Melissa Remark

Canadian writer/painter/educator living in the American South. Debut novel, JOLENE McQUEEN SAILS AWAY

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

JOLENE McQUEEN SAILS AWAY
Margo's Got Money Troubles x Queenie x HBO's Hacks

🛳️ Messy mom MC
🛳️ Slapstick & situational comedy
🛳️ Pursuit of creative ambition
🛳️ Self-help/sex cult trauma
🛳️ Cruise ship forced-proximity
🛳️ Financial anxiety

#questpit #W #WF #U

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

#questpit #u #q JOLENE McQUEEN SAILS AWAY. When a couch-surfing single mom enters a standup contest on a cruise, she clashes with her ex-cult leader onboard while her daughter lands in the hospital at home, forcing her to shape up, or she may lose the things she values most.

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

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@RolliMelissa ME! ✋

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@MelJRey

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

Two audio recommendations!
This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum &
Beth’s Dead podcast, from veteran podcasters Monica Padman, Elizabeth Laime, and Andy Rosen
#podcast #audiobook #recommendations

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

Just came here to recommend a new-to-me podcast called Beth’s Dead. It’s co-produced by Monica Padman of Armchair Expert and it features a unique spin on true crime. I’m only three eps in, but it’s great, y’all. #podcast #truecrime #recommendation

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

Have you seen this film? Richard Linklater’s Slacker? What’s your impression of this cult classic?

Please share with your colleagues and friends who love indie cinema! Call for Chapters! #cfp #callforpapers #indiefilm #popculture

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

Started February with this gem! So far, it’s unique speculative/sci-fi with a powerful MC voice. #BooksWorthReading #books #BlackHistoryMonth

[Charlotte Hayward ✨ @thatchazza]

A BRUSH WITH LOVE x BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

Local journalist Carrie is desperate for a story. When she sees Max vanish in plain sight, she thinks she's found it.

But she never expected to fall for the man behind the headline that might jumpstart her career…

#QuestPit #A #R #W

[Lauren Wood 🖤💫🗝️ @authlaurenwood]

🌧️☕Moody London streets & quiet coffee shops
🖋️🗝️Tattoos, secrets & cracked masks
🥀❤️‍🔥Grief meets desire & healing in chaos

#QuestPit #A #R #CON #Q

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

@mkallen7 Same!

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

JOLENE McQUEEN SAILS AWAY - Cult survivor Jolene McQueen’s twisted plan for redemption and success is a comedy contest on a Caribbean cruise ship, but it might cost her everything she has left to lose, including her five-year-old daughter.

Upmarket, 85k
#questpit #W #WF #U

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

@brantleywrites Thanks for the support. (No AI used!)
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[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

JOLENE McQUEEN SAILS AWAY
Margo's Got Money Troubles x Queenie x HBO's Hacks

🛳️ Messy mom MC
🛳️ Slapstick & situational comedy
🛳️ Pursuit of creative ambition
🛳️ Self-help/sex cult trauma
🛳️ Cruise ship forced-proximity
🛳️ Financial anxiety

#questpit #W #WF #U

[Julianne is ✨AGENTED✨ @JulianneWrites_]

In honour of #QuestPit and the upcoming #SmoochPit showcase, here's an updated #agentsguide for THE BOG PRINCE, my upper #YA #RF about a necromancer who reanimates the bog body of her kingdom's long-lost prince. 💀👑

Maybe some secrets are better left buried... 🖤 #agentguide #Q

[Sally Bromley @sally_bromley]

BLUE SISTERS X THE PUSH X THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
A sister always has your back until she sticks a knife in it 🔪
#amquerying #agentsguide
#questpit #Q #A #LGBTQ

[Trish Caragan 💝 SMILE FOR THE CAMERA FALL 2026 📸 @TrishUponAStar_]

XO, KITTY X ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE

#FilAm Lyra's plan to save her acting career:

🇵🇭Star in a show in PH
👫Film alongside estranged bestie Manalo
👩‍❤️‍👨Fake date as love team with Manalo
🏝️Island dates and fun in 🇵🇭
💘Fall in love (what?)

#questpit #YA #R #AG #WIP

[Lauren Wood 🖤💫🗝️ @authlaurenwood]

THE FEAR OF FALLING - He’s reckless. She’s guarded. Together, they’re a storm of desire and heartbreak—one wrong move could destroy them both.
#QuestPit #A #R #CON #Q

[Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator @vickyweberbooks]

#questpit if I give you a ❤️ reach out and I’ll share my query link!

[Trish Caragan 💝 SMILE FOR THE CAMERA FALL 2026 📸 @TrishUponAStar_]

AMERICAN PANDA X TSITP X TATB

#FilAm Emilyn’s do’s + don’ts

✅Take shot at 📷 contest
❌Let parents know
✅Face fear of public speaking
❌Chicken out
✅Follow ❤️ w/ soft guitarist
❌Bring him home to Mom and Dad
✅Follow dreams
❌Follow sis’ path

#questpit #YA #R #AG #OS

[Melissa Remark @MelissaRemark]

@castlemantra Great hook!