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Ann Devon

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Adult and YA Fantasy #Writer /Mom/Wife/Animal Lover/ #Disabled I'm a sucker for folklore, inspirational quotes, allegory, and dark chocolate! (she/her) INFJ

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 19

A Beautiful Mind X Pan's Labyrinth

After Aria's daughter drowns in a river, she's haunted by her ghost and sucked into a dark fairy tale world where her daughter is in danger. Faced with her own reality being questioned, Aria must save her daughter or herself.

#PosterPitW #H #F #PosterPit

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · 18d

🍁Happy October!🍂

#Caturday
#farm
#Autumn

Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July!

I know many of us are concerned for the future of this country, but I believe there is still hope.

#independenceday
#poem
#July4

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Sara M. Kapadia @sarakapadia.bsky.social · Jun 11

#AgentGuide #YA #F #BIPOC
At a secret society in University of Cambridge, 18 year old Sonali finds out she is a witch descended from a sorceress who fought druids in British India. Can Sonali navigate her identity, romance, & newfound magic in time to save herself & others?

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · May 17

I'm saying goodbye to a great man today. May he rest in peace. 💔

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · May 12

The #WIPSnips words for May 12 through May 18 are here!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

The WIPSnips words for May 12 through May 18
May 12 - after; May 13 - bark; May 14 - chaos; May 15 - honey; May 16 - power; May 17 - cough; May 18 - piece

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · May 15

Today, I'm supposed to be especially productive in my creativity. Let's hope that translates into lots of writing!
#Writersky
#writerslife
#fortunecookie

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · May 13

"If we want the survival of the species, if we want to find the meaning of life, if we want to save the world and every living thing that populates it, love is the only answer."

- Albert Einstein

#wisdom
#love

Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · May 12

Thanks, Elle!

Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · May 12

Making lots of progress with my "Promised" romantasy WIP! Love their banter! Building the world is such fun! I find it SO MUCH easier to write as I develop my craft and improve my outlines.

Hope everyone is having a great writing day!

#booksky

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · May 11

Saw Wicked for the first time tonight! It was AWESOME!!!

#movienight

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 27

We went out to dinner for my birthday, and my young daughter asked me to wear the headband she made me. So, I did what any mom would do. I wore the headband and got some looks. I know they were just jealous and wondering where I acquired such a cool hair accessory.😎 😜

Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 26

It may be important to note that I don't have a yacht yet... but if all this happens, I'll be able to afford one (maybe).

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 26

✍️After I finish writing this book
🤝Land an agent
📖Have it published
🎬Get a movie deal

I'm going to invite all you wonderful people onto my yacht, and we're going to have the most productive writers retreat!

#booksky
#manifesting
#Not2much2ask

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thank you!!!

Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 26

I'm working on a project that I'm super excited about! Wrote 8 pages today, and the ms is fully outlined.

My birthday is tomorrow, and the goal is to be ready to query this novel by the end of the year. Will I have an agent by my birthday in 2026? I hope so!

#booksky

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · Apr 17

Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky

returning october 2025
#DVPit
now on bluesky
40+ participating agents & editors (and counting)
follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Mar 31

"The art of writing is to explain the complications of the human soul with the simplicity that can be universally understood." —Alan Sillitoe

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Apr 14

"The quality of emotion is what stays with the reader long after the storyline is gone." —Ellen Howard

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 20

🐰HAPPY EASTER 🐣

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Rebecca Weber 🙂🐈‍⬛📰 @rweberwrites.bsky.social · Apr 19

Reading books is the perfect hobby! 🥰🤓📚
#WritingCommunity #writers #authors #readers #books

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Sara Duran ✨is querying✨ @saraduran.bsky.social · Apr 19

Coming to query inboxes July 2025 🏴‍☠️👑🧜🏿‍♀️

#posterpit #posterpitw #YA #F #LGBT #amediting

A mock-up movie poster for my YA fantasy novel, THE PIRATE, THE PRINCESS, AND JOHN.

This poster features a digital illustration of a dark blue wave carrying a tall galleon past a castle. Beneath the waves, a mermaid is subtly silhouetted above a lush coral reef. A lone bird flies above the ship, both silhouetted against the rising sun.

The poster contains the following text:

TOP: Amir (the pirate), Mira (the princess), John (for now*); * written in the colors of the trans pride flag.

A SHIP IN HARBOR IS SAFE
BUT THAT ISN’T WHAT SHIPS ARE BUILT FOR.

Middle: THE PIRATE, THE PRINCESS, AND JOHN

Bottom:
YA FANTASY. 82K. MULTI-POV.
ANTI-COLONIAL NON-WESTERN. POLITICAL INTRIGUE.
BESTIES TO LOVERS. FOUND FAMILY. PLATONIC TOUCH HER AND DIE.
STRONG GIRLS. BIG FEELINGS. SHARP PROSE.
DIVERSE. QUEER. MAGICAL

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 19

Thank you so much!

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Laura B. | #OwnVoices YA Author | Querying! 🩷 @lbensonhadley.bsky.social · Apr 19

In the fight to save a hidden world from a cruel sorceress, eighteen-year-old Blakely Sullivan must learn to wield a magical necklace whose unusual powers hinge on her biggest flaw: her lack of confidence.

"THIS WOVEN KINGDOM" x "LEGENDBORN"

#PosterPitQ #F #YA #PosterPit

Three people stand together. The girl is holding magic. Text reads: #OWNVOICES, FRIENDS TO LOVERS, QUEERNORMATIVE WORLD, RELUCTANT CHOSEN ONE. THE THRONE'S GUARDIAN. An accessible YA romantic contemporary fantasy by Laura Benson-Hadley. Coming to an inbox near you.

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Ann Devon @anndevon.bsky.social · Apr 19

OUR INFINITE FATES X MAGEBORN

If Oriana and Ewan can’t work together to save the beings in their dying world, no one will. They must tap into their unique god-magic before everyone is killed by the murderous creatures of the elf priestess, and a warmonger.

#PosterPitW #FR #A #PosterPit

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