Melanie Mulrooney
@melmulrooney.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Writer (mostly flash), reader (gimme all the books), mama (so many kids), living in Nova Scotia. she/her
Always yes to: a cup of tea, books, board games, new pens, writing contests, em-dashes, pockets
Always no to: hard pants
Always yes to: a cup of tea, books, board games, new pens, writing contests, em-dashes, pockets
Always no to: hard pants
I'm obsessed with this story by @katherinegarrison.bsky.social at @foofarawpress.bsky.social So clever... it's the kind of story that feels like fun, and then the sad and chilling undertow pulls you deep.
Also, the audio narration is fabulous!
Also, the audio narration is fabulous!
🎭 Faces for Sale at Iz’s Emporium by Katherine Garrison https://foofaraw.press/faces-for-sale-at-izs-emporium-by-katherine-garrison/
🎭 Faces for Sale at Iz’s Emporium by Katherine Garrison
the finest faces in all the land
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August 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I'm obsessed with this story by @katherinegarrison.bsky.social at @foofarawpress.bsky.social So clever... it's the kind of story that feels like fun, and then the sad and chilling undertow pulls you deep.
Also, the audio narration is fabulous!
Also, the audio narration is fabulous!
“30% of our international travel are Canadians, and we're seeing an impact to our state.” - @cortezmasto.senate.gov
I wonder wh—
"There are reasons why the president and some of his team referred to Canada as being mean and nasty to deal with, OK." - US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Oh, right.
I wonder wh—
"There are reasons why the president and some of his team referred to Canada as being mean and nasty to deal with, OK." - US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Oh, right.
July 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“30% of our international travel are Canadians, and we're seeing an impact to our state.” - @cortezmasto.senate.gov
I wonder wh—
"There are reasons why the president and some of his team referred to Canada as being mean and nasty to deal with, OK." - US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Oh, right.
I wonder wh—
"There are reasons why the president and some of his team referred to Canada as being mean and nasty to deal with, OK." - US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Oh, right.
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May 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Great book, great cover! Check it out!
New cover reveal for Stone Heart (Stone & Flame book 1) by Mallory Glass! Thanks to JV Arts for the awesome work.
Cover updates coming this week with links where to buy (on sale now with original cover at: books2read.com/Mallory-Glass )
#romancelandia #booksky 🌶️📚 #AmWriting #indie
Cover updates coming this week with links where to buy (on sale now with original cover at: books2read.com/Mallory-Glass )
#romancelandia #booksky 🌶️📚 #AmWriting #indie
May 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Great book, great cover! Check it out!
So many gorgeous pieces here, including this beautiful, thought-provoking poem by the talented @mizukiyamagen.bsky.social Love this title. And I got to the end then went right back to the beginning to devour every word again.
My poem, "A Cactus Learns to Lie" is out in the current Plants 🌵 issue at Eye to the Telescope from @sfpoetry.bsky.social
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Eye to the Telescope
Eye to the Telescope, the quarterly online journal of SFPA, the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association, an international organization of speculative poets.
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April 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So many gorgeous pieces here, including this beautiful, thought-provoking poem by the talented @mizukiyamagen.bsky.social Love this title. And I got to the end then went right back to the beginning to devour every word again.
My story is free to read at Crepuscular today! 🥳 I'm rather pleased with this one. Such a treat to be published at this great micro mag!
"Things Aren't Always What They Seem" by @melmulrooney.bsky.social is free to read today!
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April 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My story is free to read at Crepuscular today! 🥳 I'm rather pleased with this one. Such a treat to be published at this great micro mag!
I'm so excited to have my story, 'Sacrificed to the Ocean', published in this gorgeous issue!
April 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I'm so excited to have my story, 'Sacrificed to the Ocean', published in this gorgeous issue!
"The whiplash from the White House tariff trade war we're living in is geopolitical gaslighting"
Read "Elbows Up" by @tomljanovic.bsky.social in The Pride Roars
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Read "Elbows Up" by @tomljanovic.bsky.social in The Pride Roars
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Elbows Up / T.L. Tomljanovic
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April 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This micro by @scmillsbooks.bsky.social is fabulous! Vibrant imagery, and an emotional journey in 100 words. ❤️👏
NEW STORY: "How to Move On (After Your Girlfriend’s Treatment Fails)" by @scmillsbooks.bsky.social.
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How to Move On (After Your Girlfriend’s Treatment Fails) - 100-Foot Crow
By: S. C. Mills. Lose yourself amid golden larches, off the trail where you met. Lie on the cold forest floor. Shiver. Her body isn’t here to warm yours. Rest her old wristwatch over your heart. It st...
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April 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This micro by @scmillsbooks.bsky.social is fabulous! Vibrant imagery, and an emotional journey in 100 words. ❤️👏
I tried to go to Mark Cuban's page to see what he's been saying about the political situation lately, and apparently I'm blocked because I've been added to some pro-AI list? I am absolutely not an AI apologist and think AI has no place in creative spaces. How do people end up added to these packs?
April 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I tried to go to Mark Cuban's page to see what he's been saying about the political situation lately, and apparently I'm blocked because I've been added to some pro-AI list? I am absolutely not an AI apologist and think AI has no place in creative spaces. How do people end up added to these packs?
This beautiful project features amazing writers, in support of an amazing writer. Available now! Grab your copy!
It's launch day! Books2Read.com/Murgatroyd
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Heavens to Murgatroyd by Lintusen Press, Finnian Burnett, Robert Runte, Renee Cronley, Trent Lewin, Laurene Boutin, M. Gail Stelter, Shawn L. Bird, Donnalynn Rainey, Lindsay Harrington, Zilla Jones, T. L. Tomljanovic, Tom McCann, Robyn Diner, Alma Lee, Trevor Hodges, Susan Duffield-Lodge, Sherry Cassells, Janet Richards, Lavinia Leon
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March 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This beautiful project features amazing writers, in support of an amazing writer. Available now! Grab your copy!
The folks at @slothandenvy.com are awesome. And hilarious. Definitely submit. But also just click the link so you can read the certificate. 😂
Allll riiiiiiight! Subs open for Toad Shade Zine 3/1. This issue we're offering a teeny feedback on 100 story subs if you want to use the tip jar (+nifty certificate!) TOTALLY optional, don't let it stop you submitting, which is 100% free!
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We will provide feedback on your story. We will be open, honest, and professional, but keep in mind you're not paying us to tell you how good your sto...
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March 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The folks at @slothandenvy.com are awesome. And hilarious. Definitely submit. But also just click the link so you can read the certificate. 😂
I can't wait to read this one! Check out that gorgeous cover! <3
So it's my *official* cover reveal day even though it's been creeping through as a preview on links lately.
LOOK AT IT. IT'S SO PRETTY.
#booksky #romancelandia
LOOK AT IT. IT'S SO PRETTY.
#booksky #romancelandia
March 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I can't wait to read this one! Check out that gorgeous cover! <3
Crepuscular publication day!! The publication timing on this particular story couldn't be more perfect for me. 🔥 Love Crepuscular, and so pleased to have this one published with them!
Crepuscular welcomes Melanie Mulrooney! "Things Aren't Always What They Seem" is available to Patrons now. Watch for it April 13th or join the Patreon to read it and all our early release stories
and exclusives!
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and exclusives!
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March 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Crepuscular publication day!! The publication timing on this particular story couldn't be more perfect for me. 🔥 Love Crepuscular, and so pleased to have this one published with them!
Amazing, exciting news! Such a gorgeous story, written by a wonderful writer and human. Yay!
My story's nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novelette!!! So happy for my dear Txyzna & Semau!!! 😭🚀🌊
[Not pictured: The way I thought Kate Ristau's call was a spam; I wasn't listening for the 1st few seconds (luckily I picked up lol), the way I ran to the toilet and dry-heaved afterwards.]
[Not pictured: The way I thought Kate Ristau's call was a spam; I wasn't listening for the 1st few seconds (luckily I picked up lol), the way I ran to the toilet and dry-heaved afterwards.]
March 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Amazing, exciting news! Such a gorgeous story, written by a wonderful writer and human. Yay!
So thrilled to have this itty-bitty weird romance up on X-R-A-Y today! 🥳
today we've got a romantic micro by Melanie Mulrooney @melmulrooney.bsky.social !! it's about lobsters at the bottom of the ocean !
"The neurons of my cardiac ganglion fired, heartbeat racing in anticipation of your tiny feelers running over my carapace."
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"The neurons of my cardiac ganglion fired, heartbeat racing in anticipation of your tiny feelers running over my carapace."
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LAST NIGHT I DREAMT WE WERE LOBSTERS by Melanie Mulrooney
Last night I dreamt we were lobsters. I was tucked behind a rock, hiding from the cod swimming overhead. The bright blue of your claw caught my attention; one in two million, deliciously unique. “You...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
So thrilled to have this itty-bitty weird romance up on X-R-A-Y today! 🥳
So... this just happened. 👀
My story, The Heart Outside My Body, won the Heart Writing Battle. 🥳 Waiting for that to sink in...
My story, The Heart Outside My Body, won the Heart Writing Battle. 🥳 Waiting for that to sink in...
March 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
So... this just happened. 👀
My story, The Heart Outside My Body, won the Heart Writing Battle. 🥳 Waiting for that to sink in...
My story, The Heart Outside My Body, won the Heart Writing Battle. 🥳 Waiting for that to sink in...
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A joke for us consultants who might get a *bit* too comfortable on the bench…
February 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A joke for us consultants who might get a *bit* too comfortable on the bench…
Reposted by Melanie Mulrooney
A piece I wrote for @twistinthetale.bsky.social is published today with The Anti-Misogyny Club!
We've all got at least one Medusa story in us, right?
We've all got at least one Medusa story in us, right?
SHE'S HERE! Issue 03 of our journal is out today, featuring incredible feminist fiction, nonfiction, poetry and visual art from our @jenbooton.bsky.social @serenekhader.bsky.social @scmillsbooks.bsky.social @benedictan.bsky.social @pattytacuri.bsky.social among others!
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February 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A piece I wrote for @twistinthetale.bsky.social is published today with The Anti-Misogyny Club!
We've all got at least one Medusa story in us, right?
We've all got at least one Medusa story in us, right?
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Excited to open subs Mar 1st for Toad Shade Zine. I know we're going to get some amazing art and stories!
Also, we're going to do our best to put out a digital copy in addition to print this time. We've had some requests from international friends for this.
toadshadezine.com/submissions/
Also, we're going to do our best to put out a digital copy in addition to print this time. We've had some requests from international friends for this.
toadshadezine.com/submissions/
Submissions – Toad Shade Zine
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February 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Excited to open subs Mar 1st for Toad Shade Zine. I know we're going to get some amazing art and stories!
Also, we're going to do our best to put out a digital copy in addition to print this time. We've had some requests from international friends for this.
toadshadezine.com/submissions/
Also, we're going to do our best to put out a digital copy in addition to print this time. We've had some requests from international friends for this.
toadshadezine.com/submissions/
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IMPORTANT: If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably heard Trump‘s constant claim that the United States is “subsidizing” Canada. It’s wrong of course, but here’s the best explanation I’ve seen about how & why it’s wrong. PLEASE WATCH & SHARE IT A LOT. Kudos to Andrew Chang & CBC.
Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
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January 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
IMPORTANT: If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably heard Trump‘s constant claim that the United States is “subsidizing” Canada. It’s wrong of course, but here’s the best explanation I’ve seen about how & why it’s wrong. PLEASE WATCH & SHARE IT A LOT. Kudos to Andrew Chang & CBC.
Excellent overview of the issue with this. Thanks, Steve! (Follow his channel. It's great.)
February 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Excellent overview of the issue with this. Thanks, Steve! (Follow his channel. It's great.)
Canadians, do not allow CBC radio to host a "discussion" with Americans about whether or not Canada should exist as a country.
We must not normalize this.
Email checkup@cbc.ca. Contact the ombudsman. cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/ombudsman
If this airs, we boycott and call for resignations.
We must not normalize this.
Email checkup@cbc.ca. Contact the ombudsman. cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/ombudsman
If this airs, we boycott and call for resignations.
Lots of thoughtful social media criticism of our question for Sunday's Checkup and we listened. The new question: what do you think of Trump's comments about Canada becoming the 51st state? The show's being simulcast on more than 100 NPR stations. It's a chance to make your voice heard.
February 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Canadians, do not allow CBC radio to host a "discussion" with Americans about whether or not Canada should exist as a country.
We must not normalize this.
Email checkup@cbc.ca. Contact the ombudsman. cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/ombudsman
If this airs, we boycott and call for resignations.
We must not normalize this.
Email checkup@cbc.ca. Contact the ombudsman. cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/ombudsman
If this airs, we boycott and call for resignations.
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No. Call it out as a threat against our sovereignty. These are not simply "comments" to be discussed. Trump is violating international law.
Do not normalize this.
Do not frame this as if it's remotely reasonable.
Do not send the message to Americans that Canadian sovereignty is up for debate.
Do not normalize this.
Do not frame this as if it's remotely reasonable.
Do not send the message to Americans that Canadian sovereignty is up for debate.
February 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
No. Call it out as a threat against our sovereignty. These are not simply "comments" to be discussed. Trump is violating international law.
Do not normalize this.
Do not frame this as if it's remotely reasonable.
Do not send the message to Americans that Canadian sovereignty is up for debate.
Do not normalize this.
Do not frame this as if it's remotely reasonable.
Do not send the message to Americans that Canadian sovereignty is up for debate.
This was so good!! Ben is a writing friend who is also a magician, and he's amazing at both -- which is very clear from this bit of storytelling magic.
February 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This was so good!! Ben is a writing friend who is also a magician, and he's amazing at both -- which is very clear from this bit of storytelling magic.