Colleen Oefelein @eerie_o Twitter profile

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 months

Beautiful Alaska ❤️

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Well thanks Twitter and @JDLitAgency . I just got fired because I’m a Christian and a conservative.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

Dear #WritingCommunity 😃I'm building my list😀 Send me your: ~ Fantasy w/romance (YA & Adult) ~ Contemp Romance (YA & Adult) ~ High-concept MG (series potential a bonus) ~ YA contemp fantasy / paranormal / urban fantasy ~ Any genre w/ loads of white space, no overwriting #MSWL

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

I've another Writer's Basket #Giveaway ! 😀 To enter: RT/F You get what's pictured+query/1st pg crit+consult #PitchWars #ontheporch #amwriting

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

When I type, “I’m ducking mad,” this is what I mean

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 months

How they respond to being insulted: Boomers: you're rude Millennials: you're mean Gen X: your mom ... I can't stop laughing😂😂😂

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 months

I’m having my surgery today, and I’m looking forward to reading all of the wonderful submissions in my inbox while I recover. ❤️

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

2020 showing 2021 around.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

4 months

Today marks 6 weeks of recovery following my tumor removal/hysterectomy, and the pathology results are back: NO CANCER 😃🥲 I’m anxious to get back to a fitness routine, and I’ll post updates on my journey through physical rehab. The thing was big and heavy, and it feels good to

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

Baby moose in the yard 😍

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

When you see it, say, “Got it.” Don’t ruin it 😂

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

Dear friends! If you're a querying author with a fresh voice and a page-turning plot, see my interview with LITERARY RAMBLES & if you think we're a fit, send me your query 💖 #amquerying #tenqueries

Laurie Zaleski

@LAZaleski

6 years

Literary Rambles: AGENT SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW WITH COLLEEN OEFELEIN AND QUERY CRITIQUE GIVEAWAY #writerslife #amwriting #queryletter

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Friends, Thank you so much! Your support is overwhelming & heartwarming! I’ve received 2000+ notes & more queries in the past 2 months than I had in the previous 3 years. Reading as fast as I can. Trying to respond to all, but I’m behind. Thanks for your patience! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

Huge earthquake here but we're all safe. House is...well...still assessing that, but blessed that we and neighbors are safe 🙏🏻❤️

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

So exciting! The EERIE eBook is on sale for #99cents ! 💫💫💫 #YA #fantasy #Book Amazon US: UK:

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

Read the fine print on this coyote warning sign

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

Query trouble? Make sure u include all your juicy bits! 1. Use this template to collect them 2. Work them in: - MC intro - strong verbs - inciting incident - conflict/obstacle {crisis} - intrigue {secret} - MC's goal - stakes {consequences} #amquerying #writerslife

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

I've been invited to write an article for a major publication about intimidation in the USA publishing industry, especially via social media. I'm collecting anonymous data. If you'd like to share your story, pls DM me #MSWL #amquerying #author #writerslift #WritingCommnunity

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 months

Good luck to everyone pitching their work on #IWSGPit today! If I love your pitch, please see my bio at , and if you'd like to submit to me at MacGregor and Luedeke, paste your query/synopsis/1st 10 pages into an email with #IWSGPit in the subject to:

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

Hiked the Grand Canyon. Back to the South rim. Drank a beer. Life is good. Post a positive comment and I’ll pick a couple for a 5-page critique. #writerslife #tenqueries #amwriting

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

RT for a chance to #win : signed paperback of Eerie Ends 3 May #pnr #newbooks #BYNR #bookworm #amreading #ya

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

I think authors deserve to know which agents and editors will stick with them if a Twitter bully mob attacks them for their political or religious convictions. #writerslift #amquerying #writerscommunity

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

RT for chance to #win : signed paperback of EERIE Ends 31 May #amreading #ya #pnr #bookworm

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

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How long does it take an editor to respond to a submission? Some respond straight away with a, "got it; happy to have a look" or "thanks, but this isn't for me" And then there's the editors who take 17 months to reply.... Today I got a 17-month reply. 🤷‍♀️

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

9 years

In case anyone's feeling discouraged: Just counted my rejections 300+ It only takes a buttload of patience + 1 YES #menteemates #pitchwars

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

I PICKED MY MENTEE!! #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

Dear authors, I 💖 you but gah! If you get an offer of rep and especially if you accept, pretty pretty please TELL the other agents who have your full. Otherwise we spend hours on a MS that's not available instead of discovering an author who desperately wants an agent #amwriting

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

Win up to 13 books! 😆📚😆 💗I'm cleaning off my shelves & giving away my doubles 💗 #bookgiveaway #bookblogger #yalit

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Welp, I can no longer log in to Twitter on my computer, and it’s way too hard to post via my iPhone (which auto-correct-hates me) I’ll be on Facebook and maybe gab? And Instagram. Bye bye!

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

Good morning Alaska

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

I am currently seeking a remote literary intern. Must love words. #amwriting #amreading #amediting Send resume to colleen (at) adventurewrite com

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

Got a few minutes for #SFFpit ! If I ❤️ your tweet, please see my bio, & if you'd like, email your pitch+query+synopsis+ 1st 50 pgs, Subject: SFFPit-TITLE If I miss your pitch & it includes Irish, romance, retelling &/or something frozen, query me here:

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

"Well that was easy," said no author ever Dear author (who's feeling down), Plenty of reasons to quit But this is your heart's work. Write on Please. I'm dying to meet your characters, experience your world, to sigh, to laugh, to cry to FEEL That is all. #amwriting #amquerying

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

9 years

This happened ☺ http://t.co/WxYBWCmLRY

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Colleen Oefelein

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Colleen Oefelein

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9 months

@HawaiiNewsNow Nice editing.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

I just found out about #WritersChristmasParty ! What a joyful idea @winellroad ! What's this? A secret Santa gift? I have a couple! 1. One rejection correction assessment (query + 1st 5 pages) 2. Signed copy of EERIE RT or comment to enter 😊🎄

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

Heavy #book bag? Solution: Win this Kindle Paperwhite! #Bookworm #amreading #writerslife #bookblog #WednesdayWisdom

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

RT for chance to #win Signed paperback of EERIE Ends 10 Jul #amreading #ya #paranormal #Alaska #book #fridayreads

EERIE by C.M. McCoy - The Official Trailer

Eerie - Young Adult paranormal romance by CM McCoy. "Deliciously dark. Suspenseful. Surprisingly funny." EERIE on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0176M19R...

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

SO EXCITED TO JOIN THIS WONDERFUL FAMILY OF AGENTS!! WITH @whitleyabell @AlexandraBarba ! 💗😆💗 Thank you @4writers !!!!!

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

I'd like to introduce everyone to my new boyfriend.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

Passive voice is hated by me. It should be annihilated. Authors should be compelled by a sense of duty to their readers and be forcibly sat at their computer so that the dizziness created by a run-on passive sentence can be addressed. #querytip

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

Win a Kindle Paperwhite! 💫💫💫 Get your daily free entry Enter my 12 other #booklovers #giveaway 's #yalit #romance

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

I have now read every YA #FicFest entry There are 103 I like 50+ I 💞 30+ I'd mentor 23 I'd catch'a grenade for

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

My interview with Tucker Carlson @TuckerCarlson regarding my experience with @JDLitAgency #amwriting #amquerying #WritingCommunity #writer #MSWL

Woman fired from job for using Parler speaks out on 'Tucker Carlson...

Colleen Oefelein was fired from her publishing job for using the apps Parler and Gab. #FoxNews #TuckerSubscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvASWatch more...

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

This arrived with a note: Happy birthday. Please write the sequel to EERIE. Here’s a pen. 😐😂❤️😂❤️

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Colleen Oefelein

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8 years

EERIE...mingling with Stiefvater and Meyer! omg pinch me! #amwriting #amreading #YA #books

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

RT for a chance to #win : signed paperback of Eerie Ends 27 Feb #pnr #newbooks #BYNR #bookworm #amreading #ya

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

Heavy book bag? Solution: Win this Kindle e-Reader! #Bookworm #amreading #amwriting #bookbloggers #fridayreads #book

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

Dear authors, Would you like a glimpse of my consideration process? Or would that be too stressful? I’m building my list / am reading a trove of treasure box (query box) & #Pitchwars subs There’d be no telling: PW or query box & no way to ID author/MS #SubGlimpse 1/3

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

And just like that it’s 40 degrees, and summer’s shut.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

If you REALLY want to see a tweet about your YA MS, like this tweet, & I'll try to get to it... w/maddening vagueness of course 😈 #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

All I want for Christmas is a romance author... a romance author.... a ROmance author! #MSWL

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Good morning #PitMad ! If I ❤️, please see my bio at , and if you'd like, email me your twitter pitch, query, synopsis, and first 10 pages pasted in to the body of an email to: colleen @adventurewrite .com with #PitMad in the subject. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 years

#MSWL ~ ROMANCE - Contemporary Adult and YA ~ MG - Contemporary, fantasy, mystery/suspense/thriller. Humor a bonus! ~ YA - Romance (all sub-genres), contemporary, mystery/suspense/thriller #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #FridayThoughts

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

Don’t tell secrets in the garden. The potatoes have eyes; the corn has ears, and the beanstalk.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

Even though I clenched both fists, my jaw, and my butt cheeks with as much force as I could muster, something escaped. 😳 #PitchWars #P60

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

29 days

Not as thrilled as I am to welcome you aboard, @SarahRWriting27 💖💖💖 I've known Sarah for years. She's a star, and I can't wait to see her work in the world!

Sarah Rowlands

@SarahRWriting27

29 days

I am ✨thrilled✨to announce that I’ve signed with Colleen Oefelein ( @eerie_o ) of MacGregor & Luedeke Lit Agency! Time to push some great stories into the world! (PS - Last month I was literally crying over a rejection. Publishing is BANANAS. Just keep showing up for yourself.)

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Lately I see submissions that ignore the subjunctive mood. I wish it were not so. Here’s a quick and dirty reminder of when/how to use subjunctive: #amwriting #querytip #amquerying #writerscommunity

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

Win $25 #Giftcard ! ✨✨✨ @RTteenday @RT_Convention #bookblogger #Giveaway #YA #books #amreading #win @eerie_o

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Colleen Oefelein

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8 years

Follow & RT to win! Writer's Ink & Quill Ends 13 Sep 🍀🍀🍀 #HarryPotter #BackToHogwarts #amwriting

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Intelligent people of goodwill can have different political convictions. I think the gatekeepers of the mainstream American publishing industry have forgotten that. #writerslift #WritingCommunity #mswl #writer #writing

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Colleen Oefelein

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8 years

Strong verbs. Use them. You can do better than "start to" "make" "there were" Those belong in the 1st draft #FicFest #GlobalObservations

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

Beautiful morning in Denali 😍 #AlaskaLife #ReadingTime #FamilyTime #Camping #writerslife

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Editing tip of the day: Remove “began to” and “started to” for your MS. Use the verb that follows. Ex: The sky started to glisten. —> The sky glistened. Much stronger 👍 #querytip #amquerying #WritingCommunity #writerslift #authorlife

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 months

I just read the most amazing submission, and my brain is so happy.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

I couldn’t put your book down Brielle. You’re amazing, and I can’t wait for the big day!! ❤️

Brielle Porter

@briellums

3 years

I got rejected from Pitch Wars (3x) I got rejected by agents (100+) I got rejected by editors This year I got an agent and sold a book that I am very proud of. Don’t give up.

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Colleen Oefelein

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8 years

Follow & RT to win! #Alaska #Paranormal #CollegeGameDay T-Shirt Ends 21 Oct Celebrating EERIE #amwriting #YA #books

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

I have little notes on almost all the YA entries If you want my global observations after the contest, reply here I'll try! 💖 #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

5 months

I'm flirting with hosting a free rejection correction workshop via a private FB group next week while I'm recovering from surgery. If you're getting rejections & want to fix common submission pitfalls, this may be for you. Anyone interested? #writerslift #amquerying

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

Me: You guys wrote a book! Holy SH!T, do you know how hard that is?!? You guys: um, yeah Me: Your mission now: DON'T GIVE UP #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Just a reminder #amwriting #amquerying #WritingCommunity

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

And she has the conviction to stand behind her tweets with her real name and likeness, whereas the bully @yawhispers deleted her tweets rooted in anti-Christian bigotry.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

I'm offering a free "Rejection Correction" critique! Query+1st Pg+Synopsis RT & follow to enter Random winner on 7/27 #ontheporch #PitchWars

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

If you don't get a request from me, it doesn't mean you're off my grenade list 👍 #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

You are my people: Shoutout to everyone who can still remember their childhood phone number but can't remember the password they created yesterday.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

I have feedback for almost all who subbed to me 💗'd so many MSs If you want my notes email me #Pitchwars #ontheporch #PWTeaser

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

Morning, my fellow quill wielders! I'm Colleen I write things that make my mother shake her head Been writing for 823 days #QueryKombat

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Better not tell this guy any secrets...

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

I responded to 18 of my freaky YA #FicFest darlings so far. More coming 😊. #BePatientWithMe

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

6 years

Exciting news! I'm thrilled to announce three fantastically talented new authors have said YES and found a home at #TeamJDLit ! I discovered each of these fab ladies through different channels & couldn't be more proud to shout their praises! #writerslife #amquerying @JDLitAgency

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

7 years

I see something I like in every one of the #PitchWars submissions I've read so far. I'll tweet about them over at #PWTeaser 😊💗

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

3 years

Editing tip: Avoid double-writing. Don't explain what your words show. Ex: She couldn't contain her excitement. She sprinted across the street and tackle-hugged him. -> She sprinted across the street and tackle-hugged him. Much more better 👍 #writingcommuity #querytip

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

Prepping for 1st live TV interview today. Then I'll be back to tweeting #FicFest #10queries (more like 70queries) 👍

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

2 years

My ability to remember song lyrics from the 80s far exceeds my ability to remember why I walked into the kitchen.

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

4 years

Have I told you lately I want Romance? 😬 Please send me your romance. More and instructions here: #MSWL #amquerying #querytip

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Colleen Oefelein

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5 years

It's her hero shot. She's ready for spring.

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Colleen Oefelein

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3 years

I won’t be intimidated into silence. My interview w/Newsweek re: my experience with @JDLitAgency The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency Lit Agent's Firing over Parler, Gab Accounts Stirs Free Speech Debate #amquerying #WritingCommunity #writerslift

Literary Agent's Firing over Parler, Gab Accounts Stirs Free Speech Debate

Colleen Oefelein said she's heard from professionals in her field who are hesitant to support her publicly "because they're scared" doing so might trigger a backlash in their own lives.

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Colleen Oefelein

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2 years

Enhance your craft: vary sentence length and structure #WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #writer

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Colleen Oefelein

@eerie_o

8 years

Encouragement time! I LOVED 50+ YA entries. 💖💗💞 LOVED 💖💗💞 them You guys rock, & this should be you #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

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8 years

EERIE She's just enrolled in the world's premier supernatural university. #BookTuber #amreading #YA #Book #Alaska

EERIE by C.M. McCoy - The Official Trailer

Eerie - Young Adult paranormal romance by CM McCoy. "Deliciously dark. Suspenseful. Surprisingly funny." EERIE on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0176M19R...

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8 years

Follow & RT to win! 🍀🌟🍀 #Irish #Music CD Ends 6 Oct Celebrating EERIE #amwriting #amreading #YA #books #writerslife

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Colleen Oefelein

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3 years

Every year I write, choreograph and direct an Irish Dance show for the stage. This year’s show is A TITANIC STORY, and I am fascinated by the Irish history. SOOOO excited. I’ll share some choreography soon....

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Colleen Oefelein

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8 years

For any YA'ers who want to know my impressions of your entry tonight, DM me w/ur MS title. I'll respond to as many as I can ❤️❤️ #FicFest

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Colleen Oefelein

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3 years

My kids after Halloween: Where are all of our peanut butter cups? Me:

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Colleen Oefelein

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6 years

Okay #amquerying authors! I'm hosting an impromptu REJECTION CORRECTION workshop 20 Feb to celebrate a huge thing that hasn't been announced yet Not till Wed No I can't tell But I can mentor Reply to sign up Will pick random 7 #amwriting #PeerPitch #writerslife #tenqueries