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Bree Buonomo
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she/her. horror & fantasy writer. therapist. witch. reader. nerd. enfj. 🌈
AKA Bea Lapka
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Bree Buonomo @breebwrites.bsky.social · Aug 6
Vampires prey on the vulnerable and forgotten, and Casey is their best meal yet. But if Casey can overcome her trauma to earn a 2nd chance at life, she might be able to escape the clutches of the obsessive vampires.
#questpit #Q #A #H
#agentsguide
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chloemarcus.bsky.social
92K - Dual POV - YA FANTASY

🏰 HERS - FANTASY
🛝 Childhood Friends
👭 Sister Bonds
👩‍🍼 Inherited Magic
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Leap, Then Look
💋 Kiss, Marry, or Kill?

🧌 HIS - HORROR
💑 Childhood Sweethearts
💕 Self-Sacrificing Loyalty
💀 Soul Selling
🤔 Anxious, Overthinker
🫀 Cannibal Witch

#Bluepit #bluepit📖#YA #Fantasy
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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ivytwoods.bsky.social
Current #WIP

Bisexual pirate romantic fantasy
ivytwoods.bsky.social Ivy T. Woods @ivytwoods.bsky.social · 3d
A guide to my #WIP 🌊 SCULPTOR OF THE WINDS 🌊
Book 1 in a planned duology, it has:
⚓️ Seafaring adventures
🌋Roots in animistic religion
⚡️A physics based magic system
🐙 Sea monsters large and small
🏠 Complex family dynamics
🌎 Accessible worldbuilding

#bluepit📖 #A #F #R #FR #W #LGBT #OV
Over a background with a pink octopus and curling tentacles in dark blue water. The four backgrounds of each picture come together to show one image. In white text: Guide to Sculptor of the Winds by Ivy T. Woods Book 1 in the Sea of Sorrows Duology Romantic Pirate Fantasy Over a background with a pink octopus and curling tentacles in dark blue water. The four backgrounds of each picture come together to show one image. To the left in white text: Pitch When Minna is offered a place weaving the winds—and protecting the ship from monsters—on one of the largest ships in the Fleet, it comes with a catch: her betrothal to the Deckmistress’ son. Bullied by her mother, Minna takes the deal, surprised to find that her betrothed and her new Deckmistress are actually quite tolerable. But when they capture one of the monsters terrorizing the Sea of Sorrows, Minna is forced into the role of jailer while they interrogate the monster, trying to force her to give up the location of the monsters’ lair. But as Minna’s monstrous prisoner proves herself to be surprisingly human, Minna becomes intent on saving her from her inevitable execution, going against her Deckmistress, her betrothed, and the entire crew. But the other monsters are drawn to their own. And they are coming. To the right is a picture of a tall ship with two sails up on the main mast against an orange horizon, with rocks in the foreground on the right Over a background with a pink octopus and curling tentacles in dark blue water. The four backgrounds of each picture come together to show one image. In white text: Comps & Tropes Seafaring adventure Arranged marriage Monster love interest Yearning Bisexual main character Images of the covers for The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Bury our bones in the midnight soil by V. E. Schwab Over a background with a pink octopus and curling tentacles in dark blue water. The four backgrounds of each picture come together to show one image. In white text: First Lines The first body was bloated and black, rising and settling with each rush of water up the sand, its sun-bleached trousers caught on a protrusion of rock. Thick veins of black ran underneath the dark skin, branching out and away from the missing chunk of flesh in the dead man’s shoulder. “Fucking seas,” Minna muttered. “Washing in or out, do you figure?” Her father grunted, reaching down to pluck at the torn and bloody pants, dislodging them from the rock keeping the body anchored to the shoreline. The next wave rushed in to claim its prize, sucking the body back down the beach as it withdrew. “I suppose we’ll see.” Her father shielded his eyes with a hand, silver hairs shining in the sun as he squinted inland. “Body can’t be too old. Tide would have taken it.”
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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ivytwoods.bsky.social
An #editorsguide to 🌲THE LAND OF UNDYING SUMMER🌲
This romantic fantasy has:
🐻‍❄️ Canadian subarctic inspired setting
🌋Roots in animistic religion
⚡️A physics based magic system
👵🏽 Crotchety immortals
🏠 Complex family dynamics
🌎 Accessible worldbuilding

#bluepit📖 #A #F #R #FR #OS soon 👀
On a background of a foggy coniferous forest. The background of the four images fit together to show a stream with rocks working its way between two hills in the forest, both covered with trees. In white text: An Editor’s Guide To The Land of Undying Summer by Ivy T. Woods Adult Romantic Fantasy 108,000 words On a background of a foggy coniferous forest. The background of the four images fit together to show a stream with rocks working its way between two hills in the forest, both covered with trees. On the left side of the picture is an ink drawn map of a continent. In white text: Pitch When a half-dead priestess is forced to work with a wandering mage to figure out why mages are dwindling among her people, they develop a reluctant camaraderie. But when he kills a guard, her people’s distrust escalates into a full-scale uprising, leaving the two loners to save the living, the dead, and each other. Though not necessarily in that order. On a background of a foggy coniferous forest. The background of the four images fit together to show a stream with rocks working its way between two hills in the forest, both covered with trees. In white text: Comps The atmosphere and vibes of: - The Gilded Crown by Marianne Gordon - Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang The Humour Of: - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher On a background of a foggy coniferous forest. The background of the four images fit together to show a stream with rocks working its way between two hills in the forest, both covered with trees. In white text Chapter One - The End of Darkness No Guide could resist the Call of Return forever. But this time, when Tilaani’s trembling hands closed on the spiked rocks of the Wolf’s Fangs, the agonizing need for the missing part of herself had dulled to an aching throb. The Call would take her eventually. But not today. Today, she was already running late. “Shit!” Tilaani snatched her cloak from the icy stalagmite she had been using as a hanger and staggered to a slim crack in the cliff face. It had been a century since the passage had opened in one of El’Drek’s rages but the frozen stone was still jagged, tugging at her shirt as she sidled through, thin cloak clutched in one hand. Wind whistled through the crevice, peppering her exposed skin with hard snow. It melted, steaming as it touched her. Time within the cavern had always been malleable, misaligned with the world outside. Shinac had always claimed the shifts were random but Tilaani had her doubts. It always seemed to stretch whenever she was in a hurry. She wouldn’t put it past any of the dead—either Blessed or Barred—to extend time merely to inconvenience her. And now, backing up this theory, the sun was high overhead and the few hours she had spent being lectured by the Ancients had become nearly an entire night and day in the land of the living. Allak would be insufferable if she was late.
January 13, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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annahirsch.bsky.social
HAMNET x NOSFERATU

The black sheep of a powerful 14th-century Irish family pursues a forbidden romance with the eternally young banshee who’s haunted his estate for generations, but as the bubonic plague closes in he must choose between the living and the dead.

#BluePit 📖 #A #Q #H #HS #D #Gothic
Gothic mood board for a fiction novel featuring a skull, medieval Irish imagery, catholic symbolism, and gothic horror romance vibes. Text in the center reads "The Banshee of Clan Murtagh, 80,000 word gothic horror, SmoochPit 2025" The Pitch: When Ciarán Murtagh hears the cry of his family’s eternally young banshee, he hunts her down to learn who in his family is fated to die. In the struggle, his touch triggers memories of the banshee’s previous life as a servant of his household—and she demands to know more. They meet by moonlight searching for answers in the banshee’s memories, and Ciarán’s growing attraction sets him on a path of macabre desire. But as the devastating bubonic plague closes in, Ciarán must decide whether to stay by his dying family or succumb to the seduction of the death-bringer.
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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annahirsch.bsky.social
A DOWRY OF BLOOD x THE BACHELOR

Holland only agrees to date Dracula on TV to boost her influencer career. When producer manipulation goes too far, she tries to leave, but finds the eliminated girls haven’t been sent home—they’ve been fed on.

#BluePit 📖 #A #H #W #HU
Mood board depicting dark, campy vampire aesthetic with a silhouette of Dracula. Headline reads "Who Wants to Be Dracula's Bride" with tagline "This season's to die for".
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
breebwrites.bsky.social
I might not be super active on here, but I do a LOT of scrolling, and it's time for a break. I'll be around when I need to be 💛
Happy New Year all!
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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jenniferluce.bsky.social
MEXICAN GOTHIC X CRIMSON PEAK

🇰🇷A dark reimagining of the Korean folktale Heungbu and Nolbu
👻Haunted Houses
🥀Sentient Gardens
🖤Buried Family Secrets
✨️Biracial Representation

#WIPPit #A #G #H #F
A dark reimagining of the korean folktale Heungbu and Nolbu, haunted houses & sentient gardens, biracial representation, buried family secrets THE SEEDS OF OUR SINS Adult Gothic Fantasy Horror MEXICAN GOTHIC X CRIMSON PEAK When Seo-Yun returns to her estranged grandmother'sisland estate to investigateher family's history of disappearances, she finds a house steeped in rot and the once prized garden now withered and dying. As the decay in the house mysteriously begins to heal, while creeping vines from the garden hungrily spread throughout the halls, whispering warnings of a faceless ghost that draws closer each passing night, Seo-Yun must unearth generations of her family's secrets—and the truth buried in her grandmother’s garden—before she becomes the next woman claimed by its dark history. A moodboard with a picture of a woman under a curtain, a foggy forest, a woman staring into the forest, wilted flowers, a foggy ocean, wilted vines, a woman standing in fog, korean architecture, a woman at a window
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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ivytwoods.bsky.social
Pirates of the Caribbean but if Elizabeth was a bisexual mage, Will and Jack were combined into a lesbian monster/pirate, and James Norrington was an age-appropriate hottie that didn’t suck. Then add more angst and a cult
#WIPPIT #A #F #R #FR #Agented
On a background of dark blue water and a pinky purple octopus tentacle Sculptor of the Waves Ivy T. Woods Queer Romantic Fantasy WIP On a background of dark blue water and a pinky purple octopus tentacles Pitch When Minna is offered a place weaving the winds and waves on one of the largest ships in the Fleet, it comes with a catch—her betrothal to the Deckmistress’ son. Willing to do anything to achieve greatness, she takes the deal, surprised to find that her betrothed is actually quite tolerable. But when they capture a monstrous pirate, Minna is forced into the role of jailer and becomes entranced, putting Minna at odds with her Deckmistress, her betrothed, and the entire crew as she fights to save the monster from both execution and the shackles of the god that enslaves her. But the god is coming to reclaim Its slave and will destroy everything in Its path to get her. On the right is a tall ship illuminated by a sunset in a white circle On a background of dark blue water and a pinky purple octopus tentacles Comps & Tropes The poster for pirates of the Caribbean, curse of the black pearl and the cover for bury our bones in the midnight soil Bisexual love triangle Actually has to choose Arranged marriage / forced proximity Enemies to lovers Yearning She’s a monster and I don’t care On a background of dark blue water and a pinky purple octopus tentacles First lines Minna clutched the handrail as the ship smacked into the water, riding a violent dip between waves. Her bare foot slipped on the step and she fell, barking her shin against the steep steps of the ladder. She made a mental note to smack Kadir later—he needed a gentler touch. The seas were to be guided, not forced. She hauled herself off the wooden planks and touched a finger to the sun-darkened skin of her leg. No blood at least. She strode down the aisle between the oars to her father’s cabin at the stern and pushed the door open, not bothering to knock. If the Deckmaster needed her so urgently, he could deal with her barging in.
November 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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annahirsch.bsky.social
A DOWRY OF BLOOD x THE BACHELOR

Holland only agrees to date Dracula on TV to boost her influencer career. When producer manipulation goes too far, she tries to leave, but finds the eliminated girls haven’t been sent home—they’ve been fed on.

#WIPPit #A #H
Mood board depicting dark, campy vampire aesthetic with a silhouette of Dracula. Headline reads "Who Wants to Be Dracula's Bride" with tagline "This season's to die for".
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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jundlife.bsky.social
Chris Hessian has been plagued by Shadows since almost dying at six years old.
Now, they are increasing in frequency.
The Red Eyed God calls him to witness a great change.
The old world is dying. A new one is struggling to be born.
Now is the time of monsters.....
#WIPPIT #Horror #WIP #A
HatWIP Adult Horror 53k and counting. Beta coming winter 26. Lead yourself into temptation. Deliver yourself into evil. "I could not shake the thought, what if I had been dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight? Would I even care?"
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
breebwrites.bsky.social
Jeni’s class is SO worth it. Up to date info, community support, and valuable exercises to take your query package to the next level!!
The best beta testing experience I’ve had!
jenichappelle.bsky.social Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · Oct 29
My 4-wk querying intensive, OUT OF THE TRENCHES, is here!

The next novel you query CAN be different. There’s no magic wand, just experience, successful traditionally published clients, and a nearly compulsive need to teach people what I know.

Book by Nov 1 and save!

www.jenichappelleeditorial.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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zillawrites.bsky.social
We need more books with

🩸 a cult of cannibalistic widows
🩸 sweet tea and ground bone cakes
🩸 toxic reunion of childhood best friends
🩸 diseases that rot livestock from the inside out
🩸 barn dances and human sacrifices

#amwriting #folkhorror
October 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
breebwrites.bsky.social
HOUSE OF HUNGER x SO THIRSTY Casey barely survives the everyday horrors of a druggie mom + bank account in the red, but when a drug deal goes wrong, she's bitten. Rescued by a vampire, charming & aloof, Casey realizes she might be trading one trauma for another.
#DVPit #A #H #lgbt #own
October 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
breebwrites.bsky.social
Casey takes care of her drug-addicted mother and suffers her own vices. When a vampire whisks Casey away from a drug deal gone bad, she eagerly goes with him. But when Casey realizes she's traded one vice for another, she must determine how far she will go to cut them all out for good
#DVPit #A #H
October 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
breebwrites.bsky.social
AN EDUCATION IN MALICE x HOUSE OF HUNGER
Casey knows 2 things, drugs and trauma, when a 3rd problem arises: vampires. Bitten & promised a second chance, Casey accepts her savior’s invitation. But her vampire hero turns captor and Casey learns that monsters have many faces.
#DVPit #A #H #lgbt
October 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
breebwrites.bsky.social
Drowning in drugs & trauma, Casey wants out of her disenchanted life. When a vampire saves her from a drug deal gone wrong, she blindly follows. Yet her new life has only traded one vice for another. She must rid of all her vices or be fated to follow in her mother’s footsteps.
#DVPit #A #H
October 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
breebwrites.bsky.social
AN EDUCATION IN MALICE x HOUSE OF HUNGER x SO THIRSTY

🧛‍♀️ Vampires
⛰️ Pennsylvania Appalachia
💀 Toxic relationships
❤️‍🩹 Healing from trauma
💉 Breaking cycles
⛏️ Mining history
💜 Ace rep
🩸 “Be careful in the company of monsters that you don’t become one.”

#DVPit #A #H #lgbt #own
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
breebwrites.bsky.social
22yo Casey is sick of being her mother’s rescuer when she can’t even save herself from drugs & trauma. So when she’s rescued by a vampire, it’s a new beginning. Except her vices are the same, masked in a pretty face. Casey must end all of her vices if she wants a true 2nd chance at life
#DVPit #A #H
October 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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jundlife.bsky.social
Dune 2 X The Unbroken

In a city under siege those born with psychic powers are conscripted to defend their home. Sylin answers the call while Naraha resists...until he is forced to become the monster he fears.
And visions of threatening 'Strangers' are increasing.
#agentsguide #amquerying #writesky
October 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
breebwrites.bsky.social
Name: Bree
Current read: Horror Movie
Last show: Chainsaw Man
Last film: Weapons
Fav book this year: Sunrise on the Reaping
Fav watch this year: Sinners
October 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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racquelk.bsky.social
Here is my Q4 goals for the Bitter End of 2025!

I am already one week into this quarter and I've crossed off two tasks off of my list!
October 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
breebwrites.bsky.social
#BitterEndChallenge update!
Knocked out two goals at the end of September and I’m almost done with my brainstorm for my new novel!
I’ll be pitching my vampire book tomorrow for DVPit but that doesn’t mean I’m not excited to write something new 👀 do we want teasers for my new project?
#amwriting
October 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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kjsilver.bsky.social
Haven't been on here much BUT I'm taking part of @zillawrites.bsky.social & @breebwrites.bsky.social Q4 challenge. I'm getting an early start bc I have a dental surgery on oct 1st (ugh)

Had to add my cozy witchy vibes to the template inspired by Project Clouds☁️& lil cameo by @racquelk.bsky.social
Bitter end Q4 challenge: New project: - Read through & reverse outline - Go through Racquel's comments on draft 1 Querying: - Research US agents (20) - Send 30 more queries Cozy Magic Movies (to watch): - Halloween Town - The Witches of Eastwick Reading: - Legends & Lattes - Rewitched Social Media: - Something that will only happen if I can master all my delulu energy Personal curriculum: - Finish "On writing", Stephen King - Finish Save the Cat
September 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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zillawrites.bsky.social
The new Agent's Guide to
MURDER NIGHT AT HOTEL ADAIR, my The Haunting of Hill House x The Shining #A #H project.

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At Hotel Adair, the rooms are luxurious, the deaths are creative, and the check-out time is non-negotiable.
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MURDER NIGHT AT HOTEL ADAIR MURDER NIGHT AT HOTEL ADAIR pitch MURDER NIGHT AT HOTEL ADAIR comps and tropes MURDER NIGHT AT HOTEL ADAIR first page
September 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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annahirsch.bsky.social
it's a beautiful day for a #fullrequestfriday... 👀
September 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM