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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 7h

Come find me THIS SATURDAY October 10 at The Great Valley Book Festival in Manteca! I will be tabling with @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 7h

📚New newsletter is live! The Etiquette of Voles will have a SEQUEL, plus pictures from BayCon and WorldCon and interviews w/ @kaaauthor.bsky.social @choldenko.bsky.social Rebecca Inch-Partridge, and more! Click the QR code below or go to the following link: tinyurl.com/bdede73n

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Adam Stemple @adamstemple.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My mother, the inimitable Jane Yolen passed away this morning after a blessingly short fight with Alzheimer’s. She did not suffer, and went peacefully into the ether which, I am certain for her, will be filled with words of the most exquisite beauty and meaning.

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Worldcon In Memoriam @wcinmemoriam.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Author Jane Yolen (b.1939) died on June 11. She wrote books and novels for all ages, including Briar Rose, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, and The Devil’s Arithmetic. Yolen won 2 Nebulas, a World Fantasy and was named Grand Master by SFPA, SFWA and World Fantasy. She served as SFWA President.

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Rabbi Ariel Stone @rabbiariel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A medieval echo for you from the museum of architecture in Paris

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 11/06/2026

Over on Whatever, I talk about the legit business email I got that was written with "AI," why I thought it meant the sender's domain was hacked by scammers, and why using "AI" in business emails automatically lumps you in with scammers and frauds. Don't do it! whatever.scalzi.com/2026/06/11/p...

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Please I Beg of You Do Not Use “AI” In Your Business Communications

The other morning I was clearing out the multiple daily emails I get from scammers who have used “AI” to praise one of my books in order to get me to use their “marketing” s…

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📚 New newsletter is live! The Etiquette of Voles turns ONE year old TODAY, plus pictures from Sacramento Book Festival, San Joaquin Valley Bookfest, and interviews w/ @stevenbanbury.bsky.social @marthabee.bsky.social and others! mailchi.mp/ccddb3f109ce...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Out now! Audiobook fans, don't miss this delightful mystery with an absolutely charming narrator. ❤️ Congrats, @karenbmccoy.bsky.social!

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Spring Newsletter! The Etiquette of Voles is NOW AVAILABLE in AUDIOBOOK (www.karenbmccoy.com/book/), upcoming events, and fun times with @lisariddiough.bsky.social @arguellescath.bsky.social @jennylundquist.bsky.social and Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket): mailchi.mp/d04ec6b18d33...

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Book, The Etiquette of Voles (Artemesia/Kinkajou '25)

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Artemesia Publishing @apbooks.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

3 great #middlegrade #audiobooks have been added to the website: The Batboy and the Unbreakable Record by Robert Skead Paul Weaver and the Soul Reaver by S.C. McMurray The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social www.apbooks.net/bookstore?Ca...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

A bit late in posting this, but I had such an epic time at this year's Sierra WordFest in Grass Valley, CA! I had such a blast on a panel with @lisariddiough.bsky.social @jennylundquist.bsky.social and @arguellescath.bsky.social plus a final thank you to Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket)

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Y'all! The #audiobook for THE ETIQUETTE OF VOLES is coming your way on March 31! Pre-order links at: www.karenbmccoy.com/book/ The narrator is Tristan Wright! Thank you, Artemesia Publishing! @apbooks.bsky.social

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Neal @nealholt.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

So soon for the audiobook, that's awesome! I just finished the book and it was delightful. I don't really have any middle grade to compare it to, but I particularly liked and was surprised by how sensory and often stinky London was. I like details like that.

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Karen B. McCoy: The Whirlwind That Was 2025: mailchi.mp/7486f3119e6b... The Etiquette of Voles will be out in *audiobook* come January 5, 2026! 👀 + interviews w/ @catrionamcp.bsky.social @nealholt.bsky.social @lynnekelly.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social @hollyschindler.bsky.social & others!

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Neal @nealholt.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

After a hiatus, new video! A conversation with @karenbmccoy.bsky.social the author of The Etiquette of Voles! youtu.be/PLFxE7ZUuLY

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Author Conversation: Karen B. McCoy of The Etiquette Of Voles

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Catriona McPherson @catrionamcp.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Thing about librarians is they can find anything! @karenbmccoy.bsky.social had all the answers I gave ten years ago (Ten, years, man! TEN. *Ten* years (it's the law)) as we chatted about SCOT'S EGGS www.karenbmccoy.com/scots-eggs-b...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Award-winning middle grade author @lynnekelly.bsky.social talks about her newest book, THREE BLUE HEARTS, and weathering dips and waves in the book market. www.karenbmccoy.com/three-blue-h...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I was interviewed in Artemesia's most recent newsletter! Thanks, @apbooks.bsky.social mailchi.mp/artemesiapub...

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Interview with Karen McCoy

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Such a happy surprise to get a #pocketbear patch when I bought Pocket Bear by @kaaauthor.bsky.social at Napa Bookmine! Now, where should I put him?

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Fellow Kinkajou Press #author Terry Nichols talks about her book THE DREADED CLIFF. Somewhere in another reality, Chains the vole is sipping tea & munching prickly pear biscuits with Flora the packrat. Both e-books are on sale for $.99 through the end of October. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-dreaded-...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀

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Artemesia Publishing @apbooks.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social This MG #ebook is just 99 cents this month. Chains undertakes an investigation into missing fish that leads to surprising details about his own life and where he came from. #booksky💙📚 #animalprotagonist #middlegradefiction mybook.to/SirChains

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Psst. You. (Yes, you.) Want to get a leg up on the #victober read-a-thon? #theetiquetteofvoles is available for *99 cents* as an ebook until Oct 31🍂 books.apple.com/.../the-etiq... www.barnesandnoble.com/.../the.../1.... www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... www.amazon.com/Etiquette-Vo...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Author @hollyschindler.bsky.social talks about her middle grade book THE JUNCTION OF SUNSHINE AND LUCKY, her adult holiday romcom MISTLETOE ON MAIN STREET, and penning books in different genres. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-junction...

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Checked out The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social at Sac Library today! Then promptly turned it back in so someone else can check it out cuz I’ve already read it 😁 #kidlit #mglit

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Newsletter! mailchi.mp/c40219444f97... Mid-September became early October! Audiobook news, upcoming appearances (Oct 7 and 11), I was on a podcast and a blog, and interviews w/ authors @yamilesmendez.bsky.social , @kgmachwrites.bsky.social , @jennylundquist.bsky.social and @kaaauthor.bsky.social!

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

😱 OMG look what I found during my shift at Sierra College Library today! It has a barcode and spine label and everything!! #theetiquetteofvoles #middlegradebooks #authorlife #librarianlife

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Well, that's a wrap. Typed "THE END" on the vole sequel today. Clocking in at almost 55,000 words. (Will probably need to be edited, cut, etc. but I'm going to celebrate this win for the time being!)

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

New! Middle Grade author @kgmachwrites.bsky.social talks about her new book, PRESENT, STILL MISSING and how the story took shape. www.karenbmccoy.com/presentstill...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Thanks to the wonderful teachers, students, and staff at Oakview Elementary in Orangevale, CA for a truly epic school visit!

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

New! Middle Grade author @jennylundquist.bsky.social discusses her newest book, THE LIBRARY OF CURIOSITIES, and shares book promotion advice. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-library-...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I always have a wonderful time chatting with @karenbmccoy.bsky.social. 💛 Here, we talk about my new book POCKET BEAR, the joy of a good teacher's guide, and big hats. Head over to Karen's blog to read our conversation: www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-...

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POCKET BEAR by Katherine Applegate - Karen McCoy

New! NYT Bestselling Middle Grade author Katherine Applegate talks about her newest book, POCKET BEAR (09.09.25) and collaborating with educators.

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Artemesia Publishing @apbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Reputable publishers do not do this. You have the right to discuss what you want about publishing, from contract to anything else with anybody you trust to give advice. This sort of "confidentiality notice" is a red flag.

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

New! NYT Bestselling Middle Grade author @kaaauthor.bsky.social talks about her newest book, POCKET BEAR (09.09.25) and collaborating with educators. www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-... #pocketbear #middlegradefiction

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Artemesia Publishing @apbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Had an interesting talk w/ @karenbmccoy.bsky.social over the weekend on this subject. Our MG titles are 200 pages or less and are all trade paperback. Because it is darn expensive for us to print in hardcover.

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Karen B. McCoy August 2025: 4 seconds! ⏱️ - mailchi.mp/f9977b5931da... TONIGHT AT 6pm, see me at the Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis, CA w/ Joanna Rowland, the whirlwind of new author life, and interviews with @michaelleali.bsky.social, Kristen Gwen, and Kristen Joy Wilks.

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Davis, Sacramento and NorCal people! I'll be at the Mary L. Stevens Davis Public Library Aug 4 (tomorrow) at 6pm in conversation w picture book author @writerrowland.bsky.social ! We will talk writing, craft, and all things #kidlit More information here: events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/148806...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Found this wonderful title at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA! Such a wonderful story full of heart by @lisalschmid.bsky.social #shelfiemonday #shelfie #middlegradereads #middlegradeghoststory

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Take a look at THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! MONSTER MOVIE by @chuckwendig.bsky.social looks amazing #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at this wonderful new middle grade book MEET ME AT WONDERLAND by @juliadevillers.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG fantasies, SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

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