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Academic Librarian and aspiring author. Just finished the final draft of a YA fantasy novel called, THE STOLEN IDOL (see pinned pitch). Website: https://christopherleewrites.com/

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 12

A centaur cheats at jousting, until the fake horse head goes KERPLOP!

🌈Mythology X SPOP
🗡️Betrayed by the man he loves
🗡️Betrayed by his father
🐈‍⬛Cat Si from Irish folklore
🐐Snarky/greedy satyr
🐎Badass centaur
🧚‍♀️Tricky pixies can't lie
☀️Gods from many pantheons

#QuestPit #Q #YA #F #writing

The Title Page of the Agents Guide. The title of the book is THE STOLEN IDOL by Christopher Lee. It is a 86K word YA Fantasy. An image drawn and colored digitally by the author is in the center of the page. The image shows a broken opal colored disk in front of the Cat Si's golden eye.

The Pitch:
Winning a jousting tournament should be easy for a centaur, and it is, until the false horse head falls off Fotini’s shoddy disguise. She quickly steals the tournament prize, a golden idol, and gallops toward the forest ripping off her heavy jousting armor to outrun the tournament guards. When she arrives home to fulfill her contract, she discovers she accidentally ditched the idol with her disguise. Along with two fellow thieves, she retraces her steps praying the idol is still there. Hopefully it wasn’t cracked, or worse, found by a disgusting human.
Seventeen-year-old Jaimie Whitfield is accused of being a fae changeling, a creature who kidnaps children and assumes their form. If he does not escape, he will be executed for impersonating himself. His father will then invade the fae kingdom to rescue a son who hasn’t actually been kidnapped, all because he saw Jaimie kiss another young man and would rather believe his son has been kidnapped than accept his sexuality. As he awaits his demise, Jaimie turns to the broken idol he found by the roadside with a quiet prayer. He doesn’t expect an answer, but is shocked when a mysterious black cat slips through his high tower window.
Jaimie joins the shapeshifting cat known as the Cat Sí and the not fully human trio of thieves who dropped the idol to begin with. These outcasts race to warn the fae of the coming invasion. Along the way, Jaimie and his new friends learn long-forgotten secrets of how the Irish fae, the Cat Sí, and the Celtic gods are involved in an ancient feud with pantheons across the sea.

Tropes and Themes:

Found Family
Generational Trauma
Unrequited Love
Betrayal
Acceptance
LGBTQIA+ Representation
Celtic Mythology
Greek Mythology
Norse Mythology
Egyptian Mythology
Heroes Journey
Small Trickster Fae
Magical Girl Transformation

For Fans of:

Daughter of Sparta series by Claire M. Andrews
New take on several ancient myths
Mentions of gods from other lands
Ancient setting

Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Original story with mythical characters
Intense fight scenes

She-Ra (Netflix)
Lighthearted
LGBTQIA+ representation
Found family
Scary cat lady

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · 13d

#writingcommunity

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · 13d

Hey writers! I am prepping to self publish my book after years of writing and editing! I have two draft covers I have made, but which should I use for a YA Mixed Mythology novel. Should I use (A) the eye and crescent or (B) the stolen and broken idol? #selfpublish #writing #cover #publish #poll

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Sep 7

Just finished my final edit of The Stolen Idol! I sent it to the actress who is narrating the audiobook version for her to do a personal reading before her work begins!

Now to get started on the self publishing process through Ingram Spark for the print version!

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thinking about publishing with Ingram Spark. How has the process been for other self published authors? #selfpublish #ingramspark

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Mar 1

Rewrote my synopsis so it's exactly 1,000 words instead of 1,600. Hopefully it helps with the next query submission!

#writing #writingcommunity #amquerying #querying #waitingishard!!!

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Mar 1

Whoa, my book fits your MSWL extremely well! Submitting now!

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 28

Not a ghost, but still possibly a time traveler.

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 28

Hello! I'm Christopher Lee (a librarian and not the late actor) and I am querying a YA Fantasy mixing many mythologies while following a bunch of weirdoes including a human, a centaur, a satyr, a pixie, and a *REDACTED*

#WeeknightWriters #writingcommunity #writing #writers #writesky #amquerying

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · Feb 28

Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your writing week is going! Or not going, that's valid too

Notepad that says “#WeeknightWriters

Introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your writing week is going!”

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 20

Write it. No one else is going to write it, so you are by definition, the only person who can do it justice.

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 19

I'm always down for pizza, Chinese, or Mexican food :)

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 19

I'd like to dedicate this book to my daughters, without them this book would have been finished years earlier.

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 18

I'm fairly confident in my pitch letter. I'm not getting obvious form rejections anymore and it's been revised, rewritten, critiqued, revised, stressed over, and revised. I just want to be proactive! I don't like just waiting!!!

Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 18

I got a rejection where the agent said they went back and forth and strongly considered the novel (so close!), but they didn't have a clear vision on how to market. What do you do to help prospective agents in this area? Better comp titles? Blog post on author site with a plan?

#writingcommunity

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 18

Relieved and accomplished. Also, ready to celebrate by going out to eat!

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Christopher Lee @librarianofthunder.bsky.social · Feb 17

My coworker just told me she nominated me for an award in my field! Even if I don't win it feels great to know my immediate coworkers appreciate me!

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Christy @christyarchibald.bsky.social · Feb 13

1920s RAVEN CYCLE
Everyone knows Flagerty Boys are cursed; you get too close, you vanish. But the secrets of Jo’s mom’s disappearance lie at the heart of their lore, so Jo flirts and tricks her way into Flagerty, risking more than a broken heart when she falls for a cursed boy.
#QuestPit #Q #YA #RF

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Kit Campbell @kitcampbell.bsky.social · Feb 13

Two tree-dwelling teenagers find themselves at the center of a prophecy rumored to save their forest. But as they navigate the prophecy and the related war, how much of what they’ve been told is true? #questpit #q #ya #f

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Chase Grayson is Agented🌙 (Updates Only) @adropofmagick.bsky.social · Feb 12

ONE DARK WINDOW x IMMORTAL DARK

Nocturne's halls hold secrets darker than Alyss ever imagined. With sinister professors & corrupted moon magic, she'll need to work with her ex, his new girl, & an infuriately charming vampire to avenge her sister's murder.

#QuestPit #Q #YA #DF

A Memory of Moonkissed Malice
Villain Era Protag
Frenemies to Lovers
Queendoms
Found Family
Fantasy Dark Academia
Vampires
Feminine Rage
Corrupted Moon Magic

The Pitch
18-year-old Alyss Veylas wishes to attend Nocturne Collegiate for one reason—revenge. Five long years after her sister was murdered by the school’s guardian, she finally gets that chance. Armed with a Moon Fragment granting memory magic, and the aid of her ex and his new girlfriend, Alyss must confront the woman who took away the person she loved most.

Chapter One
The rain made it easier to rob his grave.
My shovel carved through the sodden earth, the water contorting into murky veins around its edge. Desperation drove each labored thrust, the burning ache in my muscles but an afterthought to the prize that lied in wait. Even the Valera Forest held its breath; the fog thick enough to smother the night’s whispers. All was silent save for the spilling of soil under the deluge that drenched us.
Us.
As I lifted my gaze to the boy standing across from me, I found that word had lost all semblance of warmth.

For Fans Of...
The lush, gothic prose of...
A fantasy academia setting like...
A murder mystery similar to...

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Artemis Blake @bleumune.bsky.social · Feb 12

CRESCENT CITYxTHE CRUEL PRINCE

🍵 Cozy Cafe
💙 Found Family
🍀 Multi-POV
🌈 Queernormative
🕯️ Unique Magic System
🐝 Dragons with a Twist
🥀 Second Chance Romance
❤️‍🔥 Fated Mates

#questpit #q #A #RF

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Lavender Leonidas is querying & writing @authorlavleo.bsky.social · Feb 12

#QuestPit #Q #F #R #PR #FR
NINTH HOUSExEMILY WILDE
When everything Belan learned about vampires turns out to be a lie, deciding whether or not to trust a handsome vampire lord is more than just a life or death decision- her research, the mysteries of her childhood, and her heart are all on the line.

An image of a place setting with blood on the plate, overlaid with a search engine text box containing the words: how to get blood out of silk

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Taylor Renee @taylorrenee.bsky.social · Feb 13

Would you choose immortality?
Of course you would.
But let me tell you:
It’s a lie. A cruel, promise.
Because the hunger you live with—No, the hunger that you are—is worse.

#questpit me introduce you to House of Valentine, complete at 98k words a thrilling gothic fantasy. #A #F #RM #Q
Comps⬇️ 1/2

A moodboard with a cozy, vintage aesthetic labeled ‘House of Valentine Moodboard’ at the center in elegant cursive text. Surrounding it are nine sections:
1. Open books with text in a serif font, layered on each other.
2. A picturesque village nestled in a lush green valley surrounded by mountains.
3. A minimalistic green wall with a framed painting, books, and candles arranged neatly on a table.
4. A wooden bookshelf filled with old, worn books in dim lighting.
5. Close-up of antique books with leather-bound covers in shades of green and brown, with visible gold detailing on the spines.
6. A café setting with small wooden tables, coffee, pastries, and an open book resting on one of the tables.
7. Handwritten text on sepia-toned paper, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
8. A person wearing red knit fingerless gloves and a cream sweater, touching a tree trunk with an attached piece of text.

The centersquare says house of valentine mood board

A dark, moody moodboard labeled ‘House of Valentine Moodboard’ at the center in elegant cursive text. Surrounding it are nine sections:
1. A hand with clawed nails dragging across wooden floorboards, leaving deep scratches.
2. Text on a textured background that reads, ‘When Night Comes’ in a serif font.
3. A close-up of a golden, cat-like eye with a vertical slit pupil, surrounded by shadowed skin.
4. A wide-open mouth with sharp, pointed fangs
5. A grand ballroom scene filled with people in elegant historical attire, dancing beneath ornate chandeliers.
6. A hand with long, deep red nails holding a glass of dark red wine
7. The word ‘Run’ written in bold serif font on a completely black background
8. A dagger with intricate designs on the hilt resting next to a single stemmed rose and a torn piece of paper with faded text.

"If you could live for centuries—through famine and plague, through wars that razed cities and left ash in their wake, that not even a bomb crashing through your home could destroy you—would you choose immortality?
Wouldn’t you dream of such a gift? To remain as you were as the world crumbles around you, and rebuilds itself, endlessly?
Of course you would.
That’s the allure, isn’t it? The whispered fantasy of endless time, of infinite existence.
But let me tell you:
it’s a lie. A cruel, promise.
Because after enough centuries, you begin to wish for the plague to ravage your body, to tear through your flesh and wring you dry of life. You begin to long for the bomb to shatter you, burn away your skin until you’re nothing but bone and ash. You’d pray for the famine to hollow you out, for hunger to gnaw at your insides so violently that you might finally collapse under the weight of mortality.
Because the hunger you live with—
No, the hunger that you are—is worse."
-- Excerpt From Soren Valentine's Journal

When anthropology student Hazel Adler travels to a remote Swiss village for her thesis, she expects folklore and forgotten traditions—not a hidden world of vampires, deadly politics, and a centennial festival that’s more nightmare than celebration. She was never meant to survive it.

Her only lifeline? Soren Valentine—a vampire with a past as blood-soaked as his fangs.

As the lines between myth and reality blur, Hazel must fight to survive in more ways than one. Trusting Soren may be her only chance—but the monster who saved her life hides dangerous secrets of his own. Survival means risking everything.

House of Valentine is a romantic gothic fantasy filled with sharp fangs, fragile alliances, and a slow-burn romance that will leave you breathless.
When anthropology student Hazel Adler travels to a remote Swiss village for her thesis, she expects folklore and forgotten traditions—not a hidden world of vampires, deadly politics, and a centennial festival that’s more nightmare than celebration. She was never meant to survive it.

Her only lifeline? Soren Valentine—a vampire with a past as blood-soaked as his fangs.

As the lines between myth and reality blur, Hazel must fight to survive in more ways than one. Trusting Soren may be her only chance—but the monster who saved her life hides dangerous secrets of his own. Survival means risking everything.

House of Valentine is a romantic gothic fantasy filled with sharp fangs, fragile alliances, and a slow-burn romance that will leave you breathless.

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ellydurston.bsky.social @ellydurston.bsky.social · Feb 13

MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES X ABBY JIMENEZ

Sparks fly when single mom Annie and Will, a washed-up child ⭐, begin teaching at the same K-8. But widowed Annie has sworn off 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 and Will 🏃‍♂️ at the first sign of ❤️. They must stage a musical together: will it be a happy ending or 💔?

#questpit #R #W

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Sarah Helmrich @sarahhelmrich.bsky.social · Feb 12

When Lily, the powerless heir to the throne is deceived, she is faced with the choice between doing what she must for her people, and following her heart.
#questpit #Q #A #F

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Stephanie Gail Eagleson @stephgaileagleson.bsky.social · Feb 12

#questpit: coming-of-age memoir WIP #M #W #NF of involuntarily escaping a religious microcult, getting diagnosed as AuDHD, breaking generational chains of abuse, familial estrangement, and medical anesthesia gone wrong! Working title: Autopsy of Abuse #writer #writingcommunity #amwriting

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