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✍🏾 I write about 🇳🇬 women falling in love 👩🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏿 Romance book recs for those hopelessly in love 📝 check out my substack for odd short stories

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 9d

An agent’s guide to my LOVE ISLAND x BEACH READ
When a jaded romance writer joins a dating reality show to revive her career, the last person she expects to fake-flirt with is her ex. Now she’ll fake it for the cameras—until pretending feels way too real.
#amquerying

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The text reads:
EST. 2025
AN AGENT'S GUIDE TO THE EX-POSITION BY CHARISMA WILLIAMS
WITH BIG 5 EDITOR INTEREST

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THE PITCH
LOVE ISLAND X BEACH READ
When a jaded romance writer joins a dating reality show to revive her career & provide for her daughter, the last person she expects to fake-flirt with is her ex—her daughter's father. Now she’ll fake it for the cameras—until pretending feels way too real.

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THE TEXT READS:
READER COMMENTS
WITH SCREENSHOTS OF READER FEEDBACK

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THE COMPS FOR THE BOOK AND TEXT FROM THE BOOK

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations. How's it feel?

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 1d

I've been able to write 1k words per day so going strong on that. Querying isn't a problem yet so I hope it doesn't become a problem later.
Fingers crossed for a better querying journey this time.
Reading can do with a boost though.

What about you?

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 4d

If any #agents and or #editors are still looking through #dvpit pitches, i'm throwing mine in the ring.

With ✨BIG 5 EDITOR INTEREST ✨

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

LOVE ISLAND x BEACH READ
When Jesutoni finds her ex on Love Island, while participating to provide for her child, she’s overwhelmed by how much she wants revenge. Unfortunately, he wants a second chance, America wants them together, & she’s starting to fall in love? #DVpit #A #R #BVM #POC

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 4d

They're gorgeous

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

LOVE ISLAND x BEACH READ
When a jaded romance writer joins a dating reality show to revive her career & provide for her daughter, the last person she expects to fake-flirt with is her ex—her daughter's father. Now she’ll fake it for the cameras—until pretending feels way too real.
#DVPit #A #R #BVM

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A man lifts a smiling woman in a white dress on a beach.

A film clapperboard being snapped on set.

A man in a blazer covers his face with one hand, wearing rings.

A cozy writing desk with a lit candle and a computer screen showing text.

A silhouetted couple kissing at sunset by the ocean.

A laptop on a bed showing a word document draft.

A woman in the sea, facing a colorful sunset horizon.

A hand writing in a notebook with a pen, close-up.

A couple kissing while waves crash around them at sunset.

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Sold

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Sounds really intriguing but plenty sad

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE x LOVE ISLAND
My ex (27M) & I (27F) haven’t spoken in a decade. But now we’re on our publisher's version of Love Island & we're a pair. I hate him, he’s begging for a 2nd chance. AITA if I give him the second chance despite keeping our daughter a secret?
#DVpit #A #R #BVM #POC

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Awww thanks Jules

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

That's great!

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

I'm happy to give it to you.

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

I've always loved this mood board and the story.

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks. The drama is boiling.

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

This concept sounds like fireeeeeee

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

this sounds really unputdownable. Just pure gold.

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Oh brother, why can't she escape them?

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

I'm sat and I'm hooked. Lovely

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Awww thanks L. Don't worry, she's all right. I didn't torture her too much.

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

She be winging everything. Can't help but to follow her heart too.

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Ash. Big deal coming from you.

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Awww, glad you think so.

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Just as lit as your book. Thanks Rajani

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Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Awww thanks Sammie

Charisma | Romance Author | Nigerian Characters @charismawilliams.bsky.social · 5d

Keep your eyes peeled. Something's brewing on the set.