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Harvard-trained scientist, dark academia urban fantasy writer, owner of the world's smallest dachshund.
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Mary S Morrison ✏️🧬🧫🇨🇦🏛️ @marysmorrison.bsky.social · 2d
Healing magic is controlled by the powerful. Until now. Who would you trust to heal the world?

DO NO HARM has…
🎩Retro-Victorian dark academia
🩸Murder and intrigue
👨‍🎓Plus-size PhD student MMC
👩🏽‍🎓Disabled punk activist FMC
🩺Medicine & magic
🧑‍🔬Save the enby, save the world

#BluePit📖 #A #F #LGBT #Q
Two figures - one, a tall, heavyset white man in an old-fashioned suit and coat with a pocketwatch and an ascot tie; the other, a very short Iranian woman in combat boots and a leather jacket, walking assisted by forearm crutches; both in their twenties - walk in semi-darkness through a lamplit street full of Gothic architecture.
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l-a-ravn.bsky.social
Jitterbug
When Maddie goes to a dance retreat before the big swing dance competition, she expects a week of securing her place in the community. But things take a violent turn amid hints of a past tragedy, and she wonders if this will be her last dance
With a Vengeance X The Swell
#BluePit📖 #A #M #Q
9 tile mood board: An old hand-written letter A man and woman’s feet, side by side, showing off 40s style dress clothes The coastline of an island with pine trees and an overcast sky A woman dancing with her skirt flaring out An overhead shot of a swing dance social dance floor with dim and moody lighting An old record player A couple slow dancing with one partner
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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l-a-ravn.bsky.social
If you enjoy one-by-one murder mysteries in isolated locations, JITTERBUG blends And Then There Were None with competitive swing dance subculture.

#BluePit📖 #A #M #Q
8 Tile Mood Board: Older Black jazz singer in a black and white photo Old-fashioned telephone hanging from a noose Vintage red car in the clearing of a lush green forest Woman showing off a vintage red fit and flare dress with a pleated skirt containing a panel of black and white polka dot fabric A billiards 8 ball sitting on the table in a shadowy room A woman in a blue dress twirling her skirt as she spins A vintage living room with antique furniture Four chorus girls wearing vintage hairstyles and dresses posing against the wall, facing the wall, each with a foot popped out in a kick backwards
January 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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deanm.bsky.social
#bluepit📖 #sp #Q When a plague wipes out 90% of the population, an attorney in northern Michigan ends up on the front lines of rebuilding society. A political and family drama, the book spans 50 years as they struggle to survive the fascist state that grows out of the remnants of the US military.
January 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM
marysmorrison.bsky.social
Healing magic is controlled by the powerful. Until now. Who would you trust to heal the world?

DO NO HARM has…
🎩Retro-Victorian dark academia
🩸Murder and intrigue
👨‍🎓Plus-size PhD student MMC
👩🏽‍🎓Disabled punk activist FMC
🩺Medicine & magic
🧑‍🔬Save the enby, save the world

#BluePit📖 #A #F #LGBT #Q
Two figures - one, a tall, heavyset white man in an old-fashioned suit and coat with a pocketwatch and an ascot tie; the other, a very short Iranian woman in combat boots and a leather jacket, walking assisted by forearm crutches; both in their twenties - walk in semi-darkness through a lamplit street full of Gothic architecture.
January 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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millieabecassis.com
JANE EYRE x STARLING HOUSE

🌹 Sapphic historical fantasy
🇫🇷 France, Belle Époque
🩸 Body-based magic system
🗡️ Family feuds
🗝️ Gothic vibes

A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE offers a unique magic system and swooning romance. Available in ebook and audiobook 🎧

#BluePit 📖 #P #A #F #HS #LGBT
Cover of the audiobook A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE by Millie Abecassis, showing the silhouette of a woman over a red and gold background.
January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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A BOYFRIEND, IF YOU CAN KEEP HIM is what you’d get if Ali Hazelwood turned National Treasure 2 into a romance novel. #BluePit 📖 #Q #A #R

⚔️Smithsonian x Library of Congress feud
📜Secret alliance
💃Rivals-to-lovers
📚Hunt for Jefferson’s lost library
🧠Mental health rep
Background: shelves full of old-fashioned books. Text: A BOYFRIEND, IF YOU CAN KEEP HIM: A Contemporary Romance Background: shelves full of old-fashioned books. Text: After losing out on her dream job at the Library of Congress, Kathleen “Sour Grapes” Gallagher is done chasing things. Not jobs, not boyfriends, not Beyoncé tickets. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen, and if not, she never wanted it anyway. So when a disgraced movie mogul taps her for a vanity project tracking down missing volumes from the Library of Congress’s original collection, Kathleen only accepts the gig to appease her well-meaning mentor. Never mind his hints that this might be her chance to escape academic exile. Across the National Mall at the Library of Congress’s archival arch-rival, Smithsonian historian Dr. Grant Ordoñez vows to get revenge on the Hollywood mogul who stalled his sister’s promising acting career by finding the missing books first. As the eldest son of a mixed-status immigrant family, Grant is used to playing catch-up, so he’s confident he can outpace an entitled librarian who doesn’t even have a PhD and seems immune to the concept of actual work. But Grant finds out that Kathleen isn’t some lazy nepo baby when his interference forces Kathleen to actually do her job—and to confront what she gave up by leaving her dream behind. As they chase leads around the Beltway and back, their frigid rivalry turns into a love affair steamier than a summer in the nation’s capital. But with their feuding institutions breathing down their necks, Grant and Kathleen learn that finding what you’re looking for isn’t the same thing as getting to keep it. Background: shelves full of old-fashioned books. Text: I’m halfway across the room when Grant speaks again. “Hey Kathleen, how tall are you?” “Five foot six,” I say automatically. Then I stop and turn around. “Wait, why? How tall are you?” “Five-eleven,” he says. “If you were actually five-eleven, you’d round up to six feet,” I challenge. “That’s small-minded of you.” He lowers his laptop screen. There’s a smile playing around his mouth. “I prefer to play the long game and round down to five-ten. Make the other five-elevens sweat a little.” I laugh. “That’s surprisingly diabolical. And you still haven’t answered my question.” Grant looks pointedly at the books in my arms and thumbs something into his phone. “I just want to be sure I’m giving the U.S. Marshals an accurate description of the midnight book thief.” “Oh my god, it’s not even six o’clock in the evening.” He peers around the desk hutch at me. “‘But wearing high heels, so… five foot nine?”
January 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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akknoxwrites.bsky.social
DISCOVERY OF WITCHES X RESIDENT EVIL

A genetically mutated witch needs to find her recently abducted friends before they become victims of spine-chilling experiments, all while she stays hidden from the mega-corporation behind her creation.

#BluePit #bluepit📖 #A #F #R #Q #writingcommunity
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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rydeen1997.bsky.social
MARTYR! x THE SHAPE OF WATER

🧜 an artist's coming of age
🧜 complex mother-daughter relationships
🧜 a hostile small town
🧜 majority queer female cast
🧜 battles w/ self-esteem
🧜 water powers reflecting emotional states & past trauma

#BluePit📖 #BluePit #W #Q #A #OV #LGBT #WF #POC
9 images, 3 in each row, all in a greenish shade, containing either a female figure or an eerie, mystical vibe containing nature of some kind. bottom right is an image of a mansion.
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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akknoxwrites.bsky.social
Introducing: WHERE THE VINES CLING CRIMSON #amquerying

Tropes & Vibes:

🔬science x 🔮magic
🧬genetic mutation
🧪magical research
⏳slow burn
👀forced proximity
🥺yearning
🧙🏻‍♀️witches
🧟horror elements
🧠competent and intelligent FMC

#BluePit #bluepit📖 #F #R #H #A #Q #writingcommunity
January 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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safahamjad.bsky.social
THE GOD OF THE WOODS x A PLACE FOR US
Nas lives a quiet life in Calais, until the death of a boy shatters his fragile anonymity. When a string of similar deaths follow, Nas is drawn into a reluctant partnership with Dr. Obeid, who has her own reasons for being in Calais.
#BluePit #BluePit📖 #W #LF
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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aninkwellofnectar.bsky.social
A Black feminist essayist confronts the leftist heartthrob who built his YouTube career on her talking points.

When their interview goes viral, their feud becomes public spectacle—and something darker, uglier, and way too sexy to ignore.

#BluePit📖 #BluePit #A #W
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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sagetgreene.bsky.social
A family of royals aims for perfection and tradition, but a series of whirlwind romances could send the veneer of perfection and desire for tradition up in flames.

🌼cozy vibes
🌈queer rep
💕3 couples
😌a cast to root for

Choose your retailer: linktr.ee/sagetgreene

#BluePit📖 #P #A #LGBT #F #R
A HEART-FLUTTERING ROMANTASY Choose your preferred spice level! "... respectful, tender, but passionate—readers will appreciate!" "a relaxing read with an engaging pace" "delightful prose that is elevated yet accessible" Novella covers for Touched: Black & Pink by Sage T Greene. Title w/flowers.
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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libbylineweaver.bsky.social
CRIER'S WAR x THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

Perenne's rigged elections and patriarchal religion have only led to hate.

Solterna's oligarchy has only led to oppression.

It's time for two lesbians from the enemy countries to get their hands dirty in geopolitics.

#QuestPit #Q #A #F #LGBT
Agent's guide to CURSED BLESSINGS 97,000 word Adult Fantasy Pitch: When a woman with a powerful Blessing of persuasion finds herself at the mercy of a corrupt politician, she finds connection in the most unexpected place: a vengeful woman from the enemy country. As they find themselves caught up in the schemings of those who'd use their gifts for evil, they are the only ones who can prevent a centuries-old tension from finally boiling over. For fans of: Crier's War by Nina Varela, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, The City of Dusk by Tara Sim, The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Tropes & Themes: sapphic fantasy, dual POV, gods-based magic system, enemies to lovers to "it's complicated," magical creatures, lots of cats Next to the list of tropes is a panel of five pictures containing: two horseback riders on a beach, a dragon shadowed in mist, a black cat sitting on a tree branch, a cobblestone alley surrounded by ivy, a picture of redwoods looking up with the sun peaking through branches
August 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Loving the #BluePit📖 posts!

✨Preparing to query✨... SEA CURSER

Seeking solace at a retreat on a solitary Maine island, Nan instead must save her friends from ancient forces or be lost to the sea.

🌊Maine sea mythology
🌲Closed setting
🫂Loss & Redemption

#A #SP #W #amquerying #writesky #agentsguide
Photo of footsteps on a beach with the caption: What ancient evil awaits off Maine's iconic coastline.
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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taylorschenck.bsky.social
My first #bluepit📖
BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN X ONE DARK WINDOW

Adira Hart climbs the ranks of magical academia in a city surrounded by walls and monsters, but is blackmailed into tutoring a mysterious prince.

#A #F #Q
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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catandherwips.bsky.social
Apocalypse cultist S awaits the end in an agony of stunted transfiguration. Fellow cultists observe her for any slip of duty while the demands of House Y's final rites occupy her days. The history of the manor & its former keepers will come for all of them.

COMING 2026

#BluePit 📖 #W #F #H #A #LGBT
Red version of sapphic medieval gothic VULTURES WIP by Catherine Labadie
January 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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maruthauthor.bsky.social
Dante’s “Inferno” x sapphic YA romantasy

Rowan wakes up in Limbo her life changes forever.

Mysterious Ally lures Ro into an adventure to fight a demon rebellion determined to return Hell to its former glory.

Will Rowan survive the battle with her unlife? Or with her heart?

#BluePut #YA #lgbtq
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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gazineye.bsky.social
#BluePit📖 #Q #A #F #R

A pitch card for QUILL 🫐🪶 #litagents, if you love cozy fantasy, tender romance, explorations of grief and loss, and unique magic systems, this is the manuscript for you!
A background of an impressionist painting, purple feathers, blackberries, and a fringed curtain. On top is a text box: QUILL Word Count | Genre | Comps Onward x The Teller of Small Fortunes 96K Adult Cozy Romantasy Pitch After Poppy the Quilldresser suffers the loss of her elderly friend, his hunky Blacksmith son moves in next door and awakens a cascade of repressed memories. In order to escape her painful flashbacks and befriend her new neighbor, Poppy must learn to accept her grief. Features Bi rep Cozy Crafts HEA Unique magic system Grief Birdwatching
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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mkfshard.bsky.social
His mother's a dragonslayer, his father a mage, but Pathi is a failure. In reaching for magic, he is traumatically changed into a fire-breathing drake... and he's not the only one.

Feat.
🐉 Dragons!
💫 Transformation
🪄 Symbol-based Magic System
😈 Enemies-to-Friends

#BluePit #F #Q
A red dragon dangling a panicking blue dragon off a cliff
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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milosometimes.bsky.social
⚓FROM THE SEA FRET⚓

Callum Point moves to the dead-end town of Perne to scrape together a new life. Unfortunately, what greets him is a place rife with secrecy, religious zealots and creatures beyond comprehension.

#BluePit #BluePit📖 #Q #A #H #OV #TR #LGBT
A moodboard consisting of 7 images, all outlined in black. A pile of grey fish. A foggy seaside shack, with an abandoned boat leaning against it. The inside of a tackle shop. Nets, buoys, and fishing paraphernalia hand from the wall and ceiling. A hand reaching out of grey water, the sky above is overcast. A lone rowboat out on foggy, grey water. Grey waves spraying foam against an overcast sky as seagulls fly around. Two fishing boats sail on a grey ocean, with seagulls in the overcast sky. Underwater, over a coral reef, rays of light shine through the water. A few fish swim through the reef. Text reading "From the Sea Fret, Comps" is bordered in the centre. 5 arrows point towards posters. The poster are: Dredge by Black Salt Games, Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner, The Lighthouse by Robert Eggers, The Fisherman by John Langan, Blood in the Bayou by Just Roll With It Underwater, over a coral reef, rays of light shine through the water. A few fish swim through the reef. A sheet of paper with text on it is centered. The text reads: From the Sea Fret. Excerpt. My thoughts were snowballing, adding up all the bullshit I’ve dealt with since moving to Perne, and my heart was beating faster at each uneasy memory that passed behind my eyes. I was gripping the wheel with white knuckles, forcing myself to breathe through clenched teeth. The rope on the net creaking from strain pulled my body into automation. The thoughts momentarily shut off as I set about pulling the fish in. With each haul on the rope, I took a little bit extra time, as I knew what would be in the net. It seemed like no matter where I turned, things were waiting to fuck with my mind. The word 'forcing' is underlined.
January 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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rammwriter.bsky.social
An agent's guide to Time's Signature.

#agentguide #litagents #amquerying #writingcommunity #bluepit
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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thecrumpet.bsky.social
ALL FOURS x WRECK

THIS ENDS NOW: Ditching good husbands is a bad look, especially for a wedding planner. But Lainey won't stop bolting until she takes down the cunning ex who convinced her she was never enough—and won't let her go without the fight of her life. #A #UP #Q #WF #BluePit 📖
A collage: Row 1: Snowy red covered bridge surrounded by bare winter trees and icy branches; close-up of a person removing a gold wedding ring from their finger; vintage map of Northern Vermont showing towns like St. Johnsbury and Walden in pastel tones; text in white serif font on a dark green background: “This Ends Now,” accented with a red and orange autumn leaf graphic. Row 2: a woman kneeling on a windowsill, peering out a rain-flecked window next to 2 lit candles, with city lights glowing outside and icicles hanging from the window frame; a vase of pink carnations on a desk beside a stack of hardcover journals and scattered trinkets including a journal with pressed flowers. Row 3: A man and a woman embracing on a couch in low lighting, with the woman kissing his forehead while she sits on his lap; a dimly lit, narrow library aisle lined with tall shelves, dissolving into a well-lit vanishing point, an image from Yale’s Sterling Library stacks; a woman reading a typed document marked with red handwritten editorial notes; a hand holding a lit match in darkness with the flame casting a warm glow.
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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littlecornerreads.bsky.social
A PHO LOVE STORY x THIS TIME IT'S REAL
A restaurant kid fake dates the bad boy son of her family's rival, hoping to convince her immigrant parents to overturn their "only date Asians" rule. Soon though, she's not just fraternizing with the enemy, she's falling for him #Bluepit📖 #YA #POC #DIS #OV
Mood board with school supplies, a blond boy writing on a blackboard, a Chinese takeout container, an Asian boy and girl, macarons, a bowl of spicy instant ramen, and text boxes that read *covers up real feelings with aggressive sarcasm* and a text exchange: you're annoying/but you love me/doesn't make you less annoying
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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lilithwrites.bsky.social
PRETTY GIRLS x BRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN x SHARP OBJECTS

When Alex's sister goes missing, there is nobody in her small town she can trust. She must cut through lies, secrets, and her own paranoia if she wants to save the little that's left of her family.

#BluePit📖 #A #H #W #LGBTQIA+ #DIS #WF #ND #OV
An agent’s guide to "Dissonance" An adult psychological thriller (Work In Progress) by Lilith Murphy Comps Include: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter - Protective sister dynamic - Prior trauma/haunted by the past - Paranoia Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn - Domestic thriller - Complicated family dynamics - Family secrets dragged into the open Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll - Imperfect victims - FMC who isn’t believed by men An arrow connects the following bullet point to both Pretty Girls and Bright Young Women: - Beauty and its influence on the treatment of women The Pitch Three years after the death of their parents, former psych student Alex Doyle’s life is turned upside down by the kidnapping of her younger sister Charlie. Unsure of who to trust, Alex must unravel the secrets of their small hometown to find her before it’s too late. Tropes: Unreliable narrator Unhinged women Small Town/Insulated community Secrets dragged to the surface Past haunts the present
January 13, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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trishcwilson.bsky.social
SECRETS AND LIES: Kate Stanwood turns detective when her brother finds their father's mangled body. As she uncovers clues regarding his death, she finds ugly secrets her friends and family wish to remain hidden. Now she must face the possibility that her happy family is a sham. #bluepithype #bluepit
January 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM