Congrats to @morganelizabeth17.bsky.social @tajmccoy.bsky.social and Union Square Books!

How lucky we are to spend the afternoon talking memoirs with agents Taj McCoy, Stephanie Winter and Katharine Sands! @tajmccoy.bsky.social @stephaniewinter.bsky.social What a wonderful discussion! Many thanks to our panelists. Replay here soon! manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live-ag...

Spending Juneteenth in a space with some of the best and brightest in DC. If you’re supporting Black businesses and creatives with intention today, I challenge you to keep that same energy year round. 🤎

Torrential storms did not keep devoted fans of @novelsbyapril.bsky.social  from the launch event for A SIMPLE TWIST OF FATE. And it did not damped the excitement. Readers were treated to a lively conversation between April and @tajmccoy.bsky.social . April, may the sun shine on your next event!

New client deal alert! So proud to rep THE @jlseegars.bsky.social!! www.instagram.com/p/DJTuqXcgQC...

Huge thanks to @bookriot.bsky.social for including ZORA in their most recent list of swoon-worthy bookish romances!! 🥰📚 bookriot.com/bookish-roma...

New cover, new Substack, new trope unlocked! open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy...

First up, @tajmccoy.bsky.social is looking for a spicy romantic mystery!

Nothing like making an early morning spectacle of yourself! I’m the one who tripped and dropped my iced coffee as I was boarding my flight. Yep… TGIF. 😅

Congrats to @kellyamangan.bsky.social and @alexace.bsky.social for this first starred review!! ✨

THURSDAY!! It’s not too late to sign up. ☺️

Anyone else having allergies flare after the time change or is it just me?

It’s always a pleasure spending time with Jessica and Julie! Lots of (hopefully helpful) information to unpack in the upcoming podcast episode for those querying or looking to start.

As an author, I relate to my writer friends most when we’re buried under deadlines and executive function isnt quite… functioning. The squad gets me when no one else does. 🙃

Hey, friends. What is your least favorite author admin/maintenance, and why is it updating your website?

As promised, my QM is open, but please don’t think that you have to rush. Take your time and submit when your manuscript is revised and polished. If I have your full, thank you for your patience!

Psst… I have updates. 🥰 And my inbox is opening this weekend!

Just 10 days until THROW AWAY THE KEY is out in the world! If you miss Zora and Granny Marion, you're sure to get your fix, but Emma is the highlight of this story. I thought I'd share a little taste of the tropey goodness from this sapphic romance. Preorder: https://buff.ly/3Eq2uVe

I got to speak with @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social about my wishlist recently to talk about the kinds of stories I’ll be searching for this year. An announcement on when I’ll be reopening for query submissions is coming soon! #mswl

#Kidlitartpostcard for February! I've been redrawing some old pieces in my new style. and I'm open to picture books, early readers, middle grade and more! repp'd by @tajmccoy.bsky.social at Rees 🫶 Updated Website 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com

DC area folks: Save the date! Join me & @tajmccoy.bsky.social to celebrate the release of SOMETHING CHEEKY on March 6 at @loyaltybooks.bsky.social RSVP here www.loyaltybookstores.com/somethingche...

Black History Month, day 1 with @miasosaromance.bsky.social @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social & Tracey Livesay. 🥰🤎 www.instagram.com/reel/DFjA9Yl...

Greetings, queriers! Initially, I’d planned to reopen QM right around now, but January has thrown some wrenches into my process. The plan is to reopen the second half of February now, but do check back here for updates!

I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too? 1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there. 2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.

I’ve officially had my first mahjong experience and I’m in love. 🥰

The ROMANCE FOR LOS ANGELES auction is live! I’ve offer up a signed set of my Beards & Bondage trilogy and a cute HARBOR character postcard. www.32auctions.com/organization...

This morning, I got to bear witness to snow in Florida––something I wasn't sure was actually possible. I also wasn't sure I'd get around to posting to my newsletter, but I've finally gotten that together too. Maybe I should play the lottery... open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy...

Coffee, reading, nap. I sometimes get a bit of work done on federal holidays, but I do not people until the next business day.

Just crossed 1000 downloads of my podcast. 4 weeks, 4 episodes, consistency. 🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽🍷 Episode 5 lands Tuesday: Consent in the Time When a Black Woman Can Say No Join me: Podcast: spoti.fi/3ZLb8om Substack: bit.ly/vrstack

Great tip!

Welcome, new followers!! Social media is chaos, but I have a whole bunch of updates and am (finally) preparing to update my newsletter this week––I've got new clients, project and event updates, and I may have visited a movie set. 👀 If you want the deets, subscribe to tune in: tajmccoy.substack.com.

Trolls are among us. Block freely, friends.

I intend to be fully unplugged tomorrow. Planned my travel so that I’d stay away from DC for any potential foolery. Make sure you’re taking care of yourself through this transition.

If you’re looking to do some good today.

Lights out Meta for the next week. Honestly, I’m looking forward to seeing how productive I can be without all of the doomscrolling. I set app limits to have that protective barrier in case the temptation is too strong, because I know myself lol. *cleansing breaths*

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Ronni, a #kidlit illustrator who loves to create whimsical and heartfelt art. I'm open to work on pbs, mg and more. Please do reach out if you have a project for me! ❤️ Repp'd by @tajmccoy.bsky.social 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com

Happy #PortfolioDay ! I’m a kidlit illustrator who likes quirky subjects, sketchy lines, moody lighting, playful patterns, & tons of texture. Hit me up with your geeky, odd, whimsical, & humorous illustration projects! Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio

When I tell y’all this story has been imprinted on my mind… I’m so lucky to be working with you! Welcome to the squad!! 🥰

I lived in LA for 12 years. So many friends and chosen family members have had to evacuate, and many of them have relatives who lost their homes. Others are packed and waiting for an order. Check on your people and ask how best you can support them. They may be safe, but they are not okay.

Times like this I get frustrated with hopeless, selfless narratives about this country. Yeah some people suck, including our elected officials but for two straight days all over LA County, there are so many people helping each other.

Another thing I’m leaving behind in 2024: trying to push myself through overwhelm. I have no interest in competing with Wonder Woman. She’s a friggin demigoddess.

THE GOOD ONES ARE TAKEN is nominated for the Hear Our Voices Tours award in the romance category. There’s still time to vote!! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day?? Ack! 😅 I’m a kidlit illustrator who likes quirky subjects, sketchy lines, moody lighting, playful patterns, & tons of texture. Hit me up with your geeky, odd, whimsical, & humorous illustration projects! Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio

It’s very rare that I take full days off. Definitely rectifying that in 2025. And moving forward, notifications will have to be turned off when I do. One thing I’m leaving behind in 2024: rest as a reward.

I'm counting this as my first #Kidlitartpostcard of 2025! All art directors out there, I would love to work on fun picture book to middle grade projects in the new year! Represented by @tajmccoy.bsky.social at Rees Agency ❤️ ronnirunyonillustration.com

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A story that I can’t stop thinking about… 🥰

I’m very excited to confirm that I will again be participating in Steamy Lit Con in 2025!! This event has quickly become one of my favorite each year. 🥰

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm a queer, ND author/illustrator. I like loose lines, moody lighting, painterly color & playful patterns (also— animals!!). If your #KidLit #Kidlitart project is earnest, quirky, cheeky, or geeky, hit me up! www.authorkellymangan.com Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social

Hello, querying authors!! I am currently closed to submissions, but my goal is to open to queries during the second half of January. Stay tuned!!