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Sarah Van Goethem @sairdysue.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

It's official!! I have another gothic middle grade book coming!

Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I'm querying a lower middle grade story very similar to this. I hope I can interest an agent or a publisher in it. My group are a bunch of misfit dogs though: Inside every ‘bad’ dog is a good pupper waiting to be found. #amquerying

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

This is the best book I've read in the past few years. If you are a fan of Mary Renault's Alexander series, the writing in this will remind you of her. It's totally engrossing. #amreading

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

a good feeling to type 'THE END.' I've gone back to middle grade for this fun adventure story, though it's the first time finishing a contemporary fantasy. #amwriting

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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

@lernerbooks.bsky.social MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL STORIES pairs well with Smith's PEAK, Goebel's BACKCOUNTRY, Smith's STRANDED, Nielsen's ONE WRONG STEP, and @deegarretson.bsky.social WOLF STORM!

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

We only had a few here too, but our street is not the greatest for treat-or-treaters. The neighbors brought over their solo stove & we all sat on the driveway eating snacks while we waited for kiddos. At least that part was fun. I do miss the days when there were more kids in the neighborhood

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

years of living with cats has taught me this.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The great thing about these pitch events is finding writers on here!

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B. van Bodegom 📃is AGENTED @bvbodegom.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

BLACK MIRROR × SEVERANCE × THE GOOD PLACE Having a happy death is a luxury service for the rich and Wren is the rising top salesman—until a cynical coworker and a depressed billionaire force him to rethink it all in a world where even your last smile has a price tag. #GhostPit #A #DS #SF #W

Made from non-AI free stock images.

This image is a book cover design for a novel titled "Happy Death Inc." by B. Van Bodegom. The cover is divided into three distinct horizontal sections:

1. Top Section: Features a cartoonish blue sky with white clouds and a bright sun. At the top, a tagline reads:
"How much would you pay to die with a smile?"
The word "HAPPY" appears in large, playful, hand-drawn-style font, partially overlapping the sky background.

2. Middle Section: A photograph of a deceased man in a suit, lying in a casket. He has an exaggerated smile on his face, almost unnaturally wide and clean, suggesting artificial enhancement or post-mortem alteration. Overlaid on this image is the word "DEATH" in the same large font as the previous word.

3. Bottom Section: A cartoon city skyline in pastel tones, similar in style to the top sky background. The word "INC." is overlaid prominently in the same large font. At the very bottom, in smaller capital letters, it says:
"A Novel by B VAN BODEGOM"

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

#GhostPit 👻THE BONES BECKON 2 college students disappeared on Halloween night 20 years ago. Now the daughter of 1 of them is looking for answers. A secretive literary society holds the key. Witches, Demons, and Ghosts A Faustian Bargain #H #A #DarkAcademia

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

#PitDark THE BONES CALL TO ME 2 college students disappeared Halloween night 20 years earlier. No trace was found. Now the daughter of 1 of them wants answers. A secretive literary society holds the key, but its members will do anything to keep the truth from getting out #H #A #GH #PN #darkacademia

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❀°。Der Siebenschläfer *.ﾟ✿ ⋆ @sababausa.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Thank goodness the National Guard was deployed in the District of Columbia to help* rescue Louie the tuxedo cat from a tree in Lincoln Park (*except ultimately the rescue was effectuated by a private citizen with climbing gear) maryfarran.substack.com/p/dramatic-r...

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DRAMATIC RESCUE IN LINCOLN PARK

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO IN LINCOLN PARK NEWSLETTER: For hours, National Guard soldiers, US Park Police, MPD officers and firefighters attempted to coax a white-and-black cat from a tree. It ended with a plop.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

More from the 1920 book on Halloween costumes. If I was going to include this type of party in a his fiction story, I'd go down a rabbit hole of research to find out if people then wore black and orange as costumes or they wore costumes of characters, historical figures, etc like today #amwriting

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Yes, people should eat all the mayonnaise they want and add it to whatever they want. I don't care.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

A page from a 1920 book of #halloween party suggestions. This page is for people who have to get ready to host a party after work. :)

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Even though I do have a black cat, I'm posting this instead for National Black Cat Day because I think it's hilarious.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Someone posted asking how you would describe a wealthy person without saying they were wealthy. I would say having an assortment of winter coats in impractical colors would be one way. Plaid, white, light blue, etc. #amwriting

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

This looks like it could have been an entrance to Lothlorien. #LOTR

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Amanda Dodge @amandadodge.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

1952: Wild Child unwillingly drifts between two realities, but is it magic, madness, or something more sinister? Now she must uncover the truth before she ends up in an institution for disturbed girls. #YA #MagicalRealism #AG #PosterPit #Editors

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wott 🌱 @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

The last Conduit is dead—and Magpie of Lornwhen is thrilled about it. #PosterPit #Q #PosterPitQ #F #NA #YA

A movie poster featuring a misty forest, a magpie flying over the blue mountains rising into the sky.
Text: Enter the spiritwoods. When the Magpie Flies, a book by M H Wottenmoss. Undiscovered magic, queer fantasy, chaotic academia. Querying now.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

#PosterPit #DarkAcademia A secretive literary society A girl looking for answers Witches, Demons, and Ghosts A Faustian Bargain #Q #H #A #NA

Ghostly figure in a graveyard. The title: THE BONES BECKON. addtional words: But don't you go looking

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

#WritingCommunity people out there, I have an aquaintance who has written a series of very funny short stories somewhat like Garrison Kellior's LAKE WOEBEGON book. Are there agents looking for that sort of thing? I know nothing about the short story collection market.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

My #JaneAusten -inspired #romcom is now available in hardcover as well as paperback & ebook. Link in the comments. Just for info-it's not a hardcover with a sleeve. The cover is printed on the binding itself. New trend? I don't know! Still working on a large print paperback edition #WritingCommunity

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The weather forecast today called for exactly five clouds. I thought that seemed weirdly specific but here they are! Postcard from my collection, mailed 1907.

Black and white photo of five fluffy white kittens sitting up in a row on a decorative garden wall - but I think it is a studio prop, not actually outside. The kittens almost look like they’re glowing!

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Yes, I learned to grout tile, and no, I will not be doing it again. Not fun, though it turned out well. (My husband is responsible for that)

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

If you are looking for something fun and escapist to read this weekend, check out my #JaneAusten - inspired contemporary #romcom, availabe as an ebook, paperback and #KindleUnlimited. One reviewer on the Blue site called it a 'delightful read' :).

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Janet @jehreader.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I also on @librarything.com have reviewed Pride and Pemberley by @deegarretson.bsky.social which I found to be a delightful read. I got a copy through the @librarything.com Early Reviewer Program.

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Marcela Marquez is *Agented* @marcimarquez.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Seven Sins Resort & Casino OK, it’s really Beetlejuice but with sapphic witches, a haunted Florida island resort, mean mommies, and coven politics. Oh and a Hispanic FMC 🔮. Pls enjoy my terrible book trailer—hand drawn and everything. #Unhingedpit #Q #A #F #Sapphic #H

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

#UnhingedPit Why not a #JaneAusten mashup of characters? Why not Lady Bertram as a ghost? available now in ebook, paperback and #KindleUnlimited #romcom #r #romance PRIDE AND PEMBERLEY

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Thanks for the new follows! I'm sorry I've been neglecting this site but I tried to follow everyone back

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I am open for editorial consulting work--if you've been querying manuscripts and aren't getting interest, but don't know why, or are otherwise stuck, I may be able to help! Information here: www.underdown.org/pced.htm Happy to answer questions here or by email (there's a link.)

A laptop, papers with notes, and other items on a cluttered desk.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

@authorrhysbowen.bsky.social I'm assuming the person using your name on Twitter is an imposter since I didn't see Twitter listed on your website. They are using the name @RhysBowen there. Twitter has been inundated with fake author profiles the last several months.

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Me purposefully descending back into the primordial ooze to get a moment of peace.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Why read Jane Austen? I'm indulging in my love of all things Austen Link to post in comments. #JaneAusten

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Self-publishing isn't for the fainthearted. I'm keeping careful track of my expenses, and I'm 1/4 of the way to breaking even. The book has been out 3 weeks. I'd like to get to the halfway payoff point at one month. :) #WritingCommunity #JaneAusten #romcom

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Does anybody know author Linda Sue Park? It looks like her Facebook account has been hacked and the impersonator is contacting newbie authors, probably with the ultimate goal of scamming money from them. Her website doesn’t have a great way to contact her.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Looking for a fun read for the weekend? My new #JaneAusten -inspired #romcom is on sale thru Monday, both ebook (3.99) & paperback. links in comments. please share. A single woman in possession of a dilapidated mansion is in need of more than pride to keep it from falling down.

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Dee Garretson @deegarretson.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Free ebook #romance novella thru Sunday. I've jumped into republishing some stories I previously self-published under a pen name. First up is BEWITCH BERRY COTTAGE. Sometimes you have to make your own magic. Sweet and cozy. #WritingCommunity tinyurl.com/mk862vdb

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