Melissa Marr
@melissamarrwriting.bsky.social
I write books (Wicked Lovely, Bunny Roo, Remedial Magic, The Strange Case of Harleen & Harley, etc) for adults, teens, & kids + photography (Book: Wild Horses).
Wife to Amber. Mother to Chaos. Pronouns: she/her
Wife to Amber. Mother to Chaos. Pronouns: she/her
Getting a review that clearly understands what you wrote is one of the greatest gifts for an author, and THIS review is in Kirkus! It went live on their site today, but I have to admit that I have been floating for days over this one :) Happy to share my joy.
November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Getting a review that clearly understands what you wrote is one of the greatest gifts for an author, and THIS review is in Kirkus! It went live on their site today, but I have to admit that I have been floating for days over this one :) Happy to share my joy.
I have a new faery short story out in couple weeks :)
F(r)iction #25: Fairytales (November 15, 2025)--available digital & print.
"Full-color illustrations throughout. The sewn binding (in matching dark green thread) allows the pages to lay nearly flat."
www.brinkstore.org/products/fri...
F(r)iction #25: Fairytales (November 15, 2025)--available digital & print.
"Full-color illustrations throughout. The sewn binding (in matching dark green thread) allows the pages to lay nearly flat."
www.brinkstore.org/products/fri...
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I have a new faery short story out in couple weeks :)
F(r)iction #25: Fairytales (November 15, 2025)--available digital & print.
"Full-color illustrations throughout. The sewn binding (in matching dark green thread) allows the pages to lay nearly flat."
www.brinkstore.org/products/fri...
F(r)iction #25: Fairytales (November 15, 2025)--available digital & print.
"Full-color illustrations throughout. The sewn binding (in matching dark green thread) allows the pages to lay nearly flat."
www.brinkstore.org/products/fri...
So this released . . . I still cannot believe that I was allowed to write an intro to one of the genre-defining authors I once taught at university. Not just allowed to, but they invited & hired me. (!)
October 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So this released . . . I still cannot believe that I was allowed to write an intro to one of the genre-defining authors I once taught at university. Not just allowed to, but they invited & hired me. (!)
I wanted to share this amazing new cover for my upcoming fantasy novel. Think Buffy meets Bridgerton but with faeries instead of vampires. Out in June 2026. www.amazon.com/Treason-Magi...
The cover for A Treason of Magic was designed by the incredibly talented Edward Bettison. edwardbettison.com
The cover for A Treason of Magic was designed by the incredibly talented Edward Bettison. edwardbettison.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I wanted to share this amazing new cover for my upcoming fantasy novel. Think Buffy meets Bridgerton but with faeries instead of vampires. Out in June 2026. www.amazon.com/Treason-Magi...
The cover for A Treason of Magic was designed by the incredibly talented Edward Bettison. edwardbettison.com
The cover for A Treason of Magic was designed by the incredibly talented Edward Bettison. edwardbettison.com
My last release has only been out for 12 days, but ARCs are already mailing for the next book (Out January 2026). Greta Gets the Girl is also in NetGalley for reviewers now.
#SapphicRomance #LesFic #AdvanceReaderCopies #AdvanceReviewerCopies #BookNews
#SapphicRomance #LesFic #AdvanceReaderCopies #AdvanceReviewerCopies #BookNews
August 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
My last release has only been out for 12 days, but ARCs are already mailing for the next book (Out January 2026). Greta Gets the Girl is also in NetGalley for reviewers now.
#SapphicRomance #LesFic #AdvanceReaderCopies #AdvanceReviewerCopies #BookNews
#SapphicRomance #LesFic #AdvanceReaderCopies #AdvanceReviewerCopies #BookNews
Sometimes, I feel like a dealer-- What's your genre of interest? I have a book for you. ;)
Right now, The Wicked & The Dead is free (8/20-8/22) on Amazon, and the original 5 book Wicked Lovely series is in KU (for 10 more days).
Graveminder (Goodreads Best Horror of the Year) is on sale in ebook.
Right now, The Wicked & The Dead is free (8/20-8/22) on Amazon, and the original 5 book Wicked Lovely series is in KU (for 10 more days).
Graveminder (Goodreads Best Horror of the Year) is on sale in ebook.
August 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sometimes, I feel like a dealer-- What's your genre of interest? I have a book for you. ;)
Right now, The Wicked & The Dead is free (8/20-8/22) on Amazon, and the original 5 book Wicked Lovely series is in KU (for 10 more days).
Graveminder (Goodreads Best Horror of the Year) is on sale in ebook.
Right now, The Wicked & The Dead is free (8/20-8/22) on Amazon, and the original 5 book Wicked Lovely series is in KU (for 10 more days).
Graveminder (Goodreads Best Horror of the Year) is on sale in ebook.
Free ebook for a couple days. Witches. Faeries. Fangs. Necromancy & murder...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Free ebook for a couple days. Witches. Faeries. Fangs. Necromancy & murder...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
For SOME reason, weddings are on my mind this week.
Maybe it’s the nonsense talk threatening marriage equality.
Maybe it’s release of my romance novel that includes a fake wedding (but yes, there’s ALSO a HEA at the end. This is romance!)
Everyone deserves joy.
Maybe it’s the nonsense talk threatening marriage equality.
Maybe it’s release of my romance novel that includes a fake wedding (but yes, there’s ALSO a HEA at the end. This is romance!)
Everyone deserves joy.
August 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For SOME reason, weddings are on my mind this week.
Maybe it’s the nonsense talk threatening marriage equality.
Maybe it’s release of my romance novel that includes a fake wedding (but yes, there’s ALSO a HEA at the end. This is romance!)
Everyone deserves joy.
Maybe it’s the nonsense talk threatening marriage equality.
Maybe it’s release of my romance novel that includes a fake wedding (but yes, there’s ALSO a HEA at the end. This is romance!)
Everyone deserves joy.
I discovered this week that between my WILD HORSES and BUNNY ROO, I have surpassed a million books for the youngest readers.
My instant visual was the biggest story time crowd I could imagine. Over 1.1million young readers have my books in their personal libraries. My mama heart is happy.
My instant visual was the biggest story time crowd I could imagine. Over 1.1million young readers have my books in their personal libraries. My mama heart is happy.
July 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I discovered this week that between my WILD HORSES and BUNNY ROO, I have surpassed a million books for the youngest readers.
My instant visual was the biggest story time crowd I could imagine. Over 1.1million young readers have my books in their personal libraries. My mama heart is happy.
My instant visual was the biggest story time crowd I could imagine. Over 1.1million young readers have my books in their personal libraries. My mama heart is happy.
The anthology I have mentioned (via Titan Books) listed on the USA Today bestsellers list for release. (Picture posted by the editors & re-posted here.)
July 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The anthology I have mentioned (via Titan Books) listed on the USA Today bestsellers list for release. (Picture posted by the editors & re-posted here.)
I thought this was riveting.
From the book listing: "... illuminating the widespread obsession with women who are abused, killed, and disenfranchised, and whose bodies (dead and alive) are used as props to bolster men’s stories."
From the book listing: "... illuminating the widespread obsession with women who are abused, killed, and disenfranchised, and whose bodies (dead and alive) are used as props to bolster men’s stories."
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I thought this was riveting.
From the book listing: "... illuminating the widespread obsession with women who are abused, killed, and disenfranchised, and whose bodies (dead and alive) are used as props to bolster men’s stories."
From the book listing: "... illuminating the widespread obsession with women who are abused, killed, and disenfranchised, and whose bodies (dead and alive) are used as props to bolster men’s stories."
20 yrs ago I started writing these two books. On June 12, 2007, Wicked Lovely debuted, & sat on the NYTimes bestseller list for months.
Today, 20 YEARS later, HarperTeen joins @harperfirebooksuk.bsky.social in re-releasing these books.
Hold onto your dreams bc sometimes they really do come true.
Today, 20 YEARS later, HarperTeen joins @harperfirebooksuk.bsky.social in re-releasing these books.
Hold onto your dreams bc sometimes they really do come true.
May 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
20 yrs ago I started writing these two books. On June 12, 2007, Wicked Lovely debuted, & sat on the NYTimes bestseller list for months.
Today, 20 YEARS later, HarperTeen joins @harperfirebooksuk.bsky.social in re-releasing these books.
Hold onto your dreams bc sometimes they really do come true.
Today, 20 YEARS later, HarperTeen joins @harperfirebooksuk.bsky.social in re-releasing these books.
Hold onto your dreams bc sometimes they really do come true.
Going through assorted of my landscape photos to pick a “view” for over my desk…
I realized that I may not have a brand in my novels, but I do have a preferred palate & taste in my photography…
I realized that I may not have a brand in my novels, but I do have a preferred palate & taste in my photography…
April 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Going through assorted of my landscape photos to pick a “view” for over my desk…
I realized that I may not have a brand in my novels, but I do have a preferred palate & taste in my photography…
I realized that I may not have a brand in my novels, but I do have a preferred palate & taste in my photography…
Started Independent Bookstore Day on the evening BEFORE (like New Years Eve but bookish) by checking out the recently opened The Bookish Shop in Gilbert AZ. If you’re in the East Valley & seeking curated romance choices, they’re your spot.
April 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Started Independent Bookstore Day on the evening BEFORE (like New Years Eve but bookish) by checking out the recently opened The Bookish Shop in Gilbert AZ. If you’re in the East Valley & seeking curated romance choices, they’re your spot.
My latest cozy fantasy romance is out today. If you are in Oregon (Powell’s?, Arizona (Poisoned Pen), or Texas (Murder by the Book in Houston), I will be in your state chatting about magic, overcoming villains, love …and badgers.
April 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My latest cozy fantasy romance is out today. If you are in Oregon (Powell’s?, Arizona (Poisoned Pen), or Texas (Murder by the Book in Houston), I will be in your state chatting about magic, overcoming villains, love …and badgers.
My upcoming release had a lovely review in @ala-booklist.bsky.social …and they noticed all the badgers! (Ok, they noticed other stuff too, but…badgers!)
March 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My upcoming release had a lovely review in @ala-booklist.bsky.social …and they noticed all the badgers! (Ok, they noticed other stuff too, but…badgers!)
My day started with a text asking if the surprise hen was mine. (She is.)
And was followed by my graceful (not really) hen catching skills.
How’s your day?
And was followed by my graceful (not really) hen catching skills.
How’s your day?
March 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My day started with a text asking if the surprise hen was mine. (She is.)
And was followed by my graceful (not really) hen catching skills.
How’s your day?
And was followed by my graceful (not really) hen catching skills.
How’s your day?
Book 2 is out in 2 weeks. . . My first review of it is very positive. :)
March 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Book 2 is out in 2 weeks. . . My first review of it is very positive. :)
Book recommendations time! Both of these were one-sitting-reads for me.
Where the Rhythm Takes You (Dass) is a contemporary YA romance set in Tobago. Poignant, lush, & immersive.
The Invocations (Sutherland) is fantasy/horror w feminist rage & vengeance. Dark, violent, & compelling.
Loved both.
Where the Rhythm Takes You (Dass) is a contemporary YA romance set in Tobago. Poignant, lush, & immersive.
The Invocations (Sutherland) is fantasy/horror w feminist rage & vengeance. Dark, violent, & compelling.
Loved both.
March 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Book recommendations time! Both of these were one-sitting-reads for me.
Where the Rhythm Takes You (Dass) is a contemporary YA romance set in Tobago. Poignant, lush, & immersive.
The Invocations (Sutherland) is fantasy/horror w feminist rage & vengeance. Dark, violent, & compelling.
Loved both.
Where the Rhythm Takes You (Dass) is a contemporary YA romance set in Tobago. Poignant, lush, & immersive.
The Invocations (Sutherland) is fantasy/horror w feminist rage & vengeance. Dark, violent, & compelling.
Loved both.
One of my favourite things about writing Harley was that I could set explosives & defeat big pharma on the pages.
If you’re looking for explosives, prison riots, & other rebellious joy, my recently released Harley Quinn graphic novel is on sale at only $2.99 in ebook today.
If you’re looking for explosives, prison riots, & other rebellious joy, my recently released Harley Quinn graphic novel is on sale at only $2.99 in ebook today.
March 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
One of my favourite things about writing Harley was that I could set explosives & defeat big pharma on the pages.
If you’re looking for explosives, prison riots, & other rebellious joy, my recently released Harley Quinn graphic novel is on sale at only $2.99 in ebook today.
If you’re looking for explosives, prison riots, & other rebellious joy, my recently released Harley Quinn graphic novel is on sale at only $2.99 in ebook today.
If you want to escape the world for a minute into a queernormative magic college where people are falling in love & defeating corruption to build a better future…
My REMEDIAL MAGIC is on sale in ebook.
My REMEDIAL MAGIC is on sale in ebook.
March 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If you want to escape the world for a minute into a queernormative magic college where people are falling in love & defeating corruption to build a better future…
My REMEDIAL MAGIC is on sale in ebook.
My REMEDIAL MAGIC is on sale in ebook.
My book about an oligarch exploiting a foreign world & people for wealth, & the ragtag group of time travelers resisting him is on sale for .99 right now. I wrote this desert & Victorian era inspired book a decade+ ago, but it feels...timely.
SPOILER: The good guys ALWAYS overcome evil eventually.
SPOILER: The good guys ALWAYS overcome evil eventually.
February 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
My book about an oligarch exploiting a foreign world & people for wealth, & the ragtag group of time travelers resisting him is on sale for .99 right now. I wrote this desert & Victorian era inspired book a decade+ ago, but it feels...timely.
SPOILER: The good guys ALWAYS overcome evil eventually.
SPOILER: The good guys ALWAYS overcome evil eventually.
My Harley graphic novel released in Italian last week!
Lo strano caso di Harleen e Harley (Italian edition) released Feb 13th.
Italy has been so supportive of my books over the years that I’m thrilled to see another Italian translation!
Lo strano caso di Harleen e Harley (Italian edition) released Feb 13th.
Italy has been so supportive of my books over the years that I’m thrilled to see another Italian translation!
February 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My Harley graphic novel released in Italian last week!
Lo strano caso di Harleen e Harley (Italian edition) released Feb 13th.
Italy has been so supportive of my books over the years that I’m thrilled to see another Italian translation!
Lo strano caso di Harleen e Harley (Italian edition) released Feb 13th.
Italy has been so supportive of my books over the years that I’m thrilled to see another Italian translation!
My upcoming books—
Reluctant Witch (April) and Toni & Addie Go Viral (August)—are available for preorder discounts TODAY thru the 7th in B&N’s preorder sale.
25% off for B&N members
35% off for Premium Members (print pre-orders only)
This promotion includes print, eBook, and audio titles.
Reluctant Witch (April) and Toni & Addie Go Viral (August)—are available for preorder discounts TODAY thru the 7th in B&N’s preorder sale.
25% off for B&N members
35% off for Premium Members (print pre-orders only)
This promotion includes print, eBook, and audio titles.
February 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My upcoming books—
Reluctant Witch (April) and Toni & Addie Go Viral (August)—are available for preorder discounts TODAY thru the 7th in B&N’s preorder sale.
25% off for B&N members
35% off for Premium Members (print pre-orders only)
This promotion includes print, eBook, and audio titles.
Reluctant Witch (April) and Toni & Addie Go Viral (August)—are available for preorder discounts TODAY thru the 7th in B&N’s preorder sale.
25% off for B&N members
35% off for Premium Members (print pre-orders only)
This promotion includes print, eBook, and audio titles.
Curated by librarians, "The Rainbow List showcases the best in LGBTQ+ literature for children, tweens, and teens."
I am flabbergasted that one of the top 10 is my book, Family is Family.
The Top Ten Books for Young Readers are:
I am flabbergasted that one of the top 10 is my book, Family is Family.
The Top Ten Books for Young Readers are:
February 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Curated by librarians, "The Rainbow List showcases the best in LGBTQ+ literature for children, tweens, and teens."
I am flabbergasted that one of the top 10 is my book, Family is Family.
The Top Ten Books for Young Readers are:
I am flabbergasted that one of the top 10 is my book, Family is Family.
The Top Ten Books for Young Readers are: