Reesa Guerra

Ahhhhh! I always use a spray cleaning bottle the gym provides.

#WriteTip Use clichés as placeholders to later replace with POV (feelings, theories, opinions). Ex. Instead of a chill running down a spine or goosebumps, let the character confide to the reader what scares them the most. The more revealing the confession, the more compelling the voice. #revising

I do this a lot. 😆
^^

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HA. This would've been me too. 😆

I couldn't listen to this until now, but I love all the helpful advice! I think a lot about stakes. Even now as I revise one of my novels, I'm like: How can I make this even more terrible for my MC? 😆

His writing is pulling me right in. I'm sensitive to👻.
Oh, and I live in NH like J.W. Ocker.

Interesting to see the PM article about authors' copyrights not being registered. No surprise publishers want to save money. Each application has a cost and copies need to be sent to Washington.
I used to register copyright all S&S titles so if any authors have questions on doing it, I am here.

Probably characters. If they aren't memorable/flat, I won't be interested.

The Best Kids' Books of September 2025 - B&N Reads It’s officially back to school season, which is also the time to stock up on some of the best books for the classroom and beyond. Whether you are looking for silly picture books or fun adventures for ...

ZOMG! Zombie and Brain is #1 on Barnes & Nobles' Best Books of September list!!

"Ghoulishly sweet, this is a no-brainer when it comes to kids’ picture books."

HOW DID THEY THINK OF A BRAIN PUN I DIDN'T INCLUDE IN THE BOOK??

@alexborbolla.bsky.social

www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/septemb...

The Bram Stoker Award statue - the iconic haunted house on my desk in front of its box.

A close-up of the stoker award with the door to the haunted house open to show text: 2024 Superior Achievement Middle Grade Novel THE CREEPENING OF DOGWOOD HOUSE Eden Royce

Cover of the book with the Bram Stoker Award winner seal

My Stoker Award just arrived! It's gorgeous; photos don't do it justice, but it’s amazing to hold in my hands.

Part of my acceptance speech: “Middle-grade horror shows kids they have power, inner strength, and a voice to stand against whatever comes their way. And so do we.”

#booksky #Blackbooksky

Hey #mglit and #yalit folks - Help a new bookseller out with some middle grade and YA horror recs. Horror is just not my genre, but I want some solid suggestions in the shop as we approach Halloween.
@allymalinenko.bsky.social
- looking to you for some ideas!

😂!!! Love this. Such cuties.

Is Reese your pup? 😂 I had a Reese's Pieces book bag + notepad as a teen.

Such a special moment!❤️
By the way, I got so confused with Twitter similarities I forgot to follow you on here! 😆

Glad to help! I can only imagine how creepy/invading it feels. I hope nobody fell for it. ❤️

#writingcommunity beware! There's a Twitter account and its corresponding website using my photo (@jesslitpro and jessicalitpro.systeme.io/f5933e61). It's unsettling to see my photo on someone else's account. Even worse is knowing someone is trying to take advantage of aspiring writers/authors.

Hey Kelly! A fake Twitter account used your photo under the name Jessica Raye. I reported it multiple times, but wanted to let you know.
@ JessLitPro

I mean I think this is good advice but don’t take my word for it 😉❤️

Good to know!

Yup. All of this.

Thank you!! My fingers are crossed. This novel is a little closer to my heart because I am sensitive to weirdness 👻.

This is one of my comps. Agents are still considering 2 other novels, so I can't query my other one yet.

I saw this about myself all the time. 👻

You don't rep what I write, but I treasure personal responses. Especially if it gets right to the point/reason. 📚

Ugh, I hate this. I can't eat wheat/celiac + I've got allergies. There's a lot of stuff I loved and can't get anymore.

Exactly this. They should be pitching on their own instead of thinking it's like a referral/introduction to an agent.

Yeah, it's definitely awkward if they don't know you! Almost like having an agent scout. 🕵️
Especially since pitching is easier than ever now with QT.
A newbie might not know about it. I know the programs are $$

I've only heard of one place doing this in the UK. A writing school that also pitches if the writer wants them to. They usually pitch to partnering agents. Idk how to feel about it. Says they'll get advice/mentorship from best-selling authors.