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🧑🀍🩷 She/They. Writer of adult SFF and horror about unhinged lesbians. Dog person.

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Friends, you are doing yourself a great disservice if your query reads like a mini synopsis. Example: "This happens, followed by this, followed by this, etc."

06.03.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cute!

02.03.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This sounds amazing im so HYPEd

02.03.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

always here for lesbian vampires!

02.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excited!

31.01.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white background of desert sand dunes with white script "The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh Agent Guide"

Black and white background of desert sand dunes with white script "The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh Agent Guide"

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The Pitch 

Nefeli's gift of sensing magical relics has made her a world-class thief, but tapping into her power comes with a cost: her vision. With every use of her magic, her degenerative eye disorder worsens. A few more heists and Nefeli fears she'll be left with vague shadows in the darkβ€”something she's avoiding at all costs. What use is a thief who can't see what she's trying to steal? But when her sister Sadiya's fragile health crumbles, Nefeli must choose: her sight or her sister. 

Against Sadiya's wishes, Nefeli agrees to a dangerous job posing as a noble at a political summit. If Nefeli can hunt down a long-hidden relic for a secretive influential family, she'll earn enough for her sister's treatment. The catch? The summit is crawling with dragons, scheming politicians, powerful magic users…and worst of all, Kadir, a former fling who knows Nefeli's not who she claims to be. 

Nefeli only has a fortnight to find the missing relic before access to the palace closes for another century. If she's going to succeed, she must rely on Kadir's help, despite the risk of him blowing her cover at any moment. And with her vision tunneling in, completing the job will force Nefeli to confront her biggest fear: without her sight, who is she?

The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh

Background of black and white desert sand dunes The Pitch Nefeli's gift of sensing magical relics has made her a world-class thief, but tapping into her power comes with a cost: her vision. With every use of her magic, her degenerative eye disorder worsens. A few more heists and Nefeli fears she'll be left with vague shadows in the darkβ€”something she's avoiding at all costs. What use is a thief who can't see what she's trying to steal? But when her sister Sadiya's fragile health crumbles, Nefeli must choose: her sight or her sister. Against Sadiya's wishes, Nefeli agrees to a dangerous job posing as a noble at a political summit. If Nefeli can hunt down a long-hidden relic for a secretive influential family, she'll earn enough for her sister's treatment. The catch? The summit is crawling with dragons, scheming politicians, powerful magic users…and worst of all, Kadir, a former fling who knows Nefeli's not who she claims to be. Nefeli only has a fortnight to find the missing relic before access to the palace closes for another century. If she's going to succeed, she must rely on Kadir's help, despite the risk of him blowing her cover at any moment. And with her vision tunneling in, completing the job will force Nefeli to confront her biggest fear: without her sight, who is she? The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh

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The Snippet 

"I'm scared," she whispered. "I'm scared of the day I open my eyes and there's nothing left to see. It doesn't matter that there are aids or that so many people thrive without sight. I know that one day, my memories of what things look like will fadeβ€”and they will. Even now, I forget constellations that I used to be able to see. Like those constellations, all other images will fade into the darkness until I don't remember the details of a sunset, or the flash of Sadiya's smile. I will be trapped inside my head, smothered by the knowledge of just how much I've forgotten."

The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh

Background of black and white desert sand dunes The Snippet "I'm scared," she whispered. "I'm scared of the day I open my eyes and there's nothing left to see. It doesn't matter that there are aids or that so many people thrive without sight. I know that one day, my memories of what things look like will fadeβ€”and they will. Even now, I forget constellations that I used to be able to see. Like those constellations, all other images will fade into the darkness until I don't remember the details of a sunset, or the flash of Sadiya's smile. I will be trapped inside my head, smothered by the knowledge of just how much I've forgotten." The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh

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The Comps

Two lines of photos, top includes the covers of A Dance of Lies, Godkiller, and One Dark Window
Botton line includes The Stardust Thief and The Foxglove King

The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh

Black and white background of desert sand dunes The Comps Two lines of photos, top includes the covers of A Dance of Lies, Godkiller, and One Dark Window Botton line includes The Stardust Thief and The Foxglove King The City of Dragon Glass by Taylor Leigh

Locke Lamora X ODW

To save her sick sister, visually-impaired thief Nefeli agrees to a treasure hunt for a lost relic. As her sight declines with each use of magic, she must outwit dragons, powerful magic, andβ€”worst of allβ€”politicians before her world goes dark for good.

#questpit #Q #A #F

31.01.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

DRAGONS!

31.01.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

oooh

31.01.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

as a teacher, i support this

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Agent pitch guide title slide: LEARNING FOR YOU, Adult Contemporary Romance

Agent pitch guide title slide: LEARNING FOR YOU, Adult Contemporary Romance

Pitch blurb: Due to impending budget cuts, high school teacher Jules Clark's dream job is already in jeopardy before it's even started. With each department set to get rid of one new hire, Jules must compete with the annoying(ly handsome) former lawyer, Adrian Pierce, to keep her place. Where she finds herself in over her head, he seems to breeze through it all. He also pops up everywhere, from heated encounters in the copy room to a tension-filled work karaoke league, culminating in an assignment to collaborate on a joint teaching unit.
As they spend more time together, Jules finds she and Adrian have a lot in common...including a simmering attraction that becomes impossible to ignore.
With one job and two of them, Jules worries their growing chemistry can only lead to resentment. Though she lets Adrian in, old fears of not being good enough consume her as the deadline looms closer.
If she lets selt-doubt take over, Jules could lose everything-not only her career, but also the love that's right in front of her.

Pitch blurb: Due to impending budget cuts, high school teacher Jules Clark's dream job is already in jeopardy before it's even started. With each department set to get rid of one new hire, Jules must compete with the annoying(ly handsome) former lawyer, Adrian Pierce, to keep her place. Where she finds herself in over her head, he seems to breeze through it all. He also pops up everywhere, from heated encounters in the copy room to a tension-filled work karaoke league, culminating in an assignment to collaborate on a joint teaching unit. As they spend more time together, Jules finds she and Adrian have a lot in common...including a simmering attraction that becomes impossible to ignore. With one job and two of them, Jules worries their growing chemistry can only lead to resentment. Though she lets Adrian in, old fears of not being good enough consume her as the deadline looms closer. If she lets selt-doubt take over, Jules could lose everything-not only her career, but also the love that's right in front of her.

Tropes and Vibes:

Golden retriever love interest
Workplace rivals to lovers
Karaoke league shenanigans
Complicated family dynamics
Forced proximity/collaboration
Strong female friendship

With the academic setting and workplace rivalry seen in YOU BETWEEN THE LINES, ONE ON ONE, and THE MAKEUP TEST

Tropes and Vibes: Golden retriever love interest Workplace rivals to lovers Karaoke league shenanigans Complicated family dynamics Forced proximity/collaboration Strong female friendship With the academic setting and workplace rivalry seen in YOU BETWEEN THE LINES, ONE ON ONE, and THE MAKEUP TEST

Hazy yellow moodboard with images of teaching, karaoke, books, and rumpled bedsheets 😏

Hazy yellow moodboard with images of teaching, karaoke, books, and rumpled bedsheets 😏

Now #amquerying: LEARNING FOR YOU, the teaching/karaoke romance of my heart πŸ’œ

YOU BETWEEN THE LINES x KATHERINE CENTER

When budget cuts threaten her district, new teacher Jules must compete with her annoying(ly handsome) rival to keep her dream jobβ€”and avoid falling for him.

#QuestPit #A #R

31.01.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks!

31.01.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ty!

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WHEN I WRITE IT

31.01.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

don't worry it's very gay! (and the MC is a butch)

31.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

TY!

31.01.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

fun!!

31.01.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
3x3 moodboard of the main character from my WIP featuring red themed gothic and dark romantic imagery

3x3 moodboard of the main character from my WIP featuring red themed gothic and dark romantic imagery

ANATHEMA x THE SPIRIT BARES ITS TEETH

A fledgling vampire, tension between vampires and monster hunters, a realm of eternal night, a mysterious elven priest, and a sinister plot that threatens everything held dear.

#questpit #W #DF #A #LGBT

31.01.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Top Left - Angel in mist with wings spreading over praying worshippers
Top Middle -  a skyline of a city in ruin
Top Right - A woman with black hair whose neck is held by a shadowy mist
Middle Left - a white drone against greenery, looking like a butterfly
Middle - a woman with a painted face a black gothic veil and crown, holding a bouquet of yellow flowers
Middle right - an abandoned ferris wheel
Bottom left - woman pressing a knife to someone's chin
Bottom middle - a broken sarcophagus
Bottom right - bloodied fists

Top Left - Angel in mist with wings spreading over praying worshippers Top Middle - a skyline of a city in ruin Top Right - A woman with black hair whose neck is held by a shadowy mist Middle Left - a white drone against greenery, looking like a butterfly Middle - a woman with a painted face a black gothic veil and crown, holding a bouquet of yellow flowers Middle right - an abandoned ferris wheel Bottom left - woman pressing a knife to someone's chin Bottom middle - a broken sarcophagus Bottom right - bloodied fists

TAMSYN MUIR x HUNGER GAMES x BACHELORETTE

Pretending to be a man, Dorian enters a deadly tournament to kill the priestess whose magic is draining the planet & pursue her interests: swords & women. But in the labyrinth, the cameras aren't the only thing she must evade.

#A #SF #F #LGBT #W #QuestPit

31.01.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

love!

31.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kindred x Life on Mars
A Muslim young man must grapple with generational trauma and the very real danger of racism and discrimination when he is thrown back in time to 1970s Britain from 2024.

πŸŒ™muslim mcs
πŸ—‘οΈmurder mystery
πŸ—£οΈ1970s british racism deepdive

#questpit #Q #YA #S #HF

31.01.2026 10:23 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Just stunning!!

31.01.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A mood board for our querying novel, THE SIREN'S CALL. There are 9 quares in a 3x3 format. The images in the corners and centre are a brighr shade of blue, while the others are greyscale. From top left to bottom right the images include:

A pirate flag.
A man silhouetted in front of a sail, holding onto rigging on a ship.
Sails and rigging.
A blond boy reading a book.
A black ship ominously heading towards camera.
A brown haired girl with her back to camera.
A wheel on a ship.
A male figure in a suit with their back to camera.
A map and sword.

A mood board for our querying novel, THE SIREN'S CALL. There are 9 quares in a 3x3 format. The images in the corners and centre are a brighr shade of blue, while the others are greyscale. From top left to bottom right the images include: A pirate flag. A man silhouetted in front of a sail, holding onto rigging on a ship. Sails and rigging. A blond boy reading a book. A black ship ominously heading towards camera. A brown haired girl with her back to camera. A wheel on a ship. A male figure in a suit with their back to camera. A map and sword.

Once Upon A Broken Heart x Daughter Of No Worlds x Dark Water Daughter

Running to sea to escape her violent employer, Delphine never expected to fall for a pirate Captain - or to betray him to retrieve a legendary Stone & save her bff's life.

#QuestPit #NA #RF #Q

31.01.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

It just sounds so beautiful and I want it nowwwww

31.01.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
a moodboard detailing nine images related to my book ALL THE DEVILS aka devilswip. in order from right to left they are: london notably the landmark big ben, a band performing on stage, a sheet of music, a record store, the silhouette of a rockstar, some musical instruments scattered on a bed, two men running, a pile of evidence and finally a hand holding a cigarette

a moodboard detailing nine images related to my book ALL THE DEVILS aka devilswip. in order from right to left they are: london notably the landmark big ben, a band performing on stage, a sheet of music, a record store, the silhouette of a rockstar, some musical instruments scattered on a bed, two men running, a pile of evidence and finally a hand holding a cigarette

🎸 daisy jones x knives out πŸ—‘οΈ

the songstress, the gambler, the sweetheart, the watcher, the matriarch and the rogue. six suspects. one the killer of renowned rock star sam corvi. but who? only they can tell you

#questpit #Q #A #LF #MY

31.01.2026 05:00 πŸ‘ 191 πŸ” 67 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0
An agent guide for The Siren's Call by Danielle Bradbury and Ashlea P Screaton. A new adult slowburn romantasy.

An agent guide for The Siren's Call by Danielle Bradbury and Ashlea P Screaton. A new adult slowburn romantasy.

Pitch: Delphine dreams of adventure, but usually pays for it in bruises. Pirate captain Osian offers an escape to sea, but she won't leave without her best friend, Otto. Her escape seems dead in the water, until Otto is sent with the pirates to pursue a legendary Stone, and she will not be left behind.

Reunited on the waves, Osian and Delphine's spark strengthens. Then a deception within the crew locks a cruel enemy from Osian's past onto their tail, one who will stop at nothing to end his life. While Osian is eager to forget the reward, the pirates want Otto's life if the mission fails.

Delphine must decide whether to trust the man she's falling for, or betray him to save Otto.

Pitch: Delphine dreams of adventure, but usually pays for it in bruises. Pirate captain Osian offers an escape to sea, but she won't leave without her best friend, Otto. Her escape seems dead in the water, until Otto is sent with the pirates to pursue a legendary Stone, and she will not be left behind. Reunited on the waves, Osian and Delphine's spark strengthens. Then a deception within the crew locks a cruel enemy from Osian's past onto their tail, one who will stop at nothing to end his life. While Osian is eager to forget the reward, the pirates want Otto's life if the mission fails. Delphine must decide whether to trust the man she's falling for, or betray him to save Otto.

Comp Titles:

Once Upon A Broken Heart (Stephanie Garber)
- Cocky but hopelessly romantic love interest
- Selfless heroine sacrificing all for love
- Magic and myths
- Betrayal
- True slow burn romance

Daughter Of  No Worlds (Carissa Broadbent)
- Reluctant allies to lovers
- Broken love interest with a scarring secret
- Male yearning
- Betrayal
- Hidden rage & trauma

Dark Water Daughter (H. M. Long)
- High stakes survival and adventure
- Critical quest fuelled by legend
- Changing loyalty
- Pirate fantasy
- Sea myths & magical creatures

Comp Titles: Once Upon A Broken Heart (Stephanie Garber) - Cocky but hopelessly romantic love interest - Selfless heroine sacrificing all for love - Magic and myths - Betrayal - True slow burn romance Daughter Of No Worlds (Carissa Broadbent) - Reluctant allies to lovers - Broken love interest with a scarring secret - Male yearning - Betrayal - Hidden rage & trauma Dark Water Daughter (H. M. Long) - High stakes survival and adventure - Critical quest fuelled by legend - Changing loyalty - Pirate fantasy - Sea myths & magical creatures

Snippet: β€œWould you? Have regretted it, I mean?”

Their eyes met. Delphine pinned him with her expectant stare, and he worried again whether she could rummage around his mind for the answers she sought.

What could he say? She’d no doubt find him obsessive if he told her the truth – how he’d spent so many waking moments wondering if she remembered their one dance as fondly as he did, when moonlight had clung to her hair and tickled her face as she’d taunted him beneath the stars. How he’d been so relieved to see her on board his ship, in a way he couldn’t put into words.

How he hadn’t managed to get rid of the smell of sugar since meeting her, and didn’t want to.

Would he have regretted her kiss?

β€œNo, Ceraid.” He swallowed, shuffling under the weight of the question. β€œI could have never regretted it.”

Snippet: β€œWould you? Have regretted it, I mean?” Their eyes met. Delphine pinned him with her expectant stare, and he worried again whether she could rummage around his mind for the answers she sought. What could he say? She’d no doubt find him obsessive if he told her the truth – how he’d spent so many waking moments wondering if she remembered their one dance as fondly as he did, when moonlight had clung to her hair and tickled her face as she’d taunted him beneath the stars. How he’d been so relieved to see her on board his ship, in a way he couldn’t put into words. How he hadn’t managed to get rid of the smell of sugar since meeting her, and didn’t want to. Would he have regretted her kiss? β€œNo, Ceraid.” He swallowed, shuffling under the weight of the question. β€œI could have never regretted it.”

Once Upon A Broken Heart x Daughter Of No Worlds x Dark Water Daughter

A maid and a pirate hunting for a mythical stone spark a budding romance, but when his past threatens their mission & her bff's life, she must betray her heart to save her friend.

#QuestPit #NA #RF #Editing

31.01.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
A moodboard for GODCAT, an adult dark fantasy, featuring six black cats and one magpie eye in the center.

A moodboard for GODCAT, an adult dark fantasy, featuring six black cats and one magpie eye in the center.

PIRANESI x SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN

A murdered cat becomes a human and tries to ascend to godhood for revenge. But in limbo, rage isn't enough to survive.

πŸ”ͺ Revenge plot
🏚️Liminal Spaces
πŸˆβ€β¬›Cat POV
🎭 Unreliable narrator
☠️ Body horror
#Questpit #A #F #H #DF #W #DIS #POC

31.01.2026 11:18 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2

All for the cats!!!

31.01.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

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COBAB x Animorphs

After a desperate outcast pretends to be the Chosen One, the REAL Chosen One is kidnapped. To save him, she must cross the world, pursued in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an Empire obsessed with the arcane abilities of her friends.

#questpit #Q #YA #F

31.01.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kindred x Life on Mars
A Muslim young man must grapple with generational trauma and the very real danger of racism and discrimination when he is thrown back in time to 1970s Britain from 2024.

πŸŒ™muslim mcs
πŸ—‘οΈmurder mystery
πŸ—£οΈ1970s british racism deepdive

#questpit #Q #YA #S #H

31.01.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0