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authorlavleo.bsky.social
Lavender Leonidas is querying & writing
@authorlavleo.bsky.social
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Author, Oxford comma advocate, & a joy to have in class. She/her. 🧿 Querying a vampire romantic fantasy novel & working on a new project! 🐆
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authorlavleo.bsky.social
just speed ran the 5 stages of grief while reading my first draft #writingcommunity
October 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
weekly self-reminder:
remembering that in order for me to write something meaningful I have to stop trying to convince the google doc that I'm clever and f*ckable
May 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#amwriting a new thing 🐆
a mood board with images of: a foot with a virgin mary tattoo on it; a man and a woman embracing on the porch of a house; a woman walking alongside a highway at dusk; a psychic shop; a woman with dead roses on her chest; a growling jaguar
May 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#amquerying authors whose stories have darker themes- as one of you, I've received several query passes specifically citing the dark theme as the reason for the pass. I know it isn't for everyone, and that's okay. But it's made me wonder /🧵
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March 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#WSPitQ #WSPit #A #F #R #P
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
A photo collage including: a woman holding a teacup, a man standing in front of a misty mansion, a blonde woman wearing a robe with celestial symbols, and a stack of books.
February 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
Multiple query rejections in a row.
Inner critic:
A photo of Kim kardashian with the caption “not bad for a girl with no talent”
February 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
light some candles for me pls 🕯️
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February 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
NINTH HOUSE x EMILY WILDE
#Cupit #A #RoFa #PR #HR
A black and white image of a vampire's fangs about to bite someone's neck with the caption "love bites"
February 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
NINTH HOUSExEMILY WILDE
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
#QuestPit #Q #F #R #PR #FR
A close up image of an eye with a purple iris. A search engine text box is overlaid containing the words: signs of vampirism
February 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#QuestPit #Q #F #R #PR #FR
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
NINTH HOUSExEMILY WILDE
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February 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
#QuestPit #Q #F #R #PR #FR
NINTH HOUSExEMILY WILDE
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February 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#QuestPit #Q #F #R #PR #FR
NINTH HOUSExEMILY WILDE
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
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February 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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questpit.bsky.social
Seasons greetings! We’re so happy to announce our 2025 #questpit event list! We hope you all are having a lovely start to your December and we hope to see you here starting in February next year.
a pink background banner litter with candy canes and simple wreaths with red bows. A green box is in the center and white lettering reads “Our 2025 Event List: February 12th, May 7th, August 6th, and November 5th”
December 3, 2024 at 2:58 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
New plan for submission rejections unlocked
#writingcommunity #amquerying
I forgave everybody, I gave up, I got drunk. - Jack Kerouac, On the Road
February 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
Is it just me or is Pinterest coming on reallyyy strong lately? Like yes, I did click that picture, but it’s not the only thing I ever want to see again. I’m here to think I’m finding all these great images via my artistic prowess and superior taste. Don’t ruin the illusion, bestie. Less is more. 🫶
February 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
Does this meme make me look old? Don't care!
Yr locked in a room alone with three adult men but you feel perfectly safe. who are they (image is of Ardeth Bay, Rick O'Connell, and Jonathan Carnahan from the film The Mummy)
February 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
I regret to inform my writing goals that I just spent two hours looking at vintage cream and sugar sets on etsy (but highly recommend nippon porcelain if you're looking for a good time)
January 30, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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cupitch.bsky.social
We are so excited to bring you #Cupit a pitch event for Romance works that will take place on Valentine's Day (February 14) every year. Check out the Rules and the list of genres and age ranges below. Agents, Editors, and Publishers are welcome to participate. WIP - Published works arez welcome.
December 5, 2024 at 11:00 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
I wasn't able to be as active during #2025pit as I wanted, but I saw some great pitches and added to my growing TBR. 👀 Thank you for the support! And dang, I just really love coming up with new ways to pitch my story.
A woman with pale blonde hair walks away from us over a green lawn. She is wearing a blue robe embroidered with celestial symbols. A woman with light blonde hair sits in an elegant dining room. She has a cup of tea and there is a classical painting behind her. A woman with light blonde hair reaches for a book on a bookshelf. Her back is toward us.
January 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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rammwriter.bsky.social
For clarity on upcoming pitch events, here's a graphic.

#Bluepit #P2Ppit #2025pit #YouDeservePit #MiseryPit #QuestPit #CuPit
January 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#2025pit #Q #A #F #R #FR
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
NINTH HOUSE x EMILY WILDE
A woman with light blonde hair reaches for a book on the shelf in a library. We only see her back.
January 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#2025pit #Q #A #F #R #FR
NINTH HOUSE x EMILY WILDE
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
A woman with light blonde hair sitting in an elegant room. She has a cup of tea and a classical painting is on the wall behind her.
January 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
#2025pit #Q #A #F #R #FR
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.
January 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
authorlavleo.bsky.social
Vampires forever! 😉
aerynrudel.bsky.social Aeryn Rudel @aerynrudel.bsky.social · Jan 26
I'm in this photo, and I don't like it one goddamn bit. lol

*sullenly returned to writing his vampire story*

#writingcommunity #amwriting
A bar of soap labeled Soap for Writers Block with the following description: smells like regurgitated ideas and probably a vampire.
January 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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smallpitch.org
The #SmallPitch submission window opens in one week! In the meantime, don't forget to join our AMA session on Saturday 1/25. #BookSky #WritingCommunity
January 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM