Michelle Hazen / Nika Grace
@michellehazen.bsky.social
Author | Editor & Writing Coach | SERIAL KILLER WANTED by Nika Grace (Fall '26) | Kiss & Tell: How to Write Unforgettable Sex Scenes (Winter '25)
Loves fanfic, trashy teen TV, rock climbing & New Orleans.
https://linktr.ee/MichelleHazenAuthor
Loves fanfic, trashy teen TV, rock climbing & New Orleans.
https://linktr.ee/MichelleHazenAuthor
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And just like that, the hardest book of my entire career has a book deal. I'm so excited that my wild sapphic serial killer book is going to be released upon the world!
❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️
Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true!
#booksky #writers
❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️
Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true!
#booksky #writers
Which do you love most, drafting or revising??
Here are 3 things I didn't expect to love about revision, that I learned along the way.
sanctuaryeditorial.substack.com/p/revision-3...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
Here are 3 things I didn't expect to love about revision, that I learned along the way.
sanctuaryeditorial.substack.com/p/revision-3...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Which do you love most, drafting or revising??
Here are 3 things I didn't expect to love about revision, that I learned along the way.
sanctuaryeditorial.substack.com/p/revision-3...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
Here are 3 things I didn't expect to love about revision, that I learned along the way.
sanctuaryeditorial.substack.com/p/revision-3...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
Pinch me, is this really my life?
Jill Gillett and Flora Hackett have been behind some of the greatest book-to-movie adaptations of the last ten years, and now they're on board to take my Dexter + Killing Eve sapphic serial killer novel into the TV space.
Can't wait to see what happens next!✨
Jill Gillett and Flora Hackett have been behind some of the greatest book-to-movie adaptations of the last ten years, and now they're on board to take my Dexter + Killing Eve sapphic serial killer novel into the TV space.
Can't wait to see what happens next!✨
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pinch me, is this really my life?
Jill Gillett and Flora Hackett have been behind some of the greatest book-to-movie adaptations of the last ten years, and now they're on board to take my Dexter + Killing Eve sapphic serial killer novel into the TV space.
Can't wait to see what happens next!✨
Jill Gillett and Flora Hackett have been behind some of the greatest book-to-movie adaptations of the last ten years, and now they're on board to take my Dexter + Killing Eve sapphic serial killer novel into the TV space.
Can't wait to see what happens next!✨
The question I get most often...how to keep the spark alive for writing.
Guys, I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ONE!
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...?
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
Guys, I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ONE!
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...?
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The question I get most often...how to keep the spark alive for writing.
Guys, I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ONE!
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...?
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
Guys, I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS ONE!
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...?
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amwriting
Poll! I want to make lip balms as author swag. Which of these flavors would you like best?
1. Vanilla Coconut Milk
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Lemon Drop
4. Chocolate Lava Cake
1. Vanilla Coconut Milk
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Lemon Drop
4. Chocolate Lava Cake
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Poll! I want to make lip balms as author swag. Which of these flavors would you like best?
1. Vanilla Coconut Milk
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Lemon Drop
4. Chocolate Lava Cake
1. Vanilla Coconut Milk
2. Cherry Kiss
3. Lemon Drop
4. Chocolate Lava Cake
Writing as Nika Grace in my thriller era!
You can add my new book here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
You can add my new book here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
October 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Writing as Nika Grace in my thriller era!
You can add my new book here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
You can add my new book here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
Proud to see some of our politicians trying to hold the line of constitution and democracy!
TUNE IN: I’m STILL on the Senate floor exposing Trump’s attempts to trample on the Constitution.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymDt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymDt...
Merkley STILL Holding the Senate Floor to Protest Trump’s Threats to Democracy
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley
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October 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Proud to see some of our politicians trying to hold the line of constitution and democracy!
And just like that, the hardest book of my entire career has a book deal. I'm so excited that my wild sapphic serial killer book is going to be released upon the world!
❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️
Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true!
#booksky #writers
❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️
Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true!
#booksky #writers
October 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
And just like that, the hardest book of my entire career has a book deal. I'm so excited that my wild sapphic serial killer book is going to be released upon the world!
❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️
Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true!
#booksky #writers
❤️🔪Killing Eve meets Dexter FTW 🔪❤️
Thanks to @evascalzo.bsky.social & Jess Verdi for making dreams come true!
#booksky #writers
Eep! I love the feeling when I have a BRAND NEW CHAPTER 1 of a brand new client book to read.
So it begins!
So it begins!
a baby is reading a book with his eyes closed while sitting at a table .
ALT: a baby is reading a book with his eyes closed while sitting at a table .
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September 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Eep! I love the feeling when I have a BRAND NEW CHAPTER 1 of a brand new client book to read.
So it begins!
So it begins!
Loved all these!
September 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Loved all these!
Yup, those are my notes in dry erase on the windshield so I can call all my reps on my morning drive.
Call away, people, it’s so easy!
Call away, people, it’s so easy!
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Yup, those are my notes in dry erase on the windshield so I can call all my reps on my morning drive.
Call away, people, it’s so easy!
Call away, people, it’s so easy!
Judging by my last few new clients, I'm apparently becoming the book coach for people who love fanfic but now write original fiction??🤔
Never would have thought to brand myself that way, but yeah, makes sense.😂 Those are my people.
Never would have thought to brand myself that way, but yeah, makes sense.😂 Those are my people.
a woman is sitting at a table with her hand on her chin and looking up .
ALT: a woman is sitting at a table with her hand on her chin and looking up .
media.tenor.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Judging by my last few new clients, I'm apparently becoming the book coach for people who love fanfic but now write original fiction??🤔
Never would have thought to brand myself that way, but yeah, makes sense.😂 Those are my people.
Never would have thought to brand myself that way, but yeah, makes sense.😂 Those are my people.
Many before me have tried to write about Harry Styles' left ear. But have any of them managed to take that, mix it with a dash of Elizabeth Gilbert & bring it home for a lesson about writing inspiration? Mmm-hmm, I thought not.
#amwriting #romancelandia
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#amwriting #romancelandia
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The Meaning of Life and Harry Styles' Left Ear
The best speech I ever heard was from Elizabeth Gilbert. When she walked into the room, hundreds of us at once went quiet, like the Dalai Lama had entered the chat.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Many before me have tried to write about Harry Styles' left ear. But have any of them managed to take that, mix it with a dash of Elizabeth Gilbert & bring it home for a lesson about writing inspiration? Mmm-hmm, I thought not.
#amwriting #romancelandia
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
#amwriting #romancelandia
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
I found one where they let you donate bone marrow until you're 55, so I signed up!
If a patient has multiple matches, they can prioritize younger donors, but if they DON'T have other younger willing donors, I'll be there.☺️This made me so happy! Here's the link if you want to sign up.
www.dkms.org
If a patient has multiple matches, they can prioritize younger donors, but if they DON'T have other younger willing donors, I'll be there.☺️This made me so happy! Here's the link if you want to sign up.
www.dkms.org
August 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I found one where they let you donate bone marrow until you're 55, so I signed up!
If a patient has multiple matches, they can prioritize younger donors, but if they DON'T have other younger willing donors, I'll be there.☺️This made me so happy! Here's the link if you want to sign up.
www.dkms.org
If a patient has multiple matches, they can prioritize younger donors, but if they DON'T have other younger willing donors, I'll be there.☺️This made me so happy! Here's the link if you want to sign up.
www.dkms.org
Ever been stuck googling, trying to find a half-decent editor who can help with your book? Yeah, me, too.
Here are a couple of places you can find (actually qualified!) editors:
www.sanctuaryeditorial.com/post/how-to-...
#romancelandia #amwriting #amquerying
Here are a couple of places you can find (actually qualified!) editors:
www.sanctuaryeditorial.com/post/how-to-...
#romancelandia #amwriting #amquerying
How to Find an Editor for My Novel
Finding an editor for your novel is easier than it's ever been. Now, finding a GOOD editor? *long sigh * That's a little tougher. Publishing has always been competitive, but in the years since the pan...
www.sanctuaryeditorial.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ever been stuck googling, trying to find a half-decent editor who can help with your book? Yeah, me, too.
Here are a couple of places you can find (actually qualified!) editors:
www.sanctuaryeditorial.com/post/how-to-...
#romancelandia #amwriting #amquerying
Here are a couple of places you can find (actually qualified!) editors:
www.sanctuaryeditorial.com/post/how-to-...
#romancelandia #amwriting #amquerying
Disappointing moment to start the day with...finding out I'm too old to donate bone marrow. 😕
July 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Disappointing moment to start the day with...finding out I'm too old to donate bone marrow. 😕
I finally finished my TBR challenge! With THE FAVORITES, which was absolutely unforgettable!
Gripping, intense emotion, I could NOT put down OR predict the plot, and the writing. Whole MFAs could be earned just analyzing the craft and structure in that book. *chef's kiss*
Gripping, intense emotion, I could NOT put down OR predict the plot, and the writing. Whole MFAs could be earned just analyzing the craft and structure in that book. *chef's kiss*
Friends and neighbors, I am going to do the impossible.
Read ONLY books I already own on my existing TBR.
Accountability thread:
Read ONLY books I already own on my existing TBR.
Accountability thread:
July 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I finally finished my TBR challenge! With THE FAVORITES, which was absolutely unforgettable!
Gripping, intense emotion, I could NOT put down OR predict the plot, and the writing. Whole MFAs could be earned just analyzing the craft and structure in that book. *chef's kiss*
Gripping, intense emotion, I could NOT put down OR predict the plot, and the writing. Whole MFAs could be earned just analyzing the craft and structure in that book. *chef's kiss*
I wanted more things for writers to DO when they're still dying to share the book that meant so much to them.
And I've finally come up with some ideas that can give you closure...or a fresh start for your old idea. 👀
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amquerying
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And I've finally come up with some ideas that can give you closure...or a fresh start for your old idea. 👀
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amquerying
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
July 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I wanted more things for writers to DO when they're still dying to share the book that meant so much to them.
And I've finally come up with some ideas that can give you closure...or a fresh start for your old idea. 👀
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amquerying
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
And I've finally come up with some ideas that can give you closure...or a fresh start for your old idea. 👀
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #amquerying
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
I need your best summer-vibe romances, people! Think beach vibes, lots of swimming, lakes, rivers...
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is my gold standard for this. I'd love to find a new favorite!
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is my gold standard for this. I'd love to find a new favorite!
a person laying on a beach with the words " get ready " above them
ALT: a person laying on a beach with the words " get ready " above them
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July 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I need your best summer-vibe romances, people! Think beach vibes, lots of swimming, lakes, rivers...
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is my gold standard for this. I'd love to find a new favorite!
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is my gold standard for this. I'd love to find a new favorite!
When you're reaching for a demonstration of value for your love interest in a romance novel, try one of the main 3:
LIFT something
FIX something
SAVE someone
#romancelandia #writing
LIFT something
FIX something
SAVE someone
#romancelandia #writing
July 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When you're reaching for a demonstration of value for your love interest in a romance novel, try one of the main 3:
LIFT something
FIX something
SAVE someone
#romancelandia #writing
LIFT something
FIX something
SAVE someone
#romancelandia #writing
You guys. I went to The Materialists expecting a fun but shallow rich guy/poor guy rom-com. What I got was so much more.
The acting is nuanced & gravitational: impossible to look away from. And the characterization is confident, takes its time & is absolutely fascinating.
Something really fresh!
The acting is nuanced & gravitational: impossible to look away from. And the characterization is confident, takes its time & is absolutely fascinating.
Something really fresh!
July 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You guys. I went to The Materialists expecting a fun but shallow rich guy/poor guy rom-com. What I got was so much more.
The acting is nuanced & gravitational: impossible to look away from. And the characterization is confident, takes its time & is absolutely fascinating.
Something really fresh!
The acting is nuanced & gravitational: impossible to look away from. And the characterization is confident, takes its time & is absolutely fascinating.
Something really fresh!
Welp, guess I've found a new contender for my Top 10 Romances of All Time list.
Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Michelle's review of The Ripple Effect
5/5: When you come across a Maggie North book, it's sort of like finding a diamond at a flea market. You're sifting through the jewelry booth, and all the costume jewelry and beaded stuff is all spa...
www.goodreads.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
There is a seemingly abandoned newborn fawn napping outside of my cabin. How am I supposed to work with this level of cuteness?
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
There is a seemingly abandoned newborn fawn napping outside of my cabin. How am I supposed to work with this level of cuteness?
Welp, guess I've found a new contender for my Top 10 Romances of All Time list.
Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Michelle's review of The Ripple Effect
5/5: When you come across a Maggie North book, it's sort of like finding a diamond at a flea market. You're sifting through the jewelry booth, and all the costume jewelry and beaded stuff is all spa...
www.goodreads.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Welp, guess I've found a new contender for my Top 10 Romances of All Time list.
Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Ripple Effect by @maggienorthauthor.bsky.social --comes out next week!
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Anybody need to revive their muse? Artist Dates are the perfect escape!
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#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky
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#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky
June 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Anybody need to revive their muse? Artist Dates are the perfect escape!
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky
open.substack.com/pub/sanctuar...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky
How many do we have in common? 10 favorite reads, 5 to be read...
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#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky
June 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
How many do we have in common? 10 favorite reads, 5 to be read...
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky
#writingcommunity #romancelandia #booksky