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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

You take away my voice. The good, the bad, The petty, the generous, The sad, the lonely, The funny, the weird. Everything I am Locked behind my diaphragm #AmWriting #Writers #WritingCommunity

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Just found out about #GhostPit #late Most teens worry about fitting in. Graveyard freak A.J. Cooke’s biggest problem? Her best friends are💀 The Ghosts of Llyne is a gothic-tinged upper #MG lower #YA crossover about small town secrets and learning to embrace who you are 🇬🇧 Chills & humor🌈friendly #Q

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a cartoon of a skeleton and two ghosts with the letter k on a gravestone

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Question #Writers #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity If an agency says 'if you do not hear from us within 6-8 weeks, we have unfortunately decided that the project is not a good match' but it's still open on Query Tracker at 12 wks, do I withdraw on QT? I thought they would close it?

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I never even knew the kid HAD a diary. Uh-oh!!! Plot twist!!! #UnhingedPit #Q #A #Suspense #AmQuerying

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Still struggling with using the em dash in Word. I watched videos on it and I'm still hit and miss. Using it as a frequent symbol just takes too much time. Anyone use these in their MG's? I think I'll give up on it :( #writers #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #writerslife

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Just started querying a 26,000 word Lower MG novel (7-10). First query turned down within an hour (nicely) saying they don't do novellas. Really confused - Google says the word count is fine. Anyone out there write #MG ? #Writingcommunity #Writers #Amquerying #writerslife

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

The Youngest Stargazer (WIP) #YA Fletcher Falcon dreams of wings not wedding vows and discovering she’s a star gazer gives her a chance to head for the stars and protect her planet from the Shadows, but it’s a death mission as stargazers don’t survive long in space… #Posterpit #W #SF #F 🌈

Girl with wings. Blue background. Stars. Grey planet

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

The Ghosts of Llyne (bk1) Most teens worry about fitting in. Graveyard freak A.J. Cooke’s biggest problem? Her best friends are💀 Gothic-tinged upper #MG lower #YA crossover about small town secrets and learning to embrace who you are 🇬🇧 Chills & humor🌈friendly #Posterpit #Q #M #SPF

Girl in red coat with red umbrella. Snowy woodland path. Skulls

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Is it worth doing a #posterpit for a WIP? If so, what happens if an agent likes it? #writerscommunity #writers #amquerying

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I've made a poster for #posterpit Ready to support fellow poster posters :) Should be a lot of fun!

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Question #writers #Writingcommunity #Amquerying If a book has a British setting, should I begin with querying UK agents?

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The Ghosts of Llyne (Book 1) Most teens worry about fitting in. Graveyard freak A.J. Cooke’s biggest problem? She talks to the 💀 Gothic-tinged, spine tingling upper #MG lower #YA crossover about small town secrets and learning to embrace who we are. 🌈friendly 👻 friendly (60k words) #questpit #Q #PR

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a black and white photo of a cemetery with two ghosts

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Teenager A.J. just wants to help the dead. Turns out, the living are way worse... The Ghosts of Llyne is a gothic tinged Lower #YA #PR about the weight of small-town secrets, and the courage it takes to embrace what makes you different. 🌈friendly 👻 friendly 🇬🇧 chills & humour #Q #Questpit

Teen in red jumper walking country path, graveyard, young vampire, spooky face ghost, adult chopping herbs, Victorian male and female

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

In Llyne, the dead don’t always stay buried. But neither do small-town secrets. There’s: ⚰️ A forgotten girl 📜 A missing will 👻 A fearsome spectre 🗣️ A teen who talks to the 💀 The Ghosts of Lyne is Gothic-tinged lower #YA with 🇬🇧 Chills & humour and🌈 Friendly #QuestPit #Q #PR

Playful ghosts in a field, Victorian adult male and female, spooky house, Korean couple, kids walking a path, a chef cooking, anti bullying sign

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Um, first time doing #Questpit tomorrow. What is an agent guide? Do I need to make one? I was just going to do a mini pitch with maybe a mood board. Is that enough? #WritingCommunity #Amquerying

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Can someone explain #questpit to me? Do I need graphics? Are any agents taking part? #AmQuerying #YA #Writerscommunity

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The dragon has a fiery roar Look, he's sleeping on the shore Let's not wake him, no, no, no Let's sneak past him, really slow Fingers to lips, make no #noise, Softly, softly, girls and boys! #Vss365 #AmWriting #Writers #DailyPrompt

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Grab a spoon, stir, Life becomes a blur Of this and that, thin and fat, He or she, you and me, When together ALL are WE #vss365 #AmWriting #Amquerying #WordPrompt

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Sorry I haven't been following you guys back just lately. Been away. Will catch up over the next week. #FB #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #AmWriting #Writers #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Historical Tomes Of life and #death Record every moment Of every last breath Stack upon stack Endless shelves An abiding reflection Of ourselves #Vss365 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #DailyPrompt

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

"Not quite right for my list at this time, keep submitting, your agent is out there, best of luck..." over and over again is both encouraging and disheartening at same time. My energy is waning; how to keep it up? #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmQuerying #UrbanFantasy #Fantasy #Writers #Humor

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The campfire of humanity, Where all who take a seat, Can make an impact on ALL lives, And not just the elite. The question you must ask yourself Is can you take the heat?

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Hello Mr Nightmare, how are you? What's your favorite color? Mine is Blue. Do you go to school? Or sleep throughout the day? Mummy says I talk too much Please don't walk away. I'm sure we can be friends Let's have a hug Please don't run away from me You lovely scary bug #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Today we move forward History is meaningless You are as new I'm no martyr I shout silently Lips clamped tightly Eyes on the floor. Yet, somehow, I'll remember, Every moment, every person Who helped form my identity And made me who I am

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

When sin and self are shown the door Eternal joy will be your core And love will hold you evermore

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Hear them whine As they opine The world is theirs To bully Into submission But the ancient earth Is on home turf And will wipe out The transient opposition

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

"Let's meet in real life," he tweeted. "A whole bunch of us. I'll name the place and bring the beer." I arrive late; the house is dark and silent. "Am I early?" I ask, as he invites me in. I hear the slide of the lock behind me. "No need to worry, Ali. You're right on time."

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Perhaps you waited, I'll never know If you showed up, that night long ago Whilst I remained home, too afraid to accept That love between us could be so perfect In another world maybe, we met and we kissed We married, had children and lived what was missed #WritingCommunity #IFB #AmWriting

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The planet burned fiercely overnight, while above, the moon, resembling a warm slice of muskmelon, silently bore witness to the global devastation and the premature passing of humankind #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

He and she. Them. Once intimate. Now, at arm's length apart. Silence. Difficulty. Regret.

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Splat. The snowball hit her windscreen hard, tiny balls of ice running down the glass. "I don't want you to leave," he said, looming out of the darkness. Caught up in her headlights, snow in his beard and soaking his slippers, she remembered why she loved him, and stayed.

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Autumn heralds Halloween A time for ghosts, and things unseen. Shall I venture out amongst the others? Or hide, right here, beneath the covers? A monster? Me? It can been said. But I think I'll stay here in my bed! #WritingCommunity

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Dear little friend Resting nearby Arrives with a message Gifted on high Omen of fortune New beacon of light Freedom and magic Love and delight You wish us farewell as you lift into flight

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Sunday, another day, To waste away like any other? No, here's the thing, Let your heart sing, Embrace it like a lover! #WritingCommunity #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

A plume of smoke rose, faded, and reappeared. “He’s telling us the salmon are running,” the guide said, pointing. "A four hour hike from here." I crept into my tent. In the morning I intended running, too. Right back home. A city girl, I’d had enough of the big outdoors. #WritingCommunity #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Smile, he's looking. Let it reach eyes, The perfect disguise, Smile, she's looking. Play, make believe, Easy to deceive, Smile, they're looking. Then there's just you, Grief comes though. Now you stop smiling, No one's looking. #WritingCommunity #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The clerk smiles at me. "Checking out?" I nod, but I don't remember arriving. And I’ve no luggage. "It's okay," she says. "You carry your worth inside you. The exit’s through there, the room with the light." #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

It wasn't an accident The day I met you, The angels applauded When out of the blue Our paths converged To express true love, And a sprinkling of magic Fell from above #WritingCommunity

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

He straightened his tie Looked up to the sky Blinked as a rain drop Caught his eye Not today God Not my turn to die He challenged death With a single breath And silent defiant cry Not today God You hear me God Not this guy

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

You touched the world and left your fingerprint upon it, to stay long after you had gone. Life misses you my friend, my teacher, now passed on. I sit beside you and I listen to the words you used to say, and though I never met you, I mourn you every day. A.W. 1915-1973

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Be kind to yourself Who me Yes, you Take time for yourself I don't It's true How are you feeling Are you okay Probably Maybe Please go away I’d like to listen, if you want to talk Not sure Perhaps later Let's go for a walk

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I want to make you happy, I want to make you laugh, I want to be the bubbles, that burst up from your bath, I want to be the wind, tickling at your knees, I want to set your soul on fire, buzzing like the bees. #WritingCommunity #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The Dandelion king bowed to his Daisy queen And blew a kiss across a lawn of velvety pea green They're coming for us, honey, we really Aster go We need to find another place, in which to love and grow The Queen nodded sadly; she'd seen it all before The battle between Weed & Man; a never ending war

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

It's just a phase They said, Before the blaze In the shed Engulfed the house Whilst we were sleeping. No lives were lost, But lines were crossed And they took Tom away For safekeeping

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

My darkest hour To you, I confess, Apologies given, Soul in distress. Damaged, dancing Close to the fire, Burning with pride, Avarice and desire. A human flawed Yet promised to try, To aim for the light Like a small butterfly

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Oodles - a word Oh how absurd Downright silly Like many, I've heard Ever abundant So I'm assured

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Boots on Laced tight Marching Forwards Left, right Breathing Softly In, out Quelling Voiding Self doubt Finish Line In sight Moving Swiftly Living Life #WritingCommunity #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Autumn heralds Halloween, A time for ghosts, and things unseen. Shall I venture out amongst the others, Or hide, right here, beneath the covers? A monster? Me? It can been said. But I think I'll stay here in my bed! #WritingCommunity #IFB

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Falling in the river, Mud up to my eyes, Wading through the shallows, Swatting at the flies. Not a romantic picture, I'm sure that you'll agree, But I lost my footing When she said she'd marry me! #WritingCommunity

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Ali Lambert @alibearns.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

There's a place in my head Where I'm cared for and fed I go there sometimes Alone in my bed When the world Is too much Monstrous and such A flame flickers in me That no one can touch #WritingCommunity #IFB

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