Manuia Heinrich
@heinrichmanuia.bsky.social
Mā’ohi author of SALT WATER BLOOD (Simon & Schuster - Allen & Unwin '26) 🏝️ Doctor in Pacific Studies & Cofounder Pacific Islanders in Publishing • Rep: @marintakikawa.bsky.social 🌺 manuiaheinrich.com GR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222438787-sa
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Ending my vague era with this: ✨I’m getting published!✨
So pumped to announce that my book SALT WATER BLOOD will be published with Simon & Schuster (US) + Allen & Unwin (ANZ) in 2026!
Endless gratitude to my agent @marintakikawa.bsky.social & my editor Sarah Barley 💖
#booksky #writingcommunity
So pumped to announce that my book SALT WATER BLOOD will be published with Simon & Schuster (US) + Allen & Unwin (ANZ) in 2026!
Endless gratitude to my agent @marintakikawa.bsky.social & my editor Sarah Barley 💖
#booksky #writingcommunity
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Today is #PreDV, the pitch practice event before #DVpit! Post your pitch drafts with #preDV from 8AM-8PM ET
Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on!
Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends!
more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky
Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on!
Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends!
more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is #PreDV, the pitch practice event before #DVpit! Post your pitch drafts with #preDV from 8AM-8PM ET
Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on!
Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends!
more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky
Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on!
Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends!
more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky
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Yep. Publishers are WELL AWARE of this, too, otherwise they wouldn't bother with *any* book tours or ad campaigns. If they think something won't move the needle, they don't fork out.
It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*
It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*
Word of mouth is awesome. Enthusiastic nerds on social media can move mountains occasionally. But a decent book tour or ad campaign would move a mountain faster.
July 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yep. Publishers are WELL AWARE of this, too, otherwise they wouldn't bother with *any* book tours or ad campaigns. If they think something won't move the needle, they don't fork out.
It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*
It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*
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Happy #AANHPI Heritage Month! Get to know a few amazing Asian Authors by using our Starter Pack go.bsky.app/VDxKNDN
And also some amazing Pacific Islander authors here: www.pacificislanderbooks.org
And also some amazing Pacific Islander authors here: www.pacificislanderbooks.org
May 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Happy #AANHPI Heritage Month! Get to know a few amazing Asian Authors by using our Starter Pack go.bsky.app/VDxKNDN
And also some amazing Pacific Islander authors here: www.pacificislanderbooks.org
And also some amazing Pacific Islander authors here: www.pacificislanderbooks.org
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Happy #AANHPI Heritage month! Just a friendly reminder that making book lists for this month means doing the work to include every letter of the acronym! Here's an amazing place to start: www.pacificislanderbooks.org
Pacific Islanders in Publishing | A Worldwide Database of Pacific Islanders in Publishing
Pacific Islanders in Publishing is a database of Pacific Islander NHPI creators and professionals in publishing, and includes the latest PI book releases worldwide.
www.pacificislanderbooks.org
May 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy #AANHPI Heritage month! Just a friendly reminder that making book lists for this month means doing the work to include every letter of the acronym! Here's an amazing place to start: www.pacificislanderbooks.org
✨character art reveal✨
excited for y'all to meet moemoana & temanea, my investigative duo who can crack any case… except their own chemistry😂she’s obsessed with math, he’s obsessed with her (not that he’ll admit it).
add to gr! goodreads.com/book/show/22... (art littlelundmark23 on ig)
excited for y'all to meet moemoana & temanea, my investigative duo who can crack any case… except their own chemistry😂she’s obsessed with math, he’s obsessed with her (not that he’ll admit it).
add to gr! goodreads.com/book/show/22... (art littlelundmark23 on ig)
April 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
✨character art reveal✨
excited for y'all to meet moemoana & temanea, my investigative duo who can crack any case… except their own chemistry😂she’s obsessed with math, he’s obsessed with her (not that he’ll admit it).
add to gr! goodreads.com/book/show/22... (art littlelundmark23 on ig)
excited for y'all to meet moemoana & temanea, my investigative duo who can crack any case… except their own chemistry😂she’s obsessed with math, he’s obsessed with her (not that he’ll admit it).
add to gr! goodreads.com/book/show/22... (art littlelundmark23 on ig)
Publishing is weird. I just got a year-old agent rejection followd by my 1st author payment. For my book that got 8 offers of rep & sold in just over a week at auction🙃 Your reminder that rejections are subjective
Join my weird journey, add SWB on Goodreads. I’d be forever grateful💞 bit.ly/3CNgGXR
Join my weird journey, add SWB on Goodreads. I’d be forever grateful💞 bit.ly/3CNgGXR
February 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Publishing is weird. I just got a year-old agent rejection followd by my 1st author payment. For my book that got 8 offers of rep & sold in just over a week at auction🙃 Your reminder that rejections are subjective
Join my weird journey, add SWB on Goodreads. I’d be forever grateful💞 bit.ly/3CNgGXR
Join my weird journey, add SWB on Goodreads. I’d be forever grateful💞 bit.ly/3CNgGXR
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Btw Authors Against Book Bans ( @authorsabb.bsky.social ) might seem kid lit driven bc so many challenges are happening in schools, but I think every author should consider joining. Book bans are bad for everyone.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
Authors Against Book Bans
Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Btw Authors Against Book Bans ( @authorsabb.bsky.social ) might seem kid lit driven bc so many challenges are happening in schools, but I think every author should consider joining. Book bans are bad for everyone.
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
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✨PLEASE SHARE✨
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
January 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
✨PLEASE SHARE✨
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
It is live!!!
There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸
Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
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We've had a bunch of new people added to the 2026 debut authors starter pack so I'm sharing again so you don't miss anyone!
If you are a 2026 Debut Author being traditionally published, don't forget to join the 2026 Debut Discord here: forms.gle/KtSnFmXSquCA...
go.bsky.app/9Sw356k
If you are a 2026 Debut Author being traditionally published, don't forget to join the 2026 Debut Discord here: forms.gle/KtSnFmXSquCA...
go.bsky.app/9Sw356k
January 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We've had a bunch of new people added to the 2026 debut authors starter pack so I'm sharing again so you don't miss anyone!
If you are a 2026 Debut Author being traditionally published, don't forget to join the 2026 Debut Discord here: forms.gle/KtSnFmXSquCA...
go.bsky.app/9Sw356k
If you are a 2026 Debut Author being traditionally published, don't forget to join the 2026 Debut Discord here: forms.gle/KtSnFmXSquCA...
go.bsky.app/9Sw356k
✨ 2024 wrap up ✨
I’ve had a busy year 💝
- queried my YA speculative thriller
- shortlisted for 2 writing competitions
- 8 offers of rep, signed with agent!
- got published in an anthology
- 2 academic papers + a short story
- sold YA to a big 5 at auction ✨
- sold ANZ rights
feeling grateful 🥹
I’ve had a busy year 💝
- queried my YA speculative thriller
- shortlisted for 2 writing competitions
- 8 offers of rep, signed with agent!
- got published in an anthology
- 2 academic papers + a short story
- sold YA to a big 5 at auction ✨
- sold ANZ rights
feeling grateful 🥹
December 27, 2024 at 7:38 PM
✨ 2024 wrap up ✨
I’ve had a busy year 💝
- queried my YA speculative thriller
- shortlisted for 2 writing competitions
- 8 offers of rep, signed with agent!
- got published in an anthology
- 2 academic papers + a short story
- sold YA to a big 5 at auction ✨
- sold ANZ rights
feeling grateful 🥹
I’ve had a busy year 💝
- queried my YA speculative thriller
- shortlisted for 2 writing competitions
- 8 offers of rep, signed with agent!
- got published in an anthology
- 2 academic papers + a short story
- sold YA to a big 5 at auction ✨
- sold ANZ rights
feeling grateful 🥹
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I just realized I never talked about my book on here. So, I’m an author. I wrote a picture book called Tala Learns to Siva. It’s my love to letter to Samoan women who ensure our cultural traditions live on even when we move away from the motherland.
December 23, 2024 at 7:11 PM
I just realized I never talked about my book on here. So, I’m an author. I wrote a picture book called Tala Learns to Siva. It’s my love to letter to Samoan women who ensure our cultural traditions live on even when we move away from the motherland.
Excited to introduce you to SALT WATER BLOOD🌊🩸If you like YA thrillers with a touch of fantasy & enemies-to-lovers romance, check out my reader’s guide ✨
Coming in 2026 with S&S /Allen & Unwin, and you can add it to your Goodreads shelf now!😊 www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#YAbooks #books
Coming in 2026 with S&S /Allen & Unwin, and you can add it to your Goodreads shelf now!😊 www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#YAbooks #books
![Dark green island background photo titled “vibes” with the following tropes/themes listed in white letters: “Polynesian rep, sentient island, enemies to detective partners to [eyes emoji], only one wardrobe, unapologetically anticolonial, enchanted pastries,
you won't guess who did it.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kzukbpbvgl32uh35nvw7w6to/bafkreiajaufgsvsz4iveudwgmydezebao6lsiiwvi46ejp3jzm3mhuhbza@jpeg)
December 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Excited to introduce you to SALT WATER BLOOD🌊🩸If you like YA thrillers with a touch of fantasy & enemies-to-lovers romance, check out my reader’s guide ✨
Coming in 2026 with S&S /Allen & Unwin, and you can add it to your Goodreads shelf now!😊 www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#YAbooks #books
Coming in 2026 with S&S /Allen & Unwin, and you can add it to your Goodreads shelf now!😊 www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
#YAbooks #books
You can now add SALT WATER BLOOD on ✨Goodreads!✨ (link in bio!)
I’ve been dreaming of this moment for so long, and it’s finally here! To everyone who adds it to their shelves, thank you from the bottom of my salty little heart—you mean the world to me! 🌊💙
#writingcommunity #goodreads
#writingcommunity #goodreads
December 14, 2024 at 8:51 PM
You can now add SALT WATER BLOOD on ✨Goodreads!✨ (link in bio!)
I’ve been dreaming of this moment for so long, and it’s finally here! To everyone who adds it to their shelves, thank you from the bottom of my salty little heart—you mean the world to me! 🌊💙
#writingcommunity #goodreads
#writingcommunity #goodreads
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Coming overseas Fall 2026
Lilo & Stitch was the 1st time I saw a family that looked like mine onscreen 🥰, so I can't believe I now get to write a twist about them and their vile, foul, flawed—and also cute and fluffy 😉—alien Stitch. Mahalo to @marchsoloway.bsky.social, Heather, and our Disney team!
Lilo & Stitch was the 1st time I saw a family that looked like mine onscreen 🥰, so I can't believe I now get to write a twist about them and their vile, foul, flawed—and also cute and fluffy 😉—alien Stitch. Mahalo to @marchsoloway.bsky.social, Heather, and our Disney team!
December 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Coming overseas Fall 2026
Lilo & Stitch was the 1st time I saw a family that looked like mine onscreen 🥰, so I can't believe I now get to write a twist about them and their vile, foul, flawed—and also cute and fluffy 😉—alien Stitch. Mahalo to @marchsoloway.bsky.social, Heather, and our Disney team!
Lilo & Stitch was the 1st time I saw a family that looked like mine onscreen 🥰, so I can't believe I now get to write a twist about them and their vile, foul, flawed—and also cute and fluffy 😉—alien Stitch. Mahalo to @marchsoloway.bsky.social, Heather, and our Disney team!
this is an important cause, and Kyra is the best so highly recommend
I've donated a full manuscript critique to the 2025 Kidlit4Ceasefire auction. Bidding opens January 15th.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
December 8, 2024 at 11:43 PM
this is an important cause, and Kyra is the best so highly recommend
this 💯
#amquerying writers, your dream agent is the one who will fight for your book(s) and for you, and with whom you feel comfortable working (good communication is key!). that’s something you become certain of as you work together.
#amquerying writers, your dream agent is the one who will fight for your book(s) and for you, and with whom you feel comfortable working (good communication is key!). that’s something you become certain of as you work together.
the dream agent, publisher, whatever is the person or company that is a champion for you and your career, period, and often you won't know that till you're working with them so don't put them on a pedestal before they've even shown you their worth
December 7, 2024 at 8:02 PM
this 💯
#amquerying writers, your dream agent is the one who will fight for your book(s) and for you, and with whom you feel comfortable working (good communication is key!). that’s something you become certain of as you work together.
#amquerying writers, your dream agent is the one who will fight for your book(s) and for you, and with whom you feel comfortable working (good communication is key!). that’s something you become certain of as you work together.
Ending my vague era with this: ✨I’m getting published!✨
So pumped to announce that my book SALT WATER BLOOD will be published with Simon & Schuster (US) + Allen & Unwin (ANZ) in 2026!
Endless gratitude to my agent @marintakikawa.bsky.social & my editor Sarah Barley 💖
#booksky #writingcommunity
So pumped to announce that my book SALT WATER BLOOD will be published with Simon & Schuster (US) + Allen & Unwin (ANZ) in 2026!
Endless gratitude to my agent @marintakikawa.bsky.social & my editor Sarah Barley 💖
#booksky #writingcommunity
December 5, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Ending my vague era with this: ✨I’m getting published!✨
So pumped to announce that my book SALT WATER BLOOD will be published with Simon & Schuster (US) + Allen & Unwin (ANZ) in 2026!
Endless gratitude to my agent @marintakikawa.bsky.social & my editor Sarah Barley 💖
#booksky #writingcommunity
So pumped to announce that my book SALT WATER BLOOD will be published with Simon & Schuster (US) + Allen & Unwin (ANZ) in 2026!
Endless gratitude to my agent @marintakikawa.bsky.social & my editor Sarah Barley 💖
#booksky #writingcommunity
Excited to share my new paper on Pacific literature in the special edition Global Visions from Oceania of Literature Compass. Huge thanks to the editors @tinamakereti.bsky.social & @bjetherington.bsky.social. 🌺📖 doi.org/10.1111/lic3...
#pacificstudies
#pacificstudies
Tahitian Author Célestine Vaite's Multilingual Writing: A Stitching of Languages and Experiences Across Oceania
Tahitian author Célestine Vaite's novels Breadfruit (2000), Frangipani (2004), and Tiare in Bloom (2006) are set in 1970s Tahiti and written mainly in English, but they feature numerous occurrences ...
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November 29, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Excited to share my new paper on Pacific literature in the special edition Global Visions from Oceania of Literature Compass. Huge thanks to the editors @tinamakereti.bsky.social & @bjetherington.bsky.social. 🌺📖 doi.org/10.1111/lic3...
#pacificstudies
#pacificstudies
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It’s time for my ever-growing thread of tax write-offs for authors & illustrators to keep in mind as we head into year-end.
✨ Book-related travel
✨ New computer/equipment
✨ Internet / office space
✨ Paper, office stuff, packaging items, stamps
✨ Software like Word, Scrivener, Canva Pro etc.
✨ Book-related travel
✨ New computer/equipment
✨ Internet / office space
✨ Paper, office stuff, packaging items, stamps
✨ Software like Word, Scrivener, Canva Pro etc.
November 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM
It’s time for my ever-growing thread of tax write-offs for authors & illustrators to keep in mind as we head into year-end.
✨ Book-related travel
✨ New computer/equipment
✨ Internet / office space
✨ Paper, office stuff, packaging items, stamps
✨ Software like Word, Scrivener, Canva Pro etc.
✨ Book-related travel
✨ New computer/equipment
✨ Internet / office space
✨ Paper, office stuff, packaging items, stamps
✨ Software like Word, Scrivener, Canva Pro etc.
SALT WATER BLOOD - a YA speculative thriller
(Firekeeper’s Daughter x Moana)
🏝️Polynesian rep
❣️Enemies.. stuck together
🔪 Twists for days
🌊 Eco-activism
#writingcommunity #booksky
(Firekeeper’s Daughter x Moana)
🏝️Polynesian rep
❣️Enemies.. stuck together
🔪 Twists for days
🌊 Eco-activism
#writingcommunity #booksky
November 23, 2024 at 5:46 AM
SALT WATER BLOOD - a YA speculative thriller
(Firekeeper’s Daughter x Moana)
🏝️Polynesian rep
❣️Enemies.. stuck together
🔪 Twists for days
🌊 Eco-activism
#writingcommunity #booksky
(Firekeeper’s Daughter x Moana)
🏝️Polynesian rep
❣️Enemies.. stuck together
🔪 Twists for days
🌊 Eco-activism
#writingcommunity #booksky
Hi 👋 I put together a starter pack to spotlight Pacific Islander authors for anyone wanting to discover and uplift PI literature.
Say hi & follow along to celebrate PI! And if you're a Pacific Islander book creator, reach out to be included :)
go.bsky.app/HFSy2tG
#books #authors #pasifika
Say hi & follow along to celebrate PI! And if you're a Pacific Islander book creator, reach out to be included :)
go.bsky.app/HFSy2tG
#books #authors #pasifika
November 22, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Hi 👋 I put together a starter pack to spotlight Pacific Islander authors for anyone wanting to discover and uplift PI literature.
Say hi & follow along to celebrate PI! And if you're a Pacific Islander book creator, reach out to be included :)
go.bsky.app/HFSy2tG
#books #authors #pasifika
Say hi & follow along to celebrate PI! And if you're a Pacific Islander book creator, reach out to be included :)
go.bsky.app/HFSy2tG
#books #authors #pasifika