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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · Aug 6
#agentguide for WHEN THE MAGPIE FLIES (81k queer fantasy)

When troublemaker and hobbyist scholar Magpie is chosen by the spirits, she breaks an ancient tradition rather than leave her best friend behind—and brings the wrath of spirits and humans alike down upon the realm.

#questpit #Q #F
Text: An agent’s guide to When the Magpie Flies by M H Wottenmoss. Background of mountains, trees, and a giant mushroom. A magpie flies in the sky. Pitch: Magpie of Lornwhen, hobbyist scholar and incurable troublemaker, dreams of becoming a Conduit. As the realm’s only defense against monstrous spirits, Conduits are beloved and privileged—and it’s Magpie’s best chance to escape the undertow of poverty. When a spirit chooses her for the honor, marking her with a cold, entrancing touch, her dream is suddenly within reach. To fully ascend as a Conduit, Magpie, alongside the other newly-chosen, must embark on a journey into the heart of the spiritwoods. The only thing holding her back is her best friend, Calladonna. There are rumors about how Conduits are changed by the mysterious journey, and Calla can’t shake the feeling that if Magpie leaves, she won’t come back. Determined to reassure her, Magpie convinces Calla to come along in secret, hidden from the other Conduits. For the first time, Magpie’s future is bright and shining—until one of the other Conduits turns up dead, and it seems like Calla may be to blame. Comps: A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft: clueless lesbians, murder and betrayal, journey of ascension. Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher: found family, humor and darkness, perilous quest. Also featuring undiscovered magic, monstrous spirits, chaotic academia, ill-advised rituals, haunted forest, queer & autistic ensemble cast, giant mushrooms, original music Opening lines: The world went dark just after she jumped off the roof. In one moment she could see the clocktower before her, the ledge beneath its defunct face familiar and inviting, and in the next there was nothing. It wasn't an uncommon occurrence, necessarily, but damn if that wasn't inconvenient timing.
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d
there’s this weird idea a lot of people seem to have about how all of us writers and artists must secretly want to use AI and are merely resisting temptation for ethical reasons, and like, no, it’s not hard for me to resist drinking the bowl of Piss With Glass In It actually
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wottenmoss.bsky.social
wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 7h
The last Conduit is dead--and Magpie of Lornwhen is thrilled about it.

When a troublemaker is chosen by the spirits, she breaks an ancient tradition to keep her best friend by her side, risking her only chance at her greatest dream–and the wrath of humans and spirits alike.
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 7h
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 1d
cello endpin 👍
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
thank you! 😊
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
thank you — it certainly does!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
yesss, I love this premise!!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
In a half-crumbled clocktower, Magpie and Calladonna survive together. But when Mag gets an opportunity to chase her dreams, they break an ancient tradition to avoid getting separated, bringing the spirits' wrath down upon them and putting the fate of the realm at stake.

#DVpit #F #NA #LGBT #ND
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
adore the title 😂
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
WOW that last line 😱
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
instantly intrigued
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
this sounds wonderful ♡
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
what a great first line!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
this sounds awesome!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
thanks!!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
ooh, this sounds so interesting!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
this pitch is so well done!!
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
this sounds beautiful ♡
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wott is querying! @wottenmoss.bsky.social · 2d
this sounds wonderful!
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