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B. van Bodegom 📃is querying & writing
@bvbodegom.bsky.social
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Emerging author of horror, sci-fi and more. Seeking representation. #Dis father of four. Gamer. 🇳🇱 Forever DM.

Querying DAD BODIES, a co(s)mic horror novel. (5 fulls out, Big 5 interest)

Writing MARK OF THE JESTER, a dark fantasy novel.

Born in the 80's.
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B. van Bodegom 📃is querying & writing @bvbodegom.bsky.social · Nov 5
CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END

When their detective friend is murdered during their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign.

#QuestPit #A #H #M
The image, made with free non-AI stock pictures, shows a horror-comedy novel cover titled "DAD BODIES." The top of the cover reads "THE GAME JUST TOOK A DAD TURN" with "DAD" in a different color. The background features a haunted house with multiple towers and illuminated windows against a dark backdrop. At the center is a 20-sided die (D20) used in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, with visible numbers including 1, 7, 13, and 19. The die is surrounded by red blood splatter effects. At the bottom of the cover are six men with expressions of terror and shock. One man is wearing a white shirt over his head. These men are the dads referenced in the title.
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Interesting read! Drafting my third novel, querying the second, (almost) embarrassed about my first 😁 learning more with every new page, every sentence put down.
January 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Be a writer!

It's fun!
January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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#WIPSnips from MARK OF THE JESTER!

The rat will be important.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #darkfantasy #fantasy #horror
Not a soul in sight—unless he counted the fattest rat he'd ever seen. He raised an eyebrow as he watched the obese critter attempt to climb the handle of a broom leaning against the counter, only to fail and fall after a few inches each time. Potley's gaze followed the handle up, locking in on a wrapped package tied with twine. The fig bread.
January 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Pitching & querying =/= writing a book. Don't worry too much about it: your sample pages will matter the most.

Agent likes can help build a list for querying, but they don't automatically convert to requests or even offers. (But the likes sure feel nice!)

#BluePitHype #BluePit #writingcommunity
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 1d
Welcome to the 4th day of #BluePitHype!

DAY FOUR: Advice Share

Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!

We will also share our own below!

2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
#BluePitHype Q & A JANUARY 11th ADVICE SHARE Pitch contests can be overwhelming. What’s some of your best advice for #BluePit? From crafting a pitch, to what to do after the event - we want to hear your thoughts! 2 DAYS To #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
bvbodegom.bsky.social
Pitching & querying =/= writing a book. Don't worry too much about it: your sample pages will matter the most.

Agent likes can help build a list for querying, but they don't automatically convert to requests or even offers. (But the likes sure feel nice!)

#BluePitHype #BluePit #writingcommunity
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 1d
Welcome to the 4th day of #BluePitHype!

DAY FOUR: Advice Share

Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!

We will also share our own below!

2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
#BluePitHype Q & A JANUARY 11th ADVICE SHARE Pitch contests can be overwhelming. What’s some of your best advice for #BluePit? From crafting a pitch, to what to do after the event - we want to hear your thoughts! 2 DAYS To #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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#WIPSnips from MARK OF THE JESTER!

The rat will be important.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #darkfantasy #fantasy #horror
Not a soul in sight—unless he counted the fattest rat he'd ever seen. He raised an eyebrow as he watched the obese critter attempt to climb the handle of a broom leaning against the counter, only to fail and fall after a few inches each time. Potley's gaze followed the handle up, locking in on a wrapped package tied with twine. The fig bread.
January 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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I was a little surprised I had this one
#WIP #WIPsnip #fantasy #OCart #WhiteCliff
Image - Amos Wandson, a young curly haired sorcerer in robes and a wide brim hat. Magic glows around his gauntlet. Text - Estella pushed open a door. She was tired and numb, and it was the fifth or sixth one she'd tried. The other rooms had been heavily furnished in dark woods and shining metals, but this one was different. The furniture was dark wood, but simple, several bookcases and a couple tables. There were no books on the shelves, but hundreds of glass jars. They covered the tables and floor too. Each was filled with an assortment of warm colored. . . things. She looked back at the others, “Hey, what am I looking at?” Sparky was the first to reach her. He leaned into the room and looked around, “They're. . . fire sprites. A lot. . . of them.” Amos and Grenda followed. Estella stepped out of the way so Amos could have a look. Joining Sparky, Amos exclaimed, “Tainted scrolls! I've never seen so many fire sprites!” - The Fall of Ebonwald, White Cliff, book 1
January 11, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Oh no, not another reason to scream at me 😧 congratulations, though!
January 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Mornin!
January 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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When you're living with vampires
#WIP #WIPsnips #fantasy #OCart #WhiteCliff
Image - Desden, a pale cambion with long hair and curly horns. A lovebird sits on his head. Text - He took a seat at the table and reached for a piece of toast. They were buttered and coated with some mix of spices. He took a bite and glanced over at his father who was staring at him. The salty buttery flavor was accented by earthy herbs and something almost hot. Not unpleasant, but quite unlike pepper or chilies. He looked at his slice, “What is this?” “Garlic bread. Some of my men found a large patch of garlic growing just outside of town this morning,” replied Master Griff. “Oh, I didn't think I liked garlic,” commented Desden. “That's cause you tried to eat it raw Stupid,” said Buddy, kneeling down on the table and grabbing a slice. “Well, how was I supposed to know? Uncle Trombolt doesn't allow it in the house,” replied Desden. “Because of the smell,” said Greg. - The Fall of Ebonwald, White Cliff, book 1
January 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Focusing on #gothicfiction for the next couple months on my blog. Here's an #essay on what gothic fiction is to get us started:

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#booksky💙📚 #writingcommunity #independentresearch #personalcurriculum #books #fiction #gothic #nonfiction
What is Gothic Fiction?
I graduated from my MLitt programme in 2025 which, while generally about literature from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, for me focused significantly on Gothic fiction. My thesis was on the …
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January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Thanks! That was a fun read. I had no idea my horror novel touched upon so many of the gothic cornerstones 😄
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Character art is something I make a lot of. Here's a look into what happened designing Buddy. The idea of his disguise as a lovebird was pretty solid when I drew Desden, but I tried a few variations before the grumpy little man in a suit came to be.
#BluePitHype #Writers #Fantasy #OCart
Art for Desden Nightshade, a pale cambion with curly horns, wings, long heart paddle tipped tail, shown in suit and a casual outfit. Smaller images included are; a novel, his familiar in the form of a lovebird, the Nightsahde family ring featuring a floral design, and spider legged eye. Buddy in his lovebird form, with several variations on his imp form, including clothes vs feathers, and color variations. Another variation on Buddy's imp design, feathers covering the body, but not the hands and feet. Final version of Buddy's bird and imp designs, a green and pink lovebird with a blue stripe on the tail, and a pink imp with green feathers for hair, crooked horns (one of them broken) a scorpion tail, and wearing a suit.
January 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM
bvbodegom.bsky.social
Hell ye!
January 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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What a gorgeous style!
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Thank you! Love how it turned out. I'll save the pitch for the actual day 😜 (though I do have an older version of it somewhere on my timeline)
January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Good day to you on this day two of #BluePitHype for the ever-astonishing #BluePit event!

During last year's #posterpitawards I won a custom moodboard. Instead of having one made for the book that won the award (DAD BODIES), I asked if I could have one made for my WIP. No problem.

#writingcommunity
Moodboard for the dark fantasy novel about a regicide jester: MARK OF THE JESTER, showing gritty and violent imagery of court jesters, string puppets, bloodied hands, a burning throne, masks with different expressions, and more.
January 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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That's me! Well, the irreverent humor part :P
January 9, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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I'm Dutch, disabled, father of 4, love video games, dabble in #drawing and #photography and, last but not least, have a healthy penchant for #ttrpg as a forever DM, playing #d&d #starfinder and more. (Though admittedly that took a backseat when I started writing!)

Looking forward all those pitches!
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Hi #bluepit and #bluepithype! I write in multiple genres, but they all have characters facing hardships and dealing with it through dark humor. So instead of a genre author, I'm more of a tonal author? Currently #amquerying #horror (5 fulls out!), #writing #darkfantasy, paused a dark #specfic.
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 4d
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on January 13th! So, join us for our Q&A!

DAY ONE: Introductions

Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #AmQuerying
#BluePitHype Q & A JANUARY 8th Introductions Tell us about yourself ahead of #BluePit! What inspires you, what genres do you write in, how did you become a writer? Pitch contests are also a great way to make/reconnect with friends. Remember to us the #BluePitHype tag! 5 DAYS TO #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13TH! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Awesome 😁
January 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Canvas was in there more times that I thought, but this bit with the #spoilers seemed the most fun to post.
#WIP #WIPsnips #OCart #fantasy #WhiteCliff
Image - Angel a bespectacled vampire in a plain suit, carrying a ledger. Text - Angel looked around the room, red and black wallpaper lined with dark molding, heavy black canvas curtains. It wasn't his room, but it was definitely a room in Arrowin's manor, [spoiler censored] The curtains were tailored to light sensitive vampires, thick and dense, to block as much sun as possible. He sat up. What was he wearing? He picked at the lacy fabric sleeve. Some sort of fancy girly nightgown. Did this [spoiler censored] His eyes landed on the dark wooden nightstand. Next to the unlit candle was a familiar small black obelisk. He put out a hand to pick it up, but changed his mind halfway through. - The Fall of Ebonwald, White Cliff, book 1
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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#WIPSnips from MARK OF THE JESTER!

Worldbuilding through conversation.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #fantasy #darkfantasy #horror
Potley smiled and bowed deeply. "Why would one, indeed? And may I say it's an honor to meet one of the Alkerai, Sir?" The man's eyebrows shot up. "You know of my people?" The other sailor, with frizzy, bright ginger hair locked the cage door and turned to his colleague. "You have a people?" The Alkerai man ignored his friend and approached Potley. "Have you been to the Eastern Empire, Nar?"
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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🥲
January 6, 2026 at 9:13 AM