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It did take me like ten minutes to whittle down to fit the wordcount 😂

I think editors have their eyes on indie pub, and if it's happening there, then I always have my fingers crossed that the door will open in trad pub :)

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This is anecdotal, but I've had editors ask me for these lately, and I'm definitely looking for them :) #AskDV

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"The Call" is definitely your time to make sure that an agent would be a good fit for you (we already love your book, so barring wild circumstances, we're locked in!) It is absolutely appropriate to voice your communication needs and to let an agent know where you might need accommodations #AskDV

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In a query: 1) Who's the mc/mc's, 2) What do they want and what will they have to do get it, 3) What happens if they succeed, and what happens if they fail? Plus bio and book info. In a pitch: Pretty much the same, but in sentences instead of paragraphs, and minus the book info and bio. #AskDV

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I don't mind when an author who queries me is interested in multiple genres; it can make it easier to sub multiple projects at once! Broadly speaking, planning the next book usually depends on where we are with submissions, whether something is under contract, what the option clause is, etc. #AskDV

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I really think this depends on execution and individual preference; you can't account for every editor or agent's taste! #AskDV

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It's definitely helpful to update an agent on big revisions if they already have your book. For new subs, it's not necessary to mention in the query. If a previous agent expressed interest while passing, it could be worth reaching out to let them know, unless their guidelines say otherwise #AskDV

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IMHO historical fiction needs to consider modern readership. It makes sense that a character would have outdated beliefs. But if those beliefs are harmful and not eventually unpacked on the page, know that they won't be excused just because they're period accurate, and plan accordingly #AskDV

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Keep in mind that your book will be shelved in one section of a bookstore rather than on multiple shelves. An agent can help refine that category before subbing your book, but I'd consider what might be the primary genre, i.e. a horror with romantic elements, or a romance with horror elements #AskDV

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Hey, this is so kind of you, I really appreciate you reading!!

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Someone recommended I write a clearer thread for the GFM (to help people understand why I'm sick/stressed/the need), so I hope all of you don't mind the additional context. *trigger warning, mentions of abuse* In February 2025, I was violently attacked by an ex. He was 440 pounds, I was 137.

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sara 🌻 @woodsandwaxelbaum.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

congrats to you guys, because @briannashrum.bsky.social and I are writing another book for you—this time about two fencers who hate??? each other. big thanks to @beccapodos.bsky.social, Clare Vaughn, and Avon A for helping us give y’all another queer neurodivergent romance 🖤

Black and white photo showing two fencers; the one in the foreground is scoring a touch on their opponent. In very small text between the two fencers is “now, kiss.”
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Brianna R. Shrum and Sara Waxelbaum writing as Miri Alexander's FOILS, a queer and neurodivergent sports romcom about a high school fencing team captain who everyone expects to win the junior worlds; when he's injured off the piste, he's forced to train the second-ranked fencer and his biggest rival to replace him, only for their mutual hatred to turn into feelings they never saw coming, to Clare Vaughn at HarperCollins/Avon A, for publication in 2027, by Rebecca Podos at Neighborhood Literary (world).

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I cannot waaaaait to see what happens

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DaVaun Sanders @davaun.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

My story ties in all of the What If collection's standalone novels, featuring the brilliant work of @authoroux.bsky.social, @seananmcguire.bsky.social, @mikechenwriter.bsky.social and @beccapodos.bsky.social. Seriously GO read them all! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/E8D/w...

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What If . . . ?

Buy books online and find book series such as What If . . . ? on PenguinRandomHouse.com

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Gabriella Munoz @handle.invalid · 11/02/2026

This has been such a dream series to work on with the absolute best group of authors and collaborators. Many years in the making, but it all comes down to this. @authoroux.bsky.social @seananmcguire.bsky.social @mikechenwriter.bsky.social @beccapodos.bsky.social

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I’d love to chat about my clients :)

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Wow sounds like a cool series 🤔

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NDN Girls Book Club hosts free community workshops for Native people in poetry, zine-making, editing, fiction, nonfiction, and Native literature talks. They distribute free books and literary care packages, fostering accessibility to quality Indigenous literature. ndngirlsbookclub.org

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The American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest charity supporting Native student access to higher education, funding scholarships and programming for American Indian and Alaska Native students to access higher education. They also support tribal colleges and universities. collegefund.org

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Indigenous Women Rising supports Indigenous and Native people in the United States and Canada, raising funds to pay for midwifery care, to provide menstrual hygiene and contraceptive products, and to help those seeking an abortion in the United States. www.iwrising.org/%EF%BF%BC

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month, and tomorrow is Native American Heritage Day, so I’m sharing three vital organizations to donate to, now and year-round. I’ve made my donations; where are you giving today? 🫶🏻

Indigenous organizations to donate to, today and year-round

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Excited for you to meet JoJo and El 🏁

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I’d be happy to look! Hoping to open first thing in 2026 🤞🏼

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Thrilled to unveil the cover of my debut horror novel, THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS, coming 2026 from @erewhonbooks.bsky.social! See the full cover and read an excerpt in @peoplemag.bsky.social (link in comments!) @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @dianapho.bsky.social @beccapodos.bsky.social

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David Futato @dfutato.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The @qtlibrary.org is continuing our end-of-year campaign, “From Seed to Shelf” — any amount, large or small, will help us reach our $100,000 goal. And if you want to help in other ways, spread the word or reach out to me for ways you can volunteer!

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QT Library @qtlibrary.org · 23/10/2025

✨Meet our beautiful new board members ✨ We are so, so honored that Jen Sarduy, Adriana Raines, and @beccapodos.bsky.social have joined our board. Their work fostering communities is exactly what the QT Library needs to continue planting the seeds for our perfect LGBTQIA+ future!

A photo of Jen, who has clear glasses, a pink top, and is smiling. A quote from them at the bottom says, "I joined because libraries have the power to activate our imagination, connect us to our community, and create opportunities."

A photo of Adriana, who's in a dark room in the middle of moving and smiling. Text at the bottom from her says, "I joined because I believe in the power of queer and trans storytelling."

A photo of Rebecca standing in front of a tree. Text from them at the bottom says, "I'm a former Bostonian who believes that both stories and community can change and save lives."

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Deva Woodly @devawo.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Y’all here is a fun fact: Portland has a brand new volunteer organization called “operation inflation” that allows people to borrow inflatable costumes for protests. They just started a couple weeks ago and have like a 160 costume library (and counting because people keep donating).

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OPERATION INFLATION

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An excellent variant Betsy 🥹

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Today begins the annual campaign for QT Library, a Boston-based queer and trans library I’m honored to volunteer with. Spaces that support queer stories and queer communities are as vital now as they’ve ever been, and it would mean so much if you’d help us to re-resource and grow 📚🌱🏳️‍⚧️ surl.lt/khsjna

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Frankly I love that issue; I feel like so many seeds are planted between them in the WHR!

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Rosiee Thor @rosieethor.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This means so much to me 😭🫶🏼

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ITS A BAT DAMN TIME! 🦇⚰️🩸 Dead & Breakfast is out today! Vampires Arthur and Sal just want to live a quiet retirement running a B&B, but when the mayor is found dead in their garden, they must solve the crime to prove their innocence! Get your copy: www.rosieethor.com/dead-and-bre...

Rosiee (white, nonbinary, short curly brown hair, octagonal glasses) wearing a sun hat and overalls with sunflowers on them and holding a copy of Dead & Breakfast.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Unless and until some kind of compelling legal and moral argument is presented as to why this is a legitimate use of deadly force, this is just…mass murder.

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

You helped IMMENSELY, and I treasure your encyclopedic knowledge and friendship!!