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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · 13h

Taíno gods?? Say less!

Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · 14h

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN X HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON =

"What God Made Shark"

• #POC & #LGBT cast
• Indigenous Caribbean & Irish Folklore
• Sapphic Sky Pirates
• Pirate Polycue
• Anti-colonizer themes
• Magical tattoos
• Fantasy Animals
• Swordplay & Cannon Fire

#DVpit #NA #F #HS

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · 16h

WHAT GOD MADE SHARK is the tale of a runaway slave turned sky-pirate fighting a holy empire of colonizing dragon riders through a world highlighting indigenous island cultures. Expect a #LGBT & #POC cast, magic tattoos, whimsical animal companions, and plenty of cannon fire.

#DVpit #NA #FA #HF #TV

A black flag flying over a starry sky. On the flag is white text reading "what god made shark" with a crow sitting stop the 'G' and the word 'shark' written in an old piratey font

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Author Adlin K.T. @adlinktauthor.bsky.social · 9d

🔪Figure out who killed Mami
👻Awaken her sleeping opía
🌬️Attune with the stubborn elements
🤝Make friends with other mages
🌌Deal with the bully
🧛🏻Don't get bit by a vampire
💘Don't fall in love! Seriously, that's not important
#PreDV #YA #F #UF #LGBT #Q

The story comps for Of Magic and Grief are Cemetery Boys meets Legendborn. This is the story's aesthetic board.

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · 9d

WHAT GOD MADE SHARK is the tale of a runaway slave turned sky-pirate fighting colonization in the form of a holy empire of dragon riders through a world highlighting indigenous island cultures. Expect a #LGBT & #POC cast, whimsical animal companions, and plenty of cannon fire.

#preDV #NA #FA #HF

A black flag with white text "What God Made Shark". The outline of a friend it's on the 'G' and the word Shark has a pirate-y font, the type you might see on an old scroll. It waves over the background of a clear night sky with small stars and wispy clouds.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 10d

#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time!
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky

#preDV
September 19th, 2025
8AM - 8PM ET

Join us for our practice event, #preDV on Bluesky!
Come with your best pitches and receive feedback from agented authors.

All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before October 8th's #DVpit.

More info at dvpit.carrd.co

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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 12d

Writer and photographer Shae McCoy says she found peace and a sustainable future in urban farming baltimorebeat.com/from-west-ba...

A Black woman with her locs in a bun smiles as she holds a bucket of plants.

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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 13d

With love, Nikkia Rowe brings local honey, healing, and beekeeping education to the masses. baltimorebeat.com/sweet-stewar...

A Black woman with long braids poses for a picture. She wears a tan jacket, pink pants, and yellow boots.

Two people in beekeeping outfits work with the bees.

A photo of a person holding a bee box rack that is full of bees. Other beehives can be seen in the background.

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#PitBLK @pitblk.bsky.social · 17d

#Pitblk 2025 has begun!!! Make sure to submit your pitches by Sept 24th at 8pm EST at the link below. We're excited you're participating and can't wait for agents and editors to see!

www.pitchpitblk.com/pitblk-submi...

#amquerying ##writersky #booksky

a man singing into a microphone with the words " do you remember the 21st night of september " below him

ALT: a man singing into a microphone with the words " do you remember the 21st night of september " below him

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Mr #PitchYaGame ( November 7th ) @liamtwose.bsky.social · 20d

FYI: Future PYG Dates: 📆

#PitchYaGame
- November 7th 2025
- June 5th 2026

Upcoming Special Rounds
- #PitchYaRogue September 24th 2025
- #PitchYaHorror October 31st 2025
(open to any horror related media)
- #PitchYa????? March 2026 (TBC)

a penguin is looking out of a hole next to a check # f1-schedule

Alt: penguin of madagascar sticking out of a hole cut in the side of a shipping crate pointing at the label which reads CHECK #f1-schedule

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 23d

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules!
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky

#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.
Your pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use #DVArt)
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.

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 22d

Now that I can breathe a bit, I wanted to say something.
Yes, there have been lots of requests today. But today is just the first of four days in the requesting period. It's nowhere near over.
And if you don't get a request? That isn't indicative of the quality of your writing 💜

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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23d

After nearly two years of negotiations, workers at Enoch Pratt Free Library ratified their first-ever union contract. baltimorebeat.com/enoch-pratt-...

A photo of people smiling and posing with their fists raised.

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · Sep 9

Got my #PitchDis submitted! Thank you @pitchdis.com & and all participating agents/publishers for creating this opportunity.

Good luck to everyone submitting!

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#PitBLK @pitblk.bsky.social · Jun 19

In honor of Juneteenth, it's our pleasure to announce pitch dates!

#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.

Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.

For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com

#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying

Top: Coming Soon above four white stars surrounding pink and yellow circle
Middle: Search engine with www.pitchpitblk.com in the middle
Bottom: Participants can submit pitches from Sept 21st-24th 8am EST to 8pm EST

Agents/Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd

If you are a publishing professional and would like to participate, complete the following form: https://forms.gle/DQE243Z6Gj5U2CKZ7

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · Sep 3

I think my next work will be urban fantasy. It's tricky because there are still many kinds of "urban", but I think something in the veins of Disney's Sorcerer's Apprentice (the one with Nick Cage) could be really fun.

#PitchDis

#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Sep 3

Day 16 of 21 Days of #PitchDis! Today’s prompt asks what genre do you plan to write next? Make sure to include the #PitchDis hashtag in your post and search the hashtag to find others.

Day 16. What genre do you plan to write next?

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zofiawarwick.bsky.social @zofiawarwick.bsky.social · Sep 2

Want to help Baltimore because some Russian plant is trying to go off half cocked against the city? Well, I can help you with that. Below are some beloved institutions here that could always use funds.

www.bmoreyoutharts.org

creativealliance.org/support/ (Does a lot of good stuff with CASA too.)

Baltimore Youth Arts

Baltimore Youth Arts is an arts and entrepreneurship program that works with youth age 14-22, with a focus on those involved in the juvenile justice system. youth, art, opportunity youth, young ar...

www.bmoreyoutharts.org

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final grrrl 𓂀 @charlotlaveau.bsky.social · Aug 24

Happy birthday Marsha P. Johnson, visionary and fiery Black trans activist who birthed a movement. She’d by 80 today, and should still be alive.

Her legacy is one of revolutionary advocacy for global LGBTQ+ liberation. Her life is a testament to the need for sex worker rights & decriminalization.

Black and white image of Marsha P Johnson. Her hair is blonde and she wears a fur coat over a sparkly black dress.

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · Aug 17

A runaway slave turned sky-pirate fights a church of holy dragon riders in a world inspired by the indigenous cultures of the Caribbean & Ireland. #POC & #LGBT cast. #FreedomIsSomethingYouTake

#Posterpit #NA #Q #F

A movie poster depicting the ocean and a bright cloudy sky above

A sailing ship sits close to the edge of the frame and the silhouette of a dragon rises toward the right corner.

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · Aug 17

TREASURE PLANET X THE FOURTH WING

"What God Made Shark"

• #POC & #LGBT cast
• Indigenous Caribbean & Irish Folklore
• Sapphic Sky Pirates
• #TR
• Anti-colonizer themes
• #AgentGuide below!

#Q #NA #F #HS

Is it too late for #queerpit ? Lost Internet access yesterday :(

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Aug 12

Hi #agents and acquiring #editors! Registration for #PitchDis 2025 is still open, but it will be closing in less than a month. We'd love to have you join us!
To register, just fill out the form below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#WritingCommunity

#PitchDis Agent and Editor Registration

Thank you for your interest in #PitchDis! Please fill out this form to register for the event and access pitches from September 16 through September 19. The week before the event, we'll send you instr...

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QueerPit @queerpit.bsky.social · Aug 10

#QueerPit is just 5 days away! 🤯❤️🌈

We can't wait to welcome our community's writers to this year's event. Here are a few key reminders and FYIs for all our participants:

Thread ⬇️

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zofiawarwick.bsky.social @zofiawarwick.bsky.social · Aug 8

Reposting this because a) cafes and indie bookstores usually have a mayfly shelf life without dedicated followings and b) despite this, Red Emma's has had a very long shelf life and is a great show pony for creative and small business coops in general.

Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · Aug 8

How Baltimore became a rising star in America’s worker cooperative movement
baltimorebeat.com/how-baltimor...

How Baltimore became a rising star in America's worker cooperative movement

On a sweltering August afternoon at Red Emma’s, the anarchist bookstore, cafe, and community organizing space in Baltimore’s Waverly neighborhood, something that would have seemed impossible two…

baltimorebeat.com

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Gravewriter Cryptid Is Proudly Transmasc @gravewriter71.bsky.social · Aug 8

To try and chill out, took an edible & painted one panel on our little free library box. I'm not a good artist but hopefully the characters will be more or less recognizable.

Image: one wooden side of a box which will become a little free library. Frog wears an orsnge-brown jacket over striped orange & brown trousers, smiling as he holds onto a tiny sapling. Toad is on the other side of the sapling, wearing a blue-green jacket over green trousers. He looks up at the progress Pride flag flying from the top of the sapling like a flagpole. The background is a dull green.

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Fox Rivera (she/her) @talesofavixen.bsky.social · Aug 8

Got a rough rejection today. But thems the breaks round here. At least I received a decision. The worst is when you never hear back at all. On to the next pitching event I suppose.

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