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Emerging Mystery & Kidlit Writer ✨2025 #CYA Aspiring YA Winner ✨2025 #WeNeedDiverseBooks #KillYourDarlings 🌈ADHD, TCK, dog mama, shaved iced enthusiast πŸ“Australia linktr.ee/jackieyapwrites
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CRAZY RICH ASIANS ❌ DIAL A FOR AUNTIES

When πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 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
πŸ€‘ nepo babies
πŸ’° rich kid drama
πŸ‘΅πŸΌ aunties of Manila
= πŸ•΅πŸ½β€β™€οΈ a hell of a murder mystery πŸ”ͺ🩸

#DVpit #YA #Mys #Con #LGBT
Ahhhh overwhelmed in the best way 🫢 Thank you so so much, Jess!! 🧑 Incredibly lucky to get one-on-one time with you––your feedback and insights were so valuable, and it was so much fun learning from you πŸ₯ΉπŸ§‘
CRAZY RICH ASIANS ❌ DIAL A FOR AUNTIES

When πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 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
πŸ€‘ nepo babies
πŸ’° rich kid drama
πŸ‘΅πŸΌ aunties of Manila
= πŸ•΅πŸ½β€β™€οΈ a hell of a murder mystery πŸ”ͺ🩸

#DVpit #YA #Mys #Con #LGBT
cosy murder mystery in an international school? πŸ”ͺ🩸

say no more

CRAZY RICH ASIANS βœ– VERONICA MARS

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 16-yo Izzy Gomez's life flips when she's accused of murder ft:

☠️ dead diplomat’s daughter
πŸ€‘ nepo babies
πŸ’° rich kid drama
πŸ‘΅πŸΌ Asian aunties
πŸ•΅πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ a hell of a murder mystery

#DVpit #YA #Mys #lgbt
DIAL A FOR AUNTIES βœ– NANCY DREW

When πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 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
πŸ€‘ nepo babies
πŸ’° rich kid drama
πŸ‘΅πŸΌ aunties of Manila
= πŸ•΅πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ a hell of a murder mystery πŸ”ͺ🩸

#DVpit #YA #Mys
DIAL A FOR AUNTIES βœ– VERONICA MARS

When πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Aussie teen, Izzy Gomez, is dropped into a filthy-rich international school in Manila, you get:

☠️ 1 x dead diplomat’s daughter
πŸ•΅πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ 1 x crazy rich murder mystery
πŸ€‘ too many nepo babies
πŸ‘΅πŸΌ aunties of Manila
= A LOT OF TROUBLE πŸ”ͺ🩸

#DVpit #YA #Con #Mys #LGBT
CRAZY RICH ASIANS βœ– GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER πŸ”ͺ

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
πŸ•΅πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ #cosymystery
🫢 found fam
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ set in Manila
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! 🫢
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? :)
Thank you so much for sharing, Demi! I appreciate it heaps. :) πŸ™

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 🀣
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 πŸ˜†πŸŒ΅β˜•οΈπŸΆπŸŒŠ
I will do my best, at least! 🀣 #chronicoverthinker Thank you heaps again, Tiffany! 🫢 Super appreciated!
Thank you so much for all your time, Tiffany πŸ™

Is there also anything else we can add in our submissions you’d really like to see/know from us? :)
Ah, amazing! Do you have any favourite cosy mystery books/movies or tropes/elements you like to see? And types of FMC?
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I completely get thatβ€”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?
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?
Hi Tiffany! Thank you so much for your time! 🫢 I loved reading your MSWL πŸ₯Ή

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?
Hi @demimschwartz.bsky.social! Thank you so much for your time! Would you be open to a YA cosy mystery set outside the US?
Thank you so much, Megan! Awesome taste! All of those are on the funnier side, which is great! Appreciate your time heaps πŸ™
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?
Amazing! Follow-up please: What are elements of a cosy mystery that would make you flip?
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 :))
Thank you so much, Hannah! I really appreciate your time!Definitely has at least one round of self-edits, but good to check! :)
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?
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. :)
Hi Hannah! Thanks so much for your time. :)

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