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Michelle Sanchez

@sanchezmm.bsky.social
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Author of YA Gothic horror and dark fantasy Rep: Rena Rossner I'm not really here so please find me elsewhere: X: sanchez_m_m Instagram: mmsanchez_author website: michellesanchez.my.canva.site

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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
My YA Gothic horror that's Poe+Mexican Gothic+Puerto Rico is NOT on sub yet but I won't announce when it goes live... So #editors who want CASA DEL DEMONIO (aka House of Hunger) in your inbox this spooky season, let me or Rena Rossner know by using the ultra secret password "I'm hungry for hearts!"
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
I'm thrilled to finally share my custom character art by @joleanart.bsky.social She did a beautiful job bringing Cora and Duke Lugo to life while capturing the atmosphere and tension of my Gothic horror story. I can't wait to share Casa del Demonio/House of Hunger with editors soon! 🖤🖤🖤
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
FOURTH WING + SCORPIO RACES Catia steals her best friends place in the elite riding academy training to escape her future, only to become bonded with the same water war horse as the boy from her past she hates. #draftingpit #ya #f #r
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
I finally received a rough sketch of my commissioned characters and I am BEYOND EXCITED to SEE Cora and Duke Lugo brought to life as art!!! 👀 Also, my agent said she'll be sending me her thoughts on my massive HOH revisions next week. 🤞🤞 I can't wait to share this story with editors!❤️❤️❤️
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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
With 12 days left until Season 2 of the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social , it’s a great time to highlight our 1st 12 episodes! Here we go!🥁 Episode 12 w/ @sanchezmm.bsky.social where we discuss advocating for and believing in ourselves! #writingcommunity podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...
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I Am In Print @iaminprint.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
If you are writing for a Teen, Young Adult or New Adult audience get your writing talent noticed by Bookseller Rising Star of 2024, Gyamfia Osei by entering 3,500 words and a 1-page synopsis in the #IAmWritingComp by 22 May 12pm BST. www.iaminprint.co.uk/compet... #booktwitter #kidlit #yalit
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
MEXICAN GOTHIC+POE+PUERTO RICO Dear Diary, Grandfather is away, Isabel is ill, and I found A BOX OF HEARTS UNDER THE STUDY FLOOR! The strange voice is telling me to feed them blood. My blood! I can't. I won't. I'm not losing my mind. I'm not losing my- HELP ME! #questpit #AG #YA #H
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
PODCAST EPISODE: If you want to hear tips on how you can be your best advocate in publishing, and hear me spill the tea on my querying journey and vague period, you'll enjoy my conversation with @drenderturmaud.bsky.social on the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
MEXICAN GOTHIC + POE + PUERTO RICO Dear readers, I invite you into a lush, atmospheric, and propulsive tale of love and obsession that tests how far Cora will go to keep her grandfather's box of hearts fed while concealing the truth about herself and Casa del Demonio. #posterpit #posterpita #YA #H
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
MEXICAN GOTHIC + EDGAR ALLAN POE + PUERTO RICO ONE box of human hearts hungry for blood TWO men eager to steal Cora's heart THREE dead bodies found missing their hearts Ba-boom. Ba-boom. Ba-boom. ON SUB SOON! #posterpit #posterpitos #editors #ya #gothic #horror
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You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
We need just ONE more person to complete the challenge before 8 p.m. PST tomorrow!! Who will enter to win a critique, allow an episode early release, AND be the YMWJ Podcast superhero of the week??? @sanchezmm.bsky.social #writingcommunity #giveaway #podcast
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You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
GIVEAWAY and podcast early release opportunity!!! See the post below! 👇👇 @sanchezmm.bsky.social
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
FOURTH WING x SCORPIO RACES "I wince at the searing path it trails down my throat, but when the alcohol forces the knots in my neck to loosen, the restless thing inside me finally stops hammering against my mental walls." #1stlinepit #ya #romantasy #wip #agented
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
"Edgar Quarles is an insufferable and selfish old man." This is the first line from handsome and mysterious Duke Lugo in my dual POV Gothic horror novel, HOUSE OF HUNGER. #1stlinepit #agented #gothic #ya #horror
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Who remembers my FAKE PM DEAL #unhingedpit tweet from last year? The story of my hearts is #agented and being revised for sub to #editors soon! Give me a❤️if you're hungry for #YA #Gothic #horror about a teen who becomes the reluctant caretaker of her grandfather's box of bloodthirsty hearts.
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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🔊New Post: My Biggest Hurdle While Querying By contributor @sanchezmm.bsky.social . See more below! ⬇️ #WritingCommunity #Amquerying path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/24/m...
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My Biggest Hurdle While Querying
I started writing this blog post months ago, but I honestly couldn’t share it at that point because I was still in the midst of querying and feeling all of the emotions.  Someday when I have t…
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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Aaliyah🌸 @alpaolucci.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Fourth Wing X Priory of the Orange Tree A dragon has bonded with a healer, and if she refuses the partnership, it’ll kill her To survive, she’ll need to rely on the dragon prodigy’s mentorship and stay away from the students who want to sabotage her #PopUpPitE #LuckyPit #NA #RF #OS
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
#LuckyPit #PopUpPit I'm an unlucky girl trapped in Grandfather's cliffhouse, caretaker of his magic box with 3 human hearts I must feed blood. They die? I die. Handsome Duke Lugo offers a blood bargain, but he's hungry to expose the secrets of Casa del Demonio...and me. #PopUpPitE #YA #Gothic #H
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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
🔊AUPQ: Should ARCs Be Used For Comps? Do you think that ARC copies (of books that aren’t released yet) make good comps? Agents, we would also love to hear your thoughts here! See our contributors’ answer ⬇️ #amquerying #WritingCommunity path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/a...
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AUPQ: Should ARC Copies Be Used For Comps?
Today, we are doing a Contributor Overthrow on the AUPQ segment. Which is where a Contributor’s question comes up and sneaks into the list of AUPQ questions hehehe. We, however, hope you find this …
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I'm represented by Rena Rossner at the Deborah Harris Agency! Rena's publishing experience & connections make her a wonderful champion for HOUSE OF HUNGER and I'm eager to work together to get the story of my heart(s) ready for editors! Thanks to EVERYONE who supported me! All it takes is one YES!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Seeing my story on the Caledonia Novel Awards shortlist was a very nice surprise today!!🎉
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Twist on Valentines Day love letters: Do your characters exchange HATE letters? This is from my dislike to lovers Fourth Wing + Scorpio Races WIP. And yes, things are intense.🖤
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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
🔊New Post: Let's Talk About Betas In this post, Contributor @sanchezmm.bsky.social gives a new perspective on beta readers and what qualities to consider when choosing yours. See more below! 👇🏼 #WritingCommunity #betareaders path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/l...
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Let’s Talk About Betas
My youngest sister gifted me a gorgeous red notebook plus a set of nice gel pens in 2019 and encouraged me to write my very first novel. Since then, she has read (almost) everything I’ve written. H…
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
FOURTH WING + SCORPIO RACES The elite O Mar Cavallo riding academy is Cátia's escape from an arranged marriage, but when a water horse bonds with her she's thrust into dangerous war training with a hot and hateful captain who can't decide if he wants to kill her or kiss her. #P2Ppit #YA #WIP #F #R
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
FOURTH WING + SCORPIO RACES The elite O Mar Cavallo riding academy is Cátia's escape from an arranged marriage, but when a water horse bonds with her she's thrust into dangerous war training with a hot and hateful captain who can't decide if he wants to kill her or kiss her. #P2Ppit #YA #WIP #F #R
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
"The farmhand’s attention makes me feel as if I’m a tapestry he’s spent months studying, and now he’s eager to unravel me" "My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth as I fling open the door, hoping I’m wrong, careful to keep my toes on the safe side of the salt line" I'd love to see your lines!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I started writing because novels bring me SO MUCH JOY and I long to bring more books into the world that I enjoy as a reader. My stories offer an escapist adventure, thrills, and any dark moments are balanced by hope & characters to cheer for. A romantic subplot and HEA are always a win for me too;)
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I have so many writing resolutions for the new year, but one I'm super excited about is completing my YA romantasy story inspired by Fourth Wing + The Scorpio Races + My Lady Jane. It's so much fun and exactly the type of story I adore as a reader! What about you??!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I've always loved to read and at the encouragement of my youngest sister I started writing my first novel (a murder mystery) in 2019. I poured myself into my stories during the pandemic, and now I have 5 complete novels and numerous WIPs. I love writing YA fantasy and romantasy. What about you?
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
the writer// the writing After being sick for two weeks I'm excited to revisit my YA romantasy WIP inspired by the elite riding academy and enemies to lovers in Fourth Wing and the vicious water horses in The Scorpio Races. I can't wait to dive deeper into this story! #writingcommunity
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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 27/12/2024
Look, I'm gonna say it again: how do you think people are going to find out about your stories if you DON'T say anything? Magic? Psychic powers? Oh, maybe the story will FLY through their WINDOW and land on their DESK! Yell about your stuff! And other people's stuff! Readers do not have ESP!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
My version of "making plans" for the new year...📚 #writingcommunity #amreading
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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
🔊AUPQ: Why Do Agents And Writers Part Ways? In this group post, the contributors share great insight on reasons writers and agents have historically parted ways. See more below! ⬇️ #WritingCommunity #amquerying path2pub.wordpress.com/2024/12/27/a...
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AUPQ: Why Do Agents And Writers Part Ways?
Hello writers, we’re only weeks away from #P2Ppit! The first pitch event of 2025! We have a growing list of agents who will be participating, so come join us. Prepare your pitches and tell your wri…
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
OMG! Click on the post below to check out the INCREDIBLE list of agents who will be participating in the @path2pub #P2Ppit event on January 17th! This is one pitch event you won't want to miss, #amquerying friends in the #writingcommunity!!!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
👀VAGUE NEWS!!!👀 It's happening!!! I'm THRILLED to announce HOUSE OF HUNGER has an offer of publication!!! I'm reaching out to literary agents with my full/query today and am hoping to find the champion who will help me bring Cora's story into the world!❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Um, this is so ridiculously cool!!!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Since I hate snakes, I had to include them in my horror story. Write what you know. Write what you fear. Right? Here's my excerpt. I'd love to read yours if you're up for sharing something! #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I'm super excited to join these incredible sounding stories on the Caledonia Novel Awards longlist!! 🎉 #amquerying #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Quote post with something green.. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 #writingcommunity
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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
🔊 The #writingcommunity voted & we’re Announcing Path2pub’s 2025 Pitch Event: #P2Ppit 2025’s first pitch event!! #P2Ppit stands for Path to Publication Pitch. It’s a Twitter/Bluesky pitch event for writers to post pitches of their books either for industry participation or 🧵
P2Ppit stands for Path to Publication Pitch, and is a Twitter/Bluesky pitch event for writers to post pitches of their books either for industry participation or simply to test, promote, and celebrate their ideas.

Pitch events are one of the joys of the online writing community. As Path2pub has always been community-oriented, this idea that celebrates writing and builds camaraderie was one we couldn’t shake off when it came up!

Pitching Guide

• #P2Ppit begins at 9am EST and ends at 9pm, on the 17th of January, 2025.

• It will take place on both X and Blue Sky.

• Add the hashtag #P2Ppit to your post to partake.

• Writers can post 3 pitches in total.

• Unagented, agented, and published writers can all partake. However please use the below hashtags for clarity:

Unagented Writers #UW
Agented Writers #AW
Published Writers #PW
• Moodboards are allowed, encouraged, but not compulsory. Adding ALT Text to images is highly encouraged.
• Agents and editors can like tweets (♥️) to indicate interests. Participating professionals often leave guidelines on how to submit on their pages so check for instructions!

• Keep your pitch to 240 words. The shorter it is the more likely people are to read it!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Help! I'm caught between my WIPS: ISLAND ROMANTASY- my first adult novel w/ vampires, pirates, deadly secrets, & sizzling tension CURSED HANDS- perfect complement to my Gothic horror. Lush, broody, dark, moody atmospheric forest, enemies to lovers, twisty Why not both? #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
How I'm feeling after entering my horror novel in a writing contest using the NEW TITLE...👀👀 #writingcommunity
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clare edge ✨ @clarewonders.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Psssst. It's okay to enjoy your own creative work. It's actually great to be your own fan. Pass it on!
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
@path2pub.bsky.social just joined Blue Sky! Be sure to follow their account and check out the blog for fantastic agent and author interviews and other inspiring info for authors at all stages in their publishing journey. #writingcommunity path2pub.wordpress.com?_gl=1*19nem7...
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Path To Publication
From The Trenches To The Shelves
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Horror writer: Blood. The cup holds blood. Human blood. #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
What would you call an adult romantasy inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean and Casablanca, set in dystopian Puerto Rico, containing vampires, pirates, a blood war, and a love triangle? Last night I heard & liked "Blood in the Water" but I'd love ideas! #amwriting #romantasy #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Exciting phone call scheduled for next week? Yes, please! #amquerying #gothic #horror #writingcommunity
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Michelle Sanchez @sanchezmm.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Friday snippet from the WIP I want to finish ASAP because: 1) it rec'd a #QuestPit like from an agent who loved my horror partial. 2) another agent (who loves my horror!) wants to see it the second it's finished. I'm a fast writer if I'm feeling the fire, and this story is hot! #writingcommunity
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