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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- using "residential" here -- Thomas, the page of short stature and puffy hat, adores Faldor and would do anything for him.
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#WIPSnips from Survival Instinct -- Pretty sure I've shared this snip already, but it's the only use of "chapter" in all 4 of my WIPs -- Stella causing a stir in Arthur's class to get some information on Paulina.
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Ooh! That sounds interesting!

#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Monah and Joni saying goodbye to each other just before she leaves with Evlin.
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#WIPSnips Monah Bk. 2 -- A moment of stillness with Ankara as she stands in the center of town and watches Invelisians set up for Piatra's annual celebration.
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Lovely description here! I saw all of this so clearly. But now I want to know what's in the box 😆

#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Evlin tries to keep Monah's presence a secret after her arrival, but little Lily Kokinos knows who she saw at Doc James's office. Their discussion elevates into telepathic barbs that Ev must rein in.
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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Despite his fatigue, Faldor makes it a point to praise his army, the Sons, for how they singled out and mocked Wilem of the Ancients.
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Important terms for World Book Day

Abibliophobia: fear of running out of reading matter

Tsundoku 🇯🇵: letting books pile up without reading them

Librocubicularist: a person who reads in bed

Déjá-lu: you’re reading something you have already read

Bibliobibuli: someone who reads alot/drunk on books

#WIPSnips from KD & Jaz's Bk. -- going for vibes with "press" and because Cleveland and Jaz work at the local newspaper -- I'm kind of surprised that this story is the only one where I use any word or phrase that comes close to "media."
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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 2 -- Evlin and Sonja are best friends, but they don't always agree.
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Intent and context matter. Who's cursing and why. If it's for the shock, the vulgarity of it, that says more about the speaker than what they're saying. If my rep is "mad as hell" about what's going on, I want them to say so, uncensored. There are far worse things in this world than profanity.

#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Monah has a nightmare after Evlin's visit, and Joni is less than pleased about it.
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#WIPSnips from KD & Jaz's Bk. -- KD goes to the Greyhound Station to see if Betsy needs any work done, for some quick cash and to avoid her dad for a couple hours.
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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- This was one of the first things I wrote/knew about Monah, before I even had the plot of the first book fully formed. This was always who Monah was going to be.
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#WIPSnips from Monah's Bk. 1 -- using "highlighted" -- Khoda sends Radomir to collect Criseyde, so they can talk about how badly Faldor may have screwed up with Basalt the Ancient.
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Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉

This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here!

You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

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#Febchantment Day 25

Monah knows almost nothing about the history of magic in Piatra Invelis or even the Territories (our unhidden "real world"). She's learning as she goes & very curious. Lied to? Nah, but everyone has their own version of history.
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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Faldor tries to be menacing as he ends a conversation with Monah through the enchanted mirror.
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Our stories matter. Keep writing. #amwriting #WriterSky

Text: What? #WSPit. Author Hype Event. Industry Participation welcome. When? February 25, 2025, your time zone. Where? Bluesky only. Authors: Please do your due diligence to vet anyone who requests your materials before sending it. A cream background with transparent retro flowers

General Guidelines: Regular #WIPSnips participation not required. Pitch must fit in single post. All imagines use alt text. No Generative AI. Published works, thread any links or direct to link in bio. Limit three posts per work. Use appropriate hashtags. Be kind. Like, respot, comments Highly encouraged. A cream background with transparent retro flowers

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✨UPDATED✨ Guidelines for #WSPit

Please read them ALL.

This is an AUTHOR HYPE EVENT (but industry participation is welcome).

#WIPSnips has always been about growing community.

You show up and share glimpses into your works, but this gives the chance to go beyond snips and pitch your work!

#WIPSnips from Survival Instinct -- Stella & Gregory going over witness statements before conducting interviews.
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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 2 -- Khoda & Criseyde are searching for Basalt the Ancient, passing through a secret bazaar in Iran, hoping to spot him hiding in plain sight. They get a warning instead.
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Yep! 😁 When it comes to Evlin and Faldor, there's always some kind of stand-off.

#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Evlin reports to Faldor about the current status of Invelis, and they cannot help but snipe at each other.
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#WIPSnips from Monah Bk. 1 -- Evlin & Monah arrive just outside Piatra Invelis after walking through some dense woods to reach the stone threshold.
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Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street in 1973.

During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment

The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.

Writing fiction is the exact opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme.

What? #WSPit. Author Hype Event. Industry Participation Welcome. When? February 25, 2026, in your time zone. Where? Bluesky only. Authors: Do your due diligence to vet anyone who requests your materials before sending.

Hey, #WIPSnips, mark your calendar!

#WSPit returns February 25th, 2026

This is an Author Hype Event

WIPSnips is already great with hype, but this gives you a chance to pitch your work as a whole, published work included.

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