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Sonya McDermott

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Romance/Women's Fiction Writer Querying: Adult Romance Suspense CODE OF ETHICS

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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
🩵Forced Proximity 🩵He falls First 🩵Morally Grey Love Interest 🩵Witty Banter 🩵She's got a plan no one would expect 🩵Found Family
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#CRPBeeMine #CampRevPit Just wanted to give a shout out to my camp counselor @jademasonwrites.bsky.social you made camp extra fun. Appreciate all you have done for our cabin.
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I got my pamphlet and choosing which stops I want to make along the way. I know my destination but might end up seeing where the trail takes me #CampRevPit #CampMap #CRPBeeMine
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Michelle Ogilvy @michelleogilvy.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
First year university. Add in: -A not-so-secret crush -Housing that's never quiet, empty or drama-free -A drunken confession she can’t take back -Her first sapphic date/dating disaster. All on an anxiety overloaded brain. Lucy’s fine. Stop asking. #PosterPit #Q #YA #C #LGBT
Poster. Top image is of young woman with hands covering face. Text overlaid states: First year university, housemate drama, sapphic crushes, anxiety overwhelm.

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Gabriela St. Luke 📚🤍 @gabriela-stluke.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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Kate Cooper @authorkatecooper.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE x MARLOWE BANKS, REDESIGNED 👩‍💻 workplace romance 😠 enemies to lovers 👫 close proximity 💚 mental health representation 📌Agent guide pinned! #PosterPit #Q #R #A
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contemporary romance, mental health rep, forced proximity, enemies to lovers
Overcoming
She's afraid to fly. He's afraid to fall. Together, they'll face their fears and uncover the truth.
Querying now
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Kate Cooper @authorkatecooper.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
BOOK LOVERS x MILE HIGH 😠 reformed womanizer 🏀 sports romance 👩‍💻 career-driven FMC 🤫 secret relationship 💙 he falls first 💔 betrayal #PosterPit #W #R #A
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workplace romance, he falls first, headstrong FMC, sports romance
Promise You'll Stay
She wants to be taken seriously. He wants to keep his bachelor lifestyle. Only one of them can get their way.
Now revising
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Jade Mason @jademasonwrites.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
First article from my series, The Life That Didn’t Happen, is live!!! It’s all true, all authentically me, and may include some cringe and humor in it depending on the reader. #writingcommunity #writers #writesky open.substack.com/pub/jademaso...
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Many Shades of Jade
Green, lavender, white, black—I contain multitudes, and apparently, a full color palette
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
#chaospit #A #RS #Q Code of Ethics Sons of Anarchy meet the Real Housewives starring a woman who rather be featured in event planning or a cooking challenge reality show. But she makes it work with strategic planning.
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Michelle Ogilvy @michelleogilvy.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The Great Throuple in as few words as possible: Overthinker and girlfriend's secret third. #ChaosPit #A #R #Q
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
#revpitwaiting #writingcommunity Chloe needs to navigate her arrest, becoming a confidential informant and helping to put an alleged criminal behind bars. Dont worry she has a plan.
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#revpitwaiting #writingcommunity Thank you so much @jademasonwrites.bsky.social @maggiesbooks.bsky.social @carlybishop.bsky.social and @kimcayley.bsky.social for reading. You insight and feedback was so appreciated.
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
#repitwaiting #revpit #pets #writingcommunity My little writing companions are Shelby my black house panther and Fallen my husky. Both are sweet and love to cuddle, but also love to get into mischief. Usually teaming up when im busy or on the phone.
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
#revpit #writingcommunity Submitted my application!!
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Congratulations Lindsay!! 🎊
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
In Code of Ethics my fmc is leaving a toxic relationship #Revpit #writerscommunity #gettingthehelloutofdodge
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Chloe reluctantly becomes a confidential informant to put an alleged criminal behind bars in order to gain her freedom #Cupit #A #CR #RS Agents guide pinned to profile
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Katie Knightley @katieknightley.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Working at an all-inclusive island resort is all fun and games until Quinn's one-night stand becomes her teammate in a competition that puts their jobs and hearts on the line. 🤝Teammates to Lovers 🏝️Close proximity 🤿Island excursions 💕He falls first #Cupit #A #CR
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Kate Cooper @authorkatecooper.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Happy Valentine's Day, and happy #cupit! She's afraid of flying. He's afraid to fall. When they discover a hitman for hire scheme posing as an airline, they must face their fears together. Now querying! 📌Agent Guide pinned #CR #MHR #A #Q #writesky #writingcommunity
top left quote: "I've fallen in love with you, Rowan, and I didn't think that would be possible again after Grace. But it is. I love you."

bottom left quote: "You are worth every ounce of pain and hardship I have been through."

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Overcoming
An 89,000 word adult contemporary romance
Journalist Rowan Adams refuses to let the death of her parents define her.
Charlie Shaw, a brooding photojournalist, swore off women forever after being left at the altar.
Together, they interview the sole survivor of a plane crash and unintentionally uncover the airline’s secret purpose as hitmen and a surprising connection to Rowan’s parents. Just as they give in to the attraction they’ve tried to ignore, a threatening email forces Charlie to betray Rowan and destroy her chance at justice for her parents.
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Michelle Ogilvy @michelleogilvy.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Dean likes men. So does his girlfriend. Finding a man they both like? Surprisingly easy. Keeping Dean in the closet when their new man lives with someone in his acting class? One night can’t hurt. But one night isn’t enough, and secrets have a way of getting out. #Cupit #CR #NA #A #LGBT
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
#cupit #RS #CR Chloe reluctantly becomes a confidential informant to put an alleged criminal in jail to gain her freedom. Little does the FBI know, she became his mole. Agents guide pinned to profile 🥰 witty banter 💋workplace romance 💍 fake dating/ marriage of convenience 🩵he helps her heal
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
#writingcommunity #drafting Excited to start a new idea. Brainstorming romance. I think it will have You've Got Mail vibes
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Amelia Sandrine Reisinger 🏳️‍⚧️ @ameliasandrine.com · 03/02/2026
Some personal news…
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Michelle Ogilvy @michelleogilvy.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
First year university. Add in: -A not-so-secret crush -Housing that's never quiet, empty or drama-free -BFF’s toxic ex that hates her -A drunken confession she can’t take back -Her first sapphic date/dating disaster. All on an anxiety overloaded brain. Lucy’s fine. Stop asking. #questpit #W #YA
Words ‘Fine means stop asking’ overlaid on top of various photos showing a young woman anxious, studying, with friends, and smiling while holding a rainbow-coloured heart. Further text reads: “Fine sounds less accurate every time you say it”, “soulmates can be platonic” and “It’s pansexual, actually”.
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m 🌸 @maggiesbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
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Kate Cooper @authorkatecooper.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Hadley and Miles are at odds from the start. Her job? Get the reckless point guard under control and take over as owner of the team. His mission? Ignore her rules and make things as difficult as possible. 😠 enemies→lovers 🏀 sports romance 💙 he falls first 💔 betrayal #questpit #W #A #R
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Kate Cooper @authorkatecooper.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
✨Updated Agent Guide✨ She’s afraid of flying, he’s afraid of falling. When they discover a hitman for hire scheme posing as an airline, they must face their fears together. #BluePit📖 #Q #A #R
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An agent's guide to Overcoming
An 89,000 word adult contemporary romance by Kate CooperBackground: top view of a table with 2 sets of hands, a map, a laptop, a camera, notebooks, and pens
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Pitch
Journalist Rowan Adams refuses to let the death of her parents define her. Charlie Shaw, a brooding photojournalist, swore off women forever after being left at the altar. Together, they interview the sole survivor of a plane crash and unintentionally uncover the airline's secret purpose as hitmen and a surprising connection to Rowan's parents. Just as they give in to the attraction they've tried to ignore, a threatening email forces Charlie to betray Rowan and destroy her chance at justice for her parents.Excerpt
Angela releases him, and I get my first look at the photojournalist every woman swoons over. His tan skin contrasts with the light blue of his button-up, the sleeves of which are rolled up to his elbows. His curly black hair and dark stubble give him a rugged look that would make me a little weak in the knees if I wasn’t already sitting.
“I’m so pleased you agreed to join us for this story! This is your partner, Rowan Adams.”
“Pleasure to meet you.” I stand and hold out my hand, forgetting it’s wet from the condensation on the iced latte I set on Angela’s desk.
“Likewise." he gives me the shortest handshake known to man before pulling back and glaring down at his wet palm.
“Sorry! I promise it’s nothing gross. Just water.” I grab my coffee and hold it up to show that I’m not a liar, but it slips out of my hand. 
Time slows as the cup tips through the air and the lid pops off. The liquid douses his bag and my favorite flats, and I clap a hand over my mouth, horrified. His expression is less than amused.Background: top view of a table with 2 sets of hands, a map, a laptop, a camera, notebooks, and pens
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Comps and tropes
Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, workplace romance, second chance at love, fear of loving again, mental health representation
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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
The Right Move by Liz Tomforde
Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy new year!! What would your mc's new years resolution be? Chloe's would be to launch her event planning business. #writingcommunity #wip
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
My villains goals
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
#agentsguide #amquerying
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Sonya McDermott @s-mcdermott.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
After Chloe's arrest, she's forced to become a confidential informant and get close to alleged criminal by any means necessary. Helping to put him behind bars to exonerate herself. As things heat up between them, she must choose between freedom, morality, and him. #mockpit ##FifRevpit
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