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Charlene Groome

@charlenegroome.bsky.social

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Author of romance and picture books, GF baker, hockey mom and book lover. Also writing under the pen name: Deni Jones

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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 2d

#writingcommunity
Don’t forget…

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 8d

What’s on your reading list for this month?
#writingcommunity
#reading

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 10d

#writingcommunity
#mondaymotivation

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 12d

Good plan!

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 12d

Haha I’m similar.:)

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 12d

I’m dreaming up a new story idea but it’s not coming together as easily as planned.
Are you a plotter or panster?
#writingcommunity
#amwriting

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 17d

🚨Romance Authors! 🚨

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If you've got a manuscript & series outline, we want to read it!

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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 16d

You too, Linda!

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 17d

HappyFall! #writingcommunity

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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 19d

Woke up to words and coffee. Good morning #writingcommunity

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 21d

My newsletter goes out tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up.
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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 23d

Looking for a novella? A Place to Call Home is only $.99!
#writtingcommunity
#romancebook

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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 24d

#writingcommunity
#mondayblog

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why I choose to Have two pen names

If you’re a creative person, chances are, you have a big imagination, and you’re a dreamer, like me. There's no shortage of creativity. If I'm not writing, reading, or baking, I'm honing my metal...

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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 27d

Sending out queries today. Good vibes only.
#writingcommunity
#5amwritersclub

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 27d

It feels a little like autumn tonight.

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · 29d

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Sep 9

A snippet from my newest book, A Place to Call Home. #writingcommunity
#teasertuesday

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here’s to a productive week!
#mondaymotivation #writingcommunity

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sunday vibes.
#amreading #reading #writingcommunity
Have you read this one?

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#CastPit @castpit4authors.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hello #writerscommunity
There is a new pitch event, #CastPit, happening Nov. 13, 2025.

#amwriting #writerslife #writesky #bskywriters #writinganovel #pitching #querying #amquerying #onsub

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#CastPit

#CastPit is an online pitching event for authors to promote their books at any stage, from published to work in progress - yes, even drafting phase. The main purpose of this pitching event is for you, the author, to give literary agents, publishers, and potential readers, a chance to see inside your mind and envision who your best pick to play your characters would be if your book was turned into a TV series or movie. For us visually oriented people, it helps us imagine your characters better. If your book would be better suited to anime/animation, you can pick an animation style/production house and voice actor for your characters. If you include a director, include a movie they directed that makes you list them. You can even include composers, cinematographers and costume designers. Anyone you feel would be essential to bring the vision of your book properly to the big or small screen.

This is a new event, so be creative and have fun with it. You don't have to follow the examples below, using the Agent's Guide style, but a jumping off point. You can even do mood boards with your actors, just be sure to list the actor's name and the character they would play.

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Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m so excited about this story, I made a reel for it.
#writingcommunity
#querying
#agentsguide
#romancebook
#amquerying

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks to my amazing editor, my story is polished and ready for submission. #querytrenches
#amquerying

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hello September!
#amwriting
#metime
#goals

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Aug 31

Last day it’s free or $.99 on Kindle.
#writingcommunity
#bookdeal
#weekendread

Charlene Groome @charlenegroome.bsky.social · Aug 30

I’m pitching over on Instagram for #1stlinepit today!