Next Friday, Sept 19, Editor Melissa Rechter of Crooked Lane Books & Alcove Press is taking zoom pitches at the WriteNOW! Conference. Let's take a closer look at her manuscript wishlist. #DSWN #AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity

So incredibly excited for everyone to get their hands on this project. @stephwrites.bsky.social has a voice that just captures your attention and doesn’t let you go until the final sentence 🎉

*pssssst* Hey You know that one project? That one you've wanted to write FOREVER except it's scary as hell & maybe you don't feel good enough or brave enough or strong enough? Spend 15 min on it today Keep the dream alive Even a pot on the back burner needs to occasionally be stirred

@theeyeofsarahn.bsky.social ‘s cover reveal is live on @peoplemag.bsky.social 🎉😍 people.com/our-rogue-fa...

Between today and the end of the year there are about 151 days. If you write 600 words every day between today and the last day of the year you’ll have a draft of your novel.

SILENT ARE THE DEAD is $1.99 thru July 11th in Amazon's "2024 Releases to Remember Best Deals" @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @melissarechter.bsky.social @crimewoc.bsky.social @queercrimefic.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Silent-are-D...

Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived 6 whole lives already in this industry and then I look at the clock and it’s only Noon

Authors, take note

POV: me with secret deals I can’t talk about yet and beautiful covers that can’t be revealed yet. So excited for my authors though!! ❤️

I am so excited and profoundly grateful to announce my adult debut!!! ❤️🎉 This book is for anyone who has ever had to carry something alone for much too long. For the misunderstood. For those who have had to learn to choose themselves. @melissarechter.bsky.social and I are going on an adventure!

Would love to see more cozy mysteries! Whether it’s a traditional one a la Amanda Flower or something a bit more in the vein of DIAL A FOR AUNTIES. I love bookish or cooking premises, something that is lightly paranormal (think witches or a friendly ghost.) and an animal companion! #mswl

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

If you’re interested in what I’m looking for, my #mswl is always up to date! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

I’ll be dipping into #questpit if I ❤️ your pitch, feel free to send your first 3 chapters and synopsis to [email protected]

I guess you could say we had an eventful weekend!

I’ve been saying this and will keep saying it!

Hiiii! Friends attending #malicedomestic, the deadline for #AgathaAward Nominations is TOMORROW and I'd love it if you would think of A DEADLY ENDEAVOR when making your nominations! Edie is eligible for Best First Novel and Best Historical Novel! #CrimeFiction #Mystery

It’s the first week in office in 2025 and I’ve already made my colleagues groan because of a pun I made. It’s a great start to a new year ✨

Looking for a last minute gift for your mom? Great news, from what I've heard, moms* LOVE A Deadly Endeavor! You can buy it here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741924... #authors #amreading #giftideas #mysterybooks #crimefiction #historicalromance *it's me, I am a Mom.

An airship bound for London is thrown off course by a murder in A LETHAL ENGAGEMENT by April J. Skelly, a locked-room historical mystery debut, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine Schellman. #ewgc #libraryreads 📖Available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

Irish mythology collides with Gilded Age New York in THE GODS TIME FORGOT by Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez, a sweeping enemies-to-lovers historical romantasy debut, perfect for fans of Outlander and A Fate Inked in Blood. #ewgc #libraryreads 📖Available on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

The cover in my inbox right now is just 😍😍😍

I have a short story in THE DARKEST NIGHT from @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social titled “The Warmth of Snow” inspired by William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Edited by Lindy Ryan. If you love dark wintery stories the link is here to order: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/759643...

Really in the mood for an Appalachian witchy/folk magic novel that I can curl up with this winter. Think dark forests, mountain ranges older than civilizations, and creepy beings that live between the trees. #mswl

Peter Pan was one of my favorite fairytales growing up, so I’m thrilled to be working with @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social and @laneheymont.bsky.social on a darker retelling! ✨

Posting my #mswl here as I migrate over! A 🧵: