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If you're wondering why I'm dark this weekend it's because I've gotten the absolutely batshit idea that I can finish drafting my middle grade novel in the next three days byeeeeeee

"There are three kinds of magic," said Wizzler, handing us each a balloon. "You can control tigers, you can shoot tornadoes from your fingers, or you can fly by holding your breath. The color of confetti inside your balloon will reveal which kind of power you have." I felt the panic rising in me. What if my confetti turned yellow, indicating that I was a Tiger-Talker? My family, a long line of proud Tornado-Fingers, would disown me. Could I ever return home, bearing such shame? I tried to calm myself as I readied the ceremonial safety pin. Green, I thought, willing my hopes into reality. Please be green. I popped the balloon, involuntarily shutting my eyes. When I opened them, would I see the green I hoped for? The yellow I feared? What if, gods forbid, the confetti were blue? I opened my eyes, seeing shock on the faces of my classmates. Wizzler himself stared at me, wide-eye. Looking down, I saw myself covered in confetti... purple confetti.

“I don’t understand,” I growled, my body trembling with pain. “I combined eighty percent Earth-elemental mana with twenty percent Fire-elemental mana (Type B), focused through a twenty-four-sided icositetragon made of yellow topaz. This, in conjunction with my blood type, star sign, sense of humor, and nickname, should have produced a blazing column of lightning to vaporize my enemies. Instead, it made a big bubble that smells like fresh laundry. Why?” Skullgrumbler began to laugh. “You fool! You don’t even realize…” he squealed. “You’re facing east!”

“It’s whatever you want,” explained Magemaster Grampledog. “Magic is just whatever you want.” I knew he was speaking in riddles, but I couldn’t grasp his hidden meaning. “So the rules are…” Grampledog lit a sliver of smokereed. “No rules. You say some words and you wave a stick and whatever you want just happens. You don’t even need the stick.” His wisdom still eluded me. I stared into his face, trying to decipher what he was really saying. “No, listen.” Grampledog snapped his fingers and his desk turned into a pile of chicken nuggets. “I didn’t even know that would happen.” His hat then came alive and began to yodel. “It’s pandemonium,” he explained. “It’s complete nonsense.”

In my experience there are three kinds of fantasy magic novels:

Meet the MCs of my 🏳️‍⚧️ second chance romance 👀👀

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How (Not) to Save the Multiverse is a blast! Huge thanks to @dannysdaydreams.bsky.social for creating such fun, chaotic, and wildly compelling characters. 🪽

Characters from left to right, top to bottom: Gigi, Ryan, Tryin, October, Bell, Joshua

#webnovel #tapas #queercharacters

Ryan is a white teen with blonde hair and green eyes, wearing a red hoodie that his hands are tucked into. The hood is up. Behind him, white angel wings take up most of the background.

Josh is a black teen with dark brown locs and brown eyes. He is wearing a letterman jacket and his arms are crossed over his chest. Behind him, golden angel wings take up most of the background.

Meet Ryan and Josh from HOW (NOT) TO SAVE THE MULTIVERSE! Ex best friends and current team mates, they must overcome their past in order to protect their future...

Releasing with @tapasnovels.bsky.social on May 22nd 👀👀

Art by @nikhaelfried.bsky.social

I've been keeping a secret... 🤫

"Go to another dimension" was not on the list of camp activities!

HOW (NOT) TO SAVE THE MULTIVERSE is launching with @tapasnovels.bsky.social on May 22nd!

Hi #writingcommunity! 👋🏻

FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN is a love letter to:
🌸 smaller-than-average hometowns
👽 the Northern California sunset
🌸 found/blood family
👽 and grief in all its forms (yes, even the messy ones)

#newadult #agented

Haha well I appreciate you all the same 🫡♥️♥️

I am ONE follower away from 888 🤣🙏🏻

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There was a random emoji in my pinned so I had to make a new one 🥲

A pitch card for FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN by Daniel James. The pitch is on a blew background with forget-me-nots. Framing the pitch are illustrations of Liam and Duncan from The book. Liam is a tall, muscular man wearing a white T-shirt and overalls. He has brown hair and a beard. Duncan is a plus size man, who is sitting on the boarder. He is wearing a white button up, a purple sweater vest, jeans, and purple converse. He has short honey colored hair and a beard. The pitch comps FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN as THE PAIRING x HALLMARK, and the pitch itself reads as follows: Going back home is hard enough without returning post-transition. Liam is convinced he can navigate the town & pretend to be a stranger passing through—until he gets paired with his high school sweetheart on a city project, who doesn't recognize him. As his feelings for Duncan grow deeper, it’s only a matter of time before Liam learns the past never stays buried.

Hi Editors 👋🏻 (and the #writingcommunity!)

FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN is a love letter to:
🌸 smaller-than-average hometowns
👽 the Northern California sunset
🌸 found/blood family
👽 and grief in all its forms (yes, even the messy ones).

#romdram #adult #onsubmission #agented

Hi #PopUpPit #PopUpPitE and #LuckyPit 👋

FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN is a love letter to:
🌸smaller-than-average hometowns
👽the Northern California sunset
🌸found/blood family
👽grief in all its forms (yes, even the messy ones)

#Romdram #NA #R #OS

If Gandalf or Merlin were average wizards who would much rather retire than spend another day teaching a hero how to do their job. Meet Athragast, the Reluctant Mentor.

🧙‍♂️Elderly Hero
☀️Grumpy/Sunshine
🦄Quirky Humour
🪄Flipped Fantasy Tropes
💜Found Family
#PopUpPitE #LuckyPit #agented

An alley puddle, a cat eye, a bird on a post, a pensive dog, a cat silhouette, northern lights over a house, a magical swirl with secret mice.

THE SECRET OF NIMH X WARRIORS

A magical cat is swept into a hidden world of secret agents, underground cities, and strange allies, only to realize she must reclaim her power or watch her ruthless mentor destroy everything she loves.

✨🐈✨

#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #PopUpPitA #MG #F #writingcommunity

Thank you 🥰🥰

FOR LOVERS OF ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE x TALIA HIBBERT x DANIELLE ALLEN

When Amara struggles to find a contractor to renovate her plus-size boutique, she enlists the help of her ex-childhood best friend (& first love), Theo, who she hasn’t spoken to in 8 years.
#LuckyPit #PopUpPitE #Agented

THE QUEEN IS RISING
Agent’s Guide
#PopUpPitA #LuckyPit #A #RF

3 by 3 grid of pictures: a woman in a forest with a giant wolf; a silhouette of a woman; an image of a hand with puppet strings; a woman reaching out to light; two hands touching; a woman surrounded by a phoenix; art of a winged person saving someone falling; silhouette of couple kissing in the sun; a crown and dagger

A mortal woman teams up with the God of Light to put a stop to a power-hungry shapeshifter. But as she falls for his charms and nears uncovering the enemy's identity, she's forced to choose between love or duty—before the world & everyone she loves—falls to darkness
#LuckyPit #PopUpPitA #F #RF #NA

HUNGERSTONE X MEXICAN GOTHIC X HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR

🐦‍⬛CARMILLA retelling!
🪻gothic cottageGORE
🐦‍⬛floriography, chapter titles, & poems between acts
🪻WLW slow burn
🐦‍⬛dark academia vibes
🪻witch x vampire romance
🐦‍⬛green witchcraft!

💌 Rep: @bookfairyangus.bsky.social
#PopUpPitE #LuckyPit

A Southern inheritance is always dark—whether it's a penchant for pills, a blood-soaked family farm, or an ancient magic. Sierra spurns them all, but when her dad disappears, she must choose which monsters to slay, and which to become.

#PopUpPitE #LuckyPit

Nerissa’s plan for regaining her autonomy is simple—betray her King by aiding the humans as he attempts to conquer the isle. Whats not so simple—keeping him from finding out. Whats even more complicated—the pirate&prince threatening to claim her for their own #PopUpPitA #df #wip #a

A pitch card for FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN by Daniel James. The pitch is on a blew background with forget-me-nots. Framing the pitch are illustrations of Liam and Duncan from The book. Liam is a tall, muscular man wearing a white T-shirt and overalls. He has brown hair and a beard. Duncan is a plus size man, who is sitting on the boarder. He is wearing a white button up, a purple sweater vest, jeans, and purple converse. He has short honey colored hair and a beard. The pitch comps FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN as THE PAIRING x HALLMARK, and the pitch itself reads as follows: Going back home is hard enough without returning post-transition. Liam is convinced he can navigate the town & pretend to be a stranger passing through—until he gets paired with his high school sweetheart on a city project, who doesn't recognize him. As his feelings for Duncan grow deeper, it’s only a matter of time before Liam learns the past never stays buried.

Hi #PopUpPit #LuckyPit 👋 (and editors 👀)

FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN is a love letter to:
🌸smaller-than-average hometowns
👽the Northern California sunset🤣
🌸found/blood family
👽grief in all its forms (yes, even the messy ones)

#Romdram #NA #R #OS #Agented

A pitch card for FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN by Daniel James. The pitch is on a blew background with forget-me-nots. Framing the pitch are illustrations of Liam and Duncan from The book. Liam is a tall, muscular man wearing a white T-shirt and overalls. He has brown hair and a beard. Duncan is a plus size man, who is sitting on the boarder. He is wearing a white button up, a purple sweater vest, jeans, and purple converse. He has short honey colored hair and a beard. The pitch comps FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN as THE PAIRING x HALLMARK, and the pitch itself reads as follows: Going back home is hard enough without returning post-transition. Liam is convinced he can navigate the town & pretend to be a stranger passing through—until he gets paired with his high school sweetheart on a city project, who doesn't recognize him. As his feelings for Duncan grow deeper, it’s only a matter of time before Liam learns the past never stays buried.

Are we doing pitch cards over here too?

EDITORS!! FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN is a love letter to smaller-than-average hometowns, the Northern California sunset, found/blood family, and grief in all its forms (yes, even the messy ones). #writingcommunity #NA #romdram #onsubmission

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“I was one of the critics that sat on the side and made the decision there was only two genders, so I got an education that was unbelievable. And I don't know just exactly how to say this but my perspective for people have changed [...] I’d like to apologize"

good things still happen sometimes 🥲

a meme of a little guy holding up a piece of paper that says "someone will love your book"

#writingcommunity 💙✨

And then my dad tells me a story from when he was in college. A REAL STORY I want to ask him a million questions, but they all stick in my throat. I hit pause on the recording app. Because I know one thing for certain: Dad definitely isn't talking about Mom.

Almost Flying, Imogen Obviously, YES DAY, The Babysitter's Club series

Hannah Miller dreams of becoming a journalist, but right now, she’s just trying to navigate her parents’ divorce and the end of 7th grade. At least she has Picnic Day to look forward to—a weekend where she can reunite with her best friends, Diego and Gemma, during their parents’ college reunion. But when she interviews her dad for her podcast about his first Picnic Day memory, she uncovers a heartbreaking story that makes her question what kind of love he’s hiding. Diego’s got his own worries. He’s hoping his moms will let him join an elite travel baseball team, and he can’t stop thinking about Gemma and the almost-kiss from last Picnic Day. As he works on perfecting his breaking ball, he wonders if he’ll get his heart broken this weekend, too. Gemma, tired of dealing with endless school drama, is looking forward to a peaceful Picnic Day with her besties. But with her parents busy hosting and the reunion crowd bigger than ever, she worries this year won’t feel like the familiar weekend she's been counting on.

*** #EDITORGUIDE for PICNIC DAY ***
My quirky MG/lower YA about three best friends navigating their parents' college reunion at the FAMOUS UC Davis Picnic Day.
If you love queer role models, multi modal texts, and awkward cringe moments, this might be a story for you!
#EditorsGuide

A pitch card for FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN by Daniel James. The pitch is on a blew background with forget-me-nots. Framing the pitch are illustrations of Liam and Duncan from The book. Liam is a tall, muscular man wearing a white T-shirt and overalls. He has brown hair and a beard. Duncan is a plus size man, who is sitting on the boarder. He is wearing a white button up, a purple sweater vest, jeans, and purple converse. He has short honey colored hair and a beard. The pitch comps FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN as THE PAIRING x HALLMARK, and the pitch itself reads as follows: Going back home is hard enough without returning post-transition. Liam is convinced he can navigate the town & pretend to be a stranger passing through—until he gets paired with his high school sweetheart on a city project, who doesn't recognize him. As his feelings for Duncan grow deeper, it’s only a matter of time before Liam learns the past never stays buried.

Are we doing pitch cards over here too?

EDITORS!! FLOWERS FOR A MARTIAN is a love letter to smaller-than-average hometowns, the Northern California sunset, found/blood family, and grief in all its forms (yes, even the messy ones). #writingcommunity #NA #romdram #onsubmission