MEX GOTHIC x LAKE HOUSE When a tormented writer with imposter syndrome treks to his mountain estate to write his next novel, The House and an intruder collide. He must unearth the key to this madness, or his sister will arrive in time to write his eulogy. #QuestPit #H #S #T #Q #A

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Misery + Darcy Coates | Gothic When a sentient house attacks an anxious novelist while a hellbent psychopath lurks, he isn't safe inside or out. His badass sister races against time to save him, but they must face two monsters to survive the night. #GhostPit #A #T #G #H #SPEC Alt chapter POV

Misery x Hill House movies Lynch vibes It's easy to romanticize writing a book in a remote location, but when a sentient house attacks and a psychopath threatens, a novelist must unearth the key to this madness, or his sister will arrive in time to write his eulogy. #GhostPit #H #A #T #SPEC Alt POV

Misery + Darcy Coates | Gothic When a sentient house attacks an anxious novelist while a hellbent psychopath lurks, he isn't safe inside or out. His badass sister races against time to save him, but they must face two monsters to survive the night. #GhostPit #A #T #G #H #SPEC Alt chapter POV

Misery + Darcy Coates | Gothic Dual POV When a sentient house attacks a pensive novelist while a hellbent psychopath lurks, he isn't safe inside or out. His badass sister races against time to save him, but they must face 2 monsters to last the night. #GhostPit #A #T #G #H #SPEC

Up for a scary writing challenge? Join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Scary Story Challenge on October 31st! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/scary

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THE WRITING RETREAT x MISERY x Alternating POV Chapters 🔹Haunted novelist with imposter syndrome 🔹Gothic estate that fuels novels 🔹Stalker with a grudge 🔹Radio silence 🔹Park ranger sister with grave concerns 🔹Five-mile trek in a snowstorm 🔹WHAT COULD GO WRONG? #PosterPit #A #Q #T Light #H

Lynch x THE DESCENT A skeptical novelist just wants to write a book and get off the mountain, but when a sentient house attacks and a psycho threatens, he must unearth the key to this madness, or his sister will arrive in time to write his eulogy. #PosterPit #A #T #Q light #H | Dual POV | Gothic

Sager | Lynch x THE DESCENT Writing a book in a remote estate may seem romantic, but when a sentient house attacks and a psychopath threatens, a novelist must unearth the key to this madness, or his sister will arrive in time to write his eulogy. #PosterPit #A #T #Q Light #H

Setting the scene doesn't mean naming every single thing in the room. It also doesn't require describing what every person in that room is wearing... unless they're furries. Then it's always helpful to get a visual. reneefountain.substack.com/p/scene-sett...

A placer mine, snow, babbling brook, and ski resort while on a hike in Breckenridge, Colorado!

Today’s writing space. #writingcommunity

Not quite a pitch event, but a way to find agents! :) You can also always browse the free database at ManuscriptWishList.com. #MSWL

@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social Thank you for the referral!

Querying? Watch this!

Are you engaging the reader right away? Your first five pages must: ✅ Character – Do we connect with them fast? ✅ Ground – Do we have an idea what's happening? ✅ Pacing – Did you start in the right place? Skip the setup. Start where the story is. The Free Launch kit: reneefountain.com/launch

Happy Saturday Skyline.

Querying is like being corralled. I want to finish this stage and RUN! There’s gotta be a better way. #amquerying

Ask an agent! Tomorrow I will interview @beckylejeune.bsky.social of the Bond Literary Agency for my podcast, Dog-eared Nightmares. Have a question you'd like to ask? Add a comment or DM me. She benches 225, so don't waste your question on that. Please share!

MISERY x HILL HOUSE x Sager When a sentient Victorian attacks a timid novelist while a psychopath lurks, his bold sister must race against a snowstorm to his mountain estate. —But they must face both monsters to survive. #QuestPit #T light #H #A #S #Q #LGBTQ Dual POV and timeline | Gothic

Lisa Jewell meets The Haunting of Hill House in a dual POV and Timeline. #QuestPit #T #H #A #Q #S #amquerying #AgentGuide #AgentsGuide

#QuestPit #A #SF #Q #Scifi #Moonium MOONIUM Who is Dock Francis?

THE ONLY ONE LEFT x THE WRITING RETREAT It's easy to romanticize writing a book in a remote location, but when a sentient house attacks and a psychopath threatens, a novelist must unearth the key to this madness, or his sister will arrive in time to write his eulogy. #QuestPit #Q #A #T #S

The Day I Became a Stalker: Another Wild Adventure. New post, and it’s a true story! Link in comments.

The Day I Became a Stalker: Another Wild Adventure. New post, and it’s a true story! Link in comments.

As I am a writer and must peddle my wares lest I die in the abyss, hey! In April 2025, THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS emerges from the fog and the trees and if you wanted to pre-order it from your favorite local bookstore -- or get signed, personalized copies from Doylestown Bookshop -- that'd be nice.

I just typed THE END on my eighth unpublished manuscript. YAY! It's time to take a walk and then jump into my screenplay. 🤣 Writers write. #amquerying Gothic thriller #WritingCommunity

An Agent's Guide to THE DEADLINE—an 80,000-word supernatural thriller set in the Rocky Mountains. #amquerying #A #S #T #agentsguide

Super cool!

Whoa!!!

the question I always get at bookish events--and the honest answer

April is my birthday month, so I am asking the Universe for good news! 🤞😎

What is this??? I should have joined some groups!

CALLING ALL AGENTS: Polished, pro-edited, and ready to go! #UnhingedPit #A #T #Q

HoPpY InTeRnAtIoNaL FrOg DaY! I was that kid who collected creepy crawlers and LOVED frogs, toads, turtles, and snakes. Ha!

President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders. Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

Misery x Riley Sager When a sentient house attacks a terrified novelist, and a hellbent psychopath lurks, he isn't safe inside or out. His badass sister races against time to save him, but they must face both "monsters" to survive. #luckypit #popuppit #A #T #popuppita Dual POV | Gothic

Please consider: JESIPEDIA THE KID DETECTIVE - 23K #MG Encyclopedia Brown Reimagined 1of4 Series THE HOLLOW - 98K #H #HF SNOW FALLS IN APRIL - 73K #A #LF RUNNING UNTIL TOMORROW IS GONE - 61K #AA #SF 2of2 Series HOW TO STEAL FROM THE PRESIDENT WHILE SAVING A FOSTER HOME - #W #QuestPit #Q #UW

THE ONLY ONE LEFT x Jewell It's easy to romanticize writing a book in a remote location, but when a sentient house attacks & a psychopath threatens, a novelist must unearth the key to this madness, or his park ranger sister will arrive in time to write his eulogy. #popuppit #luckypit #A #T #Gothic

Pit story’s hero against society to create conflict #amwriting #writingcommunity #writers #author #writerscommunity

Highly recommend this read about leveling up your craft!

I'm offering virtual consultations at the end of this month, through @mswlma.bsky.social. Come say hello and ask me your burning questions about publishing! manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb... #agenting #amquerying #publishing

Knee problems didn't stop this Wild Rider from having Wild Adventures in Jackson Hole! susielindau.com/2025/03/06/j... #adventuretime #Jackson

Since romantasy is blowing up, I should dust off my draft and give it an edit, yes?

Don’t buy today. Give the greedheads a taste of their own medicine.

Nationwide Economic Blackout TODAY! I brought a bagel from home to eat on the plane today. 😎

This is what a review should be @kkoja.bsky.social @strangehorizons.bsky.social @clashbooks.bsky.social

"The query is basically the resume for your book, not the jacket copy." Literary agent @amynielsen.bsky.social breaks down EXACTLY what writers need in their queries to stand out Learn the structure agents actually want to see! #AmQuerying #literaryagent #MSWL www.buzzsprout.com/1841589/epis...