emily gray
@authoremilyg.bsky.social
a science fiction writer, apparently
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@authoremilyg.bsky.social
· Jun 10
Now that we’re finally PM official—my debut novel will be out NEXT YEAR! I love this book with my whole heart, and it’s been such a weird and winding journey to get here. I have so things to say and people to thank and it’s very overwhelming, but I’m so so excited to bring this book to the world. 🪐
I teach middle school and...yeah. My advanced 7th graders can't write a paragraph without sentence starters. They need to be spoonfed everything. They can't identify an adjective. They have no work ethic. People don't understand when we say there is a literacy crisis, we mean CRISIS.
seeing a bunch of people learning about three-cueing and the death of teaching phonics and hoping it brings ANY peace to any teachers who have been going insane since no child left behind over how the kids are functionally illiterate
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I teach middle school and...yeah. My advanced 7th graders can't write a paragraph without sentence starters. They need to be spoonfed everything. They can't identify an adjective. They have no work ethic. People don't understand when we say there is a literacy crisis, we mean CRISIS.
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Appreciating small joys these days
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Appreciating small joys these days
Every time I create a new male character:
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Every time I create a new male character:
My wokest take is that the trending "traditional Christmas" and "Ralph Lauren Christmas" aesthetics are directly linked to the rise in conservatism and fascism BUT ALSO they brought back tinsel and my brain likes the shiny
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My wokest take is that the trending "traditional Christmas" and "Ralph Lauren Christmas" aesthetics are directly linked to the rise in conservatism and fascism BUT ALSO they brought back tinsel and my brain likes the shiny
Okay but I feel like this picture my student took of me today has author photo potential
November 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Okay but I feel like this picture my student took of me today has author photo potential
I gave the tiny human a cozy reading nook and he’s been perfectly silent for the last 45 minutes reading @mollyostertag.bsky.social ‘s Dungeon Club because I think he’s figured out if he’s reading I won’t make him go to bed.
This is a proud parenting moment. 🥹
This is a proud parenting moment. 🥹
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I gave the tiny human a cozy reading nook and he’s been perfectly silent for the last 45 minutes reading @mollyostertag.bsky.social ‘s Dungeon Club because I think he’s figured out if he’s reading I won’t make him go to bed.
This is a proud parenting moment. 🥹
This is a proud parenting moment. 🥹
It’s Friday, have an unofficial selection of memes that represent the plot of my book 2 outline so far:
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It’s Friday, have an unofficial selection of memes that represent the plot of my book 2 outline so far:
I am not generally a person that enjoys scary media but it is THAT TIME OF YEAR when I watch my ONE spooky show
a man in a red robe is standing in front of a podium that says welcome netflix
ALT: a man in a red robe is standing in front of a podium that says welcome netflix
media.tenor.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I am not generally a person that enjoys scary media but it is THAT TIME OF YEAR when I watch my ONE spooky show
Introducing @themountaingoats.bsky.social to my middle school class playlist by way of Lin Manuel Miranda is a weird experience that I’m having this morning
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Introducing @themountaingoats.bsky.social to my middle school class playlist by way of Lin Manuel Miranda is a weird experience that I’m having this morning
My amazing agent opens to queries in FORTY FIVE MINUTES go check out her MSWL she’s genuinely the best ❤️
Reminder #amquerying: I open to queries at midnight tonight (in 45 minutes)! I'll stay open until I reach 500, to maintain a bit of sanity and ensure that I can get back to people in a reasonable time.
My goal is to keep opening quarterly, so please don't stress about missing out or bad timing.
My goal is to keep opening quarterly, so please don't stress about missing out or bad timing.
Heads up #amquerying: I will be open to queries from *October 12-19*, or until I reach 500 queries.
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
October 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
My amazing agent opens to queries in FORTY FIVE MINUTES go check out her MSWL she’s genuinely the best ❤️
IT'S MY AGENT SIB'S BOOK BIRTHDAYYYYY. GO GET YOURSELF A COPY OF HIGHER MAGIC ASAP!!!
It’s book day!!!
HIGHER MAGIC is out in the US today! UK readers, it’s coming your way November 20th. I’m so excited for you all to meet Bartleby, Anne, and the rest of the gang. ✨
HIGHER MAGIC is out in the US today! UK readers, it’s coming your way November 20th. I’m so excited for you all to meet Bartleby, Anne, and the rest of the gang. ✨
October 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
IT'S MY AGENT SIB'S BOOK BIRTHDAYYYYY. GO GET YOURSELF A COPY OF HIGHER MAGIC ASAP!!!
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If you like HIGHER MAGIC, I bet you'll go feral for everything by:
@hgparry.bsky.social (esp. THE SCHOLAR AND THE LAST FAERIE DOOR)
@elizmanderson.com (esp. THE KEEPER OF LONELY SPIRITS)
@sylviecathrall.bsky.social (The Sunken Archive duology 😍)
and Emily Tesh's THE INCANDESCENT
I certainly do.
@hgparry.bsky.social (esp. THE SCHOLAR AND THE LAST FAERIE DOOR)
@elizmanderson.com (esp. THE KEEPER OF LONELY SPIRITS)
@sylviecathrall.bsky.social (The Sunken Archive duology 😍)
and Emily Tesh's THE INCANDESCENT
I certainly do.
What books should people be reading if they enjoy yourself? Shout them out! #WritingPrompt
October 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you like HIGHER MAGIC, I bet you'll go feral for everything by:
@hgparry.bsky.social (esp. THE SCHOLAR AND THE LAST FAERIE DOOR)
@elizmanderson.com (esp. THE KEEPER OF LONELY SPIRITS)
@sylviecathrall.bsky.social (The Sunken Archive duology 😍)
and Emily Tesh's THE INCANDESCENT
I certainly do.
@hgparry.bsky.social (esp. THE SCHOLAR AND THE LAST FAERIE DOOR)
@elizmanderson.com (esp. THE KEEPER OF LONELY SPIRITS)
@sylviecathrall.bsky.social (The Sunken Archive duology 😍)
and Emily Tesh's THE INCANDESCENT
I certainly do.
I reached a new stage of parenting where I’m reading fanfic of my favorite couple from my kid’s favorite show because damnit if we’re gonna watch this 900 times in a row I might as well get into it with you
October 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I reached a new stage of parenting where I’m reading fanfic of my favorite couple from my kid’s favorite show because damnit if we’re gonna watch this 900 times in a row I might as well get into it with you
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“Trad cath” is, weirdly, code for “unfamiliar with Catholicism”
Far-right Catholics freaking out about the Pope doing normal Pope things will always be entertaining.
The Pope blessed some water? Can you even imagine?
The Pope blessed some water? Can you even imagine?
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“Trad cath” is, weirdly, code for “unfamiliar with Catholicism”
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9 days until HIGHER MAGIC is out!
This snippet is one of my favorite chapter epigraphs. (I wouldn’t recommend taking classes with Prof. Putnam 😅.)
#Booksky #HigherMagic
@htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
This snippet is one of my favorite chapter epigraphs. (I wouldn’t recommend taking classes with Prof. Putnam 😅.)
#Booksky #HigherMagic
@htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
9 days until HIGHER MAGIC is out!
This snippet is one of my favorite chapter epigraphs. (I wouldn’t recommend taking classes with Prof. Putnam 😅.)
#Booksky #HigherMagic
@htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
This snippet is one of my favorite chapter epigraphs. (I wouldn’t recommend taking classes with Prof. Putnam 😅.)
#Booksky #HigherMagic
@htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
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10 days until HIGHER MAGIC is out! I loved the way @mkhardywrites.com did their countdown with snips from their novel, so I’m doing that, too.
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
10 days until HIGHER MAGIC is out! I loved the way @mkhardywrites.com did their countdown with snips from their novel, so I’m doing that, too.
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
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Not to be a total nerd but like
Even in the original Star Wars movies not everyone thought the genocide was bad. The movies were just from the pov of people who did.
Like it’s very much part of the plot!
Even in the original Star Wars movies not everyone thought the genocide was bad. The movies were just from the pov of people who did.
Like it’s very much part of the plot!
September 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Not to be a total nerd but like
Even in the original Star Wars movies not everyone thought the genocide was bad. The movies were just from the pov of people who did.
Like it’s very much part of the plot!
Even in the original Star Wars movies not everyone thought the genocide was bad. The movies were just from the pov of people who did.
Like it’s very much part of the plot!
It’s one of my favorite days of the year: the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors! Excited to hear panels from @scalzi.com @annaleen.bsky.social @tracydeonn.bsky.social and MORE 😍
September 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s one of my favorite days of the year: the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors! Excited to hear panels from @scalzi.com @annaleen.bsky.social @tracydeonn.bsky.social and MORE 😍
I literally posted one of Charlie Kirk’s own quotes on the ⏰app and people are like “YOU’RE CELEBRATING THE DEATH OF A HUMAN BEING!!!! WE’RE GONNA SEND THIS TO YOUR BOSS AND GET YOU FIRED!!!”
Jokes on you bestie, I already got fired this week. 👍🏻
Jokes on you bestie, I already got fired this week. 👍🏻
September 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I literally posted one of Charlie Kirk’s own quotes on the ⏰app and people are like “YOU’RE CELEBRATING THE DEATH OF A HUMAN BEING!!!! WE’RE GONNA SEND THIS TO YOUR BOSS AND GET YOU FIRED!!!”
Jokes on you bestie, I already got fired this week. 👍🏻
Jokes on you bestie, I already got fired this week. 👍🏻
Just lost my job so this feels like a good time to remind folks I have a whole book coming out next year!! It has spaceships and kissing and the crushing weight of unbecoming a person that no longer serves you!! Crowned by the Stars, out fall 2026 with Berkley! 🪐
September 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Just lost my job so this feels like a good time to remind folks I have a whole book coming out next year!! It has spaceships and kissing and the crushing weight of unbecoming a person that no longer serves you!! Crowned by the Stars, out fall 2026 with Berkley! 🪐
Oh my god I have a reason to live again
people who miss the days when I was releasing a ton of stuff and going kinda wild are gonna enjoy the next few years
September 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Oh my god I have a reason to live again
Someone has made a tiktok account filming and mocking unhoused people near my home and it pisses me off so bad I can’t stand it
August 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Someone has made a tiktok account filming and mocking unhoused people near my home and it pisses me off so bad I can’t stand it
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alleged Catholic JD Vance shits on Matthew 25:40, calls the Son of God an NPC
this is dramatically fascist
REPORTER: Why are troops stationed here at Union Station and at the National Mall instead of areas where crime is higher?
JD VANCE: Crime is actually extremely high here at Union Station. You have vagrants.
JD VANCE: Crime is actually extremely high here at Union Station. You have vagrants.
August 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
alleged Catholic JD Vance shits on Matthew 25:40, calls the Son of God an NPC
BOOK REC REQUEST!
Does anyone have any good middle grade book suggestions with characters who use mobility aids? I have a student who is a voracious reader and I would love to get some books for my classroom library that represent her ❤️
Does anyone have any good middle grade book suggestions with characters who use mobility aids? I have a student who is a voracious reader and I would love to get some books for my classroom library that represent her ❤️
August 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
BOOK REC REQUEST!
Does anyone have any good middle grade book suggestions with characters who use mobility aids? I have a student who is a voracious reader and I would love to get some books for my classroom library that represent her ❤️
Does anyone have any good middle grade book suggestions with characters who use mobility aids? I have a student who is a voracious reader and I would love to get some books for my classroom library that represent her ❤️