A.K Patersonwrites

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It’s one of those things, I know the ideas will come later (probably at an inconvenient time) but that doesn’t stop it being frustrating at the time! I think the desire to write is 80% of the battle, the smallest thing can turn into a big idea if you poke it enough!

I’m editing one while drafting another and querying a third! My heads a busy place right now…

Edits are going to be so fun…! #writingcommunity #editing #writing

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The thing about the query process is I don’t mind the rejections, it’s a learning curve and after a few I know I should probably look at my package… BUT I can’t stand the waiting! knowing whether to work on my letter or whether it’s ok hangs over my head! #writingcommunity #writing #querying

Looking for a new mystery or thriller? There are some great ones in this collection. books.bookfunnel.com/byhostmysthr... #Booksky

I love my kids, they are my inspiration and it’s true when they say everything you do is for them. Even if it’s not always easy!

#momlife #writermom #parenthood

My next batch of favourite queer reads from 2026
Part 2
#lgbtq #books #bookrecs #lgbtbooks

Sharing a few of my favourite queer reads of 2026!
Part 1 #bookrecs #lgbtbooks #lgbt #books

Speculative and fantasy (with romance)

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I have faith! You’ve got a knack for giving readers the chills!

Your brains meant to be at its best in the morning, so it’s a good use of time!

I’m so excited this one is out! It was the most chilling read I’d had in a while!

I do miss sleep though! I always say I’ll only edit for an hour, then 1am rolls round…!

Balancing being a mom and writing is totally possible… provided the coffee is on tap! #writermom #writingcommunity #writer

I’ll just keep lying to myself, shall I?
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Book cover featuring white dove and black wolf

Utterly in love with this book. I wasn’t expecting to fall so head over heels, but boy… exquisitely beautiful prose, a visceral and heart-melting love story with a sharp twist of violence and darkness. A new favourite sapphic fantasy… #bookreview #sapphicfantasy #goodreads

Three female figures layered over each other, the first in sharpest relief - a curly-haired brunette

FALLOUT X POWERLESS X FOUNDRYSIDE

🌵Post apocalyptic future
☀️Desert slum city
🌵 sapphic enemies to lovers
☀️ rad-touched vs ‘normals’
🌵 tech enhanced mind-control
☀️ questionable sanity

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Meet Lily.
Theme song: Heart as a weapon by Magdalene Duke.
Sanity: Questionable at best. Absent at worst…
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Blonde woman in yellow dress

Silvie:
☀️25 and still not married, much to her mother’s dismay.
☀️She might be one of Eden’s most powerful militants- but that’s nothing compared to her love of her studio, and the art she creates there.
☀️Themetune - ‘Landmines’ by Bellesaint

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Gorgeous image!

Princess Mira (Black, braided hair, wearing a sky blue gown with pearl beads and silver tiara) and Princess Dorothea (white, wavy red hair, wearing a dark green gown with a gold tiara) gazing at each other on a ship’s deck at sunset, with a quote from THE PIRATE, THE PRINCESS, AND JOHN: “It didn’t matter that the very idea was treasonous. For Dorothea, Mira would break any rule.”

to break the curse binding her to the ghost of a vengeful pirate, princess mira must fall in love with her best friend, john

there’s just one problem:

mira’s heart already belongs to princess dorothea

🩷🧡🤍

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Finally got my plucky protagonist coloured in a way I’m happy with! Too late for #queerpit but nevermind…

Authors own artwork of freckled woman with curly hair, looking out at viewer

I’m excited to share some of my line art for the characters from my latest WIP ‘Rainefall’! A sapphic FALLOUT X POWERLESS
Meet Raine - a twenty-something struggling to get by with amnesia and a glitchy brain in the Oasis - a post-apocalyptic slum #WritingCommunity #characterart

Authors character art of woman with braid

So… Silvie… 25 and still not married, much to her mother’s disappointment. What’s the point of bringing a class-freaking-five earthcaller if you don’t marry an eligible bachelor?!
Vibe: landmines by bellsaint

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A mistaken identity leads to pranks, a bad luck hex and an unexpected romance in a lookout tower.

You Deserve Each Other + The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
🛏️ Only One Bed
🐕 Dog Companion
⚔️ Rivals to Lovers
🏳️‍🌈 Bi FMC
🌲 Forced Proximity
🧙‍♀️ She’s a Witch
🤠 He’s a Cowboy

#Queerpit #RC #A

A collage of images including a bloody fingerprint, a red carpet, a girl in a bathtub; an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a living room, a starlet on the red carpet.

While filming a doc on the era’s most iconic actress, a producer inherits archive footage and must reconcile contradictions between it and her interviews to find the truth about the star’s untimely death—before her own dark past destroys all she’s worked for. #QueerPit #Q #A #T

A pitch for my novel Queer Romance FOREWARNING Prince Cole doesn't know why he psychically sees people's doppelgangers acting out the future, but it does come in handy. Cole's other secret not so much—he's desperately in love with his childhood best friend, royal guardsman Lucas, not least because Luc staunchly supports Cole being an openly nonbinary royal. Unfortunately, Cole can't marry a guardsman, and sweet, introverted Luc would never want to be a royal spouse anyway. But when a head of state is murdered and Cole's life is threatened, Luc steps in as Cole's 24/7 bodyguard. Together they must find a legendary weapon of mass destruction that threatens their own lives—and millions more. (And really, it would be easier for Cole to concentrate if his gorgeous bodyguard wasn't wandering around their room half-naked, but whatever. It's fine.)

A mood board for Forewarning: A 3x3 grid of 9 squares Top L: a photo by Ana M. on Pexels of a woman's hand holding a crystal ball in the woods. The trees are reflected upside down in the ball. Top center: the words "Prince Cole and Captain Lucas" Top R: a photo by Tide_trasher_x on Unsplash of the right side of a dark-haired man's face. He wears a broad stripe of glittery rainbow makeup from forehead to chin. Center L: a photo by Alexander Mass on Pexels of a glittering tiara nestled in dark hair. Center: a photo by Ray Bilcliff on Pexels of a brown castle on a lake with pink and purple sunset hues Center R: a photo by Pixabay on Pexels of a royal guard's torso wearing a red and gold uniform, holding an upright sword. Bottom L: a photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels of two hands clasping in rainbow light Bottom center: the words "Rumors of close bodyguarding behind palace doors" Bottom R: a photo by Nadin Sh on Pexels of a blurred woman walking past a gold curtain

Details of Forewarning: Logline: A psychic nonbinary prince trying to solve a royal murder mystery must hide his romantic feelings when his guardsman best friend (and forbidden secret crush) becomes his bodyguard. Genres: Queer Romance, Low Fantasy, Adult, Contemporary Length: 54,000 words

Comps for Forewarning FOREWARNING is a bit like if Dean Koontz's ODD THOMAS was an upbeat queer romance. It will appeal to readers who enjoy K.J. Charles's DOOMSDAY series for its queer love story, strong B-plot, spice level, and titled/commoner dynamics; and the sassy tone of Alexis Hall's 10 THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED.

#QueerPit Queer romance FOREWARNING
❤️ NB fashion icon prince
🧡 Hunky royal guard who crochets
💛 Forbidden romance but the internet ships it
💚 Psychic powers
💙 Royal murder mystery
💜 Best friends to lovers HEA
54k, on query #CR #F #R #RS #A #SPF 3 agent RQ's
ODD THOMAS as an upbeat queer romance