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Sandro Janßen @sandrojanssen.com · 20/09/2026

“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” — Zelda Fitzgerald

Sepia-toned portrait of a young woman with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark-collared jacket and looking directly at the camera.

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Dragon is Sleeping, the READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday, Audio is here, and more at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2026/09/done... @phyllishemann.bsky.social @sharonskinner.bsky.social @labyrinthrat.bsky.social @teresaintrepid.bsky.social @buckeyegirl31.bsky.social

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Blah, Blah, Blah...: Done With Dragon, READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday, & More!

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 20/07/2026

The #PitchDis events are now listed on the site! www.pitchdis.com/events

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Events | PitchDis

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My San Diego Comic-Con & Gen Con schedules, the READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday, Last Chances to Get a Great Bundle, & more @ the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-... @marcmonroe.bsky.social @sharonskinner.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social @elleeire.bsky.social

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Blah, Blah, Blah...: The READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday, Last Days of Bundles, & More!

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

No April Fool's here: the READ THIS! BotM announced, Aliens Like Us is literally almost here, & More @ the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... @jeanmarieward.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social @sharonskinner.bsky.social @labyrinthrat.bsky.social

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

#DVpit is returning in 2026 on Bluesky! A bluesky pitch event for creators from marginalized communities to pitch their unagented projects to agents and editors! #DVpit will be on Bluesky on Wednesday, September 30, 2026! go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info and stay tuned for more announcements!

#DVPit 2026 a bluesky pitch event for creators from marginalized communities
Wednesday, September 30th 2026 on bluesky
follow us for more: @dvpit.bsky.social
or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I have watched this way more times than I will admit 😂🥰☃️

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The READ THIS! BotM announced (by someone y'all might know), the Yap's in Charge, & More @ the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-... @elleeire.bsky.social @lianabrooks.bsky.social @jeanmarieward.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social @jag4a.bsky.social

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Blah, Blah, Blah...: The READ THIS! BotM Announced, Yap in Charge, & More!

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The READ THIS! Author Q&A (with moi & co-writer Bebe Bayliss) is THIS Thursday, the Cover Reveal & Pre-Order you've been waiting for, and more at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... @marcmonroe.bsky.social @sharonskinner.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday (aka tomorrow), New Book, Kickstarters, and More at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/10/read... @jeanmarieward.bsky.social @joshuapalmatier.bsky.social @alexshvartsman.bsky.social @meltodd.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social

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Blah, Blah, Blah...: READ THIS! Author Q&A THIS Thursday, Kickstarters, New Book, & More!

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Ever talk to a poodle yapping in Cajun? Don’t unless you want to question reality 😂 Or need help finding a treasure map ✅ on this journey 🗺 👨‍🦳Missing Gramps 🐩Talking show poodle 💰Pirate treasure 🤷‍♂️Clumsy kid responsible for saving Gramps, the farm, the treasure…& THE DOG 🗺️ #DVpit #MG #CON #MR

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

When an engineer hears blind children refuse to play ball at school, he must invent a ball you can hear, or they’ll miss out on fun & playful learning experiences. Not to mention baseball! This ball goes from playground to baseball diamond - starring in its own World Series #DVpit #PB #NF #STEM #DIS

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

THE QUIET PLACE x THE LAST OF US Her parents and baby sister are dead. Her brother is missing. All Talia has left to cling to is her boyfriend and his little sister -- until the NIGHT ONES come for them too. #DVPit #YA #T #SF #H

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

THAT’S NOT MY NAME x GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER 15/yo Sparrow longs for a real identity. She is not who she says she is. Lies keep her safe. When the serial killer she's hiding from murders again, she must decide - protect her secrets or catch a killer. #DVPit #YA #CON #T #Mys #ND

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Imagine bouncing balls Close your eyes SMACK! ⚾⚾⚾ When an engineer discovers blind children refuse to play ball at school, he invents a ball you can hear. Traveling from playgrounds to baseball diamonds, it stars in the first-ever Beep Baseball World Series. #DVpit #PB #NF #STEM #DIS

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE x LASSIE Roger has a poodle problem. When saddled with Gramps’ show dog, his perfect pirate summer falls apart. Argh! But Arr the dog talks & tells a tale of the family’s lost pirate map! Now, Roger’s on a real bayou hunt to find Gramps & bring home treasure #DVpit #MG #CON #MR

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

THE LAST OF US x ANY SIGN OF LIFE Talia exhausts every survival tip her parents taught her when life plummets into end of the world chaos. Alone & unsure WTF is going on, she must fight to survive & outwit what's turning people monstrous - or succumb #DVPit #YA #T #SF #H

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

VERONICA MARS X A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER Only 15/yo Sparrow can link a serial killer to his murders. She navigates HS hiding who she is, but also repressing memories. After a new murder, she must unravel her past to catch him & keep her friends safe. #DVPit #YA #CON #T #Mys #ND

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Phyllis Hemann @phyllishemann.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Roger’s stuck babysitting show poodle Chartreuse after Gramps mysteriously disappears. Everything changes when Chartreuse starts yakking & he has tales to tell — a devious plot, shenanigans & lost pirate map! The duo must navigate a bayou treasure hunt, or never see Gramps again #DVpit #MG #CON #MR

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time! Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement! Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky

#preDV
September 19th, 2025
8AM - 8PM ET

Join us for our practice event, #preDV on Bluesky!
Come with your best pitches and receive feedback from agented authors.

All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before October 8th's #DVpit.

More info at dvpit.carrd.co

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Excited to announce we've expanded the #preDV hours to mimic #DVpit It will now be Sept 29, 2025 from 8AM ET-8PM ET We hope this will give everyone a true feel for what DVpit will be like & practice their pitches together! Plus, amazing agented/published authors have volunteered to give feedback!

#preDV
September 29th, 2025 8AM - 8PM ET
Join us for our practice event, #preDV on Bluesky!
Come with your bst pitches and receive feedback from agented authors.
All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before October 8th's #DVpit.
More info at dvpit.carrd.co

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 10/09/2025

Thanks to @pjmacwriter.bsky.social for sharing this helpful link!

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 18/08/2025

We're getting closer and closer to #PitchDis 2025! We have a lot going for the next 31 days, so I made a list of all the important dates to remember.

IMPORTANT DATES
• August 19-September 8 – 21 Days of #PitchDis (Bluesky)
• August 21 – Practice Form Opens
• August 23 – Practice Form Closes
• August 26, 4-6pm EDT - #AskPitchDis (Twitter and Bluesky)
• September 1 – Participating Agent and Editor List Posted
• September 8 – Agent and Editor Registration Closes
• September 9 – Pitch Form Opens
• September 9 – Agents and Editors will be emailed with #PitchDis request instructions
• September 11, 8pm EDT – Pitch Form Closes
• September 16 – Agent and Editor Request Window Opens
• September 19, 8pm EDT - Agent and Editor Request Window Closes

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday, new books are out, my DragonCon schedule, and more at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog. ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-... @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social @sharonskinner.bsky.social @labyrinthrat.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 18/08/2025

21 Days of #PitchDis starts tomorrow! A few notes: -Since I can't schedule posts on Bluesky, the prompts probably won't appear at the exact same time every day. -Make sure to use the #PitchDis hashtag when answering the prompts so others may find you, and make sure to search the tag to find others!

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

this is so wonderfully weird, give her all the golds 🥇

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 14/08/2025

Don't forget - the #PitchDis Practice Form opens one week from today. You'll have three days to check it out and see what information you'll need for the main event. The link will be posted on here, Twitter, and Instagram.

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 06/08/2025

Important notice from our friends at #DVpit.

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 04/08/2025

Mark your calendars for August 21-23 for the #PitchDis practice run! The pitch form will be open those 3 days for you to practice submitting during the event. Remember - this is just for practice. Only pitches submitted September 9-11 will be posted for agents and editors.

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The MockingOwl Roost - a literary pub @mockingowls.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

LAST DAYS!❄️Get festive with your words! 🎄The MockingOwl Roost is calling for holiday-related fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Any holiday, well-known or not. Share your unique take on the season! Submissions are open from July 11 to August 1. Full guidelines await you: shorturl.at/X9gCi

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The READ THIS! Author Q&A is THIS Thursday, new Cover Reveals, a New Preorder, my SDCC schedule, and MORE at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-... @labyrinthrat.bsky.social @esmagill.bsky.social @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth and we’re celebrating by sharing these 30 books about disability for you to read (or pre-order) this month and beyond! 🩶❤️💛🤍💙💚

Graphic with the disability pride flag as the background titled “30 Books to read for Disability Pride Month (and beyond!)” Beneath the title text is an illustration showing a crowd of people of all different races and backgrounds, some with visible disabilities and mobility aids, and others with invisible disabilities.

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

TICKET GIVEAWAY! YOU have a chance to win a ticket to this year's Picture Book Summit. Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at: www.picturebooksummi... Enter today! Ends 6/9/25. #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Gini Koch @ginikoch.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

June's READ THIS! Book of the Month announced, my LibertyCon schedule, and a plethora of cover reveals over at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/06/read... @labyrinthrat.bsky.social @jeanmarieward.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social @phyllishemann.bsky.social @jag4a.bsky.social

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