CLACKITY X INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS Maddie's watched one too many B Movies and knows the new kid's shadow isn't his, it's an energy sucking monster latching onto everyone in sight. Now Maddie must shine some light into the new kid's past before his shadow latches onto her next #DVPit #MG #H

Millie's rules as Guide to the Afterlife: ✅️ 1. Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from devouring souls ✅️ 2. Finish your business or rot in his burlap sack ❌️ 3. Don't bind souls with your best friend or anyone. Ever Well... 2 out of 3 ain't bad. What's the worst that could happen? #DVPit #MG #H #MH

CURSE OF EELGRASS BOG X THE CLACKITY While writing an article about the new kid, 12yo Maddie discovers her biggest scoop yet: his shadow isn't his and it's sucking the life out of him. Now Maddie must find a way to stop the shadow leech before it latches onto her next #DVPit #MG #H

Millie's Rules as Guide to the Afterlife ✅️ 1. Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from devouring souls ✅️ 2. Finish your business or rot in his burlap sack ❌️ 3. Don't bind souls with your best friend or anyone. Ever. 2 out of 3 ain't bad. What's the worst that could happen? #QuestPit #MG #H #Q

THE BEASTS WE BURY X TO KILL A KINGDOM A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul by her 18th birthday or she'll die. When the thief she's meant to hunt steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul to save: his or hers. #QuestPit #YA #F #DF #Q #agentguide

Millie's Rules as Guide to the Afterlife ✅️ 1. Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from devouring souls ✅️ 2. Finish your business or rot in his burlap sack ❌️ 3. Don't bind souls with your best friend or anyone. Ever Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad. What's the worst that could happen? #BluePit #MG #H #Q

THE BEASTS WE BURY X TO KILL A KINGDOM A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul by her 18th birthday or she'll die. When the thief she's meant to hunt steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul to save: his or hers ✨️fallen gods ✨️dried seas #QuestPit #YA #DF #F #agentguide #Q

THE CLACKITY X HIDE & SEEKER Millie has 1 job: help ghosts pass before The Man with the Burlap Sack devours them. But when she accidentally binds herself to her BFF's soul, she must race the clock to finish her business & break the bond before she becomes his next snack #QuestPit #MG #H #Q

THE CLACKITY X HIDE & SEEKER Millie has 1 job: help ghosts pass before The Man with the Burlap Sack eats them. When she accidentally binds herself to her BFF's ghost, she must race the clock to finish her own business & break the bond before becoming his next snack #GhostPit #MG #H

Thank you to the amazing writing community for all your support during yesterday's #DVpit event! I met some wonderful new friends! And to the creators and volunteers of the event, you are all amazing!

Must-do before All Hallows' Eve: ✨️Help ghosts finish their business ✨️Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from striking again ✨️Break the spell that accidentally bound you to your BFF ✨️Don't get caught ✨️Don't let the first guy who also sees ghosts distract you no matter how cute he is #DVpit #MG #H

WISH SWITCH X COURTESY OF CUPID Cupid's perfect batch of cupcakes: 1C of love A dash of compatibility 1tsp essence of frog's kiss A pinch of happily ever after Blend together with pure intentions* Top with a candy heart. *Never bake if your heart is hurting or recipe will backfire #DVpit #MG #F

Millie's rules as Guide to the Afterlife: ✅️ 1. Stop The Man with the Burlap Sack from devouring souls ✅️ 2. Finish your business or rot in his burlap sack ❌️ 3. Don't bind souls with your best friend or anyone. Ever Well... 2 out of 3 ain't bad. What's the worst that could happen? #DVPit #MG #H #MH

When a cupid-in-training perfectionist accidentally swaps love heart candies on her valentines cupcakes with hate hearts, she burns her shot at becoming a cupid. Now, she must choose between covering up her mistakes or giving up on her 'perfectly perfect' ways. #DVpit #MG #F #MR

THE CLACKITY X HIDE & SEEKER Millie has one job: help ghosts pass before The Man with the Burlap Sack devours them. When she accidentally tethers herself to her best friend's ghost, she must race the clock to finish her business & break the bond before she becomes his next snack #DVpit #MG #H

I'll be pitching tomorrow and am excited to support other authors!

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch@dvpit.bsky.social · last yr.

TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET! Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq #writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks

I listened to John Carpenter while finishing up the draft of my MG horror.

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch@dvpit.bsky.social · last yr.

DAY 5 of #DVParty, a community event to boost the work of Diverse Creators before our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8, 2025! Any diverse writer/artist can participate! Today's Prompt: What's your story's theme song or playlist? #booksky #writersky For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co

Hello, October! Which spooky books are on your TBR pile this month?

Hey #kidlit friends! It's been a while since I've posted. A little update: My agent has left the industry and I'm back querying. My latest book is a #MG magical realism and I'm super excited to find my next agent!

#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time! Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement! Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky

I'm feeling good about plotting my new book. This one is a huge change from anything I've ever written, but I think it'll be fun! 🧁 #kidlit #WritingCommunity

Guess who is plotting her next novel... it's me!! And, all I've got to say about it for now is 🧁 #kidlit #MG

TO KILL A KINGDOM X DRY A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul by her 18th birthday, or she'll die. When the thief she's meant to hunt steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul is worth saving: his or hers. #PopUpPitE #LuckyPit #YA #F #kidlit #PopUpPit

I haven't been on here much, but I'd love to connect with more #kidlit authors A bit about me: I write MG horror and YA fantasy I'm about to go out on sub with my MAD MAX x Greek Mythology fantasy I live in Canada I'm a nurse in my day job I love supporting other writers Please say hi!!

This book kept me guessing up to the end! I loved it! Chelsea is so talented. You're gonna want to read this one!

Chelsea Scott@chelseascottbks.bsky.social · 2y ago

My lil #agentsguide 🔪💀🖤 Camper Luke Donaldson is dead, and everyone has a motive. When his best friend is charged with murder, Luke's GF smells a mystery—one his friends must race to solve before they're all sent home in body bags. #amquerying #writingcommunity #agentguide #YA #litagents

She's close to going on sub, and she's more beautiful than ever! My YA fantasy set in a MAD MAX meets Greek Mythology world feautures: ✨️sirens roaming the desert and hunting souls ✨️ a sunshine thief that wants to steal her heart ✨️fallen gods ✨️a king willing to trade souls for water

I'm starting to get really excited about my YA that's nearly ready for sub. I feel it's so much stronger than it's ever been, and I can't wait to see where it goes!

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Doing last-minute tidying/formatting of my #YA fantasy before sending it back to my agent. We're one step closer to taking this one out on sub! #kidlit #WritingCommunity

Look what arrived today!! It's beautiful 😍 Came on the perfect snowy day. Now, to pour a cup of tea, grab a blanket and read!