For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:

#scbwibookstop Howdy! I write young adult fantasy books! Check out my debut novel, Dead Girl! It’s perfect for fans of Buffy and Supernatural! 💫 #booksky

🧵 In 2025, book censorship in the United States is rampant and common. Never before in the life of any living American have so many books been systematically removed from school libraries across the country.

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I met someone awesome yesterday at the Colorado Gold Thursday Intensive! @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social 🫶🏻🌈 I don’t think he knows it but I cried a couple times during his presentation—such an incredible human being!

So, Killer Nashville 🎸 just ended. I have to say it has been one of the best writers conferences that I’ve ever attended! 10 out of 10! I highly recommend! I am leaving inspired and enthusiastic to get back to work, and fan-girling over these two industry queens: J. A. Jance & Sara Paretsky. 🫶🏻

Today, she celebrates 50 years on this beautiful planet. 🥹 Thank your for being my buddy! 🫶🏻 #writingcommunity

The latest newsletter drops tomorrow! Sign up at my website. 🌈 I’ll be sharing updates on the CAL Awards, why I’m chasing rainbows, where the next book signing will be, and…ofc, an official update on my co-writer, Maggie’s word count! 🐶 Kerriefayebooks.com #kerriefayebooks #writing

Good news!!! My debut novel is a FINALIST for Killer Nashville’s Silver Falchion Award for Best Juvenile / Young Adult Book! 🥹 Because of that, it is now in the pool with other Finalists for the Readers’ Choice Nominees! 😭 🙏🏻 If you are so inclined, please vote for Dead Girl by Kerrie Faye. 🔗 in Bio

Today wasn’t a big word count day but I’m glad I showed up! 💪🏻 #writing

Just going to put this out there…Season Three of The Wheel of Time was absolutely the best one yet!!! 🙌🏻

Happy Earth Day! 🤪 In our house, we celebrate our fur babies, spoiling them with new toys and extra treats! 🐶🐈‍⬛🫶🏻 #BlueSky #Pets #EarthDay

Any fans of The Last of Us here? I’m still shook by last night’s episode. #thelastofus #crying

Thanks for the support during #PosterPit 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I really enjoyed seeing everyone’s projects! 🤩 Y’all are some talented writers! Good luck with your stories! 🫶🏻

Anyone interested in an #AskAgent elliptical session? Post questions below and I’ll do my best to get them while on the elliptical. Yes, typos will happen!

Congratulations!!!! 🙌🏻

Happy Easter! 🫶🏻

GLADIATOR X BRIDGERTON (+MAGIC) 💫 When the empire’s gossip paper darling travels afar rumors spread… Is he truly hunting for Gifted contenders for his House, or does he have a secret agenda? Better yet… Does his fiancé know? 👀 #PosterPit #YA #F #R #PosterPitQ

Gimme! 🤩

#PosterPit pitch thread: bsky.app/profile/zpro...

#PosterPitQ #F #H #A Why not spend your summer at BLUDEYE BEACH? 👻Monster Menagerie 🫂Found Family 💕Slow Burn Romance

#PosterPitQ Aster would do anything to be the best writer the world has seen—even if it means spilling her blood to commune with the greats that came before her. Multiple requests & Big 5 editor interest 😈👻 #NA #H #darkacademia #posterpit

EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU X BETTY X DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD 🪻Speculative Literary Mystery 🪻Novel in Stories 🪻Myths + Ghosts 🪻Metafictional Twist Ending Desperate to create life. Destined to destroy it. #posterpitq #c #a #litagents #PosterPit

I like it! 🍎

Did I ever mention how obsessed I am with this story? 🤩 🥵🌶️

Tell me more!!! 🤩

I’m at $885/$1,000 goal for the week! If you need a query critique, 50 page partial critique, want a date with a book, or need a new website:

Momma like! 🤩

#Editors, tickets are now on submission for THE SHIVER! A guaranteed spine-tingling experience. You won't want to miss this twist on a haunted house with The Conjuring vibes. 🍿 #PosterPit #PosterPitOS #MG #H

“Dearest Reader, Are you not entertained? Between Politics, Intrigue, and Betrayal our Enemies become Lovers under the harshest conditions… the Usurper’s Colossus Games. Will LOVE Conquer All? Or BLOOOD?” ~Anonymous, WHISPERS, excerpt (the empire’s gossip paper) #PosterPitQ #YA #F #PosterPit

Did you publish a fantasy, futuristic, or paranormal romance novel or novella in 2023 or 2024? Yes? Then enter for an opportunity to win the PRISM award! Accepting entries through April 16, 2025. See the website for how to enter: FFPRWA.COM/PRISM-2025-CONTEST/

🥹 Grateful to make an editor’s #revpit list! 🙏🏻 Tis a win for this fledgling author!

#CampRevPit is back! Camp RevPit provides community-led opportunities to get feedback, encouragement, and keep the games and support going. The goal is to help you keep working on your ms—with support. Details: reviseresub.substack.com/p/camp-revpi...

Congrats to the #revpit winners!

Solidarity, Canada.

Working on my WIP… My poor MC has no idea the vampires are coming. #writing

This has been a lovely way to make new friends while #revpitwaiting 🫶🏻Thank you for organizing! 🙏🏻

Had a bit of time, made a thing. For everyone taking part in #RevPit 2025, here’s a starter pack if you’d like to stay in touch. If I’ve missed you - it’s not you, it’s me. Just comment below and I’ll add you. Likewise, if you want out, let me know. #RevPitWaiting #CampRevPit go.bsky.app/4K7hXAJ

Beautiful day in Colorado! Decided to go for a walk. Thought I might add to all of the lovely blooming tree posts I’ve been seeing. Instead, I got mesmerized by the shadows clawing at the ground, like winter demons desperately trying to stop spring. 🤣 My imagination took a dark turn. #writer

The best way to make sure you don’t miss #RevPit updates is to subscribe to the substack. We only post updates there, and you can get them sent to your email reviseresub.substack.com And there may be other important news (besides the winners) coming very very soon 👀 👀 👀

Finished a short story for an anthology submission. 🙌🏻 #writing #revpitwaiting

🤩 My favorite read of 2025 is easily Sunrise On The Reaping. 🥹 That ending… IYKYK. #revpitwaiting #revpit

✨ Big #RevPit News ✨ I have chosen my winner and runner up. This was a very hard decision, but I’m beyond excited to work with my winner soon. 💜💎

Good read for #querying authors!

While I do more reflecting on my winner choice, I’m prepping for #10Queries. Since the character limit on here is so small, I’ll be sending detailed personalized feedback to my authors after winner announcements. I want to help as much as I can. #RevPit

I have some time before an appointment but not enough to start something else Anyone around for an impromptu #RevPit #10Queries?

All right, #RevPit, who's ready for my first #10Queries?

In THE KEEPERS, the queens of these matriarchal lands are preparing to burn witches for their unnatural magic. Planning doesn't always go smoothly when witches somehow catch wind of the plans 🤳🏻👀 #UnhingedPit #WarChat #Q #A #F #AmQuerying #LiteraryFiction

Love this one! 🐶 My writing buddy is a 5yo Saint Bernard! Meet Maggie… She struggles to meet her daily word count goals because of her diligent napping schedule, but she is incredibly dedicated to her writing snacks. 🐾 Cheesy Puffs are the paw-fect treat! #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #Pets

@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social Enjoying Ellen O’Clover’s presentation on writing romance in YA! 💕