Erin Al-Mehairi, Editor & Author
@erinalmehairi.bsky.social
Published author & poet / Professional Editor for Hire, Journalist, PR Pro / BA Degrees in English, Journalism, History / Book News&Views / she•her / 🇬🇧🇺🇸🧿
https://hookofabook.wordpress.com/editing/
https://hookofabook.wordpress.com/editing/
On Friday, I finished up the final book editing project I was working on. I have openings for a few developmental, copy, and/or line editing projects for the writing community. 30 years exp, 10+ in fiction. Let me know if I can help you polish! 👩🏻💻
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
On Friday, I finished up the final book editing project I was working on. I have openings for a few developmental, copy, and/or line editing projects for the writing community. 30 years exp, 10+ in fiction. Let me know if I can help you polish! 👩🏻💻
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
I’m out on this 50F sunny Sunday (won’t last) for errands and a nature fall walk!! Then, I’m planning on getting lunch, coffee, & working on putting together my long waiting poetry for new collections and editing them. This little one this morning said, “no, you can’t go without me!”
#cats #writing
#cats #writing
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
After thrifting, we ate at Choolah (I had Paneer!), stopped by B&N, and checked out Christmas trees and decor in a few areas/towns! 🎄😍
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
After thrifting, we ate at Choolah (I had Paneer!), stopped by B&N, and checked out Christmas trees and decor in a few areas/towns! 🎄😍
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
Some thrifting tonight (grabbed some fun Christmas stuff & fhis bird book for my collection) before dinner and driving to see some Christmas tree lightings! Thrifting is so therapeutic for me.
😂😅🥰🎄
😂😅🥰🎄
November 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Some thrifting tonight (grabbed some fun Christmas stuff & fhis bird book for my collection) before dinner and driving to see some Christmas tree lightings! Thrifting is so therapeutic for me.
😂😅🥰🎄
😂😅🥰🎄
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#Booksky: My latest book was released last week! Yay. 😊🎉
How does a demon hired by a nun find an angel?
You can find out more about my cozy urban fantasy novel here: www.yolandasfetsos.com/2025/11/its-...
Or check it out here: mybook.to/FallenDestiny
😈🪽
How does a demon hired by a nun find an angel?
You can find out more about my cozy urban fantasy novel here: www.yolandasfetsos.com/2025/11/its-...
Or check it out here: mybook.to/FallenDestiny
😈🪽
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#Booksky: My latest book was released last week! Yay. 😊🎉
How does a demon hired by a nun find an angel?
You can find out more about my cozy urban fantasy novel here: www.yolandasfetsos.com/2025/11/its-...
Or check it out here: mybook.to/FallenDestiny
😈🪽
How does a demon hired by a nun find an angel?
You can find out more about my cozy urban fantasy novel here: www.yolandasfetsos.com/2025/11/its-...
Or check it out here: mybook.to/FallenDestiny
😈🪽
It’s been a long week but it went fast and I survived. Here’s a #facefriday photo from last Friday because I didn’t have a chance to post! Thanks to all the discussion and interest this week on things in the writing and book world. 💛
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
It’s been a long week but it went fast and I survived. Here’s a #facefriday photo from last Friday because I didn’t have a chance to post! Thanks to all the discussion and interest this week on things in the writing and book world. 💛
What are your plans for the weekend? Books to read? Places to go?
Mine include loads of laundry tonight after working on book editing. Then, I hope to see some Christmas lightings or such on Saturday! 🎄
Mine include loads of laundry tonight after working on book editing. Then, I hope to see some Christmas lightings or such on Saturday! 🎄
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What are your plans for the weekend? Books to read? Places to go?
Mine include loads of laundry tonight after working on book editing. Then, I hope to see some Christmas lightings or such on Saturday! 🎄
Mine include loads of laundry tonight after working on book editing. Then, I hope to see some Christmas lightings or such on Saturday! 🎄
After working on book editing and caring for all the cats for the night, I’m glad I put chicken in the crockpot for chicken soft tacos as I’m eating dinner at 1 a.m. I guess I’m like a cat as well haha!
#editorslife #catmom
#editorslife #catmom
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
After working on book editing and caring for all the cats for the night, I’m glad I put chicken in the crockpot for chicken soft tacos as I’m eating dinner at 1 a.m. I guess I’m like a cat as well haha!
#editorslife #catmom
#editorslife #catmom
Working on an editing project still for a client but today at a library! A couple gentlemen are recording an album of covers and just sang Hotel California by The Eagles. One of my fave songs! 😄
#editorslife
#editorslife
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Working on an editing project still for a client but today at a library! A couple gentlemen are recording an album of covers and just sang Hotel California by The Eagles. One of my fave songs! 😄
#editorslife
#editorslife
Any authors or writers or readers still in my BlueSky atmosphere? If so, say hey and what you write. And if I know you, just say hey and what you’re working on.
#writers
#writers
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Any authors or writers or readers still in my BlueSky atmosphere? If so, say hey and what you write. And if I know you, just say hey and what you’re working on.
#writers
#writers
I’m working on editing and biz stuff tonight in Panera and I hear a mom say, “stop taking photos of strangers in the restaurant.” I look up and see it was me an 5 yr old was photoing and the mom was horrified. I said I don’t care - maybe she was impressed I was working? Maybe I looked cool. 😆
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I’m working on editing and biz stuff tonight in Panera and I hear a mom say, “stop taking photos of strangers in the restaurant.” I look up and see it was me an 5 yr old was photoing and the mom was horrified. I said I don’t care - maybe she was impressed I was working? Maybe I looked cool. 😆
Would anyone like to write & have a guest article posted on my site? DM for consideration.
My site has been around for almost 15 years & guest articles historically do well - their content gets google referrals & views years later. I’d like to add more good content. Will edit.
#writingcommunity
My site has been around for almost 15 years & guest articles historically do well - their content gets google referrals & views years later. I’d like to add more good content. Will edit.
#writingcommunity
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Would anyone like to write & have a guest article posted on my site? DM for consideration.
My site has been around for almost 15 years & guest articles historically do well - their content gets google referrals & views years later. I’d like to add more good content. Will edit.
#writingcommunity
My site has been around for almost 15 years & guest articles historically do well - their content gets google referrals & views years later. I’d like to add more good content. Will edit.
#writingcommunity
On my site, I talk about working remotely for the last fifteen years. Oh, the places you’ll go … I never dreamed of this. But it’s been fun writing and editing and changing space, even with kids in tow.
Do you work remotely? Fave places? 👩🏻💻
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/r...
Do you work remotely? Fave places? 👩🏻💻
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/r...
November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
On my site, I talk about working remotely for the last fifteen years. Oh, the places you’ll go … I never dreamed of this. But it’s been fun writing and editing and changing space, even with kids in tow.
Do you work remotely? Fave places? 👩🏻💻
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/r...
Do you work remotely? Fave places? 👩🏻💻
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/r...
Reposted by Erin Al-Mehairi, Editor & Author
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
I had a wonderful time in Cleveland yesterday at 3 indie bookstores yesterday and grabbing donuts and dinner at local places there we love. The leaves were so pretty on the historic neighborhood streets, too. I’ll post pics soon, but it was a delightful, fall Saturday. 🍁📚🍩
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I had a wonderful time in Cleveland yesterday at 3 indie bookstores yesterday and grabbing donuts and dinner at local places there we love. The leaves were so pretty on the historic neighborhood streets, too. I’ll post pics soon, but it was a delightful, fall Saturday. 🍁📚🍩
What’s everyone doing on this glorious (insert your weather) day?
Overcast here unfortunately, but 60F, so wanting to go for a nature walk! 😁
Maybe touching more books, too.
Overcast here unfortunately, but 60F, so wanting to go for a nature walk! 😁
Maybe touching more books, too.
November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What’s everyone doing on this glorious (insert your weather) day?
Overcast here unfortunately, but 60F, so wanting to go for a nature walk! 😁
Maybe touching more books, too.
Overcast here unfortunately, but 60F, so wanting to go for a nature walk! 😁
Maybe touching more books, too.
First peppermint mocha with oatmilk of the season tonight at B&N while browsing (was yummy!). I love mysteries so I also grabbed this $5 Christmas mystery. Sounds so good!
Also, scoped out some books for holiday reading (many on my list to look for at the library).
@barnesandnoble.com
Also, scoped out some books for holiday reading (many on my list to look for at the library).
@barnesandnoble.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
First peppermint mocha with oatmilk of the season tonight at B&N while browsing (was yummy!). I love mysteries so I also grabbed this $5 Christmas mystery. Sounds so good!
Also, scoped out some books for holiday reading (many on my list to look for at the library).
@barnesandnoble.com
Also, scoped out some books for holiday reading (many on my list to look for at the library).
@barnesandnoble.com
Does anyone in the writing community need editing? Halfway completed with current project, but then, I really need more work. Development, line, copy, proofreading. Many years experience! DM or email for info (link in bio). 20% discount for end of year.
Thankful for shares and referrals. 🫶🏼
Thankful for shares and referrals. 🫶🏼
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Does anyone in the writing community need editing? Halfway completed with current project, but then, I really need more work. Development, line, copy, proofreading. Many years experience! DM or email for info (link in bio). 20% discount for end of year.
Thankful for shares and referrals. 🫶🏼
Thankful for shares and referrals. 🫶🏼
Still chilly, but a beautiful fall day! I actually see some sun. I think I’ll stop working a bit early on #editing today and take a walk, followed by some thrifting & bookstore trip.
What are some of the fun things you do for self-care?
📚🫶🏼
What are some of the fun things you do for self-care?
📚🫶🏼
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Still chilly, but a beautiful fall day! I actually see some sun. I think I’ll stop working a bit early on #editing today and take a walk, followed by some thrifting & bookstore trip.
What are some of the fun things you do for self-care?
📚🫶🏼
What are some of the fun things you do for self-care?
📚🫶🏼
Editing tonight at a place I’ve loved to do freelance work at for years - Panera. I work, have dinner & a break, then work further. It’s cozy with the fireplace on & I’m having their orange mint tea! Not an ad, just the truth!
Do you have a go to place for work or writing? 👩🏻💻
Do you have a go to place for work or writing? 👩🏻💻
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Editing tonight at a place I’ve loved to do freelance work at for years - Panera. I work, have dinner & a break, then work further. It’s cozy with the fireplace on & I’m having their orange mint tea! Not an ad, just the truth!
Do you have a go to place for work or writing? 👩🏻💻
Do you have a go to place for work or writing? 👩🏻💻
It is the coldest tonight it’s been since last winter in Ohio! Brrr. Spent the evening working on book editing for a client, some biz organizing, & browsed books while at the library. I wish they had hot cocoa machines!
#editorslife
#editorslife
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It is the coldest tonight it’s been since last winter in Ohio! Brrr. Spent the evening working on book editing for a client, some biz organizing, & browsed books while at the library. I wish they had hot cocoa machines!
#editorslife
#editorslife
Life updates and getting my site posts up and running again now that fall/winter has arrived. Also, scheduling editing work now if anyone needs! 🫶🏼
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Long Overdue Update!
Hi all! I know it’s been quite some time since I updated my main page with news. I don’t know where 2025 flew to, but it’s went by quickly. I’ve been busy with editing books and articles, doing boo…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Life updates and getting my site posts up and running again now that fall/winter has arrived. Also, scheduling editing work now if anyone needs! 🫶🏼
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/l....
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/l....
Happy release to @laurelhightower.bsky.social! Sorry I’m a bit behind but it’s always a good day for a good book by Laurel!💛
THE LONG LOW WHISTLE by @laurelhightower.bsky.social, the seventh installment in our Killer VHS Series, is out today!
The Long Low Whistle received a starred Library Journal review and was called "the best in the series so far" by Capes and Tights.
Available in paperback and eBook everywhere!
The Long Low Whistle received a starred Library Journal review and was called "the best in the series so far" by Capes and Tights.
Available in paperback and eBook everywhere!
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Happy release to @laurelhightower.bsky.social! Sorry I’m a bit behind but it’s always a good day for a good book by Laurel!💛
Anyone else watch the first few minutes of Welcome to Derry and yell “holy shit” repeatedly the entire time!? 😭
Haha!🤡
#WelcomeToDerry
@hbomax.bsky.social
@stephenking.bsky.social
Haha!🤡
#WelcomeToDerry
@hbomax.bsky.social
@stephenking.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Anyone else watch the first few minutes of Welcome to Derry and yell “holy shit” repeatedly the entire time!? 😭
Haha!🤡
#WelcomeToDerry
@hbomax.bsky.social
@stephenking.bsky.social
Haha!🤡
#WelcomeToDerry
@hbomax.bsky.social
@stephenking.bsky.social
So much fun on Halloween last night with my daughters! Went and got Addie from college so we could all be together this weekend! My daughters had so much joy seeing each other. We carved pumpkins and are Halloweenish foods and hung out watching stuff. 🫶🏼🎃🍁 #happyhalloween
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
So much fun on Halloween last night with my daughters! Went and got Addie from college so we could all be together this weekend! My daughters had so much joy seeing each other. We carved pumpkins and are Halloweenish foods and hung out watching stuff. 🫶🏼🎃🍁 #happyhalloween