Erin Al-Mehairi, Editor & Author
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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/
December 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The snow and trees today on the drive over to work on some writing and editing at a local cafe. ❄️🥶🪾
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The other day I had been wishing for hot chocolate and/or coffee at the library! And Monday, I found one that has a machine for both! I had a mokkacino, which I found out was a cafe mocha. So cool! 😅📚☕️

#librarylove #libraries
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Kindle book deals! Grab yours now for the weekend. Plus a list of other titles by Tom. Type Tom Deady into the search bar on the Zon! 💀
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Pies are ready and all the prep! Looking forward to watching the Macy’s day parade in the morning after my daughter runs the local Turkey Trot 5k and making dinner later to eat and hang out with my family. So grateful for them.
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Leftover homemade veggie today on this dreary Ohio day as we clean out the fridge to make room for Thanksgiving prepped foods tonight - pies, cranberry jello salad, homemade stuffing…
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
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
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 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.

😂😅🥰🎄
November 23, 2025 at 1:36 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. 💛
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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? 👩🏻‍💻

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November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 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? 👩🏻‍💻
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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
Happy Halloween! Happy Florence + the Machine release day! I’m excited! 🎃

#happyhalloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Have you bought your copy? 💀
October 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Tonight! Google meets!

meet.google.com/jai-nsqo-ika
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Congratulations to my friend @christaqua.bsky.social for the release of How to Fake a Haunting today! 🕯️

You’ll want this one for your October reads (or anytime)! She’s such a magnificent writer. 💛

www.amazon.com/How-Fake-Hau...
October 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Celebrated my middle daughter’s upcoming Wednesday birthday yesterday while my other daughter is home. We had homemade spice cake, vegetarian green chile chili & chicken soft tacos, and the girls and I made Halloween bracelets and watched some shows. It was bliss!

My mom heart is happy. 🫶🏼
October 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My youngest Addie is home from college for fall break (an extended weekend)! We went to hunt treasures & watch the sunset together last night & eat our faves. She’s doing well at school but nice to be back together & lots of hugs! Mom & nature therapy. 💛🌞🥰
October 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I take forever to read things atm, but these are the 3 books I’m reading currently: The Possession of Alba Diaz by @isabelcanas.bsky.social & The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by @sgj.bsky.social + trying out audiobooks before bed, so 1st one is Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell.

What are you reading? 😁
October 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy October, my favorite month! 🧡 I spent yesterday (the 1st) working on book PR & editing, going to a library and for a walk in the evening, and enjoying flowers from our garden beds at home. It was a gorgeous day (as is today, too)!

#octobervibes #books
October 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Happy release day to Where the Soul goes by @katsilvaauthor.bsky.social, published by @nwreader.bsky.social! So honored to have been its editor. It’s fantastic.

Grab now where books are sold, it’s so good!! And there is a launch party (Tues) on YouTube at 8p EST.

#horror #books #foodish
September 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Last night, as part of my birthday present, I got to see the 50th anniversary showing of JAWS! It was fantastic. I saw it in an encore theater so there was surround sound and cool effects. So good!

🦈😁🫶🏼🥰

#jaws50 #jaws #classicfilms
August 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Yesterday, HorrorDNA revealed the cover for The Rack II anthology! You can pre-order now on the Zon. Star-studded cast w/names like @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social, & @jennykiefer.com! Cover by @lynnehansenart.bsky.social & edited by @horrortom.bsky.social. 💀

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVHDGW...
August 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM