Michelle Kubitz (you can call me Shelley)
@michellekubitz.bsky.social
Writer / coffee addict / she/her / staunch ally | Class of '23 for Shotgun Honey's Gauntlet | Recipient of the '15 Hugh Holton Award from MWA-Midwest & '17 Killer Nashville's Claymore Award (First Runner-Up)
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November 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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November 26, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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As this wild weekend of holiday shopping approaches, don't forget to visit your local bookseller and purchase an incredible amount of books.
BE WARNED. Being mean to an indie bookseller this weekend results in an ancient curse that renders you unable to write a synopsis.
BE WARNED. Being mean to an indie bookseller this weekend results in an ancient curse that renders you unable to write a synopsis.
November 20, 2023 at 2:29 PM
As this wild weekend of holiday shopping approaches, don't forget to visit your local bookseller and purchase an incredible amount of books.
BE WARNED. Being mean to an indie bookseller this weekend results in an ancient curse that renders you unable to write a synopsis.
BE WARNED. Being mean to an indie bookseller this weekend results in an ancient curse that renders you unable to write a synopsis.
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In which I guest post at Dru's Book Musings! Thanks Dru!
A Day In My Life ~ Jem Richard by Greg Herren drusbookmusing.com/jem-richard/
A Day In My Life ~ Jem Richard by Greg Herren drusbookmusing.com/jem-richard/
A Day In My Life ~ Jem Richard by Greg Herren
Good morning and welcome to my little world! Just give me a second to finish this second cup of coffee—would you like one? No? You stopped at Starbucks on the way here, I see. Smart. I’m never muc...
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October 30, 2023 at 3:17 PM
In which I guest post at Dru's Book Musings! Thanks Dru!
A Day In My Life ~ Jem Richard by Greg Herren drusbookmusing.com/jem-richard/
A Day In My Life ~ Jem Richard by Greg Herren drusbookmusing.com/jem-richard/
When your friend asks if she can drop off some homemade pastries at your door, you respond with an emphatic YES.
#carbsaremylovelanguage
#carbsaremylovelanguage
October 30, 2023 at 3:19 PM
When your friend asks if she can drop off some homemade pastries at your door, you respond with an emphatic YES.
#carbsaremylovelanguage
#carbsaremylovelanguage
October 30, 2023 at 1:02 PM
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The countdown to Halloween is on, and I'm posting links to some of my favorite articles I've written about offbeat and spooky subjects.
For @TheGutterReview I wrote about the heyday of the midnight movie!
www.thegutterreview.com/theres-a-lig...
For @TheGutterReview I wrote about the heyday of the midnight movie!
www.thegutterreview.com/theres-a-lig...
October 20, 2023 at 9:34 PM
The countdown to Halloween is on, and I'm posting links to some of my favorite articles I've written about offbeat and spooky subjects.
For @TheGutterReview I wrote about the heyday of the midnight movie!
www.thegutterreview.com/theres-a-lig...
For @TheGutterReview I wrote about the heyday of the midnight movie!
www.thegutterreview.com/theres-a-lig...
The perfect song doesn't exi...
October 20, 2023 at 9:50 PM
The perfect song doesn't exi...
Today's #audiobook listen. This book is a wonderful listen.
October 13, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Today's #audiobook listen. This book is a wonderful listen.
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Reposting from Cornerstone Press IG: My dark debut collection rolls out this Sunday.
October 12, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Reposting from Cornerstone Press IG: My dark debut collection rolls out this Sunday.
October 9, 2023 at 12:24 PM
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Remembering JOHN LENNON.
He’d have been 83 today.
Always missed, never forgotten.
He’d have been 83 today.
Always missed, never forgotten.
October 9, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Remembering JOHN LENNON.
He’d have been 83 today.
Always missed, never forgotten.
He’d have been 83 today.
Always missed, never forgotten.
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October 7, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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unagented & marginalized authors, this event is going on TODAY & it's NOT too late to join! It's free, fun, the community is very well moderated and safe, so come on over & engage 🧡
Hi unagented & marginalized friends! I'll be helping w/ #preDV practice pitch day!
There will be a 5 hour window to post, but feedback will roll in through the weekend during this final community event before Oct 11th’s #DVpit.
Feel free to reskeet widely 🤠
There will be a 5 hour window to post, but feedback will roll in through the weekend during this final community event before Oct 11th’s #DVpit.
Feel free to reskeet widely 🤠
October 7, 2023 at 12:42 PM
unagented & marginalized authors, this event is going on TODAY & it's NOT too late to join! It's free, fun, the community is very well moderated and safe, so come on over & engage 🧡
Setting my #writinggoals for Q4. Hoping to finish strong in what's been a challenge of a year. 📚💪
October 2, 2023 at 3:11 PM
Setting my #writinggoals for Q4. Hoping to finish strong in what's been a challenge of a year. 📚💪
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Our Stone's Throw story this month is from Preston Lang. A story about survivor's guilt and regret and how we're all connected and the terrible ways we attempt to forgive ourselves. It's called "Flying Ham", and you can read it, for free, right here:
www.rockandahardplacemag.com/stones-throw...
www.rockandahardplacemag.com/stones-throw...
ST1.10 | "Flying Ham" — Rock and a Hard Place Press
"When pigs fly." The phrase is innocent enough; even fantastical. But when
the pork products go sailing at Stone's Throw, there's usually someone on
the other end about to catch a canned ham to the ...
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October 1, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Our Stone's Throw story this month is from Preston Lang. A story about survivor's guilt and regret and how we're all connected and the terrible ways we attempt to forgive ourselves. It's called "Flying Ham", and you can read it, for free, right here:
www.rockandahardplacemag.com/stones-throw...
www.rockandahardplacemag.com/stones-throw...
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See you there! 📖 📚 🍪
October 2, 2023 at 12:58 AM
See you there! 📖 📚 🍪
September 26, 2023 at 3:36 PM
Damn. I'm legit at the halfway point of Kathleen Donnelly's HUNTING THE TRUTH and if you like a kickass heroine, Maya Thompson's your Huckleberry. DAMN.
PS - unless you have an advanced copy like moi, you're gonna have to wait 'til Tuesday.
#amreading #kickassfemaleprotagonist
PS - unless you have an advanced copy like moi, you're gonna have to wait 'til Tuesday.
#amreading #kickassfemaleprotagonist
September 25, 2023 at 12:52 AM
Damn. I'm legit at the halfway point of Kathleen Donnelly's HUNTING THE TRUTH and if you like a kickass heroine, Maya Thompson's your Huckleberry. DAMN.
PS - unless you have an advanced copy like moi, you're gonna have to wait 'til Tuesday.
#amreading #kickassfemaleprotagonist
PS - unless you have an advanced copy like moi, you're gonna have to wait 'til Tuesday.
#amreading #kickassfemaleprotagonist
Pootsie and I are excited to be part of Kathleen Donnelly 's "pawsome crew." HUNTING THE TRUTH is out later this month from Carina Press!
September 21, 2023 at 12:33 AM
Pootsie and I are excited to be part of Kathleen Donnelly 's "pawsome crew." HUNTING THE TRUTH is out later this month from Carina Press!
Cosign.
Someone stop Monday.
September 18, 2023 at 2:02 AM
Cosign.
Temporary office and quick edits between appointments and meetings today.
September 13, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Temporary office and quick edits between appointments and meetings today.
I need to refill my ☕, but the cat is snuggling with me. I am a heartless coffee addict, but even I have my limits.
#sundaymorning #catmom
#sundaymorning #catmom
September 10, 2023 at 12:12 PM
I need to refill my ☕, but the cat is snuggling with me. I am a heartless coffee addict, but even I have my limits.
#sundaymorning #catmom
#sundaymorning #catmom