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Coming soon from Headpress: Rachel Walther's 'Born to Lose: The Misfits Who Made Dog Day Afternoon'. More info and mailing list sign-up here: headpress.com/product/born...
September 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Coming soon from Headpress: Rachel Walther's 'Born to Lose: The Misfits Who Made Dog Day Afternoon'. More info and mailing list sign-up here: headpress.com/product/born...
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SONG OVER THE BONES is out today! While it may be sold out in a lot of shops, you can still place a back order or drop by one of the events (I have a few copies).
In honor of the release, I contributed an article for Women Writers Women Books about it: booksbywomen.org/song-over-th...
In honor of the release, I contributed an article for Women Writers Women Books about it: booksbywomen.org/song-over-th...
Song Over The Bones: Silence As Reclamation - Women Writers, Women's Books
By Melissa Meszaros Internet dating should not exist without a relationship jail. If you fail to comply with who you say you are, there should be consequences, a fraudulent misrepresentation suit, ma...
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October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
SONG OVER THE BONES is out today! While it may be sold out in a lot of shops, you can still place a back order or drop by one of the events (I have a few copies).
In honor of the release, I contributed an article for Women Writers Women Books about it: booksbywomen.org/song-over-th...
In honor of the release, I contributed an article for Women Writers Women Books about it: booksbywomen.org/song-over-th...
No sleep til.....
September 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
No sleep til.....
@melissameszaros.bsky.social has some upcoming events around the Pacific Northwest to mark the publication of her new memoir, SONG OVER THE BONES. Get those diaries out!
September 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
@melissameszaros.bsky.social has some upcoming events around the Pacific Northwest to mark the publication of her new memoir, SONG OVER THE BONES. Get those diaries out!
*UPCOMING EVENT**
September 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
*UPCOMING EVENT**
Check out this interview with @melissameszaros.bsky.social ahead of her new memoir, SONG OVER THE BONES.
Physical copies are available from Oct 2nd, with the ebook out NOW at oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
www.joelgausten.com/2025/08/a-ch...
Physical copies are available from Oct 2nd, with the ebook out NOW at oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
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A Chat with Author MELISSA MESZAROS ("Song Over the Bones")
Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with author Melissa Meszaros ( Heavy Metal Headbang) about her forthcoming memoir, Song Over the Bone ...
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August 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Check out this interview with @melissameszaros.bsky.social ahead of her new memoir, SONG OVER THE BONES.
Physical copies are available from Oct 2nd, with the ebook out NOW at oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
www.joelgausten.com/2025/08/a-ch...
Physical copies are available from Oct 2nd, with the ebook out NOW at oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
www.joelgausten.com/2025/08/a-ch...
Oil On Water Press in the wild! Author Duncan McNamara was recently back in the old country and was proud to display a copy of his memoir, WALK THIS WAY, outside the wonderful Castle Book Shop in Castlebar, Co Mayo 😎
August 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Oil On Water Press in the wild! Author Duncan McNamara was recently back in the old country and was proud to display a copy of his memoir, WALK THIS WAY, outside the wonderful Castle Book Shop in Castlebar, Co Mayo 😎
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Preorders are open for paperback copies of SONG OVER THE BONES by @melissameszaros.bsky.social over at our website.
Also available NOW as an ebook!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
Also available NOW as an ebook!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
Song Over The Bones
Song Over the Bones by Melissa Meszaros published by Oil On Water Press is a raw journey of rock and resilience that redefines the meaning of home.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Preorders are open for paperback copies of SONG OVER THE BONES by @melissameszaros.bsky.social over at our website.
Also available NOW as an ebook!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
Also available NOW as an ebook!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
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Please , if you are able
Support Independent publishers.
They are doing more than most to find, nurture and publish great new writers and stories.
There are many but here are a few.
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
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Thank you.
Support Independent publishers.
They are doing more than most to find, nurture and publish great new writers and stories.
There are many but here are a few.
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
@saraband-books.bsky.social
Thank you.
August 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Please , if you are able
Support Independent publishers.
They are doing more than most to find, nurture and publish great new writers and stories.
There are many but here are a few.
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
@saraband-books.bsky.social
Thank you.
Support Independent publishers.
They are doing more than most to find, nurture and publish great new writers and stories.
There are many but here are a few.
@littletollerbooks.bsky.social
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
@saraband-books.bsky.social
Thank you.
Very pleased to announce that pre-orders are now open for our next title, SONG OVER THE BONES by Melissa Meszaros.
You'll know Melissa already from HEAVY METAL HEADBANG, which launched Oil On Water Press in 2022.
This one is going to be BIG!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
You'll know Melissa already from HEAVY METAL HEADBANG, which launched Oil On Water Press in 2022.
This one is going to be BIG!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
Song Over The Bones
Song Over the Bones by Melissa Meszaros published by Oil On Water Press is a raw journey of rock and resilience that redefines the meaning of home.
oilonwaterpress.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Very pleased to announce that pre-orders are now open for our next title, SONG OVER THE BONES by Melissa Meszaros.
You'll know Melissa already from HEAVY METAL HEADBANG, which launched Oil On Water Press in 2022.
This one is going to be BIG!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
You'll know Melissa already from HEAVY METAL HEADBANG, which launched Oil On Water Press in 2022.
This one is going to be BIG!
oilonwaterpress.com/product/song...
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www.michaeljbackus.com/recordings I recorded six short readings from my memoir of 80s NYC The Heart is Meat (out everywhere in May); you can access any of them here, I'd suggest starting with Pig Knuckles, which gives a good sense of the tone and style of the book.
Michael Backus, Author | Recordings
Michael Backus, author and published writer of stories, articles and film.
www.michaeljbackus.com
November 12, 2024 at 9:43 PM
www.michaeljbackus.com/recordings I recorded six short readings from my memoir of 80s NYC The Heart is Meat (out everywhere in May); you can access any of them here, I'd suggest starting with Pig Knuckles, which gives a good sense of the tone and style of the book.
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Outside Left is a magazine that pushes books they like; they liked my memoir, out on May 1. Got to love the line, "raciest paciest creative non-fiction." Thanks to Lamontpaul. outsideleft.com/main.php?upd...
February 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Outside Left is a magazine that pushes books they like; they liked my memoir, out on May 1. Got to love the line, "raciest paciest creative non-fiction." Thanks to Lamontpaul. outsideleft.com/main.php?upd...
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www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... My book is out in bookstores on May 1. Here's a quote from the review:
April 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... My book is out in bookstores on May 1. Here's a quote from the review:
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Spilling the tea 🫖 to @comiccrusaders.bsky.social on a recent social media post that caused quite the stir—and we talked SONG OVER THE BONES, coming October from @oilonwaterpress.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Spilling the tea 🫖 to @comiccrusaders.bsky.social on a recent social media post that caused quite the stir—and we talked SONG OVER THE BONES, coming October from @oilonwaterpress.com
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Monday listening: @melissameszaros.bsky.social talks to Biff Bam Pop! about her upcoming book with @oilonwaterpress.com, Song Over The Bones: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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Heroes & Villains: Melissa Meszaros: Song Over The Bones
Podcast Episode · Biff Bam Pop! Presents... · 05/06/2025 · 52m
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June 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Monday listening: @melissameszaros.bsky.social talks to Biff Bam Pop! about her upcoming book with @oilonwaterpress.com, Song Over The Bones: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
#podcasts #newbookalert #grunge #memoir
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Are you on @netgalley.bsky.social? Now you can review SONG OVER THE BONES (or hit me up for a PDF).
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Song Over The Bones
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...
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May 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Are you on @netgalley.bsky.social? Now you can review SONG OVER THE BONES (or hit me up for a PDF).
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Steve Moriarty (The Gits) will be producing the audiobook for SONG OVER THE BONES, and…
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May 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Steve Moriarty (The Gits) will be producing the audiobook for SONG OVER THE BONES, and…
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Check it out! An early review of our next title, SONG OVER THE BONES by @melissameszaros.bsky.social. Melissa is the author of HEAVY METAL HEADBANG, also available from Oil On Water Press.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Sarah Jensen's review of Song Over The Bones
4/5: Book Review: Song Over The Bones by Melissa Meszaros Rating: 4.5/5 Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Overview Melissa Meszaros’s So...
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May 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Check it out! An early review of our next title, SONG OVER THE BONES by @melissameszaros.bsky.social. Melissa is the author of HEAVY METAL HEADBANG, also available from Oil On Water Press.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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@melissameszaros.bsky.social returns to Heroes & Villains with @eahenson.bsky.social to discuss her forthcoming memoir, Song Over The Bones, due October 2 from @oilonwaterpress.com biffbampop.com/2025/05/06/h...
Heroes & Villains: Melissa Meszaros On Her Memoir 'Song Over The Bones'
Melissa Meszaros returns to the show to discuss her forthcoming memoir, Song Over The Bones, due October 2 from Oil On Water Press.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
@melissameszaros.bsky.social returns to Heroes & Villains with @eahenson.bsky.social to discuss her forthcoming memoir, Song Over The Bones, due October 2 from @oilonwaterpress.com biffbampop.com/2025/05/06/h...