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Emmie March

@emmiemarch.bsky.social

🌶️Romance/romcom writer and reader. Revising my fourth manuscript set in small town New England.🌊 🚙Next up: London. Travel lover, food eater.✨ 🐏🌞🦂🌙 @emmiemarch92 on IG https://www.emmiemarch.com she/her/hers

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Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

This is a super pivotal moment for them that’s got a lot of healing for Rose after her divorce, and I love how consumed they are. 🤸‍♀️🕳️✨ #writinglifemonthly #writingcommunity #romanceauthors #romancewriters #amwriting #amwritingromance #writersofbluesky #mickandrose

Sex with Theo had gotten robotic — an exercise that I thought came with practice versus loss of interest. This was liquid. Malleable, thermal, capable of heating up and cooling down and turning right back around again. This, he, was simultaneously familiar and brand new. I knew what to do and how to do it, but the reactions, both his and mine, were deliciously unexpected. The warm tip of his nose glided against mine and I opened my mouth reflexively before he covered it with his in a warm kiss, his teeth gliding over my lower lip before he tugged gently.
Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 10❤️ Even if you're writing a closed-door romance, you can still add a little sizzle to your prose - what's your leave of steam? #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 10 A snippet showing something a little steamy Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Ooh, tough one. There will usually be an initial seeded one and then more will follow organically as it develops and makes sense. For my current project, they’re very strangers to friends to lovers, and some black cat x black cat dynamics emerged from there. #romanceauthor #pretendpanel

Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️@karamoonauthor.com · last yr.

#pretendpanel it's time for another of those divisive questions... August 9th: Do you think in tropes when selecting what you want to read and/or write? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

#pretendpanel a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social August 9th: Do you think in tropes when selecting what you want to read and/or write? Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Can we tell I really love so much about my current revision project? 😂🤸‍♀️🕳️ #writinglifemonthly #amwriting #amediting #romancewriter #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky #romancewriting #mickandrose

SAYING GOODBYE TO him was like being a teenager again. The parents that were in neither of our houses had gone away for the weekend and we’d spent a blissful evening indulging in grown up things that were way too much for us but that left me sore in addition to us being deeply and deliriously happy. I’d slept soundly through the night and woke up when the sun started to peek into my bedroom and gave us no choice but to face the day, and Mick cleaned up in the bathroom before getting dressed in his clothes from the day before with all the smirky smugness of someone who… well, had gotten laid. He glanced at me and I smiled sweetly, curled up under the duvet. At least the shoe fit. “Where are you off to?” I asked. “Putting in a new toilet over in Addison,” he said. “I have to go pick it up first. Won’t take me more than three hours.” A beat passed and he turned to sit on the edge of the bed as he unknotted his shoelaces. “I can come back here after,” he said, chin doubled as he pulled at them. “If you’re not too sick of me.” “I’m sure we can find something for you to do,” I said. He met my eyes, then, his brilliant smile full of mirth, and I stretched. My muscles pulled in an achingly once familiar way before I threw the duvet off and scurried to grab the bathrobe off the back of my door. “Do you want coffee?” I asked as I tied it around my waist and secured it. “Something before you get on the road?”
Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 09❤️ Is there a moment when your lovers are desperate not to bid adieu? #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 09 A snippet showing a lingering goodbye Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Romance, pretty much all flavors. I’ve read romcoms for the most part, because that’s what I write so it’s what I read because I enjoy it, but also to stay up-to-date on trends, etc., but I’ve been known to love romantasy, historical romance, and things with considerably less com in them. 💋

Kara Moon 🏴‍☠️💜⚓️@karamoonauthor.com · last yr.

#pretendpanel, continuing on our reader/writer topic, I'm going to ask a question that I will struggle to answer... I'm so bad at picking favourites! August 8th: Do you have favourite genres to read and/or write? #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

#pretendpanel a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social August 8th: Do you have favourite genres to read and/or write? Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Hmm… Abbie might tell her story through a script one day. Maxx would keep no evidence. Rose writing things down would mean acknowledging her feelings. Mattie… is a toss-up. Reggie has a blog/podcast, so she definitely has records of everything. #amwriting

Scarlet Mitchell is a 👻g..g..ghost!👻@scarletvmitchell.bsky.social · last yr.

Feeling like a Friday #WritingQ cuz I haven't done one in a while! Let's talk diaries! Does your character keep a diary or journal? Do they take photos? Write letters? Make enough epic poem at the end? In what ways do they record their own journey? #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

The dialogue/monologue immediately preceding is some of my favorite, most heartbreaking (imo) words I’ve ever written and stemmed from the spark for the story. But for now… enjoy some tenderness 🤸‍♀️🕳️✨ #writinglifemonthly #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky #mickandrose

“Do you want him?” Mick asked. “What?” “Do you want him? If he doesn’t want you, or a future with you, do you want him? Do you want someone who doesn’t want you?” It shouldn’t be the first time I heard that. But everyone else — Blake, Aunt June — coached me that I better off without him. “No,” I whispered, but I didn’t sound convincing even to my ears. He cupped my face in both his hands and I held my breath. His serious brows were furrowed and his eyes darted back and forth between mine. “You are incredible.” He spoke slowly, distinctly, so there could be no mistaking what he was saying or how serious he was. “I don’t know someone who wouldn’t think that. And he will live every day knowing that he made the fucking choice to leave you and that he doesn’t get to have you again and that it’s his fault. No one else’s.” I stayed very, very still, acutely aware of how his palms fit my face. They were softer than I would’ve thought for all the hard work on his hands, and warm, and damp, though that could’ve been my skin from the crying. Each breath we took, out of sync, fanned over the other, and I almost swayed forward to catch his. His thumbs pressed in under the apples of my cheeks, and his lips were in a thin, serious line, making them bloom a darker pink. No sooner had I looked away from them than I saw his gaze drop down to mine and he swallowed hard.
Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 08❤️ It could be wiping away a spot of ice cream or even the moment they part, does your romance plot have a significant facial caress? #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 08 A snippet showing the first facial caress/touch Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

I usually try to cut, and trim, and squeeze my excerpts into the character limits here, but… I just love Mick and Rose’s first kiss so much 🥰💋 Alt text included ur i did it right! #writinglifemonthly #amwriting #romancewriter #wip #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky

“Just give me a do-over if it’s bad, ok?” he said. “I’m a little out of practice.” He ducked down, then, and my eyes closed right when his mouth slanted over mine. His lips were soft and damp. Behind my lids, I remembered him licking them. Did he already know he was going to try to kiss me if I let him? He broke the kiss but resealed it quickly, my lower lip held gently between his as he ran his tongue along the outer curve of it. He breathed through his nose, and each slow exhale tickled my skin under where the point of his nose was gently resting. When he sucked with the slightest increase of pressure, I forced my locked up fingers and elbows to loosen so I could uncross them from in front of my chest, and I suppressed a shiver when the cool air nipped my knuckles as I set them on his hips. This was the first man I’d kissed in over ten years who wasn’t Theo. It hit me like a freight train, then. I’d been so focused on being angry with him for leaving and annoyed at myself for being angry that the very real gravity of this moment was lost on me, and I was glad he’d taken both the pause and the time to explain it to me. I wasn’t… sad. But I was aware that this was not the same kiss I’d gotten used to over ten years, and not in a bad way, either. It was an amazing kiss. It was novel, and something — someone — to learn. He was eager, but careful; tender, yet adventurous, and I exhaled slowly when he veered off to the side, cradling my jaw as he kissed his way up the other side.
Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 07❤️ We've warmed things up a little over the week, let's up the stakes and get our lovers a little action. Does your first kiss come early or late? #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 07 A snippet showing the first kiss Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Such a good read! And with a bonus cute dog pic at the end to top it all off. #Querying is hard but harder still is writing the letter and getting it just so (I’ve been getting a lot of advice lately - more on that another time!). This was a great breakdown - thanks, @briannahwrites.bsky.social!

Brianna Heath | Author@briannahwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

New blog post up! Hoping this one is helpful for #AmQuerying folks. I break down the process I went through refining my query letter into the version that eventually got me an agent. #WritingCommunity open.substack.com/pub/briannah...

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Mick tipped his head back with a laugh, grin visible from under his chin. It was warm and came from his belly, and he tightened his hand around mine. The center of it was rough against my palm, but the back was soft, and the other was the same when he slipped it over my free one. #writinglifemonthly

Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 05❤️ Yesterday, we shared the accidental touch between your will-be lovers. Today, I want to see them reach out to each other for the first time. #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 05 A snippet showing the first time they touch voluntarily Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

“Jesus Christ, Rosie,” Mick said, laughing. Rosie. Tender, familiar, free-flowing, like he’d said it every day he’d known me. “What am I meant to do if you won’t let me take care of you?” “I don’t know,” I whined. When he pulled me in, I went easily, burrowing into his chest. #writinglifemonthly

Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 06❤️ If you're a follower of the 12 stages of intimacy, you would have come across this stage. Do you have one, that intimate hug that forms a closer bond between love interests? #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 06 A snippet showing the first time arms around waists Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

“Don’t worry,” a deep voice behind me said. “I’ll go grab that.” I peeked over my shoulder right as a tall, suntanned man with light brown hair darted up the aisle before he doubled back with a second box and with gentle authority proclaimed, “Here you are.” #amwriting #writinglifemonthly #romance

Tracey Lee@traceyleewrites.bsky.social · last yr.

❤️#WritingLifeMonthly August Day 03❤️ What were the first words your lovers said to each other? #WritingCommunity #romancewriters #romantasy #romanceauthors #writersofbsky

August #writinglifemonthly Romance Day 03 A snippet showing the first time they talk to each other Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

A bump on an important update while also saying, I’m currently listening to @victoriaaveyard.bsky.social and Soman Chainani’s latest episode of Plot Twist (I don’t think there are handles for either), and I’m enjoying the meaty discussions. If anyone has writing-centered pod recs… 🤲 Pls and thank 😂

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Hello, writer friends — a bit of an explanation on my end. My job picked up quite a lot in May, and I was chugging along until just about 2 weeks ago when I was (randomly) let go. 🧵🪡

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Hello, writer friends — a bit of an explanation on my end. My job picked up quite a lot in May, and I was chugging along until just about 2 weeks ago when I was (randomly) let go. 🧵🪡

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Taking a five day weekend for myself/to visit my toddler niece - her mom and I plan to spend our downtime pursuing creative projects, so I will be getting in touch with folks from Rev Pit soon now that I have a minute away from the day job manicness 🤸🕳️

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Writers, creatives, or people who are otherwise gainfully employed while trying to do Other Things™️ - tips for dealing with the waves of unbalance? Day job has been wild since the start of May. Dusting myself off now and returning DMs, but it’s frustrating push and pull sometimes. #writersky

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Oh, Mattie. Hands down. Her job takes her to London and she finds her way back to her ex/the love of her life while getting to eat a sausage roll whenever she wants. Does it get better than that? #wippitstickynotequestions

WIPPIT@wippit.bsky.social · last yr.

Day 7 of #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions. You can answer in the comments or quote. I can't wait to see all of your answers. Make sure to # us so we & everyone else can see them and have fun with it. 🥰📇✍️ Food 4 thought: Why? Why do they stick out? Could you flesh them out more?(You don't have to post)

Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

A lot of my writing/reading is confined for time reasons - currently I read and write contemporary romance/rom coms, but one day I’d love to dig back into some historical ideas I have and to dive into some of the goodies out there in more detail. #maywedance

Ange | Author A. M. Shilling@gunsmile.bsky.social · last yr.

#MayWeDance Day 7 Do you prefer to read and write the same romance subgenres, such as historical romance, romantic fantasy, etc. or are your reading and writing preferences wildly different? #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritingPrompt #Romancelandia

#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 7. What kind of romance do you like to read? What do you like to write? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Definitely could use critique partners or betas for 1-2 projects (the ones I’ve highlighted most often through #revpitwaiting and #revpitcamp). I write romance at large (my website has more info and excerpts!) so there’s always something to work on. 😂 And I’d love to be a CP or beta!

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · last yr.

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟯: #ABCPit Welcome to #CampRevPit's Mixer Event! Come gather 'round the fire—pitch your project, and tag if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners.

A well-fed green caterpillar sit on a little hill to the right of the screen, eating a pile of pages labeled with the words “story notes.” On the left, a Camp RevPit flag waves at the end of a flagpole. There is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. There is black text in the middle of the blue sky, saying, #ABCPit and "Welcome to #CampRevPit's Mixer Event!"
Emmie March@emmiemarch.bsky.social · last yr.

Chortled 😩 I go through phases where I rediscover a word and then it winds up EVERYWHERE. This one is the latest. Balked and frowned are two other “faves” (aka banes of my existence).

Elizabeth Soule@soulestories.bsky.social · last yr.

Let's talk craft, #CRPDamselflies! Post your most hideous crutch phrases, and then maybe we can chime in on each other's posts with creative alternatives or advice on how to omit them! I discovered I overuse the phrase "the fact that"... and the fix is to cut it, 9/10 times 😅

9 12 Camp RevPit Romance Cabin, Day 12 Prompt: 5/2 “What phrases or words do you chronically overuse in your writing?” #CRPDamselflies Yellow background with white hearts and damselflies