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Bethany Averie ~ Querying YA Fantasy

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YA Fantasy Author Ambassador for @unhingedpit.bsky.social I'm a Catholic wife and mother When working w/ someone I mention that I'm learning disabled (AKA"neurodivergent")

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06.03.2026 18:36 👍 56 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 4

I actually like the Query Tracker / Query Manager form. It's got everything divided up w/exactly what the agent/publisher wants. As someone with learning disabilities, I appreciate the simplicity & straight-forwardness.

06.03.2026 16:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Happy Friday! God bless you. Have a fantastically fun day! 🙂

06.03.2026 13:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Village decorated in Christmas lights covered in snow in the background. In front is a gold, sparkly square. Text in the gold square reads: An Agent's Guide to SUGAR & FROST YA Fantasy Romance by Bethany Averie. In front of the square is a image of a guy and a girl dressed in formal attire dancing.

Village decorated in Christmas lights covered in snow in the background. In front is a gold, sparkly square. Text in the gold square reads: An Agent's Guide to SUGAR & FROST YA Fantasy Romance by Bethany Averie. In front of the square is a image of a guy and a girl dressed in formal attire dancing.

In the background is a village covered in snow with a Christmas tree in it. Off to one side in the front is a guy and a girl in formal attire dancing. At the top of the image the text reads: SUGAR & FROST by Bethany Averie The Pitch. Below the text is a white square. Text inside the white square reads: When Kallie collides into Chase it's decidedly not love-at-first-sight, but as they grow closer feelings change; however, with a feud, family drama, and a deluded rival, banishment seems more likely than a happily-ever-after.

In the background is a village covered in snow with a Christmas tree in it. Off to one side in the front is a guy and a girl in formal attire dancing. At the top of the image the text reads: SUGAR & FROST by Bethany Averie The Pitch. Below the text is a white square. Text inside the white square reads: When Kallie collides into Chase it's decidedly not love-at-first-sight, but as they grow closer feelings change; however, with a feud, family drama, and a deluded rival, banishment seems more likely than a happily-ever-after.

Snowy background, with icicles hanging down from the top of a white, snowy square. In the front of the square on the bottom is more snow. Standing in the snow is an image of a guy and a girl in formal attire dancing.  Inside the snowy square is a mug of hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick, frosted gingerbread cookies in the shape of snowflakes, a cinnamon roll, and a mug of hot chocolate topped off with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks. Text inside the snowy square reads: SUGAR & FROST by Bethany Averie COMPS: MAYBE THIS TIME by Kasie West, BATTLE ROYAL by Lucy Parker, RULE #9 YOU CAN'T MISINTERPRET A MISTLETOE KISS by Anne-Marie Meyer, THE SANTA CLAUSE (Movie)

Snowy background, with icicles hanging down from the top of a white, snowy square. In the front of the square on the bottom is more snow. Standing in the snow is an image of a guy and a girl in formal attire dancing. Inside the snowy square is a mug of hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick, frosted gingerbread cookies in the shape of snowflakes, a cinnamon roll, and a mug of hot chocolate topped off with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks. Text inside the snowy square reads: SUGAR & FROST by Bethany Averie COMPS: MAYBE THIS TIME by Kasie West, BATTLE ROYAL by Lucy Parker, RULE #9 YOU CAN'T MISINTERPRET A MISTLETOE KISS by Anne-Marie Meyer, THE SANTA CLAUSE (Movie)

In the background is a village covered in snow with a Christmas tree. In the center of the image is a guy and girl dressed in formal attire dancing with gold sparkles around them. At the top of the image text reads: SUGAR & FROST by Bethany Averie. Text in the snowy bluish box below the title/author reads: Tropes: Dislike-to-like-to-love, Christmassy, Fairies/Elves that look like humans, Secrets, Matchmaking relatives, Coming-Of-Age, Feuding Fathers, Magical Elements

In the background is a village covered in snow with a Christmas tree. In the center of the image is a guy and girl dressed in formal attire dancing with gold sparkles around them. At the top of the image text reads: SUGAR & FROST by Bethany Averie. Text in the snowy bluish box below the title/author reads: Tropes: Dislike-to-like-to-love, Christmassy, Fairies/Elves that look like humans, Secrets, Matchmaking relatives, Coming-Of-Age, Feuding Fathers, Magical Elements

Introducing an #agentguide to SUGAR & FROST, my #YA #Fantasy #Romance. Currently #amquerying #litagents. All the Christmassy, sweets, magical elements, and romance to warm your heart.

05.03.2026 23:07 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Dear Spammer McScammer: Your tricks are well-known (especially since you use the same ones over and over again ad nauseum). Try finding a legitimate/legal source of income & a better hobby. Sincerely, Every person you've tried to scam/spam

05.03.2026 19:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Happy Thursday! God bless you. Have a terrifically fun day! 🙂

05.03.2026 12:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Happy Wednesday! God bless you. Have a whimsical day! 🙂

04.03.2026 12:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I didn't host it, I'm just the Ambassador, but the bosses @unhingedpit.bsky.social will be glad you had fun!

03.03.2026 14:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Happy Tuesday! God bless you. Have an excellent day! 🙂

03.03.2026 14:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Four rounds of severe weather will impact the Southern Plains from Wednesday through Saturday. Over 15 million people face threats of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, with Friday potentially being the most dangerous. Have a safety plan ready.

02.03.2026 22:37 👍 29 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 0

We're glad you had a good time!

02.03.2026 16:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

We're glad you enjoyed yourself!

02.03.2026 16:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Two rounds of severe storms are targeting Texas, Oklahoma, and the central Plains this week. Wednesday brings hail and wind, but Friday poses a higher threat for tornadoes across a large area. The Storm Prediction Center has flagged both days. Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates.

02.03.2026 08:29 👍 40 🔁 12 💬 2 📌 0

Happy Monday! God bless you. Have a merry day! 🙂

02.03.2026 12:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

LOL definitely an UnhingedPit. 👍

28.02.2026 23:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This sounds sweet! The picture is pretty.

28.02.2026 23:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Official #UnhingedPit Ambassador here: Yeah, it's still going on. Check in with @unhingedpit.bsky.social about when it closes.

28.02.2026 23:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I can imagine! It's clever, though!

28.02.2026 23:17 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Oh those are VERY important. Chase is a closet cinnamon addict. LOL

28.02.2026 23:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Well all my #UnhingedPit pitches for SUGAR & FROST YA Fantasy Romance (#amquerying) and SHIFTER SECRETS YA Fantasy Romance (#amediting) are all posted. Time is NOT up, yet. If you have questions, concerns, please tag me and/or @unhingedpit.bsky.social.

28.02.2026 23:14 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

You're welcome!

28.02.2026 23:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

LOL!

28.02.2026 23:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

You're welcome!

28.02.2026 23:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sparkly background. Picture of a piece of ripped notebook paper. Text on paper reads:  Reasons To Avoid Chase Frost by Kallie Sugar He acted like a jerk when I accidentally ran into him on an icy sidewalk   He's cold/aloof   I've got plenty of other things to do    I think I'm falling for him

Sparkly background. Picture of a piece of ripped notebook paper. Text on paper reads: Reasons To Avoid Chase Frost by Kallie Sugar He acted like a jerk when I accidentally ran into him on an icy sidewalk He's cold/aloof I've got plenty of other things to do I think I'm falling for him

Blue background with snowflakes. On top of the background is a rumpled piece of lined paper. Text on paper reads:  Reasons To Avoid Kallie Sugar by Chase Frost   I don't have time for newbies   She doesn't know how to walk on icy sidewalks   I've got other things to worry about   I think I'm falling for her

Blue background with snowflakes. On top of the background is a rumpled piece of lined paper. Text on paper reads: Reasons To Avoid Kallie Sugar by Chase Frost I don't have time for newbies She doesn't know how to walk on icy sidewalks I've got other things to worry about I think I'm falling for her

Sure, she's warm & sweet and he's cold & aloof. Yes, there's a feud going on, secrets, a delusional would-be rival, all kinds of magic, and a marriage edict. But there's a spark between them...right? Well, at least there are cinnamon rolls. #UnhingedPit #YA #F #R #Q

28.02.2026 23:04 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Forest background with wolves on either side of the image. On the left is a girl with auburn/reddish hair running in the opposite direction. On the other side is a dark-haired guy watching her go. Text on the image reads:  They've been friends since kindergarten. Vest hopes Mauri is his mate. He doesn't know she's a shifter who can't shift into her wolf-form. When their 18 b-days come around, one way or another things will change. Oh, and they gotta deal with rogue shifters causing trouble. Shifter Secrets a YA Fantasy by Bethany Averie W.I.P. Editing

Forest background with wolves on either side of the image. On the left is a girl with auburn/reddish hair running in the opposite direction. On the other side is a dark-haired guy watching her go. Text on the image reads: They've been friends since kindergarten. Vest hopes Mauri is his mate. He doesn't know she's a shifter who can't shift into her wolf-form. When their 18 b-days come around, one way or another things will change. Oh, and they gotta deal with rogue shifters causing trouble. Shifter Secrets a YA Fantasy by Bethany Averie W.I.P. Editing

MAURI: I can't tell Vest I'm a shifter who can't shift. Besides, he's the future alpha & I'm a nobody. VEST: I hope on my bday it's revealed that Mauri is my mate. I've had a crush on her since kindergarten (13 years worth of yearning)#UnhingedPit #YA #F #W SHIFTER SECRETS

28.02.2026 22:53 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You're welcome!

28.02.2026 22:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The villain is the school? Uh-oh!

28.02.2026 22:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I'm not sure what I'd do! But this is a very clever #UnhingedPit Pitch!

28.02.2026 22:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Oh this is a well done UnhingedPit pitch!

28.02.2026 22:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

The Official #UnhingedPit Ambassador here: Congratulations!

28.02.2026 22:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0