Jaye Pool

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#WIPSnips WOTD is “academy”

In my #exvangelical litfic WIP, Finn is trying to wrap his mind around why Micah quit grad school.

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#WIPSnips WOTD is “commit.”

This is a heck of a snip! In my litfic WIP, Micah talks about Julian and the guardrails on their relationship, but then Jalisa, seemingly out of left field, asks her about her estranged husband Steve.

Ope…

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Broken promises are a major problem in their marriage, especially that one. It’s at the root of Micah’s frustration & unhappiness, & he’s kind of oblivious to her feelings. That’s why their personal tragedy, compounded by his unwillingness to prioritize her, leads to her walking out on him.

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Promises are a pain point.

Steve promises to support the family financially if Micah quit grad school & they moved back to his hometown of Losanti. But in Losanti, he can’t keep a job & Micah’s forced to work at a local university, reminding her of what might’ve been.
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My first major work - in terms of full drafts, prob five or six.

For my current novel-length project, likely two or three. I’m on a very edited draft 1.5, and I’ve been getting helpful peer and beta reader feedback. Heavy structural edits are coming soon.

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All that glitters is “gold?”

Gold is today’s #WIPSnips WOTD 💜

Micah is helping Julian restore the town’s mansion. She’s washing walls when Julian reaches out and touches her. Is there a spark between them?

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“Current”ly, here’s today’s #WIPSnips WOTD 💜

Micah is talking with Nova, the history department head, when her hated ex-rival looks for her. Julia just can’t wait.

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Jaye Pool Beta Reader Questionnaire I'm looking for volunteer (free) beta readers to read my upcoming contemporary fiction novel, the first in a planned series of standalone novels, which is in the editing stage. If selected, please com...

Seeking *volunteer* beta readers for a 97k word litfic / women’s fiction manuscript. Samples can be found in older posts (Micah & Steve are MCs).

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#AwesomeCharacters

Micah is fairly self-aware. Her relationship with Julian in Marristone she is very aware is temporary, and that she can’t avoid addressing her failing marriage to Steve. But she is sometimes slow to move on what she knows to be true.

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Charlie has no close relationships. He’s a transactional person. Even when interacting with Micah’s pastor & his wife at the beginning of book 2 in my current series, Charlie trades tea for (live) bodies under the guise of religion.

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Steve is Micah’s (estranged) husband. Julian’s the lover she takes while she’s separated from Steve. Very awkward 😂

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Steve and Julian never meet. Julian knows Steve exists, and Steve eventually learns of Julian in the (spoiler) way possible.

It would be hella awkward (at best) if they did, as both are intimately connected to Micah. #lovetriangle

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I can appreciate Robin’s “well actually”-ing an otherwise poignant snippet 😆

#WIPSnips WOTD is “fifth”

Surprised I found instances in my WIP.

Micah’s on a road trip alone, talking to Finn on speaker phone about “He Knows Your Name” billboards, but what does the message mean? 🤔

Ohioans might appreciate this passage 😆

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Same! I loved reading as a child :)

For sure!

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Micah *is* the weird wherever she goes.

At her church in Losanti, she’s “too independent” bc she works outside the home & kept her maiden name.

In Marristone, she’s the only one in her circle who truly knows the religious interests threatening the town.

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Micah likes kids. Besides trying for a child of her own, she brings thoughtful gifts to her bestie’s young son, who is a voracious reader.

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Still open to a couple more FREE beta readers for my litfic novel - limited time only - sign up now!

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#WIPSnips WOTD is “table”

In a flashback, Cindy is none too pleased when Steve tells her Micah’s boundary.

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Oh, for sure! So far, my novels touch on religious trauma in toxic religion, but from the perspective of ppl who don’t fit in or consistently fail to measure up. Nathan & Diane will give me an opportunity to explore the topic from the perspective of those who seemingly benefit from these systems.

Happy New Year!

#WIPSnips WOTD is “begin” — how fitting!

Steve arrives at men’s Bible study, where Nathan, the imposing Bible study leader, is ready to “talk.” *gulp*

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It’s still in the concept / outline phase, but Steve’s “alpha” Bible study leader Nathan & his wife Diane will get their own standalone novel 😈

I didn’t decide that while writing my current WIP, but their dynamic pushed them to the forefront.

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Happy 2026!

If you’re interested, please sign up via the link in my OP. Thanks!

TAS excerpt.docx 1. Ennui: Present Day | October 24 | Losanti, Ohio The woman gazed at the analog clock above the machine, hoping in vain that the black metal hands would tick faster. She tapped her heeled foot to the...

Link to the first chapter here (4.5k words) to give you a flavor of the novel. CW: Spicy scenes / intimacy

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#WIPSnips WOTD is “end”

Steve is scrambling to tell one of the older ladies of the church where Micah has gone. He can’t admit she walked out on him, can he?

Here’s to the end of 2025 - happy New Year!

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