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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING
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32 | French author | Photograph || QUERYING : SECRET EMBERS Adult Contemporary Fantasy || RevPit 2025 Shortlisted & #10Queries winner
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jun 4
Some jobs come with benefits.
Hers came with monsters.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals two life changing truths:

✨Magic is real.
And her hot boss?

Yeah, he’s a dragon.🐉

🌋SECRET EMBERS 🌋

#q #a #f #agentguide #amquerying
A background of glowing embers and fire sparks sets the tone. In the center, a dark, semi-transparent overlay contains the book’s title in bold, glowing white letters: Secret Embers. Above it, the text reads: “An Agent’s Guide To:” in a smaller, elegant font. Below the title, a tagline states: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is listed as “Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy,” with the manuscript marked as “Complete @ 97K.” At the bottom, the author’s name, Olivia Wrightes, is highlighted in gold. The background remains fiery, with floating embers and dark shadows. The header asks in large, white text: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” Below, the blurb introduces protagonist Cassandra Jones, who takes a suspiciously good job near Yellowstone, only to discover that magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is—of all things—a dragon. The blurb describes Yellowstone’s super-volcano stirring and Cassandra facing a world where humans are no longer the top predators. The final lines tease a high-stakes adventure of self-discovery and survival. A split design with an aesthetic collage on the left and a text list on the right. The collage contains nine moody images: a glowing red mountain, a shadowy figure, an illuminated red doorway, hands entwined with strings, a ballroom with a red chandelier, a close-up of a teary eye, a misty landscape, and a silhouette holding a glowing light. In the center of the collage, bold text reads: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” On the right, a list in elegant white font highlights major themes: Self-Discovery, Found Family, Hidden Magic, Fate & Free Will, Monsters Aren’t Myths, Clean (No Spice), and Morally Gray Characters. A dark background with embers floating in the air. At the top, the centered title “COMPS” introduces the section. Three book covers are displayed in a row: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews. Below each cover, captions highlight similarities to Secret Embers. Rivers of London is noted for its magic, mystery, and dry humor. Moon Called appeals to fans of strong heroines facing supernatural threats. Kate Daniels is recommended for readers who enjoy action, snark, and unique magic.
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Aug 20
Thank you!! Means a lot ☺️☺️
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Aug 20
Fair yeah, guess I've been hit harder than I thought by the first round what with nothing positive out of it
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Aug 20
Big progress done on reworking Secret Embers after the revision work won from #RevPit 2025, it was the opportunity to implement changes I've been mulling over for a while. After the initial #querying failure should I try again #writingcommmunity?
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jul 23
Hunting Shadows and finding them.
A story to feed many.

#beastofgevaudan #WritingCommunity
#wip #amwriting
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jul 9
Hope so too, weather shouldn't be too bad either so if anything a nice chill time in perspective!
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jul 9
four days away from #writing inspiration trip, coincidentally 1 week away from novel time of the year, how cool is that?
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jun 11
Character name change decided, now all I need is enough post work energy to tackle edits for Secret Embers
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jun 4
I'm not saying I'm planning my holidays to go where the second manuscript I #amwriting is inspired from but...Beast beware!
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Jun 4
Some jobs come with benefits.
Hers came with monsters.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals two life changing truths:

✨Magic is real.
And her hot boss?

Yeah, he’s a dragon.🐉

🌋SECRET EMBERS 🌋

#q #a #f #agentguide #amquerying
A background of glowing embers and fire sparks sets the tone. In the center, a dark, semi-transparent overlay contains the book’s title in bold, glowing white letters: Secret Embers. Above it, the text reads: “An Agent’s Guide To:” in a smaller, elegant font. Below the title, a tagline states: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is listed as “Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy,” with the manuscript marked as “Complete @ 97K.” At the bottom, the author’s name, Olivia Wrightes, is highlighted in gold. The background remains fiery, with floating embers and dark shadows. The header asks in large, white text: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” Below, the blurb introduces protagonist Cassandra Jones, who takes a suspiciously good job near Yellowstone, only to discover that magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is—of all things—a dragon. The blurb describes Yellowstone’s super-volcano stirring and Cassandra facing a world where humans are no longer the top predators. The final lines tease a high-stakes adventure of self-discovery and survival. A split design with an aesthetic collage on the left and a text list on the right. The collage contains nine moody images: a glowing red mountain, a shadowy figure, an illuminated red doorway, hands entwined with strings, a ballroom with a red chandelier, a close-up of a teary eye, a misty landscape, and a silhouette holding a glowing light. In the center of the collage, bold text reads: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” On the right, a list in elegant white font highlights major themes: Self-Discovery, Found Family, Hidden Magic, Fate & Free Will, Monsters Aren’t Myths, Clean (No Spice), and Morally Gray Characters. A dark background with embers floating in the air. At the top, the centered title “COMPS” introduces the section. Three book covers are displayed in a row: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews. Below each cover, captions highlight similarities to Secret Embers. Rivers of London is noted for its magic, mystery, and dry humor. Moon Called appeals to fans of strong heroines facing supernatural threats. Kate Daniels is recommended for readers who enjoy action, snark, and unique magic.
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 7
💀 Murder, folklore, and fear collide in rural France.
🔍 An FBI agent and a cryptozoologist race to uncover brutal killings tied to the Beast of Gévaudan.

A work-in-progress for fans of The X-Files and The Night House.

#AmWriting #WIP #ParanormalThriller #WritingCommunity
An Agent’s Guide to: Hunting Shadows Adult paranormal thriller set in rural France, where folklore collides with modern crime. FBI meets cryptozoology in a deadly hunt for truth. In Gévaudan, silence hides secrets. A mutilated body, whispers of the Beast, and an FBI agent who doesn’t believe in legends — until he has to. With a cryptozoologist by his side, they dig into ancient folklore and modern fears. Belief vs Logic, folklore as evidence, reluctant partners solving supernatural clues in a town haunted by its past. For fans of dark small-town mysteries, supernatural thrillers, and folklore-fueled crimes — think True Detective meets The Hound of the Baskervilles with a French twist.
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · May 16
MERCY THOMPSON × KATE DANIELS

SECRET EMBERS

Cassandra’s new job comes with:
🏡 Free relocation
🥰 Cute lesbians
✨ Unique magic
🐉 Dragon boss
🌋Possibly the end of the world?

Yellowstone has never been so hot.

#A #UrbanFantasy #amquerying #Agentguide #writingcommunity
A 3x3 collage featuring fiery, red-tinted visuals: mountains, shadows, glowing eyes, glowing light, strings, and the central quote: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” Themes on the right include Self-Discovery, Hidden Magic, and Morally Gray Characters.
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Apr 28
Profile updated.

Secret Embers.

Adult Contemporary Fantasy ||
#RevPit2025 Shortlisted & #10Queries winner.

Time to get revising before the #querying benches again?
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Apr 23
Officially at 118 rejections out of 118 queries for Secret Embers!
I'm not crying, it's just the pollen.
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Apr 19
OMG, Secret Embers in an Editor's top 5 for #RevPit 2025???
What a week!
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Apr 17
Cogs are finally starting to move again, I've found work!
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 17
Some jobs come with benefits.
Hers came with monsters.

Cassandra’s fresh start near Yellowstone takes a wild turn after an accident reveals two life changing truths:

✨Magic is real.
👁️And her hot boss?

Yeah, he’s a dragon.🐉

SECRET EMBERS

#PopUpPit #LuckyPit #agentguide
A background of glowing embers and fire sparks sets the tone. In the center, a dark, semi-transparent overlay contains the book’s title in bold, glowing white letters: Secret Embers. Above it, the text reads: “An Agent’s Guide To:” in a smaller, elegant font. Below the title, a tagline states: “Some jobs come with benefits. Hers came with monsters.” The genre is listed as “Adult Contemporary/Urban Fantasy,” with the manuscript marked as “Complete @ 97K.” At the bottom, the author’s name, Olivia Wrightes, is highlighted in gold. The background remains fiery, with floating embers and dark shadows. The header asks in large, white text: “What if one impulsive choice shattered your world and revealed something extraordinary?” Below, the blurb introduces protagonist Cassandra Jones, who takes a suspiciously good job near Yellowstone, only to discover that magic is real, monsters exist, and her boss is—of all things—a dragon. The blurb describes Yellowstone’s super-volcano stirring and Cassandra facing a world where humans are no longer the top predators. The final lines tease a high-stakes adventure of self-discovery and survival. A split design with an aesthetic collage on the left and a text list on the right. The collage contains nine moody images: a glowing red mountain, a shadowy figure, an illuminated red doorway, hands entwined with strings, a ballroom with a red chandelier, a close-up of a teary eye, a misty landscape, and a silhouette holding a glowing light. In the center of the collage, bold text reads: “HERE COMES TROUBLE.” On the right, a list in elegant white font highlights major themes: Self-Discovery, Found Family, Hidden Magic, Fate & Free Will, Monsters Aren’t Myths, Clean (No Spice), and Morally Gray Characters. A dark background with embers floating in the air. At the top, the centered title “COMPS” introduces the section. Three book covers are displayed in a row: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, and Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews. Below each cover, captions highlight similarities to Secret Embers. Rivers of London is noted for its magic, mystery, and dry humor. Moon Called appeals to fans of strong heroines facing supernatural threats. Kate Daniels is recommended for readers who enjoy action, snark, and unique magic.
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 28
Missing pits events left and right but have to prioritise job search or I'll never be able to afford editing! Good luck everyone!
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 26
Well would you look at that. The sun is shining, my arm and ribs are back where they should be. Is that writing inspiration I smell?
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 18
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 17
Fate has never looked so twisted
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 17
😏
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 17
Easy to tell that one is one of my favorite scenes isn't it...
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Liv Wrightes || QUERYING @livwrightes.bsky.social · Mar 17
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Katie Brown @authorkatiebrown.bsky.social · Mar 17
TO KILL A KINGDOM X DRY

A siren who can't sing must hunt her first soul by her 18th birthday, or she'll die. When the thief she's meant to hunt steals her heart instead, she must choose whose soul is worth saving: his or hers.

#PopUpPitE #LuckyPit #YA #F #kidlit #PopUpPit
Nine squares each with different images. A windy desert, a broken down boat, a trident in a setting sun, two people underwater swimming to the surface, a girl drowning, a girl in a vast desert, tide crashing into sand, a silhouette of a boy on a dune. Middle square quote: by song or by blade, this boy must die.
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Tyler is querying 👑🪲🌿 @tylerstasi.bsky.social · Mar 17
#LuckyPit #PopUpPit

a soft epic garden fantasy for the dreamers
👑🐝✨💐🖤

FLOWERHEART x ODW x OUABH

A young woman braves the hidden dangers of her kingdom to stop a mysterious rot from spreading.

w/editor interest👀
moodboard for original garden fantasy novel
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