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Zoo Music Girl

@zoomusicgirl.bsky.social

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Writer, reader, freelance editor, music lover, bridge botherer (she/her) You know how it is, rockin' and rollin' and whatnot. Querying novel one. Editing novel two.

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · Feb 12

BABY REINDEER x A STAR IS BORN

When aspiring author Nancy meets talented but troubled Jack, will she write her story or be reduced to a character in his?

BETWEEN THE LINES:

- Muse/mentor conflict
- Bitter rivalry
- Buried secrets
- Love letter to London bridge by bridge

#questpit #Q #A #LF

Grid of five photos, clockwise from top left: Young woman and man on a sofa looking at each other with defiant, unhappy expressions; one hand holding another by the little finger; a vintage typewriter on a wooden table; London's Albert Bridge at dusk; a smashed photo frame

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 2d

❄️ WELCOME TO SANCTUARY ❄️

☀️ Horror fantasy
🌙 Fairytale retelling
☀️ Astral deities
🌙 Found family
☀️ Spooky & mysterious
🌙 Quick read (novella!)

Forthcoming 3/10/2025 at Anuci Press, and NOW SEEKING ARC READERS! ➡️ forms.gle/BF3zDo97tsWa...

#QuestPit #P #A #H #F #DF

WELCOME TO SANCTUARY

Seer Éliane is destined to a brilliant future as a servant of Aurië, the Sun-God. Everything changes when the High Seer, her superior, becomes jealous of Éliane's abilities and chases her from the temple.

Having no family, Éliane has no choice but to find refuge in Sanctuary, the mysterious mansion of Lady of Clairemont, alongside six women living there as sisters and refugees.

When the sisters begin to disappear, Éliane must find the truth about Sanctuary and its secretive owner before she disappears, too.

A horrific retelling of Bluebeard and Snow White, The Seventh Sister is a tale about sisterhood and overcoming adversity.

A mock up of the ebook and paperback versions of THE SEVENTH SISTER by Millie Abecassis with text reading "Coming .10.2026"

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 2d

BLOOD IS LIFE. BONES ARE STRENGTH. FLESH IS CONTROL. SKIN IS DEATH.

🌹 Historical fantasy
🇫🇷 Belle Époque
🔥 Slow-burn sapphic romance
🩸 Body-based magic system
🗡️ Family feuds
🗝️ Gothic vibes

Now available! A spellbinding debut brimming with intrigue and dangerous magic. #QuestPit #P #A #F #HF #R

Cover of the book A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE, showing the silhouette of a woman over a red and gold background.

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Grace Hertenstein is querying ⚡️❤️‍🔥🤘🏻 @gracehertenstein.bsky.social · 2d

Almost Famous X Oliver Twist

Set against the gritty backdrop of late 70s Hollywood, Pip, a lonely teenager, finds himself submerged into the bowels of punk subculture. But he soon learns that being an undesirable might be unsustainable.

The Undesirables • #questpit #YA #NA #Q

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Gert Ramm 🦋 @rammwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Slow Horses x The Ministry of Time

The Cold War was never about nuclear arms - it was about time travel. This is the mind-blowing account of what really happened in 1972.

#QuestPit #A #T #SF #Q

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Brayden is querying @braydenrwrites.bsky.social · 2d

If “Euphoria” and “Get Out” had a baby and left it on the beach to rot in the sun, this is that book. In a world where billionaires can buy forgiveness by erasing memories, remembering becomes an act of rebellion. #Q #A #S #LF #T #questpit

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maggie 🌸 @maggiesbooks.bsky.social · 2d

BRIDGET JONES X 4 WEDDINGS

Madi's sick of Montreal's dating ‘swamp.' If she doesn't find love this summer, she'll upend her life and move to London. When the two men she's dating meet each other at one of the many weddings she's a bridesmaid in the chaos makes her reconsider her desires. #QuestPit

dating swamp. choose love but choose wisely.

The two guys you are seeing find out about each other. What do you do?
a: Pick Felix. You don’t know him that well but he’s sweet and seems promising.
b: Pick Jonah. He’s your ex and you already know he loves you.
c: Date both of them at the same time together until you decide.
d: Run away to London and enter a new dating swamp. The grass is always greener, right?

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SonnyZappa @sonnyzappa.bsky.social · 2d

AKIRA X PARADISE LOST
Blessed be the Rich, for Heaven has been privatized.
Sixteen-year-old Ollie has led an unlucky life. Now, dead and stuck in Hell with his little sister, he’ll do anything to protect her. Even be the catalyst for a revolution against Heaven.

#QuestPit #YA

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Drummer andrews @drummerandrews.bsky.social · 8d

#GhostPit, #A, #Q, #T
YOU x Dexter
Quiet teacher, Ella, is not a psychopath – she’s just very committed to her anti-bullying policies. The kind that involve zip ties, knives and plastic sheeting.
And if you stay cruel and remorseless as an adult, she’ll teach you one final, bloody lesson. 👻🔪

Groups of kids whispering. A teacher by a blackboard. a load of shiny knives in a row.

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💫Meagan Thompson-Mann is zhushing up her manuscript 🌿 @thecrumpet.bsky.social · 2d

ALL FOURS x THE WEDDING PEOPLE

THIS ENDS NOW: 2 husbands, 3 hometowns, 1 wedding planner ready to stop staging messy exits from her own marriages. But there's no breaking the cycle until Lainey confronts her clever, cunning first love, who's still dying to put her in her place. #A #UP #Q #QuestPit

A collage of photos: row 1 (l-r): the interior of Yale University’s Sterling Memorial Library, showing a Gothic cathedral-like entrance; a classic red Vermont farmhouse in winter, covered in snow, nestled among bare trees; a woman silhouetted against a frosted window, while sunlight spills through the window; row 2 (l-r): two hands reaching for each other in low lighting against a black background; a dark-haired woman floating face upwards in water, surrounded by white flowers, her eyes open; Spilled glass candle with wax still aflame, flickering against a black backdrop; row 3 (l-r): Sunlight streaming through a quiet pine forest, illuminating a narrow dirt path; black and white photo of a person gripping the back of another person’s head from behind ; a man’s hand clasping a woman’s hand showing her wedding ring, with a snow-covered fir tree in the background; row 4 (l-r): three antique keys on twine; dark green leaves, covered in dew; the title of the novel, “This Ends Now” written on a scrap of spiral bound, lined notepaper.

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B. van Bodegom 📃is querying & writing @bvbodegom.bsky.social · 2d

BLACK MIRROR × SEVERANCE × THE GOOD PLACE

Having a happy death is a luxury service for the rich and Wren is the rising top salesman—until a cynical coworker and a depressed billionaire force him to rethink it all in a world where even your last smile has a price tag.

#QuestPit #A #S #SF #W

Made from non-AI free stock images.

This image is a book cover design for a novel titled "Happy Death Inc." by B. Van Bodegom. The cover is divided into three distinct horizontal sections:

1. Top Section: Features a cartoonish blue sky with white clouds and a bright sun. At the top, a tagline reads:
"How much would you pay to die with a smile?"
The word "HAPPY" appears in large, playful, hand-drawn-style font, partially overlapping the sky background.

2. Middle Section: A photograph of a deceased man in a suit, lying in a casket. He has an exaggerated smile on his face, almost unnaturally wide and clean, suggesting artificial enhancement or post-mortem alteration. Overlaid on this image is the word "DEATH" in the same large font as the previous word.

3. Bottom Section: A cartoon city skyline in pastel tones, similar in style to the top sky background. The word "INC." is overlaid prominently in the same large font. At the very bottom: A novel by B. van Bodegom

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Mariah Stillbrook @mariahstillbrook.bsky.social · 8d

This 90s horror about a haunted mannequin in small town America is sure to possess Grady Hendrix fans, however 18 yo closeted lesbian Roxy, who finds herself face to face with that evil pair of glass eyes, may seem less enthused.

#GhostPit #H #UF #A

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Soph @soph-pl.bsky.social · 2d

✈️ Boarding now! Destination: Berlin

A housing mix-up... and the host she shouldn't fall for.

👨‍👦Single dad & forced proximity
🔥Friends-to-lovers slow burn
🌇 ‘90s Berlin as character
🌶️Sex-positive spice
💬 Warm & witty
🛑 Love, career & the cost of duty

#QuestPit #Q #A #R

Snippet:
“Wait, are you telling me that in German, the word for f—ing is… what’s a literal translation… ‘birding’?”
“I guess.”
“Ugh, I'll never see the eagle on the German flag the same way again.”
I choke on my beer, spraying the coffee table. As I cough and snort, she slyly pulls a tissue from her pocket and wipes the table.
“The eagle’s on the coat of arms, not the flag,” I say weakly, “and we have another word for f—ing, but please don’t use it. It’s really vulgar.”
Keywords: Heartfelt; Spicy; Retro; Destination; Romance
Before Sunrise movie poster; Every Summer After (Carley Fortune) book cover; Heartless (Elsie Silver) book cover; Kilt Trip (Alexandra Kiley) book cover

Background images: Brandenburg Gate (Photo by Florian Wehde on Unsplash); a couple kissing (Design by Freepik; freepik.com); Berlin TV tower (Photo by Hannu Hollström on Unsplash)

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 2d

Stunning moodboard!

Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 2d

Love the sound of this - and your moodboard

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful pitch for a beautiful book. Excited to see this one hit the shelves as one of my favourites!

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Soph @soph-pl.bsky.social · 2d

A disciplined French student falls for leafy, laid-back post-Cold War Berlin—and for her reluctant host, an ex-athlete reeling from a wrecked career and a failed marriage.
The devastating catch? She can’t stay.

#QuestPit #Q #A #R

One summer to learn German
To fall for Berlin
To fall in love

Only One Summer in Berlin

Heartfelt & High Heat | ‘90s retro | Destination romance

Background image: A couple embracing (Design by Freepik, freepik.com) overlaid with a picture of the Berlin TV tower (Photo by Robert | Visual Diary | Berlin on Unsplash)

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I think that’s when the thaw begins.
Not when he pulls me aside and tilts his head down. I briefly think we’ve never kissed in public.
And not when he gently presses his lips to mine, giving me the choice to leave it at that. Because in that moment, I burst into flames.
It all comes rushing back, like a punch to the heart that leaves me breathless. All the love and longing I feel for this man.

Background image: Berlin Victory Column (photo by Robert | Visual Diary | Berlin on Unsplash)

Before Sunrise movie poster; Every Summer After (Carley Fortune) book cover; Heartless (Elsie Silver) book cover; Kilt Trip (Alexandra Kiley) book cover.
Keywords: slow burn; friends to lovers; heartfelt; multicultural; '90s retro; spicy chemistry; single dad; banter; forced proximity; destination romance

Background image: A couple embracing (Design by Freepik, freepik.com) overlaid with a picture of the Berlin TV tower (Photo by Robert | Visual Diary | Berlin on Unsplash)

Reader quotes:
“Great story with a beautifully crafted relationship”
“I found myself rooting for them from the beginning”
“Perfect blend of emotional and sexy”
“Lots of humor”
“The reveal was great”
“Felt like I was there”
“I liked how the history was interwoven”
"A wonderful job of creating ... characters that I care very much about and am sure other readers will, too! ... Can’t wait to see this published …"

Background image: Berlin Victory Column (photo by Robert | Visual Diary | Berlin on Unsplash)

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RJ Webb 🦇🏳️‍🌈 @authorrjwebb.bsky.social · 2d

When a benevolent vampire vows to end the cruel reign of a monstrous council, he must battle the past and present to stop the curse they have unleashed—and to have the second chance with the only soul he’s loved.
#questpit #Q #A #F #PR #LGBT

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 5d

This film broke me too. Incredible performance. But I'm not sure I could handle it again.

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 5d

Libraries are amazing!

Request my debut novel A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE at your local library and read it for free while supporting both your library and the author! (yes, we get paid)

#Fantasy #BookSky #Library

A visual showing a library and the cover of the book A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE and text above reading "Libraries are great, request A Legacy of BLood and Bone at your local library and read it for free! (yes, libraries do ebooks)"

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 10d

In Defence Of The Act is brilliant. Would be a great book club read in my opinion! Devoured it.

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 14d

Thing one mercifully done anyway

Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 14d

Whenever I have a Three Thing Day now (hygienist, work, important meeting) I think about @benmoor.bsky.social now. Great show and highly recommended by the way

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Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 16d

Ha! We live in hope

Zoo Music Girl @zoomusicgirl.bsky.social · 16d

Happy pub day!

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 17d

Today is the day! My Gothic & sapphic historical fantasy novel is available everywhere ebooks are sold! #Fantasy #Booksky

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