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Carmen DaVinleam
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Author Louisville Book Festival Mistress of Ceremonies Slush pile reader linktr.ee/carmendavinleam Editors & Literary Agents visit https://storyguidesbycarmendavinleam.carrd.co/ to find more about my stories
They're here!!! ARC COPIES! (And I'm super tired today so please forgive the crazy hair and exhaustion) #chasingkings #thrillerbooks #comingsoon #tbr
#PitchDis - Rolling in the deep!!! We could’ve had it all y’all, but we’re protags, protagging, so we can’t 😅 At least the protags are protagging 🤣 am I right @kazia.bsky.social
Adele Sings 'We Could Have Had It All'
ALT: Adele Sings 'We Could Have Had It All'
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#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · 2d agoDay 9 of 12 Days of #PitchDis! Today's question: Is there a song that reminds you of your book? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of other participants.
The Road To El Dorado: Both Is Good
ALT: The Road To El Dorado: Both Is Good
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#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · 3d agoWe've made it to day 8 of 12 Days of #PitchDis! Today's question: Do you like drafting or revising better? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of other participants.
This is your reminder to check your website and make sure it's all up to date. (That's what I'll be doing today) I always forget to do this so I figured others probably have forgotten too. #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
Forgetting What Im Doing
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I know, I know, you're not supposed to read the book reviews of your own books, but... like... awwwwww... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... (image screenshot, but link so you can see it yourself if you want to) Thank you Noelle for taking the time, it means the world that you did. 🥰
My favorite thing is that is has #disabledrep #lgbtqia characters and a #neordivergent mc, that has #ownvoices what I have. ☺️ #pitchdis
#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · 4d agoDay 7 of 12 Days of #PitchDis! Today's question: What’s your favorite thing about your book? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of other participants.
#PitchDis - I'm pitching an #ownvoices #disrep adult fantasy about a dead woman with chronic pain who is forced to reap killers, while trying to solve the mystery of her own death, save her living daughter from a kidnapper, and discover why she's the only Afterlifer who can feel pain.
#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · 6d agoDay 5 of 12 Days of #PitchDis! Here is today's prompt: Tell us a little about the book you're pitching. Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of other participants.
A month to write, 3 to edit! 2 to beta read. 2 to ARC read. So 8 months ish to complete
#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · 7d agoDay 4 of 12 Days of #PitchDis! Here's today's question: How long did it take you to write the book you are pitching? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of other participants.
No! But I’m excited for the next round and I keep my #pitchDis sticker on my car to share it with everyone
#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · last wk.We're already on day 3 of 12 Days of #PitchDis! Today's question: Will this be your first time participating in #PitchDis? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of other participants.
I’ve written 15 books, and have over 30 WIPs! I write for sanity 😅 so excited for #PitchDis!
#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · last wk.12 Days of #PitchDis Day 2! Here is the prompt: How many books have you written? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of others participating.
Hi! I’m Carmen. I write adult fantasy, thrillers, MG & YA fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi. I have two self-published books as TM Lore and writing is my passion! Find out about the stories I have to offer in my bio #PitchDis is going to be amazing as always! Good Luck everyone 🥰🥰🥰
#PitchDis@pitchdis.com · last wk.Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Days of PitchDis! Here's the first prompt for the event - Introduce yourself! Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your reply and search the hashtag to see the replies of others participating.
This showed up in my notifications because someone liked it and I’d forgotten about it completely 😂😂 it still tracks though 🤣🤣
Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam.bsky.social · 2y agoItsjust that kjnd of dAy #authorsofbluesky #authortalk #realitiesofwriting #books #writingcommunity
TM Lore’s new book is coming soon!!!!! #darkthriller #forcedproximitybookrecs #morallygrey #mindgames #psychologicalthriller
🌟Important #PitchDis Dates🌟 July 27-Aug. 7 - 12 Days of #PitchDis (Bluesky) Aug. 10-13 - Trial Run Aug. 17, 4-6pm EDT - #AskPitchDis (Bluesky & Twitter) Sep. 3 - Agent & Editor registration deadline Sep. 8-10 - Pitch window open Sep. 15-18 - Agent & Editor request window
#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway
Pogo stick… I’m just saying #amwriting #writersblock #writersclog #writers #authors
Our Strange Duet - book review. Thank you NetGalley for an early copy #bookreview #ourstrangeduet #erinacraig #delacortepress #phantomoftheopera
She’s a commodity to the billionaires-a job to her guard-& a weapon to the network. But she isn’t fighting for herself. Her goal is surviving this hell to protect her neurodivergent brother&keep him far away from the web that caught her. #DarkThriller #BodyguardTrope #SurvivalStory #ProtectorFMC
I write words good. See below… I need a #literaryagent 😅 so everyone can read my word good stories 🤣 storyguidesbycarmendavinleam.carrd.co
The Office: Michael Scott Bows and Says Thank You
ALT: The Office: Michael Scott Bows and Says Thank You
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The General Assembly's cuts were avoidable. I put forward a balanced budget that: ➡️Fully funded DCBS ➡️Provided full funding & services for providers ➡️Fully funded Medicaid ➡️Funded senior meals ➡️Expanded Michelle P. Waiver slots
I still have lots of slots available! So excited for my first trip to Kentucky! #writingcommunity
Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam.bsky.social · 2mo ago🚨 CLOCK IS TICKING, AUTHORS! 🚨 In 9 days pitch sessions jump from $75 to $125. Skip the query trenches, save $50, & grab your spot today! Round 1 slots are limited—secure yours now and support local literacy! 📚✨ 👉 givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #LouisvilleBookFest
I'm so excited to share that I'll be attending and taking pitches! Never been to Louisville, so this is going to be fun! Who's going???
Carmen DaVinleam@carmendavinleam.bsky.social · 2mo ago🚨 CLOCK IS TICKING, AUTHORS! 🚨 In 9 days pitch sessions jump from $75 to $125. Skip the query trenches, save $50, & grab your spot today! Round 1 slots are limited—secure yours now and support local literacy! 📚✨ 👉 givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #LouisvilleBookFest
🚨 CLOCK IS TICKING, AUTHORS! 🚨 In 9 days pitch sessions jump from $75 to $125. Skip the query trenches, save $50, & grab your spot today! Round 1 slots are limited—secure yours now and support local literacy! 📚✨ 👉 givebutter.com/c/LBF-LitPit... #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #LouisvilleBookFest
Louisville Book Festival's First Ever - Literary Agent Pitch Event - Saturday 10/24/2026
Pitch your novel in person to a literary agent at this year's festival!
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Surprise…. Guess who our guest speaker is going to be at this year’s Louisville Book Festival….. come down Saturday October 24, 2026 and meet this phenomenal author!!! #louisvillebookfestival #guestspeaker #readersofbookstagram #writersofinstagram #louisvilleky
The Louisville Book Festival is Proud to work with A Novel Romance this year at the 2026 festival! so many exciting things coming! Check out the first branch on the tree and set your calendars; you’ve got to come to this event! ☺️ #romanceauthor #amquerying #romancebooks #amwriting
We are expecting two serious rounds of storms – one late tonight and one Thursday afternoon. Damaging winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Please have multiple alerts on, especially tonight, because the storm will come through while folks are sleeping. Stay safe, Kentucky.
Hello #agents and #editors! We are exactly three months away from the opening of the #PitchDis request window! If you haven't signed up for the event this year, you can do so by filling out the form in the link below. forms.gle/G81KzWhMGf3Y...
#PitchDis Agent and Editor Registration
Thank you for your interest in #PitchDis! Please fill out this form to register for the event and access pitches from September 15 through September 18. We'll send you instructions on how to view and ...
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