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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · Oct 1
Hi! I’m Ben, author of Kinda Charming!

Most fairytales have a prince. This one got Neil. (And he doesn't know what he's doing.)

For fans of Percy Jackson & Land of Stories this book has:
🗡 Awkward heroes
🏰 Twisted tropes
😂 Laugh-out-loud mishaps

#Q #amquerying #MG #Fantasy
A whimsical fairytale castle framed in ornate yellow scrollwork. Bold text reads “Kinda Charming.” Beneath it: “Most fairytales have a prince. This one got Neil.” A magical castle background with golden scrollwork frames the description: “Kinda Charming – An upper middle grade fantasy-adventure for fans of Percy Jackson and The Land of Stories, blending fairytale tropes, awkward heroes, and laugh-out-loud mishaps in a magical kingdom where being kind-of-charming might be enough to save the day.” A gingerbread house icon tops three humorous fairytale quotes in front of a forested castle: “Never trust a house you can snack on.” “Seems safe. Completely normal.” “That’s fairytale logic.” Below, it reads: “Welcome to Kinda Charming – where princesses have better options, villains get surprise audits, and sometimes the chandelier is mightier than the sword.” Text set over a fairytale forest and castle reads: “Kinda Charming Comps.” Below it is a list of similar middle grade fantasy books: Never After by Melissa de la Cruz Once Upon Another Time and The Revenge of Magic by James Riley The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer
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This Wednesday morning is sponsored by two cups of coffee ☕️☕️
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Before the spindle. Before the kiss. Before the legend - there was a prince.⚔️

34 chapters of my fanfiction novel Before the Dance in the Woods: The Untold Tale of Sleeping Beauty’s Prince Phillip are available to read for free on @inkittbooks.bsky.social and @archiveofourown.org! Check it out!
An anime style cartoon artwork of Walt Disney’s animated feature film Sleeping Beauty’s Prince Phillip showing his angry face while he carries his sword and shield and wears his famous read cloak.
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Just got the BEST rejection from a literary agent that I absolutely admire. I never thought I’d be happy to get a rejection but her kind words, enthusiasm, and suggestions are the PERFECT motivation for me to tweak a few things so I can get Kinda Charming back in her hands! 🤗
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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So far I’ve released 25 chapters of my fanfiction novel based on Prince Phillip from Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty on @archiveofourown.org and @inkittbooks.bsky.social! I’d love for you to check it out! (Links in comments)
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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📜 #QuestPit 📜

In a kingdom where every fairytale prince is perfect, there's an exception.

✨Magic, mischief, & accidental heroism await in KINDA CHARMING - a hilarious, heartfelt twist on happily-ever-after.

#Q #AmQuerying #Upper #MG #Fantasy #authors #writingcommunity
Vintage fairytale poster with a muted olive/sepia palette and a yellow scrollwork frame over a faded illustration of a castle. Along the top are three icons with captions: a crown over “A FAIRYTALE PRINCE,” a sword over “AN EPIC QUEST,” and a heart over “SELF‑DISCOVERY & FAMILY DRAMA.” Centered, large cream title: “KINDA CHARMING,” with the line “A novel by B. G. Jones” beneath it and a decorative flourish. Body text reads: “An upper middle grade fantasy‑adventure for fans of Percy Jackson and The Land of Stories, blending fairytale tropes, awkward heroes, and laugh‑out‑loud mishaps in a magical kingdom where being kind‑of‑charming might be enough to save the day.” Bottom tagline in caps: “COMING TO A QUERY NEAR YOU.”
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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🪄 #QuestPit 🪄

Kinda Charming
#Upper #MG #Fantasy | 70K+ | Standalone with series potential

Prince Neil Charming isn't 'the' Prince Charming - he's his clumsy little brother.

🐉Magic, mishaps, & matchmaking
👑Evil uncle & royal family pressure
😂Witty & sarcastic dialogue

#Q #AmQuerying
See below🔽
A classic fairytale castle framed in ornate golden scrollwork. Centered text reads: “Kinda Charming” in bold fairytale-style font. A fairytale garden background with soft lighting and vines. Bold header reads "The Pitch" followed by text: "When Prince Neil Charming, awkward younger brother of the Prince Charming, is sent on a quest to rescue a princess and prove he’s more than just a royal afterthought, he accidentally ensures every fairytale ends happily - just not for him. But when his wicked uncle seizes the throne, Neil must stumble his way through myths, magic, and matchmaking mishaps to save Ever After and be the prince he was always meant to be." Set against a twilight fairytale courtyard, the image is titled "The Characters" and lists key characters from Kinda Charming: Cornelius "Neil" Charming – awkward younger brother of Prince Charming. Gwendolyn Page – master-level fairytale historian. Milo Smith – blacksmith’s apprentice and inventor. Grimm Charming – evil uncle with a pet dragon. Maximilian Charming – celebrity prince and older brother. Cinderella Charming – level-headed royal married to Max. A vine-covered columned courtyard with elegant lettering reading “Themes.” Below are humorous and heartfelt themes from Kinda Charming: Fairytale Parody Accidents, Adventures, & Inventions Frenemies to Lovers (Oh, La La!) Royal Family Dynamics (Yikes!) Self-Discovery & Appreciation Magic, Myths, & Poultry Underdog Triumph Trope Evil Uncle/Villain (Mwah Ha Ha!)
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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🏰✨ #QuestPit ✨🐔

Kinda Charming
#Upper #MG #Fantasy | 70K+ | Standalone with series potential

Prince Neil Charming isn't the chosen one. He's the other one.

🧁Fairytales flipped
📚Lores, laughs, & legacy
🐔Possible poultry involved

#Q #AmQuerying #Agents #Editors #Publishers
📸Moodboard magic below🔽
A 3x3 moodboard collage for the middle grade fantasy novel Kinda Charming. Center square features the title “Kinda Charming” in whimsical fairytale font. Surrounding images include: A jeweled crown A classic fairytale castle A burst of golden magic A gingerbread house A magic wand A white chicken A set of rusty gears A sunlit forest path An ancient storybook with illuminated script Together, the images evoke royalty, enchantment, humor, adventure, and a playful twist on classic fairytales.
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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🪄✨ #QuestPit ✨🪄

Kinda Charming
#Upper #MG #Fantasy | 70K+ | Standalone with series potential

Most fairytales have a prince. This one got Neil.

For fans of Percy Jackson & Land of Stories
⚔️Awkward heroes
🏰Twisted tropes
😂Laugh-out-loud mishaps

#Q #AmQuerying
📚Comp titles & teaser cards below🔽
A whimsical fairytale castle framed in ornate yellow scrollwork. Bold text reads “Kinda Charming.” Beneath it: “Most fairytales have a prince. This one got Neil.” A magical castle background with golden scrollwork frames the description: “Kinda Charming – An upper middle grade fantasy-adventure for fans of Percy Jackson and The Land of Stories, blending fairytale tropes, awkward heroes, and laugh-out-loud mishaps in a magical kingdom where being kind-of-charming might be enough to save the day.” A formula notepad icon tops a humorous fairytale quote in front of a forested castle: “It's part of the fairy tale formula." He flipped over a free-standing chalkboard, erased the written madness with his already dirty sleeve, and composed the fairy tale formula in chalk, "Prince + Princess (Damsel x Distress) - (Curse/Tower/Witch/Monster) = Happily Ever After." Below, it reads: “Welcome to Kinda Charming – where princesses have better options, villains get surprise audits, and sometimes the chandelier is mightier than the sword.” Text set over a fairytale forest and castle reads: “Kinda Charming Comps.” Below it is a list of similar middle grade fantasy books: Never After by Melissa de la Cruz Once Upon Another Time and The Revenge of Magic by James Riley The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Is there a way to schedule posts on BlueSky? Asking for the upcoming #QuestPit event! Whoo hoo!
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Does BlueSky do #QuestPit for writers as well? Is that November 5 on this platform too? 🙋🏻‍♂️
November 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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October - Day 31

Happy Halloween! I survived posting beautifully spooky book covers daily throughout the month of October 👻🎃

Ending the month with Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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October - Day 30

Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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October - Day 29

Creatures of Want & Ruin by Molly Tanzer

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Anyone else ever have the nightmares where it’s the last day of the semester and you haven’t been to a single class and didn’t realize you were taking the class and you also graduated from college over ten years ago? Just me?
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Can we all just move to The Shire and cook stews and pies, read books, drink wine and ale, sit around fires, and celebrate friendship all day and night?
a horse drawn carriage going through a grassy area
ALT: a horse drawn carriage going through a grassy area
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October 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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October - Day 28

Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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October - Day 27

The League of Lady Poisoners by Lisa Perrin

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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October - Day 26

The Atrocities by Jeremy C. Shipp

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
October 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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October - Day 25

Diavola by Jennifer Thorne

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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October - Day 24

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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October - Day 23

The Gathering Dark - An Anthology of Folk Horror

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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So far I’ve shared 8 chapters of my fanfiction fantasy novel Before the Dance in the Woods: The Untold Tale of Sleeping Beauty’s Prince Phillip on both @inkittbooks.bsky.social and @archiveofourown.org!

If you’re interested in reading let me know and I’ll DM you the link to your preferred site! ☺️
October 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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After the Louvre heist, artworks decided to defend themselves.

Credit: Science Girl @gunsnrosesgirl3
October 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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October - Day 22

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #BookSky
Neverwhere is the name of the novel by Neil Gaiman. The cover depicts a black shadowed castle and a lone shadowed man walking up a white staircase in the center leading up towards an opening in the shadowy building.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Jury duty is a WILD concept.

Whenever the government wants, they can just be like, “Call off work bestie, we need you to solve a murder and here’s fifteen dollars.”
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM