
about 1 month ago
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Earl Grey on a cloudy morning makes things just a little better.
#mondaymood
about 1 month ago
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This first draft may be a beast, because I just hit 50k words and am finally figuring out some plot points.
#writingcommunity
#amwriting
about 2 months ago
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I'm taking a break from wedding planning to do some querying and writing, with the help of a London Fog, of course.
#writingcommunity
#amquerying
about 2 months ago
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A Wingstop opened up 15 minutes from me and this might be dangerous
about 2 months ago
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It was another pumpkin chai kinda day π
#tea
#psl
about 2 months ago
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I usually write fairly clean first drafts (a side effect of editing while I write) but my current WIP feels all over the place. I keep reminding myself that I can just edit it up later π
#writingcommunity
about 2 months ago
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Happy Tuesday from me and my first homemade pumpkin spice chai latte of the season!
#psl
#pumpkinspice
about 2 months ago
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I just ordered more of my Tylenol in case it "somehow" disappears off the shelves in the future π
about 2 months ago
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Happy first day of fall to this foggy morning π
about 2 months ago
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I finally had time to sit down and write and I cranked out 2600 words! This was my first time writing on my new laptop, and it's crazy that the battery life lasts more than the 2 hours of my old laptop π
#writingcommunity
about 2 months ago
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This movie is hilarious purely because this is NOT what North Texas looks like π There aren't that many trees.
about 2 months ago
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I'm making garlic and herb potato soup and I got The Possession of Alba DΓaz from the library, and both are definitely putting me in the mood for fall!
#booksky
#soupseason
about 2 months ago
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In these trying times, I highly recommend getting pumpkin chai and carrot cake from your local coffee shop π«Άπ»
#fridayfeeling
#chai
about 2 months ago
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Ahh yes, it's the time of year where work is busy, my wedding is almost a year away so I'm doing more planning, and I haven't written anything in weeks π BUT I love anything pumpkin, apple spice, and fall related π
about 2 months ago
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Decaf French cookie tea and a cozy read π
#currentlyreading
about 2 months ago
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It's almost time for my annual fall When Harry Met Sally rewatch, but it needs to be under 70Β°F and raining first.
about 2 months ago
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Me watching
#Andor
win the awards it deserves
about 2 months ago
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I took the most aesthetic pic ever of my chocolate chip cookieππ»
2 months ago
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Alexis Collins
A.D.ππ¦©
2 months ago
"For a writer, you sure do post and message with lots of typos..." I'm off the clock
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Need a timeline cleanse? Enjoy these pics of Bea!
#catsky
2 months ago
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