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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈

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Emerging Mystery & Kidlit Writer ✨2025 #CYA Aspiring YA Winner ✨2025 #WeNeedDiverseBooks #KillYourDarlings 🌈ADHD, TCK, dog mama, shaved iced enthusiast 📍Australia linktr.ee/jackieyapwrites

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · 16h

CRAZY RICH ASIANS ❌ DIAL A FOR AUNTIES

When 🇵🇭🇦🇺 16yo Aussie teen Izzy's dropped into a filthy-rich international school in Manila, she's got to deal with:

☠️ a dead diplomat’s daughter
🤑 nepo babies
💰 rich kid drama
👵🏼 aunties of Manila
= 🕵🏽‍♀️ a hell of a murder mystery 🔪🩸

#DVpit #YA #Mys #Con #LGBT

A dark blue background with white streaked lines around the borders. Image of a school overlayed with red crossed out lines.

The header in white font reads: New school. New city. And a murder mystery. Welcome to Manila.

The title in red font reads: ISABELLE GOMEZ IS INNOCENT, SHE SWEARS

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · 16h

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · 17h

cosy murder mystery in an international school? 🔪🩸

say no more

CRAZY RICH ASIANS ✖ VERONICA MARS

🇵🇭 🇦🇺 16-yo Izzy Gomez's life flips when she's accused of murder ft:

☠️ dead diplomat’s daughter
🤑 nepo babies
💰 rich kid drama
👵🏼 Asian aunties
🕵🏾‍♂️ a hell of a murder mystery

#DVpit #YA #Mys #lgbt

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · 18h

DIAL A FOR AUNTIES ✖ NANCY DREW

When 🇵🇭🇦🇺 16yo Aussie teen Izzy's dropped into a filthy-rich international school in Manila, she didn't realise she had to survive:

☠️ 1 x dead diplomat’s daughter
🤑 nepo babies
💰 rich kid drama
👵🏼 aunties of Manila
= 🕵🏾‍♂️ a hell of a murder mystery 🔪🩸

#DVpit #YA #Mys

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · 1d

DIAL A FOR AUNTIES ✖ VERONICA MARS

When 🇦🇺🇵🇭 Aussie teen, Izzy Gomez, is dropped into a filthy-rich international school in Manila, you get:

☠️ 1 x dead diplomat’s daughter
🕵🏾‍♂️ 1 x crazy rich murder mystery
🤑 too many nepo babies
👵🏼 aunties of Manila
= A LOT OF TROUBLE 🔪🩸

#DVpit #YA #Con #Mys #LGBT

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · 1d

CRAZY RICH ASIANS ✖ GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER 🔪

Forced to move from Australia and attend an uber-wealthy international school, Izzy Gomez finds herself in a life-or-death game of wits with Manila’s rich and famous.

#DVPit #YA #Con #Mys #ND #OWN

🌈 #lgbt
🕵🏾‍♂️ #cosymystery
🫶 found fam
🇵🇭 set in Manila

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 8

That’s super encouraging to read! Thank you heaps, Demi! :) I’m so appreciative of your time, and I hope my story (hopefully) connects with you! 🫶

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 8

I had a few follow-ups Qs & completely forgot to ask!

1. Would you be open to an earlier draft? Self-edited, but admittedly has holes with the mystery (red herrings, clues, etc.) but willing to put in the work!

2. How do you about shortlisting your selection, please? & ultimately, your winner? :)

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thank you so much for sharing, Demi! I appreciate it heaps. :) 🙏

Mine is set in Manila, Philippines (not super small town!). But in an international school, so we'll get uber-wealthy Crazy Rich Asians vibes where the characters are all up in each other's business/are in the same circles 🤣

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 8

Ah, awesome! I have a colourful FMC suffering an identity crisis with her younger sibling inferiority complex, swears like a bogan (Aussie redneck??), is super into board games, escape rooms, tropical plants, dogs, coffee, and might have a secret sport/hobby she might whip out later 😆🌵☕️🐶🌊

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 8

I will do my best, at least! 🤣 #chronicoverthinker Thank you heaps again, Tiffany! 🫶 Super appreciated!

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you so much for all your time, Tiffany 🙏

Is there also anything else we can add in our submissions you’d really like to see/know from us? :)

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

Ah, amazing! Do you have any favourite cosy mystery books/movies or tropes/elements you like to see? And types of FMC?

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I completely get that—when the vibes just *hit* ✨

How much do you need to love the story/vs seeing the author potential/intention for their career vs QL/synopsis?

If there’s any agent or big five interest, is that also worth mentioning?

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

2. Are you also open to an earlier draft (if we stumbled upon RevPit a little late) but willing to put in all the work? And how do you go about selecting your shortlist, please? :) And, ultimately, your winner?

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

Hi Tiffany! Thank you so much for your time! 🫶 I loved reading your MSWL 🥹

1. Are you open to an #ownvoices YA cosy mystery set in Asia, please? With a diverse cast (ND, queer, BIPOC, multifaith) and themes of coming-of-age, identity, found fam and messy (real) fam + sapphic enemies-to-friends?

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

Hi @demimschwartz.bsky.social! Thank you so much for your time! Would you be open to a YA cosy mystery set outside the US?

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you so much, Megan! Awesome taste! All of those are on the funnier side, which is great! Appreciate your time heaps 🙏

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 6

No worries at all. I love the honesty! A few more questions, please:

1. What are some of your favourite mystery books or shows? (YA or otherwise)

2. How do you go about shortlisting submissions? Has there been a common factor/trend with your winners?

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 6

Amazing! Follow-up please: What are elements of a cosy mystery that would make you flip?

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hi Megan! Thanks so much for your time! Are you open to YA cosy mystery? (I saw Adult Cosy Mystery & YA Mystery on your MWSL, but just wanted to check :))

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thank you so much, Hannah! I really appreciate your time!Definitely has at least one round of self-edits, but good to check! :)

Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 5

Ah, amazing! Thank you heaps, Hannah! :)

Would you also be open to an earlier draft? If we only stumbled upon Revpit recently, should we mention this?

And if there might be agent/big five editor interest, should we mention this? Or it mightn't factor in your shortlisting?

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 5

Yes, definitely! It’ll be set in Manila, Philippines with a v homesick and unhappy Filipino-Australian FMC (forced to move from Aus.

Comps are Crazy Rich Asian Asians x Ace of Spades. :)

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 5

Hi Hannah! Thanks so much for your time. :)

Would a YA cosy mystery set outside the US be of interest?

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Jackie 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾🌈 @jackieyap.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thank you so much, Miranda! I have a funky self-imposed writing timeline this year. But I super appreciate your time!!