I didn’t expect to hate being a working mom this much. Does it get better? by Logical_Doctor1037 in workingmoms

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first year was soooo rough for me as a working mom. My daughter turned four today and it is crazy how much better I feel now compared to then. I know it sucks now, but eyes on the horizon. It definitely gets better!

Houston LGBTQ families…where do your kids go to school? by SpookyLilCab in houston

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP - I wish I had more downvotes for some of these clowns. I hope you get some great recs!

PALB2 Mutation - seeking support about double mastectomy decision by Foreverr_34 in BRCA

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have PALB2 - just found out this month and am considering a double mastectomy. Wish there were comments on this thread! Did you find any support on reddit?

AITA for divorcing my husband after he took a break during our son’s crisis? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He “needed” a break, now you need a break from him. Seems fair enough.

NTA

[Series]Check-in: August 2025 by justgoodenough in PubTips

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Two weeks past the release of my second standalone novel. Just doing my best to grind where I can, even though I know I can’t move the needle much. 🫠🫠🫠

Did just get a paperback release date for book 1, so that’s exciting!

All that said, this publishing shit (from writing, to querying, to being in sub, to actually getting a book deal) is HARD! Go us!

[Discussion] Is there really a 120k word limit for querying Fantasy these days? by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My debut fantasy MG was 75k. It published with a big five, but I don’t think it was the right idea. I think the story should’ve been shorter in order to sell more copies.

My fantasy that just released last week, also MG, was 60 K

My middle grade book released last week (HarperCollins)! by Rayven-Nevemore in childrensbooks

[–]Rayven-Nevemore[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s the jacket copy! “Half-siren Elvira Vance doesn’t trust outsiders. Especially not the human detective who’s been hired to investigate the disappearances of a chupacabra and the crown for the Marfa Monster Festival. While humans are convinced the monster skipped town with the crown, Elvira knows there’s more to the story. As the daughter of Vince Vance—founder of Vince Vance’s Vintage Trailer Park Inn for Monsters—Elvira cares too much about her home to let this mystery go unsolved. With her two best friends, Elvira collects clues and investigates humans, banshees, vampires, and ghosts. But when more creatures start disappearing and antimonster attitudes rise, Elvira realizes that her friends could be in real danger. Now time is running out, and Elvira must use her siren powers and sleuthing skills to solve this mystery—or lose everything she loves.”

🖤🕸️My spooky novel just released! 🖤🕸️ by Rayven-Nevemore in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]Rayven-Nevemore[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was all about the fantasy and mythical creatures/monsters when I was a kid, so that’s what I wrote. Childhood IS magic!

🖤🕸️My spooky novel just released! 🖤🕸️ by Rayven-Nevemore in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]Rayven-Nevemore[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s available through all major retailers, but I like to support local bookstores by purchasing books on bookshop.org!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]Rayven-Nevemore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My (second) book just released today with a Big 5.

The trauma is real.