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Mary Rajotte

@maryrajotte.bsky.social

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Ink-slinging ✒ insomniac w/a penchant for penning nightmarish tales of Gothic folk horror🦇 Frightmarish: a Gothic Litzine. Debut novel The Bone Key out now https://lnk.bio/maryrajotte 🇨🇦

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 1d

Happy 1st birthday to The Bone Key!

Thank you to the entire @quillandcrow.com team for your support. To everyone that has shared, bought, read, reviewed and showed love for my debut book... Thank you for helping me live my dream. I'm just getting started!

#witchybooks #thebonekey

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 1d

a rock and roll sign that is burning brightly

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 3d

I think I need to go next year!

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 4d

A new Storycraft post (oracle card reading + printable journaling sheet) is up! www.patreon.com/posts/storyc...

Storycraft: Conjure Your Creative Potential With An Oracle Card Reading for October | Mary Rajotte

Get more from Mary Rajotte on Patreon

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 5d

Time to do some journaling to vent all my angst. BRB.

dear diary why am i like this written on a piece of white paper

ALT: dear diary why am i like this written on a piece of white paper

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 5d

This is why I'm wary to start looking for a new laptop.

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t forget you can sign up for my newsletter and receive this free digital booklet - Unlock The Secrets of The Bone Key - perfect to get you primed for spooky season! maryrajotte.com/blog/newslet...

Newsletter - MaryRajotte.com

Unlock the Secrets of The Bone Key Are you ready to explore the mysterious realm of the owl witches? Sign up below for my newsletter to receive updates on my latest releases, new interviews, and all t...

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 7d

My weekly update, where I both celebrate new ideas and lament about having to re-outline my latest novella.

THE WEEKLY BREW: Fresh Eyes

It’s time for some fresh eyes - and no…I’m not talking about something creepy for Halloween! As you might know from my previous posts, I’ve been working on a folk horror novella. I spent time brainstorming, outlining, and I started drafting it last month. But…I’ve only made it to Chapter 4. I don’t feel excited to work on it.

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 12d

If you're a Canadian author that signed up for Payback from Access Copyright, direct deposit royalties went out today. Those waiting for cheques...are going to have to wait until the postal strike is over. More details here: www.accesscopyright.ca/creators/pay...

2025 Payback payment details

Access Copyright began distribution of this year’s Payback payment to our creator affiliates on October 9.

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 12d

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 12d

Same 🤣❤️

Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 12d

What an amazing opportunity!!! Go Eva!

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♿️ Eva Roslin (They/She) is going to Can*Con! 🟨⬜️🟪⬛️ 🍁 @evavroslin.bsky.social · 12d

Hi everyone! I've been accepted to the once-in-a-lifetime writing workshop Under the Volcano, in January, in Mexico! I'm raising funds to help cover tuition, lodging, and airfare. If you are able to donate or boost the signal, thank you! www.gofundme.com/f/53fw2-help...

Donate to Help Eva get to a life-changing writing workshop!, organized by Eva Roslin

Hey everyone! I'm Eva Roslin (she/they), a queer, disabled horror and da… Eva Roslin needs your support for Help Eva get to a life-changing writing workshop!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13d

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

#DVPit Rules
-#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
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-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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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 15d

THE WEEKLY BREW: Double Whammy

The Weekly Brew, including my belated Monthly Intentions for October. Novellas, short stories, assignments, and books to read.

THE WEEKLY BREW: Double Whammy

The Weekly Brew, including my belated Monthly Intentions for October. Novellas, short stories, assignments, and books to read.

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 17d

TFW you're trying to sell a Dystopian horror novel during these Dystopian times

a raccoon is sticking its head out of a green garbage can .

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 19d

Yay!! Enjoy!

Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 27d

THE WEEKLY BREW: Finding the Finish Line

The Weekly Brew, where I share the tumultuous path to writing and revising my latest book

THE WEEKLY BREW: Finding the Finish Line

The Weekly Brew, where I share the tumultuous path to writing and revising my latest book

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Patricia Stover @patriciastover.bsky.social · 28d

#UnhingedPit @stephenking.bsky.social IT meets Body Snatchers #YA/Acrossover #H #Southern #80s Skater girl vs shapeshifter vs redneck bullies vs southern patriarchy. Missing girls, murder, friendship, mystery, trust no one.

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Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 28d

We've been INTO THE GRAY with Ember to learn it's okay to not be okay.

Get ready to go back to Nowhere with Will...as he learns that forgetting isn't the answer to grief.

WITHIN THE BLACK
MG HORROR
📚🩸

Coming from @undertakerbooks.bsky.social November 14th!

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · 29d

Do it! And I love that title

Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · Sep 21

Hair looks great!

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · Sep 20

Visited my book at the library 🖤🦉

The Bone Key paperback on the shelf of the Toronto Public Library

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · Sep 19

I think I got it all sorted! Let me know if you have any issues or if things don't seem right.

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Mary Rajotte @maryrajotte.bsky.social · Sep 19

I've had a ton of website traffic in the past day or so 😂 so I updated my Guide to reflect changes made since I first posted it.

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