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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · Jan 1

Hello! I'm a writer of gothic horror & sci-fi. I'm a neurodivergent, Genderfluid goth who is absolutely obsessed with vampires. I live by the sea & I’m a dog mum (staffy cross rescue).
Please check out my linktree in my bio.

#writer #welsh #dogmom #goth #introvert #genderfluid #gothic

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 15h

🎃 Want some humour with some bite? Put 🌟Diary of an Everyday Vampire on your TBR list! 📕
"Introduction to the cookey musings and an insight to an 'Everyday Vampire'. Funny & a totally different way of writing. Thoroughly enjoyable.“

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#booksky #readersky #halloween #vampire

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 15h

That’s beautiful! I love that film.

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 2d

On the joys of rewriting.
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#writersky #booksky #horrorsky #writingcommunity

The Devil’s in the Rewrite: Why I Gutted My Own Novel

They say a book is never truly finished—and I’ve just proved it. One of my favourite projects, Trash, has had a major overhaul: new narrative, fresh dialogue, deeper cultural roots, and a totally d…

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 2d

Brilliant. They’re all lovely and really funny.

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 3d

It’s more a Cabbage-White butterfly 🦋 stumble than an elegant stroll at this point?

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 3d

Yes please! Us authors would really appreciate that!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 4d

TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET!
Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq

#writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

#DVpit 2025 has 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from the following literary agencies and publishers:
Andrea Brown Lit
Ash Literary
Azantian Literary Agency
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Folio Literary Management
Gallt & Zacker Literary
Gelfman Schneider Literary
Hachette
Grand Central Publishing
Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Harper Collins
Harlequin
Hanover Square
HG Literary
Inked in Gray Press
Jill Grinberg Literary
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
Macmillan
Feiwel & Friends
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Roaring Brook Press
Saturday books
Wednesday books
Mad Woman Literary
Neighborhood Literary
New Leaf Literary & Media
Open Book Literary
Page Street Publishing
Park, Fine & Brower
Penguin Random House
Ballantine
Berkley
Delacorte
Labyrinth Road
Penguin Workshop
Viking
Root Literary
Simon & Schuster
Aladdin
Atheneum
Atria
McElderry
Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Sourcebooks
Stonefruit Studio
Triada US
Writers House
Zando

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 5d

Disco chickens! Yesssss!

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 5d

Why am I hearing the opening bars of ”Stayin’ Alive” while I’m looking at this? Wonderful picture, by the way!

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 6d

I can already see them! 😱

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 6d

Suits you.

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 7d

Drop something VAMPIRIC 🧛‍♀️ 🖤 🦇

mybook.to/DominicVampire

#booksky #readersky

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 8d

Is it a dog-friendly building?

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Creepshow 2 1987 4K

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 9d

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New Castle After Dark presents The Uncanny

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 9d

Cool. Love the warning on there. Go Havoc!! Here’s to Venusian Aikido.

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 9d

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 10d

Our rescue girl, Brandy 6 August 2009 - 4 July 2022. We shared 5 amazing years with her.

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 11d

It’s always nice to have someone willing to FOOT the bills…

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 11d

Here’s a read for your spooky season. Featuring:
🩸 Vampires
💔 Lost love
🖤 Gothic horror
🖊️ Classic gothic style
😏 Dry humour
💕 Eternal Friendship

Dominic: The tale of an accidental vampire by Thérésa Hedges
Link: mybook.to/DominicVampire

#booksky #readersky #spookyseason #indiewriter #horror

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 11d

I hope you enjoyed the game, sir!

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 11d

We’ll FORKgive that pun…

Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 12d

And of course, there’s the whole ‘maintaining an active social media presence’ thing too. I’m not 20. I’m not photogenic. I don’t want to live my life just for content. I just want to write. I know. I’m being unreasonable.

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Thérésa Hedges @theresahedges.bsky.social · 12d

I’m just glad he got away. Good for him 👍🏻