Maria Hebert-Leiter
@mhlwrites.bsky.social
Reader, Teacher, Writer
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I'm so excited for @katemckean.bsky.social and her new book, Write Through It. I'll join her in conversation and open the floor to audience questions on Aug 19 in a free virtual event sponsored by Sandia Starforgers. Register: starforgers.com/kate Thanks for hosting us @marieparks.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I'm so excited for @katemckean.bsky.social and her new book, Write Through It. I'll join her in conversation and open the floor to audience questions on Aug 19 in a free virtual event sponsored by Sandia Starforgers. Register: starforgers.com/kate Thanks for hosting us @marieparks.bsky.social
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Isn’t this great??????? 😍
Back in Twitter days I’d occasionally write songs for people and this week I was inspired to write a song about Write Through It: An Insider’s Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life, a new book by @katemckean.bsky.social. I love her newsletter and her book sounds perfect for aspiring authors.
July 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Isn’t this great??????? 😍
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My book at ALA yay!
June 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My book at ALA yay!
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I've seen a few writers on BlueSky say that a first draft's only job is to exist. I don't know who said it first, but thank you. I've written 30+ novels, but I still needed that reminder, because it never gets easier. And now, back to making a thing exist!
May 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I've seen a few writers on BlueSky say that a first draft's only job is to exist. I don't know who said it first, but thank you. I've written 30+ novels, but I still needed that reminder, because it never gets easier. And now, back to making a thing exist!
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It’s a real book!!!!!!!!!!!
May 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It’s a real book!!!!!!!!!!!
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a helpful guide that explains publishing, writing, feelings, and more! Preorder now for every writer in your life who won't stop talking about query letters!
www.strandbooks.com/write-throug...
www.strandbooks.com/write-throug...
April 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a helpful guide that explains publishing, writing, feelings, and more! Preorder now for every writer in your life who won't stop talking about query letters!
www.strandbooks.com/write-throug...
www.strandbooks.com/write-throug...
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It’s May, which means GUS AND GLORY is out this month! 🥰🐾
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It’s May, which means GUS AND GLORY is out this month! 🥰🐾
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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I do weekly Q&As for subscribers on my newsletter. Check out this week's.
Today on Agents & Books' Q&A Thursday:
1. Can I send agents this podcast I did instead of a book proposal?
2. Is a super famous person's weird 8th book a 👍 or 👎 comp title for me?
1. Can I send agents this podcast I did instead of a book proposal?
2. Is a super famous person's weird 8th book a 👍 or 👎 comp title for me?
Q&A Thursday
Fast Track edition
www.agentsandbooks.com
May 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I do weekly Q&As for subscribers on my newsletter. Check out this week's.
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WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO . . . I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SAL'S PREORDER CAMPAIGN!!!
I'm partnering with three amazing Indie Bookstores.
Thanks so much for the early support 💛
Links to all three are on my LinkTree!
<3
WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO . . . I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SAL'S PREORDER CAMPAIGN!!!
I'm partnering with three amazing Indie Bookstores.
Thanks so much for the early support 💛
Links to all three are on my LinkTree!
<3
March 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO . . . I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SAL'S PREORDER CAMPAIGN!!!
I'm partnering with three amazing Indie Bookstores.
Thanks so much for the early support 💛
Links to all three are on my LinkTree!
<3
WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO . . . I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SAL'S PREORDER CAMPAIGN!!!
I'm partnering with three amazing Indie Bookstores.
Thanks so much for the early support 💛
Links to all three are on my LinkTree!
<3
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Shocking everyone, I got a Q&A Thursday question I didn't know how to answer.
www.agentsandbooks.com/p/a-q-and-a-...
www.agentsandbooks.com/p/a-q-and-a-...
A Q&A Thursday Question I Didn't Know How to Answer
An Agents & Books First
www.agentsandbooks.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Shocking everyone, I got a Q&A Thursday question I didn't know how to answer.
www.agentsandbooks.com/p/a-q-and-a-...
www.agentsandbooks.com/p/a-q-and-a-...
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I'm giving away a physical ARC of SALVACIÓN by @sandraproudman.bsky.social 🙌🙌🙌
This Zorro retelling is full of salt magic, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance. Y'all are going to love this book 💜
Details going out in my newsletter on Tuesday: shannonathompson.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
This Zorro retelling is full of salt magic, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance. Y'all are going to love this book 💜
Details going out in my newsletter on Tuesday: shannonathompson.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
March 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I'm giving away a physical ARC of SALVACIÓN by @sandraproudman.bsky.social 🙌🙌🙌
This Zorro retelling is full of salt magic, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance. Y'all are going to love this book 💜
Details going out in my newsletter on Tuesday: shannonathompson.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
This Zorro retelling is full of salt magic, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance. Y'all are going to love this book 💜
Details going out in my newsletter on Tuesday: shannonathompson.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
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🚨Important Announcement 🚨
AUCTION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.
We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!
AUCTION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.
We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!
January 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
🚨Important Announcement 🚨
AUCTION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.
We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!
AUCTION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.
We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!
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Fiction writers! Is your character watching too much? If so, push them into the action, it will change everything. #writingtip
January 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fiction writers! Is your character watching too much? If so, push them into the action, it will change everything. #writingtip
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Today's Agents & Books 2025 Guide is: HOW TO GET AN AGENT! Is that your resolution for this year? Here's what you need to know!
katemckean.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
katemckean.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
How to Get an Agent
An Agents & Books 2025 Guide
katemckean.substack.com
January 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today's Agents & Books 2025 Guide is: HOW TO GET AN AGENT! Is that your resolution for this year? Here's what you need to know!
katemckean.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
katemckean.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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This vital issue absolutely justifies further research and resourcing. Good to see Cardiff academics focusing on this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Endometriosis: Woman with years of pain says symptoms cost her job
Dee left her job left after questions were raised by former colleagues over whether her symptoms were fabricated.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 5:39 AM
This vital issue absolutely justifies further research and resourcing. Good to see Cardiff academics focusing on this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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My work is done:
Dear Sarah Aronson,
I had no idea who Bella Abzug was...but now I do. And now I'm going to read more about her.
#writermail
#picturebooks
#whatwriterslivefor
Dear Sarah Aronson,
I had no idea who Bella Abzug was...but now I do. And now I'm going to read more about her.
#writermail
#picturebooks
#whatwriterslivefor
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My work is done:
Dear Sarah Aronson,
I had no idea who Bella Abzug was...but now I do. And now I'm going to read more about her.
#writermail
#picturebooks
#whatwriterslivefor
Dear Sarah Aronson,
I had no idea who Bella Abzug was...but now I do. And now I'm going to read more about her.
#writermail
#picturebooks
#whatwriterslivefor
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Writers: I have a shiny open spot for your manuscript for January & currently scheduling into February and March! Let’s work together. 🙂 www.nextchapteredits.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Writers: I have a shiny open spot for your manuscript for January & currently scheduling into February and March! Let’s work together. 🙂 www.nextchapteredits.com
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If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.
December 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM
If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:14 AM
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I'm excited to have an item up for this year's Authors for Voices of Color Auction!
Win a written critique of the first 25 pages of your YA or MG manuscript. Winner will receive line comments as well as a one page edit letter.
e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/i...
Win a written critique of the first 25 pages of your YA or MG manuscript. Winner will receive line comments as well as a one page edit letter.
e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/i...
December 2, 2024 at 3:02 AM
I'm excited to have an item up for this year's Authors for Voices of Color Auction!
Win a written critique of the first 25 pages of your YA or MG manuscript. Winner will receive line comments as well as a one page edit letter.
e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/i...
Win a written critique of the first 25 pages of your YA or MG manuscript. Winner will receive line comments as well as a one page edit letter.
e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/i...
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As we head into year-end here’s a reminder for anyone who needs it:
You have done more than enough this year 💛
You have done more than enough this year 💛
November 30, 2024 at 6:24 PM
As we head into year-end here’s a reminder for anyone who needs it:
You have done more than enough this year 💛
You have done more than enough this year 💛
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I'm giving away a signed ARC of my upcoming novel WAKE THE WILD CREATURES — coming May 6, 2025, from Little, Brown — to newsletter subscribers. Giveaway closes tomorrow, Nov. 30. Enter here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
(Cover art to be revealed!)
(Cover art to be revealed!)
![[Author wearing glasses with long dark hair and a smidge of a smile holding up a paperback advance copy of her own upcoming book, WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, which has a black temporary cover showing some of the blurbs and a line at top that says "Cover to be Revealed."]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e4pbrelmoznfg7k6kfhpbkbs/bafkreidzkvtbvhejaye4vajr3noa6jvthwpghzfj2udyd77c7znyfjozkq@jpeg)
November 29, 2024 at 6:52 PM
I'm giving away a signed ARC of my upcoming novel WAKE THE WILD CREATURES — coming May 6, 2025, from Little, Brown — to newsletter subscribers. Giveaway closes tomorrow, Nov. 30. Enter here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
(Cover art to be revealed!)
(Cover art to be revealed!)