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I think that’s a newer coining, before it would’ve been something like two grumpies, but since I love cats I’ve been quick to adapt 🤣

👏 A hearty and sincere congratulations (and completely not surprised, tbh)!

Not sure if the #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity has caught wind of this (and maybe they’ve already announced here), but there’s a local NJ/NY group hosting a virtual get together/author intro on 20th August - I’ll be going, hope to see some of you! www.instagram.com/p/DNJG8QkOn7... #writers

I just love it so much. Love me a golden retriever x black cat dynamic, but two black cats choosing to black cat together is just. so. good. 🗣️

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

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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. 💋

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Also, LOVE that the snippet ended on, “Now you’re perfect.” That’s a very giggle-kick worthy line!

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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

We LOVE an accidental touch *pounds floor*.

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My gut reaction is Jo and Laurie, but many arguments could be had about whether they’re actually friends or not… 😂

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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.

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Reached that point in getting the zero draft up to a first draft where I have to massage the really hard knots of it all. I know it’ll be worth it but 😭🤸‍♀️🕳️

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Not me seeing my clumsy fingers’ typos HOURS later 🤸‍♀️🕳️

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Crossing fingers and toes for you! And the agent guide you came up with is absolutely gorgeous. Manifesting that’s your vision board that will bring it to life! ✨

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.

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Slamming the reblog button on this one 😅 The mental rollercoaster between, “Hey, I AM good!” and “just freaking kidding” is frequent and wild.

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!

Chiming in on a Wednesday, because why not? But sometimes filter words *are* okay and increase proximity instead of distance. In this essay, I will— #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky

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What timing for a major move like that 🥵 Hope it all went well!

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Watching the new #thesummeriturnedpretty episode and now feels like the perfect time to say Chris Briney would make a stellar Mick if he ever felt like playing another male lead in a New England romance again 🪻🌊

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

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I hearted, unhearted because same question, and then promptly rehearted 😂

“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

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

And after an unexpected bout with jury duty: we back 😂

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“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

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

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 😂

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

If anyone would like to (re)connect and is still interested in swapping manuscripts, queries, pages, or just commiserating in this yo ho writer’s life we’ve chosen, please do let me know. I’m always very sure people are bothered by me, but if you reach out first I will gladly engage. ❤️ /🧵🪡

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I’ve spent some time processing it, and while not quite out of the woods mentally, I’m looking at it as I now get to continue forging relationships with other writers. Truthfully, that role knocked the wind out of my sails on the regular, hence my absence in the writing community. 🧵🪡

Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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. 🧵🪡

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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 🤸🕳️

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Am finally back to revising FCM this week, though, and am at the part where Keep Driving by Harry Styles is the tonal soundtrack. It’s getting angsty… 🤸🕳️ #amwriting

Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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

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Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Emerging from the hole my pressure migraine had me in to say thank you to everyone in #crpdamselflies and #camprevpit for making the past few months so special. Hoping to keep talking to and exchanging work with so many of you as we cheer each other on! Community is invaluable and I adore this one.

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Today’s agenda: -Body movement -Read (Not in My Book by Katie Holt) -Draft/decide what the next 3 chapters need for FCM -Participate in #camprevpit and #crpdamselflies and other writing community games -Cheer people on! -Possibly a manicure with a new sand pink magnetic polish I’m obsessed with 💅🏻

Bottle of moon cat Quicksand’s Embrace nail polish in the box on top of Not in My Book by Katie Holt softcover.

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YOU KNOW WHAT! I was actually going to say something about, “Things go downhill after this, don’t they?” but then decided to be optimistic, aka a FOOL. 😂

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LOL, “I’ve used my genius a few too many times” is the exact right way to put it 😂

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!

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As an Astro girly, that fun fact is iconic.

You know, that is an EXCELLENT idea! 📖😎☀️

Please, this is so sweet 😭 I can tell how earnest they are, it’s such a celebratory moment.

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I was anticipating it being super nasty today and now it’s sunny, so I’m very stuck on how or if to shift gears, lol.

Me, always. And if I’m falling asleep when it happens, my choice is rouse myself to write it down or decide if I want to play will I or won’t I remember in the morning, lol.