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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Have you figured out a way to not feel guilty for not writing for a few days? -a writer who’s exhausted from his 9-5 😭 #writingcommunity #amNOTwriting

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Well this chapter is taking longer than I anticipated… and I’m 70% sure I’m going to scrap half of what I wrote tonight 🙃 so not very much progress tonight considering. Well, tomorrow’s a new day! Hope all your writing is going better than mine. #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

😂 I’m glad I’m not the only crazy one… I’ll check books, movies, shows…. No one’s going to be linked to my work 😂

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

When the PERFECT book title comes to you 🤩🤯 Am I the only one who does extensive research to make sure there aren’t any other books that have a similar name? #amwriting #amquerying #newwip

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

These edits are making me discover that I love using the word "towards"..... 190+ times in my manuscript.... I will make it my mission to rephrase every sentence that has that word 🤣 What's a word that you've used in your manuscripts a lot without even realizing? #amquerying #writingcommunity

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Between work & just being absolutely exhausted from said job + other responsibilities, it’s been a slow start to writing this new #WIP …Like only 10 pages in a week slow 😭😭 but, 10 pages is still progress, right?… right??? -a tired, wannabe published author #amquerying

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Do you prefer longer chapters or shorter chapters? && which genre do you usually read? #writingcommunity #amquerying

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I’m at the point where I may potentially shelf the book I’ve been querying for awhile…I still love the story & feel like there’s a market for it, but agents aren’t biting… *sigh*. Maybe one day. In other news, though, a new story has been brewing #amquerying #writingcommunity

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I am loving these edits! (and remember how much I love this scene that I'm editing!) What’s everyone else up to? #amquerying #writingcommunity #querytrenches

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

sent off another two queries today! Currently have 9 out 🤞🏻🤞🏻 how large are your batches? #amquerying #WritingCommunity #querytrenches

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I’ve never shared an #excerpt from any of my books before… in the spirit of trying to step outside my comfort zone, here goes nothing *will probably delete later when my fear and self-doubt kicks into full gear 🤣 #amquerying #writingcommunity #querytrenches

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

I did it! I did it! 😁 it’s always so daunting to send it off, but you never know what’ll happen. What’s the worst thing that could happen? 🤞🏻🤞🏻 hoping this batch is the one!

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

This evening feels like the right time to send off a few more queries with ny revamped query letter🤞🏻 #amquerying #writingcommunity #queryingtrenches

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Finally have the weekend off from work! Going to work on some edits for one of my YA fantasy books, send off some queries for another, and *probably* start writing a new book idea that I can’t stop thinking about! Feels like too much in such a short amount of time 🤣 #amquerying #writingcommunity

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Love to hear how the magic starts and progresses with our fellow authors! The craft is truly phenomenal imo

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I’ve only ever done that with one book. It was actually a dream and I woke up in the middle of the night and didn’t want to forget it so I noted everything I could remember 🤣 all other ones I let the idea sit and marinate in my mind for weeks until I can’t think of anything else.

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

How do u tackle a new story that pops in your head? Do u sit down right away & start plotting, do u just get straight to writing & let the story come to u as u progress, or do u let the story marinate in your head for x amount of time before any of the above? #writingcommunity

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I hope everyone who participated in #questpit had a good experience (and hopefully some agent likes)! I, unfortunately, didn’t receive any agent likes, but so many of you followed and supported me & that means a lot. Thank you 🙏 & I hope I didn’t miss anyone going through the lists!

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Congratulations! I love hearing good news like this! When one person wins in the writing community, we all win! 😁 so happy & rooting for you!

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Anything that can use Dexter as a comp 👀

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I’m probably done posting this time around! I’ll still tune in throughout the evening and support where I can! Thank you everyone for all the support and follows today, this is the first pitch event that I received this kind of support 🥹 good luck to everyone!! 🤞🏻 #questpit

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I guess there’s AI pics posted on all clipboard platforms nowadays 👎🏻 sorry & thank you for bringing it to my attention

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I searched up some of the pictures and couldn’t find anything pointing to AI, but still, internet isn’t always reliable. I guess I just need to be careful with which pictures I pick from these platforms 😩 I assumed AI pics had to be generated by the user using an AI platform 😭

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Well, even rules aside, I would NEVER use AI for anything even remotely related to my books lol I take pride in my work. I deleted the post anyways, but I’m sure it wasn’t AI because I used keywords on Canvas two years ago and then pieced all the pictures together. But deleted anyways!

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I do know I made this moodboard two years ago just by simple keyword searches on Canvas. Again, nothing was intended & thank you for informing me of your suspicion!

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Honestly I’m at work and your post was hidden. I clicked the three dots and was clicking buttons to try to unhide the comment! Sorry! I work retail and was clicking (sometimes blindly) while dealing with customers. My apologies. I deleted the post because I don’t standby AI

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Can you please tell me which pictures are in question? Like I said, I went on canvas and made this over 2 years ago. I want to look into it and delete my post if that’s the case

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Please let me know which pictures you suspect of AI, then I will look into it and delete if that’s the case, as I do NOT standby using AI. But I know I do just use keywords to search in Canvas and made this mood board about 2 years ago

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I grabbed all pictures from Canva. I didn’t use any AI platform at all

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I grabbed all images from Canva

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Cail Rowan @cailrowan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Bone Houses x House of Hollow Magic fades & Luna’s father vanishes into The Orade. With her friend Treasure, she crosses dangerous seas, survives ruthless sectors, & faces a dire magic-plague. The power inside her demands a choice: save him, save her best friend, or lose herself. #QuestPit #Q #YA #F

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Gabriella Lauren @gabriellalwrites.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

THE BONES OF RENAVERE The Witcher X Game of Thrones ⚔️ Sword & Sorcery 🦴 Bone Based Magic 🐉 Dragon Lore 🌎 High Stakes 👥 Multi pov & timeline 🏠 Found Family #questpit #q #a #f #my

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authorkba.bsky.social @authorkba.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

THE HOUSEMAID X STILL BEATING What would you do if your marriage was slowly killing you? Would you suffer silently, honoring the vows you swore to uphold? Or burn it to the ground for a love that sets you free? #W #A #RF #T #questpit

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erin is querying @hunne-writes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In a cyberpunk world that ostracizes those who dream, Rex witnesses someone's death whenever she sleeps. After she's taken by a rogue scientist and unlocks her true power, she must choose between aiding the warring kingdoms of another reality or finally getting revenge. #questpit #Q #A #SFF #SF

Graphic for Rexana Foxley. Below his name says: “A few facts about the IT girl of the Clari.” A lilac background with lighter polka dots. Character art is at the bottom, surrounded by white fine-lined graphics linked to fun facts by arrows. From left to right: a horse with “horse hater” - a suitcase with “likes to travel… a lot” - a shot glass with “prefers hard liquor” - a syringe with “averse to needles” - a laughing ghost with “has chronic nightmares”

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Samara Wilde @auroraaesthetik.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🌊An indentured servant w/ forbidden magic on the run after murdering her master ⚔️An exiled, magicless bounty hunter bound by debt to chase her United by vengeance and a plot that stretches across colonized islands, they must learn to fight together or let the world drown again. #QuestPit #A #W #F

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HK Smith | Writer @thehksmith.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

the vibes of THE CELESTIAL RING, my #YA dystopian #SFF To defy the memory-devouring machine god who wants to claim her as sacrifice, Vega must: ⚔️Find her lost brother 💔Ally w/ her first heartbreak 🌑Uncover the truth her world was forced to forget #questpit #Q #F #D #amquerying

A dark space fantasy aesthetic mood board with a collage of photos. Vertically down, from the first column:
1. A violet, light-tinged hole framing a violet sky
2. A faint silhouette of a woman beneath colors like the northern lights
3. Two hands reaching towards one another
4. A sci-fi inspired, dark uniform with a high collar
5. A grand stairwell, perhaps a futuristic religious site, with a single silhouette looking up
6. Two romantic silhouettes against a starry night sky
7. A lone figure with a backpack, standing amongst a shroud of sand-colored fog
8. A hand covered in glitter
9. A silhouette standing in front of a blue-lit circular tunnel entrance
10. A black woman with glitter coating her shoulder, just the bottom half of her face is visible, lips tilted slightly up in a smile
11. A black woman screaming
12. A stream of light breaking through dark clouds
13. An eye turned to show only the whites
14. Figures in robes seemingly suspended in mid-air
15. A figure on a black, sleek futuristic looking motorcycle

None of the images are my own. They are all sourced from Pinterest

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Grace Rea @airilaya.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

DIVINE RIVALS X TRAITOR BARU X MISTBORN 📋✨ The question isn't whether HR exists in a fantasy context—it's how could they not exist in a fantasy context? 📌Agent guide for THE DEPARTMENT OF BLACKMAIL & PAPER TRAILS pinned on profile. #questpit #F #RF #DF #Q #A

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Grace Rea @airilaya.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

DIVINE RIVALS X TRAITOR BARU X MISTBORN📋✨ Daphne Kaiser takes her job very seriously. ✅Babysit key leaders + their affairs ✅Dig up blackmail for leverage ✅Resuscitate ex-snipers with drug problems ⭕️Uncover govt-sponsored crimes 📌 Guide pinned. #questpit #F #RF #DF #A #Q

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Laura Walker | Author @lauraiswriting.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Happy #QuestPit to all who celebrate! 🎉🙌🏼 I’d like to introduce AMERICAN PARTY GIRL, my New-Adult Contemporary Romance complete at 82k words! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry’s BEACH READ, Elle Kennedy’s GIRL ABROAD, and Ali Hazelwood’s LOVE, THEORETICALLY. #Q #NA #R #WF #AmQuerying

Summary and tags for AMERICAN PARTY GIRL—my New-Adult contemporary romance complete at 82k words. Now querying. Recently dumped and thousands of miles from home, college junior, Evelyn, must spend her semester abroad not only mending her broken heart but her declining GPA, which threatens her college career and academic scholarship. There’s only one thing standing in Evelyn’s way, her smart, frustrating, and very handsome classmate, Liam.

Comp Titles include: BEACH READ by Emily Henry, GIRL ABROAD by Elle Kennedy, and LOVE, THEORETICALLY by Ali Hazelwood.

Tropes and Tags include: rivals-to-lovers, coming-of-age, slow burn, light academia, yearning, banter, ensemble cast, strong female friendships.

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Melissa Ivanco-Murray @maimurray.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

As the daughter of the wealthiest khan in the north, Aylin knew she could never be a real apothecary. She earned her degree anyway. Now she’s a licensed chemist, engaged to a widowed khan...and in love with his children’s caretaker. Steeped in Turkic Mythology and folklore. #QuestPit #Q #A #F #RF

Slide 1 depicts a red-headed man and a dark haired woman about to kiss, with a gold border and purple roses around them.

Text reads: QuestPit. The Night Chemist. Now querying 109k adult romantasy by Melissa Ivanco-Murray.

The Hook.

As the daughter of a khan, Aylin knew she could never be a real apothecary, but she earned her degree anyway. Now she’s a licensed chemist engaged to the widowed ruler of a powerful allied khanate, who happens to be her childhood sweetheart...and she just might be in love with his children’s caretaker.

The Comps

1) A Fate inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen: speculative history vibes & hidden divine powers.
2) Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry: slow-burn romance & altar diplomacy
3) Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross: contemplative tone, pacing, & childhood crushes

The Blurb.

One title she was born with; the other, she earned. But she can’t keep both.

As the daughter of the wealthiest khan in the north, Aylin knew she could never be a real apothecary, but she earned her degree anyway. Now a licensed chemist, she plies her trade at her father’s court, brewing medicines for those who can’t afford them. Then the childhood sweetheart who ignored her for a decade barges back into her life. A widowed khan with a half-brother intent on stealing his crown, Ender needs her father’s support if he wants to pay his troops. Aylin agrees to the engagement in hopes the boy she knew survived inside the man he became, but she can’t shake the suspicion that Ender’s sweet promises mask a bitter poison.

To keep herself busy at her new home, Aylin tutors Ender’s three young sons while befriending their caretaker, a mysterious former cavalry medic named Kian. When a rebellion at the border calls Ender away, delaying the wedding indefinitely, her friendship with Kian deepens into a romance that forces her to confront what she really wants. If she escapes with Kian, she could live a quiet life as an apothecary, but that would mean abandoning more than just her political responsibilities; she would have to leave behind the children she has come to love. Torn between desire and duty, Aylin only has until Ender’s return to decide not just which man she wants to be with, but which title she wants to keep: chemist or behi.

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Jes Malitoris @jeswrites.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

ALL THE FOREST EATS: Allie is not sure if she believes that the forest is a vicious, carnivorous beast, but if she’s going to escape the grasp of her abusive father, she’ll have to learn how to survive it. #QuestPit #Q #A #DF #Queer #Sapphic

Against a backdrop of dark, twisting trees is the book title "All the Forest Eats," along with the hashtag #QuestPit and qualifiers listed in the event rules for querying, adult, and dark fantasy.

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amandasweeney.bsky.social @amandasweeney.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

MY HANDS Perfect for Book Clubs, fans of Kristin Hannah & Patti C Henry. MY HANDS weaves history, friendship, love, complex family dynamics, & suspense. Dot becomes her family's ASL interpreter on the brink of WWII. While finding herself, she fights to save everyone else. #questpit #HF #HFic

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Keith Harrell @krharrellnw.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

#questpit #Q #PB HAVE YOU SEEN A EWE? If you’re a ram in the fall, you’d like to find one. Unfortunately, he can’t, and none of the other male animals he encounters have seen one either. A lyrical, funny, and educational peek into animal names in 360 words.

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Cari (they/them) is querying 🏴‍☠️ @cvarras.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

ONE PIECE IN SPACE A runaway must work with the infuriating partner of her unfortunate crush to rescue him and his breakthrough magic from becoming a weapon, even as her growing feelings clash with her history of running from everyone she’s ever loved. #questpit #Q #A #F #RF #SFF

A card with a starry background with the title Pirates and Planets. The subtitle says Opening Lines. Below is a paragraph. It says:
Romanza Glass. It’s a name many forgot and select few know.
If someone were not already familiar with the stinking back-alleys and smoggiest corners of Cytherean under-cities, they’d probably never heard of a little dive bar called “The Growler.” But if they had, they’d know the sweet, sticky smell of conditioning oil and spilled liquor, the lamps’ eerie green glow dripping over tabletops, and the intoxicating delight of their crown jewel: the illustrious performer known only as “Looking Glass.”

A card that says Pirates and Planets - Comps across the top. Below, there are two columns with covers of books. The first says By Me. Listed left to right, the comps listed are The Murderbot Diaries, One Piece; Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die; The Dispossessed, The Adventure Zone Balance (a podcast, not a book), and Six of Crows.
The second column says By Readers. From left to right, they are Arcane (the Netflix animated show), These Burning Stars, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, and Gideon the Ninth.

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Jennifer Doede @jenniferdoede.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Elethea must lure sacrifices to a ruthless goddess to keep the world’s water blight-free. When she visits a restaurant, falls for the manager and develops close bonds with his staff while secretly working as a server, she questions her role in keeping the world in balance. #Questpit #A #F #Q

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Grace Eliza @gracelizaa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

OCTOBER DAYE X WELCOME TO NIGHTVALE When a blood-drained body is found at the edge of Foggy Dell, a quirky town in Northern California, Maisie—local ghost speaker—and Stacy—biologist and supernatural skeptic—become unlikely partners, investigating the mysterious death. #QuestPit #Q #PN #MY

A corkboard with photos of the forest and ocean and notes pinned to it. The notes: “Vampire???”, “Time of death: midnight”, and “Tremulous Oak Sanctuary: might not be a cult (but also might be)”.

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