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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 1d
The Jasmine Throne x The Phoenix King
An #agentsguide to EMBROIDERED, a South Asian inspired adult fantasy complete at 97k words.

Title page character sketched by Jazz and colored by me.
A woman (sketched by Jazz, colored by me) holds a veena in front of a palace (public domain Canva image). The title says "Embroidered" The pitch: In an 1800's India-inspired world, a court musician plays pretty melodies at night, and by day, plots deadly revenge on the governor to reclaim her inheritance. But when a runaway princess with a devastating smile arrives in her city, the civil unrest that ensues might kill them both first Four different comp titles: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri, An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma, and The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh. The descriptors include: themes of colonialism and cultural erasure, heroines that grow into themselves and lean into rebellion, South Asian mythology and folklore + female rage, and revenge plots derailed by unexpected love. One section holds the opening lines: “There were traditions that existed for the sake of continuity— careful connections to our roots and ancestors— and then there were those we could do without. Amma’s daily performance, I thought, fell into the latter.” One section has an excerpt: “I just nodded, shifting my gaze back to the idol. Her golden cheeks glistened and I was desperate to change the subject. “They say when your plea to the goddess truly moves her, she cries sea-water tears.” “I’ve heard of that,” Roshni said, brightening. “If you catch them, I think they grant wishes?” “Do they?” “Myths.” The kumari shrugged. “Things for me to believe in and for you to analyze skeptically.” I had to grin at that, leaning towards her. “Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m the more faithful out of the pair of us.” She rolled her eyes, tilting up her chin even as her lips stretched wide. “I do love your nath,” she admitted. Her fingers came up to press against the gold hoop at my nose. And suddenly it was too much contact. Too little contact. Every sensible thought I’d ever had left my head.”
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 11h
It's been wonderful reading through everyone's pitches. I wish I could read them all! Thank you to everyone commenting and boosting and congratulations for finishing this year's DVpit 🎉🎉
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 12h
A timely story!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 12h
Awesome comps!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 13h
The immigrant conundrum ❤️
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 13h
The right to feel!! Awww
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 14h
Love a good reimagined trope
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 14h
Love this!!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 16h
😂😂
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 16h
Ooh sounds like a thrilling read!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 16h
Yes!!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 16h
Such a captivating premise!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 16h
Aww thank you!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 16h
When a court musician's revenge plan to rid the governor of his throne is interrupted by an alluring runaway princess, she's thrown into a world of civil unrest. But protecting the fugitive she's fallen for comes at a price she's unsure she can pay: forgoing her vengeance

#DVpit #F #A #Asian #WLW
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 18h
The stake and a hard place AHHH I love it
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 18h
Ooh in a desert??
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 18h
Thank you 🥹🥹
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
Connections despite language barriers 💖
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
Love this premise
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
The Jasmine Throne x Bhansali drama
#DVpit #A #Asian
Assassinating governors isn't in a court musician’s skill set, but Aneesa will do whatever it takes to reclaim her inheritance.
When an alluring runaway princess unwittingly brings rebellion to her city, she'll need to choose btwn love & revenge
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
Love the comps!!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
Grumpy sunshine 😊😊 love it
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
I think I've seen your query-- i love this concept!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 19h
This pitch killed it!!
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 20h
Such a touching story ❤️ can't wait to read this
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ak-writes.bsky.social @ak-writes.bsky.social · 20h
Thank you!
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