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emilysmileywrites.bsky.social
Emily Smiley (is on sub)
@emilysmileywrites.bsky.social
Horror | Dark Fantasy | Thriller

Emilysmileywrites.com

Repped by AJ Van Belle at The Booker Albert Literary Agency

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@Emilysmileywrites

Founding member of ContentHospital.org

Programming Coordinator: ✍️Studio Bainbridgebarn.org
High praise from my critique partner on my current WIP. 🥀🖤

In Red is over half way done. Y’all get your mind right.
September 16, 2025 at 6:11 AM
My husband 3D printed these Koroks, and for the past few weeks we’ve been hiding them around the house for the other person to find. Where should I put this little guy today?
August 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My critique partner perfectly summarized the vibe of my current WIP in one Google Doc comment… #writersky
August 19, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Dallas London’s brother drowned off the coast of Maui. Oddly enough, her diet of whiskey, cigarettes, and Twinkies is not helping her cope. But when she hallucinates demons—and they try to kill her—what’s a train wreck with a death wish to do?
Deny… Deny… Deny…

#posterpit #H #A #onsubmission
August 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Became a @sgj.bsky.social convert after reading The Only Good Indians. I’m positive the POV switches in that book were literary magic. Thanks for signing my new book tonight! It was a great to meet you!
July 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Man I love late birthday presents
June 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Happy late birthday to meeeee
June 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It makes sense that I have insomnia tonight. My brother died a month and a half before his 38th birthday. Today, I turn 38–which means I’m older than my big brother will ever be. It’s weird and sad and something else I can’t quite put my finger on. Anyway, this year’s for you, Joe. Bangarang.
June 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Hiked the Dolomites today. More pictures coming in a few days when my body has recovered.
May 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Florence having a moment last night
May 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Threw together a few light beach reads for your summer vacation…
#horrorthreads
May 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
TREADING WATER is based on my experience with grief & trauma after my brother went missing (& was declared deceased) 3 years ago. If I did my job right, you’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And you’ll never look at the ocean the same again. Attached: 3rd party beta-readers’ feedback…
May 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
On sub: TREADING WATER

Comps: THIS THING BETWEEN US x HELL BENT

Hook: Dallas London's brother has gone missing off the coast of Maui. Back in San Francisco, Dallas does denial in style. But when she sees demons lurking in the shadows, even she can’t pretend she’s fine.

Attached: Vibe board
May 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
TREADING WATER is based on my experience with grief & trauma after my brother went missing (& was declared deceased) 3 years ago. It’s intense. If I did my job right, you’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And you’ll never look at the ocean the same again. Attached: 3rd party beta-readers’ feedback…
May 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Before I left for Europe, I organized and moderated a panel to help local authors work with booksellers to find comps for their WIPs. Really proud of how it turned out, and super excited to get more of these types of events on the #BainbridgeBARN calendar
May 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today’s climbing gym. So yeah, that was pretty freaking cool.
May 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So many amazing climbing gyms in London. We’ve been making the rounds this visit, but HarroWall has definitely been my favorite so far. So. Much. Slab.
May 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s all happening! Getting prepped to go on sub has been work, but I can’t tell you how excited I am for this next stage. Phew! #writersky
May 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Does anyone else feel insanely accomplished when they hit inbox zero?
March 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Judging the local youth climbing comp. These kids are already so much better than I will ever be.
March 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Celebrated 16 years together with a 5-mile run and a climb sesh. HiClimb in Honolulu is a killer gym. Highly recommend.
March 13, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Nothing says breakfast time like taking apart a HomePod. (Why yes, I am married to an engineer. Why do you ask?)
February 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My FMC, Dallas London, has a very interesting take on psychological triggers. She would though, considering hers are hunting her down.

#writersky
#amquerying
#horror
#darkfantasy
#booksky
February 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
After over 1.5 years off due to injury, it’s finally officially climb time.
February 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Tell me how you disassociate without telling me how you disassociate.
February 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM