Cover reveal for my amazing friend Nicole Evans! @thoughtsstained.bsky.social They both made a vow to never fall in love. Their wildest adventure will be breaking it. cover art Žana Arnautović (@sylleth_) and typography Goldfinch Book Services (@goldfinchbookservices)

There should be support groups for the partners of writers. That is all. #amwriting

#revpitwaiting Jane Austen trivia question #2 ! #revpit

#revpitwaiting friends: my mom got me this gorgeous Jane Austen trivia game for my bday (yes, it’s my birthday!), but none of my real-life friends are Austenites! Will you play with me? First clue here, about Austen’s feelings regarding a fellow writer. #janeausten #revpit #trivia #itsmybirthday

Made this cake for Sully’s 13th back in July but forgot to post! This was a favorite (especially of @kevinohayden ). #birthdaycake #hamburger #happybirthday

Hi Carly! I recently received feedback from a podcast that featured my query and first pages, and subsequently made major changes to my opening pages. Do you think it would be appropriate to send new versions of the manuscript to two agents who have requested the full manuscript? #askagent

So surreal to hear MY query featured on TSNOTYAW! #amquerying After a hotheaded feminist and a cautious, recovering addict are forced to share a cabin at a 1978 training camp, the world of ultrarunning—and both runners’ lives—will never be sure he same… open.spotify.com/episode/6NZ4...

So surreal to hear MY query featured on TSNOTYAW’s podcast! #amquerying After a hotheaded feminist and a cautious, recovering addict are forced to share a cabin at a 1978 training camp, the world of ultrarunning—and both runners’ lives—will never be sure he same… www.instagram.com/reel/DVyJrjw...

I didn’t run my first mile until I was 30. Now I’ve completed distances from 50k to 100-miles. No, I don’t stop to rest. Yes, I poop in the woods. Yes, there are bears. I’m also a novelist, and had the unhinged idea to write an ultrarunning romance. CATCH THE GIRL, querying now. #unhingedpit #q #r

If 1992’s Cutting Edge had a love child with 1979’s Meatballs, with Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours as the score, the resulting #unhingedpit fever dream would be CATCH THE GIRL, the story of two people who accidentally fall in love while training to run 100 miles. #histsportsromance #q #r #ultrarunning

CATCH THE GIRL FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE 💘 BATTLE OF THE SEXES CA, 1978: Jo is determined to go down in history as Western America's first female finisher. To win, however, she’ll have to get around Mike…and stop staring at his broad shoulders and muscular butt. #cupit #hr #histsportsrom #amquerying

CATCH THE GIRL, historical sports romance FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE ❤️ BATTLE OF THE SEXES Only the brave need apply. 🪩retro vibes 🏃‍♀️UltraRunning romance 🔥spicy 🤬enemies to lovers 🙋🏼‍♀️feminism 🥴complicated characters #cupit #hr #histsportsrom #ultrarunning #running #california #amquerying #100milerace

CA, 1978: Jo Schwartz is determined to go down in history as the Western America ultramarathon’s first female finisher. In order to win, however, she’ll have to get around Mike Pritchard…and stop staring at his broad shoulders and muscular butt. #cupit #hr #amquerying #histsportsrom #ultrarunning

To all the Yeti volunteers. They bagged my socks and taped them closed under my shoes. Their quick medical attention saved my frostbit fingers after the race. A stranger took care of me as I laid on the bathroom floor, incapacitated and hypothermic. Ultras aren’t just miles, they’re community.

30 miles at the TARCTIC Frozen Yeti. During a snowstorm. Temps dropped to -10 after dark. Hard-won, but I’m proud of my effort! ❤️ #ultrarunning #runners #newengland 📸 by Chris Arson Photography

CATCH THE GIRL, an UltraRunning Historical Romance by J.E. Rizzo CA 1978: Jo is determined to become the Western America 100’s first female finisher. To win, however, she’ll have to get around Mike…and stop staring at his broad shoulders and muscular butt. #questpit #Q #A #RF #HR #HFic #litagents

@breefram.bsky.social I heard you on NPR’s 1a today and thought you were incredible. Thank you for sharing your story, and for your bravery while serving the US. Americans like me are behind you!

“This is a highly subjective industry, and although your book isn’t the best fit for me, another agent may feel differently.” Also, “A pass from one at our agency is a pass from all.” Ummmm…ok? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ #amquerying #litagents

Rejection on a full: “It met my expectations, but did not exceed them.” 💔❤️‍🩹💔 #amquerying #litagents #writing

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30 Million users! Congrats, Bluesky!

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The thought of making a mood board for a pitch event makes me moody. In a bad way. #amquerying #litagent

PSA for writers: if a publisher dangles a contract offer but first wants to know how many of your own books you plan to buy...your answer will 100% determine whether you actually get the contract. Along w/ things like not paying royalties till production costs recouped, this is stealth vanity pub

What if today we staged a full rebellion? No errands, no emails, no chores. Just us, books, and the totally unhinged idea that we can glue our shattered hearts back together with nothing but words and audacity. #rosecliffliterary #amwriting #writerscommunity

You know what’s my favorite? Finding the perfect agent with a #mswl that matches my book perfectly, only to discover they’re closed to submissions. That’s my favorite. For sure. #litagent #amquerying

I understand #litagents are often overwhelmed by pitches. However, I wish they’d limit how many weeks/months a year they’re open to queries instead of only accepting pitches at conferences/events. This equates to making writers pay to pitch. Am I the only person who’s not ok with this? #amquerying