day 6 of #firstdraftin50 days: +2,061 words for a total of 9,141 words completed for [PROJECT PIGEON] #amwriting #writingchallenge #amwritingfantasy #fantasyauthor

day 5 of #firstdraftin50 days: +2,528 words for a total of 7,080 words completed for [PROJECT PIGEON] #writingchallenge #amwriting #writingabook

day 4 of #firstdraftin50 days: +1,821 words for a total of 4,552 words completed for [PROJECT PIGEON] 🐦

day 3 of #firstdraftin50 days: +801 words for a total of 2,731 words completed for [PROJECT PIGEON] 🐦

day 2 of #firstdraftin50 days: +1,037 words for a total of 1,930 words completed for [PROJECT PIGEON]

day one of #firstdraftin50 days: 893 words completed for [PROJECT PIGEON]

JADE CITY x HEARTLESS HUNTER When her mentor goes missing, Gemna joins forces with fellow mage Ren, to unravel the connection b/w the string of disappearances and a terrible discovery that could mean a future where mages are not just outlawed…but wiped from existence. #A #F #Questpit #Q #querying

LEGENDBORN x LITTLE THIEVES Witch Haley Thorne teams up with new friends—including broody August—on a quest through a monster-infested realm before: 💀A nefarious witch comes back to life 🐉The dead and monstrous flood into their realm 💥The portal between the realms wrecks reality #QuestPit #Q #F #YA

In Vega’s world, survival means surrendering memories to an arcane intelligence. Doomed to die as sacrifice, she cheats fate with forbidden magic—but her family's curse hunts her brother instead. To save him, Vega must uncover the truth her world was made to forget. #QuestPit #YA #F #SFF #Q #RF

WAKE was inspired by HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE w/: ~A self-sacrificing girl cursed w/ unwanted magic ~Who ends up living w/ a defective group ~Where she's teased w/ a feathery secret ~They develop a found family ~& she falls for 1 of them Coming Spring 27 #QuestPit #P #YA #F #MY #R

SIX OF CROWS X WHAT WAKES THE BELLS After his sister is cursed by a vengeful goddess, a former pickpocket must steal a relic from the most powerful man in the city to save her. But he can’t pull it off alone, and not everyone in his ragtag crew can be trusted. #QuestPit #NA #F #BVM #POC #Q #Heist

PERCY JACKSON x LEGENDBORN When 16-y/o witch, Haley Thorne, receives dream messages from dead witches about a coming threat, she must go on a quest through a monster-infested realm to stop a plot to open the door between the realms that will wreck the fabric of reality. #QuestPit #Q #F #YA #witches

Things ruining Rhen’s Day: 🩸 Her prophesied power never manifests 👑 Being stripped of her titles as heir ⚔️ A (hot) man prevents her from unlocking her power 👁️ An arcane force tries to kill her when she's near the sea (she lives seaside) 🌊 The truth about her brother’s death #QuestPit #W #A #F

LEGENDBORN x DUNE in a #YA fantasy where humanity survives by surrendering memories to a divine intelligence. To break her family's curse of being sacrificed, Vega must: ⚔️Find her lost brother 💔Ally w/ her first heartbreak 🌑Uncover the truth her world was forced to forget #QuestPit #SFF #F #Q #RF

THINGS RUINING GEMNA’S DAY: 💥 mages are outlawed (she’s a mage) 👵🏻 her mentor is missing (also a mage) ❤️‍🔥 Ren (a broody, grey eyed mage) ‼️ the disappearance of MORE mages 👑 a king that wants them all dead An Asian inspired #A #Fantasy for fans of JADE CITY x HEARTLESS HUNTER x MISTBORN #questpit #Q

Sharing my #agentsguide for CONDUCT OF MAGES, an #A #F for fans of JADE CITY x SIX OF CROWS When her mentor goes missing Gemma teams up with fellow mage, Ren, to uncover a plot to eradicate mages…one that involves the emergence of a mysterious stone that mimics their powers. #questpit #Q #querying

ASIAN SIX OF CROWS x MISTBORN Gemma teams up w/ Ren to uncover a plot to eradicate mages…one that involves the emergence of a mysterious stone that mimics their powers. 💥 energy magic ❤️‍🔥 slow burn (reluctant allies to…?) 🏠 found family ⚔️ heists, in a 🀄️ parlor 🧐 research subplot #Questpit #A #F #Q

so thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a #smoochpit Mentee 💖 I’ll be working with Kat Kwan to revise my southeast asian inspired adult fantasy novel (with slooow burn romance ❤️‍🔥) in preparation for the agent showcase in early 2026! #writingcommunity #writingabook #fantasy #amwriting

When her mentor goes missing Gemna joins forces w/ fellow mage, Ren, to unravel the connection between the string of disappearances & a terrible discovery that could mean a future where mages are wiped from existence. #Asian inspired #A #F for fans of HEARTLESS HUNTER x JADE CITY #DVpit #querying

#ASIAN SIX OF CROWS x MISTBORN Gemma teams up w/ Ren to uncover a plot to eradicate mages…one that involves the emergence of a mysterious stone that mimics their powers. 💥 energy magic ❤️‍🔥 slow burn (reluctant allies to…?) 🏠 found family ⚔️ heists, in a 🀄️ parlor 🧐 research subplot #DVpit #A #F #WOC

🗝️ FOUNDRYSIDE x JADE CITY 🐉 Mages are disappearing...and it might be connected to the emergence of a stone that mimics their energy-conducting abilities. When her mentor goes missing, Gemna impulsively thrusts herself into the center of a plot that may mark the end of all mages. #DVpit #Asian #A #F

THINGS RUINING GEMNA’S DAY: 💥 mages are outlawed (she’s a mage) 👵🏻 her mentor is missing (also a mage) ❤️‍🔥 Ren (a broody, grey eyed mage) ‼️ the disappearance of MORE mages 👑 a king that wants them all dead An #Asian inspired #A #Fantasy for fans of JADE CITY x HEARTLESS HUNTER x MISTBORN #DVPit #F

💥Mages are disappearing…headstrong Gemna is determined to find out why—even if it means teaming up with insolent fellow mage Ren. 🀄️ An #Asian inspired #A #F that combines the jade-reactive powers in JADE CITY, energy magic of BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN, and found family+heists from SIX OF CROWS #DVpit

When Gemna’s mentor goes missing, she must uncover a larger plot to eradicate mages; one involving the emergence of a mysterious stone that mimics their powers. 💥 energy magic 🀄️ SE #Asian setting ❤️‍🔥 slow burn 🏠 found family ⚔️ heists 🧐 research subplot JADE CITY x SIX OF CROWS #DVpit #A #Fantasy #F

Southeast #Asian MISTBORN x SIX OF CROWS When her mentor goes missing, Gemna joins forces with fellow mage, Ren, to unravel the connection between the string of disappearances and a terrible discovery that could mean a future where mages are not just outlawed…but wiped from existence. #A #F #DVPit

#DVparty day 2, pt2 introducing REN, our broody MMC 😌 Mages are disappearing…headstrong Gemna is determined to find out why—even if it means teaming up with insolent, fellow mage, Ren. An #Asian inspired #A #Fantasy for fans of 💚 JADE CITY, 🪫 BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN, & 🐦‍⬛ SIX OF CROWS

#DVparty Introducing GEMNA, my headstrong, impulsive, but fiercely loyal FMC 💫 When Gemna’s mentor goes missing, she must uncover a larger plot to subjugate mages; one involving the emergence of a mysterious stone that mimics their powers. A SE #Asian #A #Fantasy for fans of MISTBORN x JADE CITY

#DVparty moodboard pt.3 MISTBORN x JADE CITY Mages are disappearing...and it might be connected to the emergence of a stone that mimics their energy-conducting abilities. When her mentor goes missing, Gemna impulsively thrusts herself into the center of a plot that may mark the end of all mages.

#DVparty moodboard pt. 2 what you can expect from my SE #Asian inspired #Fantasy: 🀄️ mahjong inspired parlor (heist) 🏮 LNY type festival (things go wrong) 🔬 research subplot (think Navani) 🥟 lush settings & food descriptions 💥 energy-based magic for fans of JADE CITY / SIX OF CROWS / MISTBORN

it’s giving FOUNDATION (the tv show version lol) but make it black girl magic pls I need it

#DVparty moodboard pt. 1 💥 CONDUCT OF MAGES 💥 An #Asian inspired #A #Fantasy that combines the jade-reactive powers in JADE CITY, energy magic of BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN, and found family+heists from SIX OF CROWS

loved the coding / comp sci based magic system in this one! the “source” of the magic is what has me considering this as a comp title for my fantasy novel 💥🪫 (#querying soon 👀)

#DVpit is 1 week away! We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints! For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event! more info: dvpit.carrd.co #writersky

had so much fun seeing everyone’s #preDV pitches today (whilst spiraling about my own) 🫶🏼 if anyone wants to connect to brainstorm, prep, commiserate pre/during/post DVpit give a shout! #writingcommunity #fantasywriters #scififantasy #writingabook #authors

When Gemna’s mentor goes missing, she must uncover a larger plot to subjugate mages; one that involves the emergence of a mysterious stone that mimics their powers. 💥 energy magic 🀄️ SE #Asian setting ❤️‍🔥 slow burn 🏠 found family ⚔️ heists 🧐 research subplot JADE CITY x HEARTLESS HUNTER #preDV #A #F

Mages are disappearing…headstrong Gemna is determined to find out why—even if it means teaming up with reserved fellow mage, Ren. An #Asian inspired #A #F that combines the jade-reactive powers in JADE CITY, energy magic of BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN, and found family+heists from SIX OF CROWS #preDV

SIX OF CROWS x JADE CITY Mages are disappearing…headstrong Gemna is determined to find out why—even if it means teaming up with standoffish, fellow mage, Ren. 💥 energy magic 🀄️ SE #Asian setting ❤️‍🔥 slow burn 🏠 found family 🪫 ? stone that mimics mages’ powers 🧐 research subplot #preDV #A #F #WOC

SIX OF CROWS x JADE CITY Mages are disappearing…and it might be connected to the emergence of a stone that mimics their energy-conducting abilities. When her mentor goes missing, Gemna impulsively thrusts herself into the center of a plot that may mark the end of all mages. #preDV #Asian #A #F #OWN

JADE CITY x BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN When her mentor goes missing, Gemna impulsively puts herself in the center of the disappearances and the discovery of a stone that mimics mages’ energy-conducting powers—but the connection between these events may mean the end of all mages. #preDV #A #F #Asian

HEARTLESS HUNTER x JADE CITY Mages have been in exile for fifteen years—but when Gemna’s mentor goes missing, she uncovers a larger plot to subjugate their kind; one that involves a mysterious stone that mimics mages’ energy conduction powers. CONDUCT OF MAGES is a SE #Asian #A #Fantasy #preDV

CONDUCT OF MAGES // When her mentor goes missing, Gemna joins forces with fellow mage, Ren, to unravel the connection between the string of disappearances and a terrible new discovery that could mean a future where mages are not just outlawed…but wiped entirely from existence. #preDV #F #Asian #WOC

looking forward to connecting w others participating in this event!

Before #preDV & #DVPit thought I'd repost some pitching advice(1/7) Here's a simple pitch rubric: [CHARACTER] is/lives [STATUS QUO] until [INCITING INCIDENT]. Now if they don’t [MAIN GOAL] then [CONSEQUENCES]. OR [MAIN MOTIVATION] only problem is [MAIN CONFLICT/HURDLE] e.g. my old 140 char pitch:

some of my favorite settings from my work in progress adult fantasy novel, CONDUCT OF MAGES (working title) 💫 #amwriting #writingabook #fantasy #fantasyauthor #bookaesthetic