Michelle J.
heyitsmichellej.bsky.social
Michelle J.
@heyitsmichellej.bsky.social
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probably napping
TotSG (2027)
THE DIVIDE THAT BINDS US (out of print, MM '25)
Pinned
THE TEA SYNDICATE is perfect for readers who enjoyed A MAGIC STEEPED IN POISON & AMONG THIEVES

A spy, witch, thief, & assassin come together to steal a rare Panacea tea plant to break their friend's Sleeping curse. Ft: Cherokee mythology, RPG magic, a sapphic love triangle, & loads of tea 🫖
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It’s October 27th & there’s still no fvcking check, @midnightmeadowpub.bsky.social !
October 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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It’s Monday, October 20, & I STILL HAVEN’T RECEIVED MY ROYALTIES.

Midnight Meadow, PAY YOUR AUTHORS AND STAFF!
October 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Writers,
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#writingcommunity #amquerying

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July 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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The really frustrating thing about my publisher is that I don't think this is a classic case of publishing not being as profitable as people think. It isn't, but I can count up the profits I know they made, subtract the few expenses they did have, and there still should've been lots left!
October 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Why I left MM as well
The really frustrating thing about my publisher is that I don't think this is a classic case of publishing not being as profitable as people think. It isn't, but I can count up the profits I know they made, subtract the few expenses they did have, and there still should've been lots left!
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
THE TEA SYNDICATE is a queer, upper YA fantasy following eighteen-year old Emory, a tea-loving spy, who must lead a hedonic yet bickering syndicate to pull off the ultimate tea heist to save her childhood best friend from a cursed slumber. #YA #F #DVPit #POC #LGBT #BVM
October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Due to the technical difficulties with #DVpit hashtag searches this morning, we've increased the total pitch limit to 7 maximum pitches per project (please still only post once/hour)! Pitching still takes place between 8AM-8PM ET today, Oct 8th
For more complete rules/guidelines go to dvpit.carrd.co
October 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
MONEY HEIST x A MAGIC STEEPED IN POISON

Emory needs help stealing a rare tea plant to break her BFF’s Sleeping curse.

Who is she working with?

A witch who raps her spells
Her apprentice who loves to dance
A whimsy thief with a sweet tooth
A moody assassin who knits

#YA #F #DVPit #POC #LGBT #BVM
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Emory watches her best friend, Xana, sleep for 3 years & awaken for 3 weeks—a curse since childhood. When rumors surface of a tea plant that cures magical ailments, Emory finds a thief, witch, & assassin for an epic tea heist. But only greed can determine their fates. #YA #F #DVPit #POC #LGBT #BVM
October 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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It has come to our *attention that some authors at Midnight Meadow Publishing (MMP) are asking for a return of their rights to their books from the publisher. This is due to a number of reasons, one of which includes a lack of royalty payments for published books.

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September 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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September 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Well, this isn't how I wanted to say this. I wanted to announce that I had ended my relationship with my publisher amicably, had my rights back, and would be re-releasing my books soon.

Instead I have to say that I have not received my rights back yet nor been paid.

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Parting ways with my publisher
I am parting with Midnight Meadow Press and waiting for payment and the return of my rights.
sheilajenne.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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August 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Midnight Meadow Publishing has a submission window coming up this October...but if you're thinking of submitting, you should know that MM authors are reporting a variety of problems, including delayed royalty reports & payments, & MM is offering rights reversions
August 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Small presses can be wonderful or a nightmare, and unfortunately you have to vet them yourself. There's no list out there, like there is for agents, of legit ones.

So here are a couple red flags that should make you run away from a small press—yes, even if you've been waiting so long for an offer:
August 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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“What would a world radically shaped by disabled knowledge, culture, love, and connection be like?” – Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

These 2025 debuts will help you start answering that question! Join us as we celebrate Disability Pride! #2025Debuts #DisabilityPride #BookSky #BookRecs
July 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Hey y’all.

Folks are doing the work of trying to identify and unmask ICE agents.

Please circulate far and wide so we can keep adding to it. #NoGestapo #NoFuhrers #NoKings

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June 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Congratulations on an amazing debut! @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social

Like always, you can still preorder The Divide that Binds Us until midnight and get all the goodies!
May 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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EIGHT new books this Must-Have Monday! Incl

🎇magic school from the pov of a teacher by @emilytesh.net
🪴a creepy pot of basil from @deathbybadger.bsky.social
🐉 dragons as life-force with @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social
Must-Have Monday #236 - Every Book a Doorway
Magic schools, a creepy pot of basil, and dragons!
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May 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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This week 🧍🏻‍♀️

Someone pinch me? @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social
pinch me! Is this a dream???
May 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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“I asked ChatGPT-“ okay well I asked @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social and she said you only have 7 days left to preorder her debut fantasy novel, which comes with a bunch of fun goodies 👀
May 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🚨#MyZealaIsland PHYSICAL ARC G!VEAWAY!🚨

Join for a chance to win:
•A signed ARC of TDTBU
•Island-themed swag
•Character cards

How to Enter:
1. Take the quiz (found on my page)
2. Post your results*
3. Tag me and use #MyZealaIsland
4. You can submit on other SM for extra entries!
May 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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I just realized this never made it here 🫠
May 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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A few of you need to keep an eye out for a package 👀👀👀

@heyitsmichellej.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM