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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER meets THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW when 15yo Zuma uses old photographs to travel back in time and solve her aunt’s disappearance. #WSPit #WSPitQ #YA #M

Created on Canva. A 9-grid image with the title An Agent's Guide for Missing Adelaide Walker, YA Mystery, 71K words. Images include an empty railroad track, the interior of a barn, a water tower silhouetted against the sky, the freckled face of a teenage girl, the hood of a red pickup truck, a black clock face, a person printing photos in the red light of a darkroom, a camera slung over the shoulder of a young woman.

The Pitch: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets The Unmaking of June Farrow when 15yo Zuma uses old photographs to trace back in time and solve her aunt's disappearance.

Themes and Tropes: southern small town vibes, ticking clock, new kid in town, complex family dynamics, strong female friendships, teenage shenanigans, cinnamon roll love interest, speculative twist, whodunnit?, diverse teens working together, time travel, the butterfly effect, girl saves girl x2

Comps: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (teen sleuth), The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young (travel in time and might get stuck), Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus (plot twists)

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

To solve her aunt’s disappearance, 15yo Zuma must: 1. Track down suspects (ALL the stakeouts) 2. Not get caught by the bad guy 3. Oh yeah, travel back in time #WSPit #WSPitQ #YA #M

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Need to solve your aunt's decades-old disappearance? -Easy! Just travel back in time and stop her from disappearing Not so easy? -Identifying the bad guy -Keeping your boyfriend a secret -Getting home before curfew -Making sure you aren't the next missing person #QuestPit #YA #Mystery

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Zuma’s heard all about her Aunt Adelaide, who’s been missing for thirty years. She never imagined they’d have the chance to meet—until she travels back in time to 1993. If 15yo Zuma can solve the case, she could change history, or else she’ll be forced to assume Adelaide’s fate. #QuestPit #YA #My

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

To solve her aunt’s disappearance, 15yo Zuma must: 1. Track down suspects (ALL the stakeouts) 2. Not get caught by the bad guy 3. Oh yeah, travel back in time #QuestPit #YA #My #AgentsGuide

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER meets THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW when 15yo Zuma uses old photographs to travel back in time and solve her aunt’s disappearance. 🕐time travel 📼90s nostalgia 🏘️small town vibes 😍romantic sub-plot 🕵️teen sleuth 🔀all the plot twists #QuestPit #YA #My #Q #Agentguide

Comps: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (teen sleuth), The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young (travels in time and might get stuck), Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus (plot twists)

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The interior of the barn is almost as dark as it is outside, save for the string lights hung haphazardly around the perimeter. High above us, rows of tobacco leaves are strung on poles that crisscross the rafters. #WIPSnips #YA

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

In one week, it will be the thirtieth anniversary of Adelaide Walker's disappearance. Standing here in her room, in the shadow of the rusted billboard with her face, her absence has never felt so close. #WIPSnips #YA

Created on Canva. A 9-grid image with the title Missing Adelaide Walker. Images include an empty railroad track, the interior of a barn, a water tower silhouetted against the sky, the freckled face of a teenage girl, the hood of a red pickup truck, a black clock face, a person printing photos in the red light of a darkroom, a camera slung over the shoulder of a young woman.

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Zuma’s heard all about her Aunt Adelaide, who’s been missing for thirty years. She never imagined they’d meet—until she travels back in time to 1993. If Zuma can solve the case, she could change history, or else she’ll be forced to assume Adelaide’s fate. #YouDeservePit #YA #Mystery

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER meets THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW when 15yo Zuma uses old photographs to travel back in time and solve her aunt’s disappearance. #YouDeservePit #Q #YA #Mystery

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

To solve her aunt’s disappearance, 15yo Zuma must: 1. Track down suspects (ALL the stakeouts) 2. Not get caught by the bad guy 3. Oh yeah, travel back in time #YouDeservePit #Q #YA #Mystery

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I flip the light switch, plunging the room into pitch darkness before painting it red with the safe light. The printing process is easier this time around. Developer, stop bath, fix, rinse. I hang the photo on the line and watch a drop of water slide down its surface. #WIPSnips #YA

A photo in a developer tray in a dark room

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

“They don’t have these in my time,” I say, sucking the chocolate from each fingertip. Micah’s mouth drops open. “No Butterfinger BBs? What a tragedy.” He takes a swig of Cheerwine before offering it to me. “I bet they have all kinds of cooler snacks, though.” #WIPSnips #YA

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I've seen this floating around and I'm curious how you characterize your writing style. I started off big on plotting and am either a True Plantser or Neutral Plotter at this point. What about you? #amwriting #writingcommunity

A DnD alignment chart for different writing styles: lawful pantser, neutral pantser, chaotic pantser, lawful plantser, true plantser, chaotic plantser, lawful plotter, neutral plotter, chaotic plotter

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I scream and step back from the railing, grasping for anything solid to hang on to. My fingers slam into a metal strip overhead and I grip it tightly. After catching my breath, I assess the situation. I'm on a ledge along the perimeter of a water tower. #WIPSnips #YA

Person sitting on top of a water tower with the sun setting in the distance

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Everyone—regardless of whether they’re a police officer, neighbor, friend, or potential boyfriend—gives me a scathing glare like I’m the most stupid and selfish person in the world, and maybe I am. Except I’m not. I was trying to save the missing girl who stayed missing. #WIPSnips #YA

Scene from Home Alone in which Kevin's family glares at him ruining their pizza dinner

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Phoenix Eliott @phoenixeliott.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER meets THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW when 15yo Zuma uses old photographs to travel back in time and solve her aunt’s disappearance.

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