Life update: I have a fiancè! And I am a fiancèe! Nick proposed at Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como on 9.14.25, steps away from where Anakin and Padme had their first kiss/got married (because we're nerdssssss). Can you believe we met on Tinder in 2018?!? :) :) :) :)

This is a heads up that I am on PTO, btw.

All my emails the last day before a week-long PTO sound like I'm preparing to die

Fun news!! I'll be at the Editor Roundtable at my local library, the West Hollywood Library, on Sun, Oct 5, repping @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social + chatting all things publishing Find out how a manuscript becomes a book, what editors are really looking for, etc (note: Q&A, not pitch review)

16 hour travel day next week (in economy, duh). Noise canceling headphones, squishy seat, vegan meals requested, sleeping aid, compression socks. Any other tips?

Just did an informational interview with a publishing hopeful and wanted to repeat that advice here in case it’s helpful. (Thread)

I read somewhere, if marriage benefited women, it would have been taken away from us by now.

Meds have been such an interesting experience for me these past few years. The first time was like putting on a pair of glasses. I was able to just ... see a dirty dish and wash it AND put it away. Without it, you just don't see it. Hard to explain.

Got a Linkedin message today addressed to "Mrs. Pascal." Such a huge pet peeve of mine. Why do we assume that women in senior level roles are married? And why do women's titles have to change upon getting married? /c

I started a writing/editing Substack. Content is free and not AI generated. I'd like to think both of those are obvious, but since I'm seeing an uptick in AI generated content, felt important to share. Check it out if you want or don't, I'm not your boss! erinnpascal.substack.com

The amount of AI submissions and AI query letters I've seen this week alone....

stop making me like gavin newsom omg

In case you needed yet another reason to love Pedro Pascal, no one has mispronounced my name since The Mandalorian came out ("Peskell" happened 50% of the time before him. THANK YOU PEDRO I LOVE YOU)

I'm excited to have a guest post at Teen Librarian Toolbox today, where I discuss why some parents encourage their kids to play video games—and some don't. Our relationship with gaming and with each other are central to my new middle grade novel, GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION, publishing tomorrow! 🎮

Today on Linkedin (which I do not accept queries for, and spell out exactly how to submit to me if unagented) /cont'd

I think I've never had more fun in Fortnite than playing Sabrina Carpenter with other Sabrinas. This is peak womanhood lol

Be like Matt! Get you your own copy of GYRO AND THE ARGONAUTS! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Gyro-a...

It's been three months since Operation: Cover-Up hit the shelves! Time has flown by and I'm so grateful for all the support. Here's Sy playing his fav game, Dragon Clash. I hope you all have an awesome day! #kidlitart #graphicnovel #kidsbooks

Is any of you here an illustrator with Native American background? Or do you know someone? My client is looking for one for a project. (Please share if you can so they can find the right artist)

The inside of the nutshell summed up by @hcrichardson.bsky.social

The Stream Team: Battle Squad is out now! This was fun to write with NickEh30 and the team at @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social and I hope kids (and kids at heart) enjoy fighting the Glitched alongside Teddy, Stackz, Tina, and Yuri. Thanks for your support, whether you buy, boost, read, or review it! 🙏

I peeked at the news and you know what, it's now an "only Animal Crossing" kind of night.

Happy book birthday to @adriennekress.bsky.social and David Miles for TICKET TO RIDE: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, out today from @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social! publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/ticket-... @erinnpascal.bsky.social

TICKET TO RIDE: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY🚂 is out today!! I'm so excited & proud of this book! For readers 8-12 and anyone who loves trains! And, of course, for fellow fans of the original #boardgame! publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/ticket-... @erinnpascal.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

An upcoming new #book “Beyond They/Them”: 20 Influential Nonbinary and Gender-Divers People You Should Know by @mlereads.bsky.social illustrations @cameronmukwa.bsky.social and @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social May 06, 2025 publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com

Hi friends. Just a heads up that if you email my personal email with the title "Not a submission" and ask for a call about "translating this experience to books," that is still a submission. Not trying to be cheeky, just FYI!

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2025! 🎉 This is our first #MSWL Day on Bluesky, and we have new features to share! Rather listen than read? Here’s a how-to! vimeo.com/1055984106 Here’s our Bluesky search guide: youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE?...

#MSWL you know what I'd really, really love? A non-didactic, colorful, highly illustrated digital media literacy guide for kids. Please someone submit this to me.

Please stop with the generative AI. It's garbage, theft, making us less capable. Image by www.nobodyssweetheart.com

Trans rights are human rights, and no amount of legislation can take away the fact that trans people deserve dignity and opportunites.

STOP — are you about to relitigate the 2024 election on social media? put the phone down. go outside. eat a sandwich. take a nap. anything else will be a better use of your time

My book is REAL! In stores 6.17 from @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social Cover by @nthonyholden.bsky.social Int art by @mandallin.bsky.social edited by @erinnpascal.bsky.social www.simonandschuster.com/books/Gyro-a...

I know we're all screaming into the ether on Bluesky but DEI is important work and not the reason that a helicopter crashed into a commercial plane at a congested and overworked runway/airport. Also as a former figure skater this crash is especially heartbreaking. So much love to all impacted.

Or, in plain English, a concentration camp.

Every time I see another horrible piece of news, a (darkly) comforting thought is: So, So Many People Do Not Want This

I'd really like to go for a hike, but then I remember that a.) I have 2 more weeks to go in this orthotic boot b.) my local hike is still closed as it was on fire 2 weeks ago :/ maaaaan

Congrats to @tatecartoons.bsky.social on the release of his debut #MG #GN OPERATION: COVER-UP publishing TODAY from @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social! Kirkus says that Operation: Cover-Up is “Hilarious, perceptive, and thoughtful—just like its protagonists.” @erinnpascal.bsky.social #kidlitart

It's launch day! This morning I spoke with kids at two schools, and it was the best way to celebrate the release of Operation: Cover-Up. I want to thank my incredible agent @steelworksliterary.bsky.social and my awesome editor @erinnpascal.bsky.social and publisher @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

Well well well hello again to the only social media* I'm using in the foreseeable future *I may be reinstating a tumblr account

Hey y'all! So I have some hilarious (?) info to share. I had a bad experience with an online seller for a Pokemon card (LOL) and wrote a review online about it. I have now received multiple emails from them on various random gmails, where they threatened to /cont'd

A good pokemon tcg pocket pull

I’ve watched every single video posted of the Māori members’ haka in NZ parliament 👏🏼 so powerful. The paper ripping was PERFECT.

I truly worry how easy this site can get corrupted though

Jess is fantastic and taught me a whole lot!

Keep. Making. Art.

people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙

Oh good, another place for Obi photos (he says he luffs u)

🏺 WEBCOMICS x PUBLIC HISTORY WEBINAR 🏺 I'll be part of a seminar about using webcomics as a tool for interrogation of history and historiography, and how it can be used as a tool to educate the public about history. 🏺 NOV 15, 11 AM - 1 PM IRELAND TIME 🏺 Link to join (on the day) at reimenayee.com