Come see me perform Pamina in The Magic Flute ✨🪈 this Friday, 7pm at the Plainfield Masonic Temple in New Jersey with a cast of wonderful singers! Concert performance (including dialogue) in German. Abridged with running time of ~2.5 hours. Flyer designed by Jerusalem Lodge.

Finally got my author copies of the SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS paperback! 🥰 The gorgeous (and very foxy 🦊) cover design is by Olga Grlić (bookcoversbyoj on Instagram)

Tomorrow is my Pamina debut in a local production of The Magic Flute, and with spooky season fast approaching I thought I'd recommend some particularly haunted operas. With an emphasis on Jewish and LGBTQ+ composers & librettists, these five Gothic operas 👻 are among my favorites in the repertoire!

Amazing readings, a F*cked Up Fae Fizz, & s'mores? That's what BBB offered on Wednesday with tales from @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social @randeedawn.com & @cosbrarian.bsky.social ! More pics at the link -- & join us 10/21 for sips, stories and MORE! randeedawn.com/bonus/brookl...

Great Brooklyn Books & Booze last night. We were there for our dear friends @randeedawn.com and @davidmack.bsky.social, but we were also blown away by @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and the absolutely delightful @cosbrarian.bsky.social. Bravo to all and sundry!

TONIGHT TONIGHT, there's readings for you tonight ... at BBB's September reading! Join us at 7pm to hear tales from awesome authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com 📚🎙️🧉 See you there! More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Tonight! Join us for drinks, bar snacks, and an amazing lineup of readers!

Had an amazing time tonight at The World's Borough Bookshop celebrating the paperback launch of SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS! Thank you to all who came, the bookstore for hosting us, and Clay McLeod Chapman for bringing the wit and verve in excess as conversation partner. @claymcleod.bsky.social

Thanks to Kailee Pedersen for the lovely conversation celebrating the release of SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS, to Adrian at The World’s Borough Bookshop for hosting, and for everyone who came out… but most of all: THANK YOU FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER. @kaileepedersen.bsky.social

I was in conversation with author Kailee Pedersen about her amazing novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS at the World’s Borough Bookshop and she graced us with her beautiful voice. She sang for us! Opera! At her own paperback release! Authors who sing are the best! Listen to her! @kaileepedersen.bsky.social

Tomorrow, join me, Randee Dawn, Liz Gotauco, and David Mack in a group author reading for Brooklyn Books & Booze at Barrow's Intense! @bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social @randeedawn.com @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social

Tonight’s the night!

Time to find your next favorite author! Join BBB on 9/17 at 7pm to hear incredible stories from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com 📚🎙️🧉 A salon-like atmosphere with lovely gingery drinks! More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Tomorrow! Come see me and Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social discuss all things Midwestern Gothic, queer horror, and launch the paperback of SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS 🦊👻 at The World's Borough Bookshop. RSVP here: shorturl.at/bsA9U

Tomorrow night, we’re bringing midwestern gothic to Queens! I’ll be chatting with author Kailee Pedersen about her novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS at The World’s Borough Bookshop. Tuesday, September 16th at 7 pm. Hope you can make it. Register here: bit.ly/4n7UI3Y @kaileepedersen.bsky.social

Was on the subway platform en route to my opera lesson. Some guy yelled at me “you’re the reason we have COVID-19.” I ignored him. His friend said something about “a Chinese lady”.

The countdown begins to the next BBB reading at Barrow's Intense -- next week! Join us 9/17 at 7pm (Wednesday) for a great crowd, delicious drinks and fantastic tales from @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social & @randeedawn.com 📚🎙️🧉 More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

FOUR DAYS AWAY! The next BBB reading at Barrow's Intense is on 9/17 -- so join us and settle in for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com starting at 7pm! 📚🎙️🧉 Improve your Wednesday by 110%! More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Was mega struggling through the current section of my Western 🤠 so decided to make a run to McNally Jackson for the most predictable inspo possible. Thanks for letting me sign a copy of Sacrificial Animals and for this super cute tote (free for authors!) 😎 @mcnallyjackson.bsky.social

Starting to realize that singing Pamina in The Magic Flute practically the same month as my debut novel’s release in paperback while still working my full time day job might be my toxic overcommitting trait rearing up again…

Time to find your next favorite author! Join BBB on 9/17 (a WEDNESDAY) at 7pm to hear incredible stories from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com 📚🎙️🧉 A salon-like atmosphere with lovely gingery drinks! More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Announcing two upcoming events in NYC! I'm unbelievably excited 😊 (1/3)

In just over one week BBB is BBBack with our September event -- on a WEDNESDAY -- 9/17 @ 7pm! Join us for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com -- good times, good drinks, good stories! 📚🎙️🧉 More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Latest episode with @kaileepedersen.bsky.social is getting a lot of love. Go listen to our conversation about Midwest horror, haunting opera, Gothic patriarchy and her amazing novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS. All podcast platforms.

BBB'ers, hold on to your hats: Our next monthly reading is on 9/17 -- a WEDNESDAY! Grab your smelling salts and prepare for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com starting at 7pm! 📚🎙️🧉 More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

BBB fans, get ready: Our next reading at Barrow's Intense in #IndustryCity is on 9/17 -- a WEDNESDAY! Mark your calendars & prepare for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com starting at 7pm! 📚🎙️🧉 More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

Had an amazing time tonight at The Twisted Spine's pre-opening party! Please support this amazing indie bookstore on at their grand opening tomorrow!!! 🥰 Thank you to Lauren and Jason for having me, letting me sign some books, and creating this amazing space. + my bestie Ryan for coming along 😊

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Thank you to Writer's Digest for giving me the opportunity to write about one of my favorite topics, setting and place in literature! @writersdigest.bsky.social Read on to learn my favorite methods for developing a spooky atmosphere for my Gothic debut SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS: tinyurl.com/473u5jd3

THE MINIMALIST is available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble. Members get 25% with code PREORDER25 through September 5th! Preorder here: bit.ly/46qFYGn @barnesandnoble.com

please help us spread the word about this mentorship opportunity for writers of color & share it with anyone you think might be interested!

Hi all, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we're rescheduling tonight's event at The World's Borough Bookshop. Will keep you posted on the new date/time once we have it! Thanks for your understanding and we hope to see you soon! 🙏 @claymcleod.bsky.social

THE MINIMALIST is available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble. Members get 25% with code PREORDER25 through September 5th! Preorder here: bit.ly/46qFYGn @barnesandnoble.com

BBB fans, brace yourself: Our next monthly reading at Barrow's Intense in #IndustryCity is on 9/17 -- a WEDNESDAY! Prepare for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com starting at 7pm! 📚🎙️🧉 More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

All of this Wuthering Heights discourse has reminded to recommend Bernard Herrmann's underappreciated operatic adaptation. (1/2)

Today at 7pm ET! 🙂 Come for some spooky fun!

BBB fans, brace yourself: Our next monthly reading at Barrow's Intense in #IndustryCity is on 9/17 -- a WEDNESDAY! Prepare for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com starting at 7pm! 📚🎙️🧉 More: BrooklynBooksBooze.com

LET'S GO!

Announcing my second novel, THE MINIMALIST. This was an incredibly difficult and personal novel for me to write - one that spoke to my relationship to Jewishness, queerness, and Asian adoptee identity, my experiences with mental illness, and the agony and ecstasy of classical music. 🥚 (1/2)

This Thursday, come to The World's Borough Bookshop to celebrate the paperback launch of SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS! 🦊👻 In conversation with the fantastic Clay McLeod Chapman. @claymcleod.bsky.social

BBB'ers, hold on to your hats: Our next monthly reading at Barrow's Intense in #IndustryCity is on 9/17 -- a WEDNESDAY! Grab your smelling salts and prepare for tales from authors @cosbrarian.bsky.social @davidmack.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social and @randeedawn.com starting at 7pm! 📚🎙️🧉

Talking Scared is back to basics - one guest, one book, many questions. We hear @kaileepedersen.bsky.social , about her rural noir, SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS. One of my favourite books of 2024 - now it’s out in paperback there’s another chance to enjoy its operatic Gothic drama. All podcast platforms

Someone rescue me from all these targeted ads for Fancy Writing Doodads. I already have a FreeWrite I don’t use, I don’t need more stuff! 😅

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A poem I wrote my first semester of college (Fall 2013) was recently accepted by an amazing magazine. I always believed in it, but couldn’t find it the right home. Just a funny reminder that sometimes it takes a while - in this case, 12 years!

Pick up a copy of SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS 🦊👻 for 50% off at Barnes & Noble's Book Haul Sale through September 1st! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sacrificia... @barnesandnoble.com @stmartinspress.bsky.social

Had an unbelievable time last night at Fountain Bookstore with my little queer Gothic horrifier of a novel. Thank you to Charlie for the illuminating conversation; Andi, Kelly & the wonderful Fountain team for having me; and everyone who came and made my first time in Richmond so special! 🥰

Today’s the day! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/264449...

Tomorrow! Unbelievably excited to join Charlie at Fountain Bookstore (Richmond, VA) to launch SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS in paperback. 🦊👻 RSVP here: withfriends.co/event/264449...

This was one of my fav novels last year; literary horror at its best expression. Definitely a recommendation if you like the genre.