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Elvin Jones is Querying

@therealelvinjones.bsky.social

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Father. Nerd. Dreamer. Aspiring MG author. Based in Orlando but birthed in the DMV! https://linktr.ee/TheRealElvinJones

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 28d

I’ve pitched THE MONSTER SQUAD and ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS separate but they exist in the same world, #TheSantaVerse Santa becomes my Nick Fury uniting kid heroes. The next WIP is a set of superhero twins with a unique set of powers called The Blast Brothers!
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#DvParty #MG #POC #AD #BVM

The Monster Squad, black Santa, black Christmas elf, and super hero twins

There was an idea to bring together a group of remarkable people so when we needed them they could fight the battles that we never could

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 3d

THE MONSTER SQUAD
10. After they become the classic film monsters they dress like them for Halloween.
11. Nerdtopia. It’s like an arcade, comic book store, and Starbucks in one. The go to spot for kids in town. Like The Max on Saved By The Bell.

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 3d

I forgot to get yesterday's up so you get 2 today.

We are 23 days out (with the date change), which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).

Day 10 & 11

#WIPPIT Sticky Note Question

Day 10:

What would you MC be for halloween?

#WIPPIT Sticky Note Questions

Day 11:

What place is your MCs place to get away?

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 3d

ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS
10. Elfin would dress as Santa for Halloween.
11. The lab. He’s creative and a tinkerer so he’s always working on some new idea.

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 3d

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 3d

Gotta take a break from #amwriting and #amquerying to get some Halloween fun with my mini me! Last year we debated top tier candy. He improved this year. If you celebrate hope you had a great time! #writingcommunity #halloween #Superman #MrTerrific

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 4d

DIE HARD x 24 at the N Pole with aliens! Aliens invade on Xmas Eve, kidnap Santa, and capture the elves. Shy black nerd Elfin has 24 hours to rescue Santa and friends, defeat aliens, save Xmas and the Earth an uncover the conspiracy of who betrayed them to begin with. 🎄🎅🏾👽❄️🕵🏾 #GhostPit #MG #K #Q #OWN

Movies Red One, Die Hard, Olympus Has Fallen and tv show 24

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 4d

Really love this combo!

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much for saying that. I do have a lot of fun taking these crazy ideas in my head and sharing them! Best of luck to you as well!

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 5d

Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, The Bride, The Mummy, and Gill-man. A group of tweens stumble upon an ancient gem that grants them the power to turn into these monsters to protect it from an ancient sorcerer determined to reclaim it and take over the world.👻 #GhostPit #MG #K #Q #OWN #TheMonsterSquad

Movie poster for 80s movie The Monster Squad

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 5d

Xmas Eve. Santa kidnapped. N Pole under alien occupation. All elves held hostage except timid, black nerd elf Elfin. With the fate of Xmas & the Earth falling on his unsure shoulders, can Elfin save everyone by midnight and figure out who betrayed them? Let’s Elfin Go!🎄🎅🏾🤶🏾👽❄️ #GhostPit #MG #K #Q #OWN

Black Santa, Black elf, reptile looking alien

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 5d

Me and my son will be this for Halloween. He gets to be Superman.

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 7d

Me and my son are going as this pair.

a man with a mask on his face looks to the side

ALT: a man with a mask on his face looks to the side

media.tenor.com

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 7d

THE MONSTER SQUAD

No real red flags with John. He was a bit jealous that his friends got powers and he didn’t, but his green flag is his willingness to help them no matter what.

#GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

GhostPit @ghostpit.bsky.social · 7d

Hello writers! It's almost that time---#GhostPit is just three short days away!

Question 4: What is one red flag AND green flag your MC has?

(Sorry I thought this went up yesterday. 🫣)

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 7d

ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS Honestly Elfin doesn’t have a red flag. Maybe his one down side is not believing in himself. But his green flag is that he is always willing to lend a hand and is a great friend to all!
#GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

GhostPit @ghostpit.bsky.social · 7d

Hello writers! It's almost that time---#GhostPit is just three short days away!

Question 4: What is one red flag AND green flag your MC has?

(Sorry I thought this went up yesterday. 🫣)

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 9d

THE MONSTER SQUAD. John believes because he didn’t get powers like the rest of his friends that he doesn’t have anything of value to contribute. Powers don’t make the hero what you do with or without them does. #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 9d

We are 28 days out, which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).

Day 4

(Ex: They believe they can't do something when they can.)

#WIPPIT Sticky Note Questions

Day4:

What lie is at the core of your character's worldview?

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 9d

ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS Elfin believes he let his family down & that he’s not as smart as he is. He washed out of ELVES training, broke his family’s legacy, and settled for a lab asst job at the N Pole. But his moment is coming. #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 9d

We are 28 days out, which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).

Day 4

(Ex: They believe they can't do something when they can.)

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 10d

THE MONSTER SQUAD. Although the characters are young thy inherit spirts of warriors who would never compromise their morals or principals. They made a sacrifice to ensure no one else would either. #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 10d

We are 29 days out, which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).

Day 3

#WIPPIT Sticky Note Questions

Day 3:
What would it take to make your character compromise their principles or morals?

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 10d

ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS Elfin like most of the elves operates at the highest level of morality. Going by the motto “What would Santa do?” He’s not compromising.

#GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 10d

We are 29 days out, which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).

Day 3

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 10d

THE MONSTER SQUAD. Horus is a half owl, half man who guards the Tomb of the Monsters waiting for my hero’s to find it and become its new protectors. He provides the kids with guidance and also gets his moment in the final battle.

#GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 10d

ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS. The story focuses mainly on the elves but my version of Santa is so cool. I picture a classic tv dad like Uncle Phil. And his backstory will come more into play in book 2. Not your average Santa.

#GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 11d

Elfin’s a North Pole elf but he does visit North Pole 2 aka South Pole. He probably would have some penguin friends down there to chat with. I think I might just have to add some polar animals to my story now. #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit #bipoc #mg #writingcommunity

WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social · 12d

We are a month out, which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).

Day 1

#WIPPIT Sticky Note Questions

Day 1:
Your MC encounters a penguin, how do they react. If your book already contains penguins, your penguin encounters a dragon, how does it react.

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 12d

Always wanted to spend some time in New Orleans. I love the ghostly vibes.

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 12d

My book ALIENS HAVE KIDNAPPED CHRISTMAS stars a black nerd elf named Elfin and a black Santa with his own special set of skills. 24 hours to save Xmas and Earth from an alien invasion of the North Pole on Xmas Eve! #GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 12d

The actual inspiration for my book also called THE MONSTER SQUAD. A reimagining of this 80s classic where instead of fighting the monsters the kids become these monsters. #GhostPit #WritingCommunity #MG #BIPOC #amwriting #amquerying

Movie poster of 80s cult classic The Monster Squad

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Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 14d

I didn’t go to the movies often as a kid so many things I caught on tv reruns. The 40th anniversary of #TheLastDragon was a must. Seeing The Glow on the big screen ! 🤌🏾 Maybe it’s time I remix this great film into a kids book! #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #WritingCommunity

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 15d

I said 2025 I’d start investing more into making my dream a reality. Who will I see at the @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference in NY Jan 2026! #amwriting #amquerying

Elvin Jones is Querying @therealelvinjones.bsky.social · 21d

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