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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We have a cover!!! So excited for this release and so proud of the wonderful @zombicatures.bsky.social!!!

Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I will always, always, always support trans, nonbinary & LGBTQIA+ folks. There are more than two genders. I see you. You have value that nobody on this earth can take away from you. We're in this together. 💜

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Feeling minorly offended by all my normal book newsletters telling me to kickstart my reading for the year as if I haven’t already read six books!!!

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Boosting again! I know there’s a lot of people who need help right now, especially with the LA fires, but please consider sharing if you can’t donate 💜

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a copy of Circle of Love, My Heart Fills with Happiness and You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 21) Open Intl

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"How do you spell love," Piglet asked.
"You don't spell it, you feel it," answered Pooh

Day 21 - books by Monique Gray Smith with pictures of their covers
1 copy Circle of Love
1 copy of My Heart Fills with Happiness (English and Cree edition)
1 copy of You Hold Me Up (english and Spanish edition)

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a copy of This Dark Paradise by @esluken.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. US only (Day 22)

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Oh you NEED to enter this giveaway from the wildly talented and absolutely hilarious @cthomasbooks.bsky.social!!!

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing 🌲

A selfie of Melissa (original user) wearing a Bigfoot themed green Christmas sweatshirt

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a picture book critique (no rhyme, up to 1000 words) by Tziporah Coheb Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 20)

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To a signed copy of Eyes Open (YA novel in verse) by @lynmillerlachmann.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. US only. (Day 19)

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win nonfiction MG book proposal or MS (up to 10 pages) or a nonfiction PB critique by @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 18)

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a 1 of 3 Query Critiques w/ notes on the 1st 10 pages of your MS by @chelseamargomoyer.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 17)

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Kath Barbadoro @kathbarbadoro.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

sesame street isn't supposed to make money. the post office isn't supposed to make money. not everything is supposed to MAKE MONEY

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a PB MS critique (2 passes) by Leslie Stall Widener Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 16)

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

You definitely don’t want to miss this one! @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social is filled to the brim with expert “authorpreneur” knowledge for authors in every stage! #SpreadTheJoy

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a 1 of 3 critiques of either your query or the first 5 pages of your MS by @openmike.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 15)

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

The pro-censorship, anti-library bills already filed for 2025 across the USA. It's your responsibility to follow these and write to your state representatives. Guide to how to do that included....as are some *positive* bills prefiled. wellsourced.substack.com/p/the-pro-ce...

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The Pro-Censorship and Anti-Library & Bills Already Filed for 2025

Killing the Department of Education is one we already saw coming.

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win 1 of 3 winner's choice of a PB (up to 500 words) or a CB (up to 7500 words) critique by @me-mwai.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, & repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 13)

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 12/12/2024

I've been resisting replying to a lot of posts today, because I wanted to think. And I think that we are at a unique crisis point right now on the left. You can not spend a year running on telling us that democracy will end if this guy wins, and then just turn around and say, "well norms, you know"

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a query letter critique by @kellydhouse.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (Day 12)

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

There is NOTHING controversial about being queer. PERIOD.

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Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win A signed copy of ROSTAM'S PICTURE-DAY PUSTEEN w/ stickers and bookmarks by Ryan Bani Tahmaseb Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random. (US only) (Day 11)

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

To finish this dang book, finally go on sub with it, and maaaaaybe even sell it??? Okay, let's definitely sell it. ✨🔮🧚‍♀️

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

A chance to win one of *TWO* AMA's from one of my absolute favorite people ever??? @jacquilipton.bsky.social is so funny and SO smart and she knows her stuff. Follow the instructions below to win! #SpreadTheJoy

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

ATTENTION WRITERSKY: Not only do you have a chance to win a 30 pages critique, but you ALSO can win a 30-min AMA with the the epitome of joy and warmth that is @celestedador.bsky.social!! Don't sleep on this!!

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Erin is whip-smart and her debut MG Crushing It is a can't miss release of 2024! You also shouldn't miss your chance to win a query and first 10 page critique from @beckererine.bsky.social herself!! #SpreadTheJoy

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I feel so lucky that I got to enjoy 3 shows at the Eras Tour with some of my favorite people in the world. Every experience was truly an experience of a lifetime and I'm forever grateful for Taylor and her team for making each night a SPECTACLE. 🎶Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you 🎶

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

✨IT'S ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!! ✨ The winner of my #SpreadTheJoy giveaway of a YA query critique and feedback on your 1st 50 pages of your ms goes to Alexis @abookishchai.bsky.social!! I'll send you a DM shortly 🥰 Thank you to everyone who entered and to @annmrose.bsky.social for spreading joy ALWAYS!

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Each year, agent Ann Rose and her #RosebudAuthors run #SpreadtheJoy - an event focused on spreading cheer at the end of the year. And we're participating! Follow @annmrose.bsky.social for daily announcements on giveaways of books, critiques, and more! And of course, remember to Spread the joy!

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a penguin is standing on a snowy hill with its eyes closed

ALT: a penguin is standing on a snowy hill with its eyes closed

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Kidlit #illustrators you don’t want to miss an opportunity to get a portfolio review from the wildly talented @zombicatures.bsky.social!!!

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Last kiss x I love you, I’m sorry is 🤯🤯🤯

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Getting out of the bathtub is my Everest

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Happy Saturday!!! Who else wants in on a chance to win a YA query critique and feedback on the first 50 pages of your manusrcript? Follow the instructions for my #SpreadTheJoy giveaway below ❄️✨

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Enter a chance to win a query and first chapter critique from @cynthiatimoti.bsky.social for #SpreadTheJoy!! And then you could maybe even add her debut romance SALTY, SPICED, & A LITTLE BIT NICE to your TBR

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

loaTHING. unAdulTERatED LOATHING!

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Day 5 of #SpreadTheJoy belongs to the wonderful @writtenbysky.bsky.social! Get eyes on your MG query + opening! 🙏🏻

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hey, writers! Just want to put this on your radar. There's a rash of new accounts here trying to scam writers by pretending to be book marketers. They are generally not legit. You can recognize them because:

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Brian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

as always

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Gregory A. Wilson @gregoryawilson.com · 04/12/2024

Extremely important to emphasize this. Indie bookstores are growing and can actually thrive...if we support them.

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I'm going to give this a few more days before choosing a winner for #SpreadTheJoy so it's not too late to follow the instructions in @annmrose.bsky.social's original post for a chance to win a YA query critique and feedback on your 1st 50 pages! #amquerying #querycritique #booksky #writersky 📚💙

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

It's my agent/name twin's turn for #SpreadTheJoy!! Don't miss out on a chance to win a query package from the wonderful @melissatyndall.bsky.social. I can attest that she gives great feedback! 🌹✨

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Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

HELLO BUY THIS BOOK PLEASE!!! Seton Girls know what’s up

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