Melanie R. Meadors
@melaniermeadors.bsky.social
Book historian, biographer, and book binder at Ravenwood Book Arts.
LAST CHANCE!!! I am going to the post office tomorrow to ship one last time before Christmas. Order while you can!! www.huxleyravenwood.com/store
December 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
LAST CHANCE!!! I am going to the post office tomorrow to ship one last time before Christmas. Order while you can!! www.huxleyravenwood.com/store
I just marked down almost everything in my shop for the holidays! You must order by December 14th to guarantee shipping by Christmas. Go check it out, here are some of the items I have available. www.huxleyravenwood.com/store
December 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I just marked down almost everything in my shop for the holidays! You must order by December 14th to guarantee shipping by Christmas. Go check it out, here are some of the items I have available. www.huxleyravenwood.com/store
Today was a good day for book binding!
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Today was a good day for book binding!
My online shop is open! I have handmade gifts that include hand crocheted scarves and wrist warmers, as well as hand-bound journals and sketch books. All proceeds will go toward supporting my future art and writing projects. Thanks so much for everyone's support! huxleyravenwood.com/store
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
My online shop is open! I have handmade gifts that include hand crocheted scarves and wrist warmers, as well as hand-bound journals and sketch books. All proceeds will go toward supporting my future art and writing projects. Thanks so much for everyone's support! huxleyravenwood.com/store
My new web storefront is opening on Saturday, November 22! I'm so excited to spread the warmth and coziness of my handcrafted creations with everyone!
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
My new web storefront is opening on Saturday, November 22! I'm so excited to spread the warmth and coziness of my handcrafted creations with everyone!
Some recent creations! Crocheting helps me think and gives my hands something to do.
October 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Some recent creations! Crocheting helps me think and gives my hands something to do.
My newsletter goes out today and has a spooky short story in it! eepurl.com/iTL_GY
October 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My newsletter goes out today and has a spooky short story in it! eepurl.com/iTL_GY
It's finally #SpookyBookMonth! I'll be reading and sharing some awesome #books that everyone can enjoy throughout the month. First up, THE PUMPKIN PRINCESS AND THE FOREVER NIGHT by @stevenbanbury! So much to love about this one, and how could I resist a book about a Pumpkin Princess?
#kidlit
#kidlit
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's finally #SpookyBookMonth! I'll be reading and sharing some awesome #books that everyone can enjoy throughout the month. First up, THE PUMPKIN PRINCESS AND THE FOREVER NIGHT by @stevenbanbury! So much to love about this one, and how could I resist a book about a Pumpkin Princess?
#kidlit
#kidlit
My latest newsletter is coming out tomorrow! Sign up before it's too late! eepurl.com/iTL_GY
September 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
My latest newsletter is coming out tomorrow! Sign up before it's too late! eepurl.com/iTL_GY
Are you going to join me for Spooky Book Month? It starts tomorrow on Instagram! #kidlit #middlegrade #middlegradebooks
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Are you going to join me for Spooky Book Month? It starts tomorrow on Instagram! #kidlit #middlegrade #middlegradebooks
I have a new monthly author newsletter going out on Oct 1--Sign up now if you aren't already! eepurl.com/iTL_GY
September 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I have a new monthly author newsletter going out on Oct 1--Sign up now if you aren't already! eepurl.com/iTL_GY
Want to help me get to a workshop in October AND get something awesome in return? Order one of my handmade journals and sketchbooks! www.etsy.com/shop/Ravenwo...
September 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Want to help me get to a workshop in October AND get something awesome in return? Order one of my handmade journals and sketchbooks! www.etsy.com/shop/Ravenwo...
I'm happy to see my first couple #publicity advice posts on #Patreon have been popular. I enjoy connecting authors and other creatives to their audiences and helping them succeed. If you don't want to miss any articles or exclusive content, be sure to join! patreon.com/melaniermead...
August 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I'm happy to see my first couple #publicity advice posts on #Patreon have been popular. I enjoy connecting authors and other creatives to their audiences and helping them succeed. If you don't want to miss any articles or exclusive content, be sure to join! patreon.com/melaniermead...
Publicity Mel is BACK, baby. New post is dropping tomorrow! I'm going to be posting every week with publicity and marketing advice for writers and creatives of all types. If you have any questions or ideas for posts, let me know in the comments!
August 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Publicity Mel is BACK, baby. New post is dropping tomorrow! I'm going to be posting every week with publicity and marketing advice for writers and creatives of all types. If you have any questions or ideas for posts, let me know in the comments!
Solar viewing today at the observatory. Had so much fun!
August 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Solar viewing today at the observatory. Had so much fun!
Quote from my husband when we were at the store and I found some clickety clackety math rocks: "You have a dice problem." BUT LOOK AT THEM!
August 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Quote from my husband when we were at the store and I found some clickety clackety math rocks: "You have a dice problem." BUT LOOK AT THEM!
Went on a nice hike to a swamp today. Saw a cute little mink bounding around but didn't get a photo.
August 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Went on a nice hike to a swamp today. Saw a cute little mink bounding around but didn't get a photo.
MORE lembas bread--I mean, garden photos.
August 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
MORE lembas bread--I mean, garden photos.
Some garden photos. Spent some time weeding today, wanted to do a lot more, but my back decided I was done. I need more exercise!
August 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Some garden photos. Spent some time weeding today, wanted to do a lot more, but my back decided I was done. I need more exercise!
I'll write more later, but Donna has passed. Thank you to everyone for all of your support these past few hard months.
August 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I'll write more later, but Donna has passed. Thank you to everyone for all of your support these past few hard months.
Lost power today for a couple hours, made a tough call to the vet, but I did make my writing goal, so yay?
August 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Lost power today for a couple hours, made a tough call to the vet, but I did make my writing goal, so yay?
It was hard to pick just ten, but these are the books that shaped me. There were many others, though! #reading #amreading #fantasy #fantasybooks #writingashuxley
July 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
It was hard to pick just ten, but these are the books that shaped me. There were many others, though! #reading #amreading #fantasy #fantasybooks #writingashuxley
I'm giving a talk at the public library in Oakham, MA about #astronomy for very beginners and people who'd like a refresher! Saturday, July 19 at 10:30AM.
June 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I'm giving a talk at the public library in Oakham, MA about #astronomy for very beginners and people who'd like a refresher! Saturday, July 19 at 10:30AM.
There are still a couple hand-bound sketchbooks as well as lots of pocket notebooks available in my #etsy shop! All proceeds will help me attend a writer's workshop in the fall! www.etsy.com/listing/4323...
June 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
There are still a couple hand-bound sketchbooks as well as lots of pocket notebooks available in my #etsy shop! All proceeds will help me attend a writer's workshop in the fall! www.etsy.com/listing/4323...