Mary Lynne Gibbs
@marylgibbs.bsky.social
Author. Miniature artist. Geek. Witch. Roller derby boot camper (for now). Arts nonprofit founder. Bi, bi, bi. She/her Beep!
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Mary Lynne Gibbs
@marylgibbs.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Hi, new followers. Just an FYI: I don't follow cis, straight men unless I know you personally.
Why…WHY did I offer to do writing workshops at our new local indie bookstore???
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Why…WHY did I offer to do writing workshops at our new local indie bookstore???
Ketchup’s gonna fly tonight, if it hasn’t already!
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Ketchup’s gonna fly tonight, if it hasn’t already!
Five weeks until I can put weight on my broken ankle! Huzzah!
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Five weeks until I can put weight on my broken ankle! Huzzah!
Book Witch, my novel set in October, was supposed to be out in time for this Halloween. My heart aches. I know I did the right thing by pulling it, though.
October 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Book Witch, my novel set in October, was supposed to be out in time for this Halloween. My heart aches. I know I did the right thing by pulling it, though.
It’s October 27th & there’s still no fvcking check, @midnightmeadowpub.bsky.social !
October 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It’s October 27th & there’s still no fvcking check, @midnightmeadowpub.bsky.social !
I didn't think I'd made any sales, so it wasn't a big deal. Then, people told me they bought the book. Or, they didn't get their preorder. More and more people came forward. THEN I saw the royalty statement I finally demanded.
I have my rights back. I want my money too.
I have my rights back. I want my money too.
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I didn't think I'd made any sales, so it wasn't a big deal. Then, people told me they bought the book. Or, they didn't get their preorder. More and more people came forward. THEN I saw the royalty statement I finally demanded.
I have my rights back. I want my money too.
I have my rights back. I want my money too.
It’s Monday, October 20, & I STILL HAVEN’T RECEIVED MY ROYALTIES.
Midnight Meadow, PAY YOUR AUTHORS AND STAFF!
Midnight Meadow, PAY YOUR AUTHORS AND STAFF!
October 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It’s Monday, October 20, & I STILL HAVEN’T RECEIVED MY ROYALTIES.
Midnight Meadow, PAY YOUR AUTHORS AND STAFF!
Midnight Meadow, PAY YOUR AUTHORS AND STAFF!
It’s October 13th and I STILL haven’t received my royalties.
October 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’s October 13th and I STILL haven’t received my royalties.
Well, fuq. This writing for publication thing is beyond exhausting. I continue my hiatus.
Baker & Taylor appears to be shutting down. A post on the r/libraries subreddit from an employee of B&T breaks the news and there appear to be other employees in the comments confirming the situation.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Well, fuq. This writing for publication thing is beyond exhausting. I continue my hiatus.
It’s October 6th, and I haven’t received my royalties yet.
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It’s October 6th, and I haven’t received my royalties yet.
It’s September 29th and I still haven’t received my royalties.
September 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It’s September 29th and I still haven’t received my royalties.
It’s September 22nd & I haven’t received my royalties.
September 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It’s September 22nd & I haven’t received my royalties.
It’s September 20th, & I still haven’t received my royalties.
September 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It’s September 20th, & I still haven’t received my royalties.
It’s September 15, & I still haven’t received my outstanding royalties.
September 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It’s September 15, & I still haven’t received my outstanding royalties.
After this weekend, it’s back to revisions!
September 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
After this weekend, it’s back to revisions!
“You need to slow down & take a break,” they said. My ankle replied, “ok. How about breaks in two places?”
September 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“You need to slow down & take a break,” they said. My ankle replied, “ok. How about breaks in two places?”
Got a couple of skills checked off at roller derby tonight.
Came home & got surprised by an opossum. Nearly fell over.
It's all about balance.
Literally.
Came home & got surprised by an opossum. Nearly fell over.
It's all about balance.
Literally.
September 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Got a couple of skills checked off at roller derby tonight.
Came home & got surprised by an opossum. Nearly fell over.
It's all about balance.
Literally.
Came home & got surprised by an opossum. Nearly fell over.
It's all about balance.
Literally.
I'm a nice person...until I'm not. Especially when it comes to money owed to me, & the files for MY books returned.
September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm a nice person...until I'm not. Especially when it comes to money owed to me, & the files for MY books returned.
Hmm…maybe I’ll post my “ghost as a wing woman” Gen X romance…
September 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hmm…maybe I’ll post my “ghost as a wing woman” Gen X romance…
Artists are laborers, too. They often work long hours & put strain on their bodies (& minds), often to be treated like they don't have jobs. They do.
WE do.
WE do.
September 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Artists are laborers, too. They often work long hours & put strain on their bodies (& minds), often to be treated like they don't have jobs. They do.
WE do.
WE do.
I celebrated my last weekend off for a while with relaxing, visiting, and a motorcycle ride. My stress is gone & I’m ready for what’s to come.
August 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I celebrated my last weekend off for a while with relaxing, visiting, and a motorcycle ride. My stress is gone & I’m ready for what’s to come.
I'm a nice person until I'm not. I don't really want to be not nice, but some things may require it soon.
August 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm a nice person until I'm not. I don't really want to be not nice, but some things may require it soon.
Everything hurts, & I have a bruise on my arm. I LOVE ROLLER DERBY! It's a great release from all the drama.
August 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Everything hurts, & I have a bruise on my arm. I LOVE ROLLER DERBY! It's a great release from all the drama.
Tomorrow I get to go watch roller derby, & I'm incredibly excited about it!
August 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Tomorrow I get to go watch roller derby, & I'm incredibly excited about it!