Karen B. McCoy
@karenbmccoy.bsky.social
#ADHD librarian. Author #mglit #mystery THE ETIQUETTE OF VOLES (Artemesia Publishing/Kinkajou Press 06.10.25). Book info and order links: https://www.karenbmccoy.com/book IG: karenmccoybooks FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenmccoybooks
Award-winning middle grade author @lynnekelly.bsky.social talks about her newest book, THREE BLUE HEARTS, and weathering dips and waves in the book market. www.karenbmccoy.com/three-blue-h...
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Award-winning middle grade author @lynnekelly.bsky.social talks about her newest book, THREE BLUE HEARTS, and weathering dips and waves in the book market. www.karenbmccoy.com/three-blue-h...
Such a happy surprise to get a #pocketbear patch when I bought Pocket Bear by @kaaauthor.bsky.social at Napa Bookmine! Now, where should I put him?
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Such a happy surprise to get a #pocketbear patch when I bought Pocket Bear by @kaaauthor.bsky.social at Napa Bookmine! Now, where should I put him?
Fellow Kinkajou Press #author Terry Nichols talks about her book THE DREADED CLIFF. Somewhere in another reality, Chains the vole is sipping tea & munching prickly pear biscuits with Flora the packrat. Both e-books are on sale for $.99 through the end of October. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-dreaded-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Fellow Kinkajou Press #author Terry Nichols talks about her book THE DREADED CLIFF. Somewhere in another reality, Chains the vole is sipping tea & munching prickly pear biscuits with Flora the packrat. Both e-books are on sale for $.99 through the end of October. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-dreaded-...
An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀
Psst. You. (Yes, you.) Want to get a leg up on the #victober read-a-thon? #theetiquetteofvoles is available for *99 cents* as an ebook until Oct 31🍂 books.apple.com/.../the-etiq...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Psst. You. (Yes, you.) Want to get a leg up on the #victober read-a-thon? #theetiquetteofvoles is available for *99 cents* as an ebook until Oct 31🍂 books.apple.com/.../the-etiq...
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Author @hollyschindler.bsky.social talks about her middle grade book THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, her adult holiday romcom MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET, and penning books in different genres. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-junction...
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Author @hollyschindler.bsky.social talks about her middle grade book THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, her adult holiday romcom MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET, and penning books in different genres. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-junction...
Newsletter! mailchi.mp/c40219444f97... Mid-September became early October! Audiobook news, upcoming appearances (Oct 7 and 11), I was on a podcast and a blog, and interviews w/ authors @yamilesmendez.bsky.social , @kgmachwrites.bsky.social , @jennylundquist.bsky.social and @kaaauthor.bsky.social!
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Newsletter! mailchi.mp/c40219444f97... Mid-September became early October! Audiobook news, upcoming appearances (Oct 7 and 11), I was on a podcast and a blog, and interviews w/ authors @yamilesmendez.bsky.social , @kgmachwrites.bsky.social , @jennylundquist.bsky.social and @kaaauthor.bsky.social!
Had the best time with @michellechouinard.bsky.social at Wild Sisters Book Co!
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Had the best time with @michellechouinard.bsky.social at Wild Sisters Book Co!
😱 OMG look what I found during my shift at Sierra College Library today! It has a barcode and spine label and everything!! #theetiquetteofvoles #middlegradebooks #authorlife #librarianlife
September 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
😱 OMG look what I found during my shift at Sierra College Library today! It has a barcode and spine label and everything!! #theetiquetteofvoles #middlegradebooks #authorlife #librarianlife
New! Middle Grade author @kgmachwrites.bsky.social talks about her new book, PRESENT, STILL MISSING and how the story took shape. www.karenbmccoy.com/presentstill...
September 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
New! Middle Grade author @kgmachwrites.bsky.social talks about her new book, PRESENT, STILL MISSING and how the story took shape. www.karenbmccoy.com/presentstill...
Thanks to the wonderful teachers, students, and staff at Oakview Elementary in Orangevale, CA for a truly epic school visit!
September 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Thanks to the wonderful teachers, students, and staff at Oakview Elementary in Orangevale, CA for a truly epic school visit!
New! Middle Grade author @jennylundquist.bsky.social discusses her newest book, THE LIBRARY OF CURIOSITIES, and shares book promotion advice. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-library-...
September 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
New! Middle Grade author @jennylundquist.bsky.social discusses her newest book, THE LIBRARY OF CURIOSITIES, and shares book promotion advice. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-library-...
New! NYT Bestselling Middle Grade author @kaaauthor.bsky.social talks about her newest book, POCKET BEAR (09.09.25) and collaborating with educators. www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-... #pocketbear #middlegradefiction
August 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
New! NYT Bestselling Middle Grade author @kaaauthor.bsky.social talks about her newest book, POCKET BEAR (09.09.25) and collaborating with educators. www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-... #pocketbear #middlegradefiction
Karen B. McCoy August 2025: 4 seconds! ⏱️ - mailchi.mp/f9977b5931da... TONIGHT AT 6pm, see me at the Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis, CA w/ Joanna Rowland, the whirlwind of new author life, and interviews with @michaelleali.bsky.social, Kristen Gwen, and Kristen Joy Wilks.
August 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Karen B. McCoy August 2025: 4 seconds! ⏱️ - mailchi.mp/f9977b5931da... TONIGHT AT 6pm, see me at the Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis, CA w/ Joanna Rowland, the whirlwind of new author life, and interviews with @michaelleali.bsky.social, Kristen Gwen, and Kristen Joy Wilks.
Davis, Sacramento and NorCal people! I'll be at the Mary L. Stevens Davis Public Library Aug 4 (tomorrow) at 6pm in conversation w picture book author @writerrowland.bsky.social ! We will talk writing, craft, and all things #kidlit More information here: events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/148806...
August 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Davis, Sacramento and NorCal people! I'll be at the Mary L. Stevens Davis Public Library Aug 4 (tomorrow) at 6pm in conversation w picture book author @writerrowland.bsky.social ! We will talk writing, craft, and all things #kidlit More information here: events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/148806...
New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...
July 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...
Found this wonderful title at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA! Such a wonderful story full of heart by @lisalschmid.bsky.social #shelfiemonday #shelfie #middlegradereads #middlegradeghoststory
July 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Found this wonderful title at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA! Such a wonderful story full of heart by @lisalschmid.bsky.social #shelfiemonday #shelfie #middlegradereads #middlegradeghoststory
Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday
July 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Take a look at THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads
July 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Take a look at THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! MONSTER MOVIE by @chuckwendig.bsky.social looks amazing #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads
July 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! MONSTER MOVIE by @chuckwendig.bsky.social looks amazing #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at this wonderful new middle grade book MEET ME AT WONDERLAND by @juliadevillers.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday
July 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at this wonderful new middle grade book MEET ME AT WONDERLAND by @juliadevillers.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG fantasies, SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday
July 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG fantasies, SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG series by @kaaauthor.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday
July 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG series by @kaaauthor.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday
I had a wonderful time at the Mesa Verde Literary Festival on July 12! Here are some belated pictures!
July 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I had a wonderful time at the Mesa Verde Literary Festival on July 12! Here are some belated pictures!
New! Author Interview with Kristen Joy Wilks where she talks about her newest book, PHOOEY KERFLOOEY AND THE BATTLE SQUIRREL as well as fun with chickens! www.karenbmccoy.com/phooey-kerfl...
June 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
New! Author Interview with Kristen Joy Wilks where she talks about her newest book, PHOOEY KERFLOOEY AND THE BATTLE SQUIRREL as well as fun with chickens! www.karenbmccoy.com/phooey-kerfl...