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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 8h

My review of the last 10 films I've seen:

Predator: Killer of Killers: 5
The Hidden Fortress: 10
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus: 7.5
Room with a View: 8.5
Conclave: 10
Gladiator II: 3
Touch of Evil: 8
Joker: Folie à Deux: 8
The Last Emperor: 10
Suspicion: 8
#FilmSky

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 3d

Hooray! Some ink! www.timesunion.com/books/articl... #WritingCommunity #BookSky

Area author gives Lovecraft's ‘At the Mountains of Madness’ a Choose Your Own Adventure sequel

Choose Your Own Adventure novel “At the Mountains of Madness” reimagines H.P. Lovecraft’s horror tale for young audiences via Mohawk Valley author Jacopo della Quercia.

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 14d

The initial reviews are positive! Thanks so much, everyone! Please remember to leave your review as well: www.cyoa.com/products/at-... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #BookSky

At the Mountains of Madness

YOU are the child of two brilliant scientists and you've just spent your summer as a counselor at Camp Starkweather in Antarctica. Your time at the bottom of the world is coming to an end when you rec...

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 25d

For those wondering, yes, the puukko knife from my first two books is back!

In stores now: www.cyoa.com/products/at-... #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 27d

Buy it now! www.cyoa.com/products/at-... #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 27d

My newest book comes out today! Please check it out: www.cyoa.com/products/at-... #WritingCommunity #BookRelease #BookSky

At the Mountains of Madness

SHIPS THIS SEPTEMBER. PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW. YOU are the child of two brilliant scientists and you've just spent your summer as a counselor at Camp Starkweather in Antarctica. Your time at the botto...

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 28d

I just want to share my appreciation for my book's awesome illustrator. You brought my worst fears to life, Hannah, and I couldn't be more grateful. 🥲

Order now: www.cyoa.com/products/at-... #WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 28d

My newest book is currently a TOP NEW RELEASE on Amazon! Thanks so much, everyone!

Please leave a review after you read it: www.cyoa.com/products/at-... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #BookSky

At the Mountains of Madness

SHIPS THIS SEPTEMBER. PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW. YOU are the child of two brilliant scientists and you've just spent your summer as a counselor at Camp Starkweather in Antarctica. Your time at the botto...

www.cyoa.com

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · 29d

Oh yes: www.cyoa.com/products/at-...

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Sep 13

My next book drops in three days! Here are three fun facts about it:

1. It's technically a sequel to H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness

2. It took me two mad months to write

3. It's my third book as a solo author: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787094... #WritingCommunity #amwriting

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Sep 10

NATO air cover for Ukraine, with or without Trump's approval.

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Sep 10

My newest book hits stores in six days! Here are six facts about it:
• It has over 20 endings
• It's fully illustrated
• It's my first horror
• It's my first solo book since 2015
• It's $9.99
• You can buy it now: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787094... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #BookSky

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks! Please spread the word!

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Sep 4

In two weeks comes a chilling tale of mountains, monsters, and madness.

Preorder yours today: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787094... #WritingCommunity #amwriting

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Aug 29

Wonderful! I hope you're able to find my book's *secret ending*!

Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Aug 28

My newest book comes out next month, and it needs reviews! Please tell your local newspaper. Tell your favorite podcasters and critics. Tell influencers and libraries.

And please get a copy for yourself! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787094... #WritingCommunity #amwriting

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Shelly Romero @shellyromero.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hey y’all! Reminder that while I’m currently closed to queries, I am participating in one-on-one pitch events. Next up is the 2025 Minnesota Writing Workshop on September 5-6. This is a virtual event. More info can be found at: minnesotawritingworkshop.com

The 2025 Online Minnesota Writing Workshop

Get Your Writing Published: September 5-6, 2025

minnesotawritingworkshop.com

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Shelly Romero @shellyromero.bsky.social · Aug 19

The We The People Summer Fundraiser has started and I’ve got 3 items up for grabs! I’m offering two 30 min. AMA sessions & a 50-page critique for a MG, YA, or adult fiction manuscript. Be sure to check out and bid on all the amazing items available!
www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...

Graphic for the fundraiser with text explaining that its ongoing from August 18th through the 27th to benefit #KidLit4Ceasefire and immigrant and trans rights

Graphic for my 30 min. AMA featuring my pic and a QR code.

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Aug 18

My newest book comes out next month: an interactive adaptation of HP Lovecraft's 'AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS' written for Choose Your Own Adventure!

It's available wherever books are sold. Please get a copy! (Review copies are available upon request.) Enjoy! #WritingCommunity #ScifiLit #HorrorLit

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz @ostrichson.bsky.social · Oct 9

Art Nouveau is when stuff looks like it was made by Elves.

Art Deco is when stuff looks like it was made by Dwarves.

An Art Nouveau staircase decorated with curved patterns and soft colors, with a nature-themed background and rounded windows on the walls.

Art Deco staircase. An angular, grand design in dark colors.

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Bri4Change (formerly Bri4Change2024 on Twitter) @bri4change.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Jeffrey Keese @jeffreykeese.bsky.social · Jun 21

Meant to mention this last week, but if you have a young person in your life who’s into history or graphic novels or just good books, buy them George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” My oldest couldn’t put it down.

Cover of George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy” showing a young Japanese American boy in a line of people being sent to an internment camp guarded by a uniformed American soldier

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Jun 22

We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.

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Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Jun 9

My review of the last 10 films I've seen:
Duck Soup: 10
Horse Feathers: 10
Monkey Business: 9.5
Animal Crackers: 9.5
The Coconuts: 8.5
Teen Witch: 5.5
The Mission 5.5
The Woman in the Window: 5
Inside Llewyn Davis: 6
Night Bitch: 3.5
#FilmSky

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Jason N. Manley @ancientalchemist.bsky.social · Mar 22

Sweet Christ take my fucking money

Jacopo della Quercia @jacopodellaq.bsky.social · Jan 29

Ladies and gentlemen, my newest book! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787094... #BookSky

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