Award-winning middle grade author @lynnekelly.bsky.social talks about her newest book, THREE BLUE HEARTS, and weathering dips and waves in the book market. www.karenbmccoy.com/three-blue-h...

I was interviewed in Artemesia's most recent newsletter! Thanks, @apbooks.bsky.social mailchi.mp/artemesiapub...

Such a happy surprise to get a #pocketbear patch when I bought Pocket Bear by @kaaauthor.bsky.social at Napa Bookmine! Now, where should I put him?

Fellow Kinkajou Press #author Terry Nichols talks about her book THE DREADED CLIFF. Somewhere in another reality, Chains the vole is sipping tea & munching prickly pear biscuits with Flora the packrat. Both e-books are on sale for $.99 through the end of October. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-dreaded-...

An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀

The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social This MG #ebook is just 99 cents this month. Chains undertakes an investigation into missing fish that leads to surprising details about his own life and where he came from. #booksky💙📚 #animalprotagonist #middlegradefiction mybook.to/SirChains

Psst. You. (Yes, you.) Want to get a leg up on the #victober read-a-thon? #theetiquetteofvoles is available for *99 cents* as an ebook until Oct 31🍂 books.apple.com/.../the-etiq... www.barnesandnoble.com/.../the.../1.... www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... www.amazon.com/Etiquette-Vo...

Author @hollyschindler.bsky.social talks about her middle grade book THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, her adult holiday romcom MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET, and penning books in different genres. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-junction...

The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social www.apbooks.net/product-page...

Checked out The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social at Sac Library today! Then promptly turned it back in so someone else can check it out cuz I’ve already read it 😁 #kidlit #mglit

Newsletter! mailchi.mp/c40219444f97... Mid-September became early October! Audiobook news, upcoming appearances (Oct 7 and 11), I was on a podcast and a blog, and interviews w/ authors @yamilesmendez.bsky.social , @kgmachwrites.bsky.social , @jennylundquist.bsky.social and @kaaauthor.bsky.social!

Had the best time with @michellechouinard.bsky.social at Wild Sisters Book Co!

New! Award-winning middle grade author @yamilesmendez.bsky.social talks about her newest book, THE VISITORS (TALES FROM CABIN 23) and how her cultural heritage and history influences her stories. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-visitors...

I was also interviewed on Smack Dab in the Middle this past week! smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2025/09/inte...

This past Wednesay I was on KSJE radio as a part of @delsheree.bsky.social's Write on Four Corners podcast! play.prx.org/listen?uf=ht...

😱 OMG look what I found during my shift at Sierra College Library today! It has a barcode and spine label and everything!! #theetiquetteofvoles #middlegradebooks #authorlife #librarianlife

Well, that's a wrap. Typed "THE END" on the vole sequel today. Clocking in at almost 55,000 words. (Will probably need to be edited, cut, etc. but I'm going to celebrate this win for the time being!)

New! Middle Grade author @kgmachwrites.bsky.social talks about her new book, PRESENT, STILL MISSING and how the story took shape. www.karenbmccoy.com/presentstill...

Thanks to the wonderful teachers, students, and staff at Oakview Elementary in Orangevale, CA for a truly epic school visit!

New! Middle Grade author @jennylundquist.bsky.social discusses her newest book, THE LIBRARY OF CURIOSITIES, and shares book promotion advice. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-library-...

I always have a wonderful time chatting with @karenbmccoy.bsky.social. 💛 Here, we talk about my new book POCKET BEAR, the joy of a good teacher's guide, and big hats. Head over to Karen's blog to read our conversation: www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-...

Reputable publishers do not do this. You have the right to discuss what you want about publishing, from contract to anything else with anybody you trust to give advice. This sort of "confidentiality notice" is a red flag.

New! NYT Bestselling Middle Grade author @kaaauthor.bsky.social talks about her newest book, POCKET BEAR (09.09.25) and collaborating with educators. www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-... #pocketbear #middlegradefiction

Had an interesting talk w/ @karenbmccoy.bsky.social over the weekend on this subject. Our MG titles are 200 pages or less and are all trade paperback. Because it is darn expensive for us to print in hardcover.

Karen B. McCoy August 2025: 4 seconds! ⏱️ - mailchi.mp/f9977b5931da... TONIGHT AT 6pm, see me at the Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis, CA w/ Joanna Rowland, the whirlwind of new author life, and interviews with @michaelleali.bsky.social, Kristen Gwen, and Kristen Joy Wilks.

Davis, Sacramento and NorCal people! I'll be at the Mary L. Stevens Davis Public Library Aug 4 (tomorrow) at 6pm in conversation w picture book author @writerrowland.bsky.social ! We will talk writing, craft, and all things #kidlit More information here: events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/148806...

New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...

Found this wonderful title at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA! Such a wonderful story full of heart by @lisalschmid.bsky.social #shelfiemonday #shelfie #middlegradereads #middlegradeghoststory

Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Take a look at THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads

Here's a great banned books resource center from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and the entire Macmillan team. Lots to dig into here, including ways you can get involved and stand up for the #FreedomToRead.

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! MONSTER MOVIE by @chuckwendig.bsky.social looks amazing #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at this wonderful new middle grade book MEET ME AT WONDERLAND by @juliadevillers.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG fantasies, SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG series by @kaaauthor.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

I had a wonderful time at the Mesa Verde Literary Festival on July 12! Here are some belated pictures!

I'm back with another #WritingTip for collaborations: Communicate about everything! I created these tips from my experiences working on the Dogtown series with my dear friend @kaaauthor.bsky.social. I'll share another tip next week! #mglit @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Best. Title. Ever. ❤️

July 2025: Reflections Post-Release plus upcoming events, a hometown interview, and pictures from my June bookstore events at @copperfieldsbooks.bsky.social and Ruby's in Folsom! mailchi.mp/5734877dcbfb...

New! Author Interview with Kristen Joy Wilks where she talks about her newest book, PHOOEY KERFLOOEY AND THE BATTLE SQUIRREL as well as fun with chickens! www.karenbmccoy.com/phooey-kerfl...

So. Ahem. I found out that my book is already in its second printing! 😱 So grateful! I’d love if those who have read it could leave a review. Doesn't have to be fancy! Reviews help with visibility, especially on platfoms like Amazon. Thanks so much! #theetiquetteofvoles #voleisHere #bookreviews

"Life is lonely in Queen Victoria’s London, especially for a talking vole. Chains may be the equal of any human detective, but there’s one case he can’t solve: where he came from and why he can speak." Win a copy of @karenbmccoy.bsky.social's "The Etiquette of Voles" from @apbooks.bsky.social #💙📚

I had a wonderful book release and signing at Ruby's Books today! Thank you to @lisalschmid.bsky.social @lisariddiough.bsky.social @betsymiller.bsky.social @arguellescath.bsky.social @louwriter.bsky.social and others! #authorlife #booklaunch

First official book launch at Copperfield's Books in Napa, CA! It was a wonderful day!

Come find me this coming Sunday, June 15 at Ruby's Books in Folsom, California! I will be answering questions from Middle Grade author extraordinaire @lisalschmid.bsky.social RSVP link here: rubysfolsom.com/events/18299...

It's #releaseday for The Etiquette of Voles! A wonderful MG cozy mystery set in Victorian London with a Vole as the sleuth! Kids are going to love Chains and his adventure. #booksky📚💙 #middlegradebooks www.apbooks.net/product-page... @karenbmccoy.bsky.social

Karen B. McCoy - Debut Release Day! The Etiquette of Voles is out in the world! mailchi.mp/105302357065... Plus a Bookbub giveaway www.bookbub.com/books/the-et..., upcoming appearances, & archived interviews w/ @kaaauthor.bsky.social @choldenko.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social and others!

Today, I'm wishing a very happy #BookBirthday to the one and only @karenbmccoy.bsky.social! 🎂🔎 Karen's cozy middle-grade mystery, THE ETIQUETTE OF VOLES, is out now—and it would look great on your #SummerReading list. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

In anticipation of my debut release tomorrow, here is my unboxing video from back in April, when I got my first real life #authorcopies #authorlife #theetiquetteofvoles #voleisHERE