Doc Varga
@docvarga.bsky.social
AKA Literary represented writer and business owner living in Philadelphia. Author of all things creepy and speculative. #writerslife #writingcommunity #author
Thrilled to share that I’ve just signed with Katie Reed Literary! Katie is a phenomenal agent and editor who represents so many amazing authors, and I’m truly honored to join their ranks. A heartfelt thank-you to @leeannward-writer.bsky.social, Katie Reed, and Writing Away Refuge for all the support
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thrilled to share that I’ve just signed with Katie Reed Literary! Katie is a phenomenal agent and editor who represents so many amazing authors, and I’m truly honored to join their ranks. A heartfelt thank-you to @leeannward-writer.bsky.social, Katie Reed, and Writing Away Refuge for all the support
Doesn’t get much better than that
April 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Doesn’t get much better than that
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I have been selected as a 2025 Debutante Ball “Author Debut” which began in 2007. This year as we promote the 7 of us selected, we also want our legacy to be how we highlight other debuts for 2025 each month on our socials. If you are a female (trad) debut author in January comment below. 👇
January 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I have been selected as a 2025 Debutante Ball “Author Debut” which began in 2007. This year as we promote the 7 of us selected, we also want our legacy to be how we highlight other debuts for 2025 each month on our socials. If you are a female (trad) debut author in January comment below. 👇
Little man is gonna be all geared up!
December 25, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Little man is gonna be all geared up!
Hey all! I'll be teaching a workshop called "Intelligent Design" which is a guide to building order behind every scene in your novel or screenplay. This will be at the @writingawayrefuge January Virtual Retreat. There aren't many spots left, so lock it in!
www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...
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December 16, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Hey all! I'll be teaching a workshop called "Intelligent Design" which is a guide to building order behind every scene in your novel or screenplay. This will be at the @writingawayrefuge January Virtual Retreat. There aren't many spots left, so lock it in!
www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...
www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ...
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Breakfast in good company.
December 12, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Breakfast in good company.
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Every time I read the local news and see a teacher who was awarded a $250 grant for her classroom, I understand that she spent hours of her own time applying for it. Writing it. Going through a submission process.
For $250. For her classroom…
For $250. For her classroom…
December 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Every time I read the local news and see a teacher who was awarded a $250 grant for her classroom, I understand that she spent hours of her own time applying for it. Writing it. Going through a submission process.
For $250. For her classroom…
For $250. For her classroom…
Bo’s new best friends despite his grimace
December 11, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Bo’s new best friends despite his grimace
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This is a HUGE thanks to all you wonderful writers who reposted my post about my noir tale. YOU ROCK!
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I had a short story out recently - a gritty, rural noir tale where a young man, fed up with a town and a system stacked against people like him, takes on the local DA and Sheriff, using their own brutal tactics against them to make a few changes.
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December 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM
This is a HUGE thanks to all you wonderful writers who reposted my post about my noir tale. YOU ROCK!
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1 - For two years now, I’ve been in this agreement with the tall hairless gods. I am provided my lifeblood, Churus, in exchange for my vigilant protection. Do I regret the arrangement? At times. But where would these poor, hapless gods be without me, Charlamagne, Prince of Snuggles. #ROTTCats #cats
December 5, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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Bluesky has a very robust “reblogging for the morning crowd” culture a la early tumblr that I’m very here for
December 4, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Bluesky has a very robust “reblogging for the morning crowd” culture a la early tumblr that I’m very here for
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In da nite, all blak and lean
A kitty fwend we long not seen
Comes stwolling by to hab a snak
Oh cud it be? Da Fin is bak!
So long ago he dissypeered
Da worstest be wat mama feared
But dere he be, a shadow bwite
Agenst da blanky sno of wite
#CheddarPoetry #Fin #HeOk
A kitty fwend we long not seen
Comes stwolling by to hab a snak
Oh cud it be? Da Fin is bak!
So long ago he dissypeered
Da worstest be wat mama feared
But dere he be, a shadow bwite
Agenst da blanky sno of wite
#CheddarPoetry #Fin #HeOk
December 4, 2024 at 4:04 PM
In da nite, all blak and lean
A kitty fwend we long not seen
Comes stwolling by to hab a snak
Oh cud it be? Da Fin is bak!
So long ago he dissypeered
Da worstest be wat mama feared
But dere he be, a shadow bwite
Agenst da blanky sno of wite
#CheddarPoetry #Fin #HeOk
A kitty fwend we long not seen
Comes stwolling by to hab a snak
Oh cud it be? Da Fin is bak!
So long ago he dissypeered
Da worstest be wat mama feared
But dere he be, a shadow bwite
Agenst da blanky sno of wite
#CheddarPoetry #Fin #HeOk
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an update on His Roundness: he's still very round 🟤
December 3, 2024 at 6:46 PM
an update on His Roundness: he's still very round 🟤
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Reunited with this one. Who has followed me into the loo.
December 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Reunited with this one. Who has followed me into the loo.
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"Good morning, pwease. I wants food and head wubs, pwease" - Drogan #CatsofBluesky
December 4, 2024 at 1:17 PM
"Good morning, pwease. I wants food and head wubs, pwease" - Drogan #CatsofBluesky
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Had the pleasure of talking with Mariela about the publishing industry and say "like" a ton of times. LOL
Q&A: Literary Agent Saritza Hernández Talks Books and Representation (Part 1) open.substack.com/pub/latinexl...
Q&A: Literary Agent Saritza Hernández Talks Books and Representation (Part 1) open.substack.com/pub/latinexl...
Q&A: Literary Agent Saritza Hernández Talks Books and Representation (Part 1)
Check out what stories Hernández wants to see more of, tips for working as an agent, and more in this two-part interview.
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December 4, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Had the pleasure of talking with Mariela about the publishing industry and say "like" a ton of times. LOL
Q&A: Literary Agent Saritza Hernández Talks Books and Representation (Part 1) open.substack.com/pub/latinexl...
Q&A: Literary Agent Saritza Hernández Talks Books and Representation (Part 1) open.substack.com/pub/latinexl...
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My copy of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Sixteen edited by Ellen Datlow is here.
It’s wonderful to see my short story “It’s Only a Movie” under Honorable Mentions and my novel The Shoemaker’s Magician listed under notable novels.
It’s wonderful to see my short story “It’s Only a Movie” under Honorable Mentions and my novel The Shoemaker’s Magician listed under notable novels.
December 4, 2024 at 4:32 PM
My copy of The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Sixteen edited by Ellen Datlow is here.
It’s wonderful to see my short story “It’s Only a Movie” under Honorable Mentions and my novel The Shoemaker’s Magician listed under notable novels.
It’s wonderful to see my short story “It’s Only a Movie” under Honorable Mentions and my novel The Shoemaker’s Magician listed under notable novels.
Look at that chubby little Christmas miracle (the cat not the tree).
December 3, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Look at that chubby little Christmas miracle (the cat not the tree).
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Reminder to back up your work. Your whole computer, if you can, but especially your creative work—in at least two places, one in the cloud or off-site. Trust me, nobody wants to lose months of work.
Back ups save you!
Back ups save you!
November 30, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Reminder to back up your work. Your whole computer, if you can, but especially your creative work—in at least two places, one in the cloud or off-site. Trust me, nobody wants to lose months of work.
Back ups save you!
Back ups save you!
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Book 109 - I enjoyed this one! Didn’t love it like a lot of people seem to, but I did like it. And this cover is gorgeous. 💙📚
November 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Book 109 - I enjoyed this one! Didn’t love it like a lot of people seem to, but I did like it. And this cover is gorgeous. 💙📚
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you, or have influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙 📚
Day 20
#books
#booksky
#bookchallenge
Day 20
#books
#booksky
#bookchallenge
November 30, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you, or have influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙 📚
Day 20
#books
#booksky
#bookchallenge
Day 20
#books
#booksky
#bookchallenge
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I just need to read 14 books in December this is fine
Ah yes, late November. The time of year when I look at my reading goal for the year and realize I’m half a dozen books behind so I start looking for novellas and graphic novels in my tbr to read next
November 30, 2024 at 6:38 PM
I just need to read 14 books in December this is fine
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Finished today #diamondpainting #anxietyrelief
November 30, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Finished today #diamondpainting #anxietyrelief