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Terena Elizabeth Bell

@terenabell.bsky.social
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Book publicist & fiction writer TELL ME WHAT YOU SEE (Whiskey Tit, 2022) Words in The Atlantic, Playboy, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Tough, etc Kentuckian in NY Keeping this a politics-free space.

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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hey hey, I'm talking how to make book publicity line up with author goals in 2 weeks with the Palm Springs Writers Guild. Sign up for the Zoom class here: palmspringswritersguild.org/event-6794376
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Palm Springs Writers Guild - Achieve Better Book Publicity by Knowing Your Author Goals
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Come by both @whiskeytit.com & @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social!
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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Being independent means we can stock the books we want—but especially the books they tell you that you can’t read. Shop banned books here: literatibookstore.com/list/banned-...
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Still time to sign up for tonight's free class on book publicity with Southeast MWA. Starts at 7:30 pm ET: semwa.com
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SEMWA
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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 11/09/2026
The Shortlist for Sept 11: See what you missed over the summer at Turn & Work: Featuring: Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social Huina Zheng Patrick Geraghty Michael Flavin @michaelflavin.bsky.social Swetha Amit @swethaamit.bsky.social Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social Read 'em here:
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The Shortlist for September 10, 2026 - Turn and Work
Fiction / Nonfiction from XXXXX
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Super excited to see client @drdianeschneider.bsky.social's forthcoming medical memoir, LIVES ON BROWN CARDS, mentioned in @usnews.com: health.usnews.com/conditions/b...
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Beyond excited to see client/author @drdianeschneider.bsky.social in @marthastewart.com! Read her comments on bone health here & preorder her medical memoir LIVES ON BROWN CARDS today: www.marthastewart.com/aging-height...
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Why You Get Shorter as You Age—and How to Slow It Down
Wondering why people get shorter as they age? Discover the common causes of height loss and expert-backed ways to help reduce your risk.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
To clarify, this isn't a subtweet. But it is the #1 mistake I see authors across genres make. It's hard. You're in charge of every single word until you hand it over to your publisher. But for the business side of publication to go well, authors must RELEASE.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#1 thing that sabotages an author's publicity is the need to take control. Unless you have pro marketing experience, TRUST YOUR TEAM. Your publisher & PR rep want to drive sales as much as you do. But they can't if you micromanage. It's hard when your book is your baby, but you must let them work.
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Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP) @clmporg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Fuente Fountain Books is open to submissions! The editors seek novels, memoirs, and short story collections “with a female protagonist whose journey is primarily focused on something other than motherhood or being in relationship with a male.” www.clmp.org/members/open...
Light blue background with megaphone icon and text reading "Calls for Submissions."
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
MacKenzie Scott self-publishing a novel on Substack is not the publishing landscape I thought we'd see this year: lastdaysintwonations.substack.com/p/last-days-...
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Last Days in Two Nations
(A History in Eighteen Minds)
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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 06/08/2026
"Who almost cries at a Residence Inn? Or better yet, who has her bachelorette in a mall?" New flash fiction: Read "Mall of America" by @terenabell.bsky.social :
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Mall of America - Turn and Work
Who almost cries at a Residence Inn? Or better yet, who has her bachelorette in a mall?
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Sagging Meniscus @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Taylor Hayes interviews our publisher @smulloni.bsky.social on independent publishing: open.spotify.com/episode/63De...
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The Reality of Independent Publishing Today: How Technology Is Reshaping the Scene
Shelf Life · Episode
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Sagging Meniscus @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Keep an eye on www.saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/recu...
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Recursion | Sagging Meniscus Press
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Sagging Meniscus @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
In a blog from the editor of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, @terenabell.bsky.social writes about how her forthcoming novel RECURSION came about: somethingisgoingtohappen.net/2026/07/24/t...
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Terena Elizabeth Bell on Writing Her First Novel
In this special post, learn a bit about how EQMM regular Terena Elizabeth Bell drew on her life experiences as well as a popular TV show to come up with her debut novel, Recursion, which will be pu…
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The role of contributors in promoting an anthology:
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Working With Contributors: The Power of Many in Anthology Promotion | Jane Friedman
When editors share ideas and provide resources to support that work, they can help activate contributor engagement in ways that matter.
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David Collard @davidcollard.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The sort of review such a serious novel deserves. Heavyweight comparisons (Barthelme, Pynchon, Chandler, Philip K. Dick and Dickens) are all justified. One of the novels of the decade.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Some authors market. Dave Eggers is a BRAND. futurism.com/artificial-i...
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Author Invited to Give Speech at OpenAI Headquarters, Uses Opportunity to Trash AI to Their Faces
OpenAI invited prominent author Dave Eggers to talk to its workers — and he relished the opportunity to set the record straight.
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So Many Damn Books @somanydamnbooks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
what's the best new book you read so far this year?
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Aug Stone @augstone.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Clip from our @wtnh.bsky.social interview yesterday. Sporting Moustaches makes a great Father's Day gift, y'all. Get it wherever books are sold. I've got signed copies. And come to our reading at Best Video in Hamden, CT on Friday July 3rd! @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Happy Women's Fiction Day! What have you read by women lately? www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-What...
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Tell Me What You See
Tell Me What You See [Bell, Terena Elizabeth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tell Me What You See
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Sagging Meniscus @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Today RTÉ has an excerpt of Guillermo Stitch's THE COAST OF EVERYTHING:
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The Coast of Everything by Guillermo Stitch - read an extract
To find the center, begin at the edge . . .
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Lacey N. Dunham (she/her) @bookbent.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I’m having an info session next week on my novel revision class. Curious if this is right for you? writer.org/event/virtua...
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Vol. 1 Brooklyn @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
"And so against their better judgement, Gretchen and Hans went down — down — down — into the subway system." www.vol1brooklyn.com/2026/05/10/s...
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Sunday Stories: “Hans and Gretchen”
Hans and Gretchenby Terena Elizabeth Bell Once upon a time, there was a set of twins named Hans and Gretchen who lived on New York’s Upper East Side. Not the Yorkville part of the Upper East Side w…
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Diane Josefowicz @dianejosefowicz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
TONIGHT in NYC! Get your ticket: www.eventbrite.com/e/diane-jose...
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Hit me up if you're at #ThrillerFest this week. I'm giving free 20 min PR consultations to anyone with a title coming out this year at the bar.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Join me & Bay Area Romance Writers Sat as we chat how authors can prepare for podcast appearances & press interviews:
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better book publicity may 9 2026
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Samuel Huneke @schuneke.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
As an author of books and of book reviews this is absolutely true. I really worry about what it does to intellectual life longer term not to have a public that cares to engage with long form prose - whether fiction or non fiction. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/b...
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Where Have All the Book Reviews Gone?
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Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP) @clmporg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This Saturday in NYC! We hope you'll join us at the Indie Lit Fair on May 2 from 12-6 PM to celebrate independent literary magazines and presses. Read more about our 2026 lineup of independent publishers: www.clmp.org/indie-lit-fa...
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Indie Lit Fair - Community of Literary Magazines and Presses
May 2, 2026 12–6 PM Washington Square South (between Thompson St. & Sullivan St.) New York City Join us for the tenth annual Indie Lit Fair, co-presented by the PEN World Voices Festival and the…
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Not too late to sign up for my session tomorrow with Golden State Romance Writers. Learn all about PR & how to align book publicity with your career goals as an author: www.goldenstateromancewriters.org/events/2026/...
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Develop Your Publicity Goals - Marketing — Golden State Romance Writers
Why do you really want publicity for your book? Is it to sell books or to be read? Or maybe something else? Coverage from something like "The Today Show" may sound great, but sometimes being in the lo...
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I continue to be amazed at the number of authors who confuse book publicity with being an agent. An agent helps you place your book with a publisher. A publicist helps publicize it after it's been slated for publication.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs - from @pewresearch.org www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Do Americans read print books, e-books or audiobooks more? | Pew Research Center
Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.
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Sagging Meniscus @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Our series of readings of Guillermo Stitch's THE COAST OF EVERYTHING by Sagging Meniscus Spirit Guides continues with this tantalizing tidbit from Tyler C. Gore, author of MY LIFE OF CRIME.
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Tyler C. Gore Reads From Guillermo Stitch's The Coast of Everything
Thanks to Tyler C. Gore, author of MY LIFE OF CRIME, for this reading from Guillermo Stitch's THE COAST OF EVERYTHING. thecoastofeverything.com
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
For Our Book Launch, We Ditched the Social Media. We Chose Public Libraries Instead. www.wordsandmoney.com/for-our-book... #bookpublicity #bookmarketing
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For Our Book Launch, We Ditched the Social Media. We Chose Public Libraries Instead.
'Heartland Masala' author Auyon Mukharji reflects on the role public libraries played in a fun and successful fall book tour.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Wanna learn about book publicity & at #awp26? My panel on promotion starts in a 1/2 hr. Room 307, Level 300. conference.awpwriter.org/in_person_ev...
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In-Person Events
These events will take place in-person in Baltimore, Maryland in March 2026 at the 2026 AWP Conference and Bookfair. Unless otherwise noted, these events will not be available to watch online.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Normally I'm bragging on my clients' books, but I think I'll take a turn myself.
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report announcement for Terena Elizabeth Bell's novel AFTER MURDER, publishing with Sagging Meniscus in the US in September 2027.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
So why do you want PR? See why book publicity actions should be linked to author goals in this @nysinc.bsky.social presentation Mrch 18th:
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NY Sisters in Crime (@nysinc.bsky.social)
New York/Tri-State area chapter of Sisters in Crime. The mission of Sisters in Crime is to promote the professional development and advancement of women crime writers to achieve equality in the…
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D. Carreira Ching, PhD @mistahdonald.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
If you're in the #querytrenches and not getting any requests or offers, keep in mind that Robert Olen Butler, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, just got rejected by 36 agents after submitting to AWP's Writer to Agent program.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I've never understood men who yell or raise their voices at women in professional settings — in any setting really. And I will not work with ones who do.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
When SME publishers "spend all of their money acquiring new books & they don't spend any of their money on marketing, they can't compete with indies. Indie authors in some genres are selling more copies than some publishers were selling": www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb7t...
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Down and Out Books Are DOWN AND OUT
YouTube video by Author Update
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James Tate Hill @jamestatehill.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
My unpublished novels are my children except nobody ever says about my unpublished novels that's such a fun age.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Flight Crew is looking for new members to help run online events during the Nebulas & year round. No experience necessary, just some free time & general willingness to help out. Flight Crew members handle panel broadcasts, workshops, writing dates, & virtual receptions. Join us! sfwa.org/volunteer
Flight Crew

You know who makes SFWA's events possible? Well, a lot of people - including the fantastic volunteers in SFWA's Flight Crew, who door dragon the heck out of your brilliant SFF presentations.

Sign up to help with the Nebulas and other SFWA events! sfwa.org/volunteer
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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
After 40 years of publishing, Harlequin will end its iconic historical romance line in 2027: #Booksky
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Harlequin Is Ending Its Historical Romance Line After Nearly 40 Years - Reactor
The publisher's decision to end its historical romance line in 2027 comes on the heels of controversial changes to its international publishing tactics
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Now this is what I call a review! Thanks, @wirobooks.bsky.social, for the kind words on Kurt Luchs' TRIBUTARIES. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/an-... @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 06/02/2026
Farewell to the mass market paperback (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
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So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Life would be better if, instead of carrying around our phones all the time, we carried a book.
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Write romance novels? Join me & First Coast Romance Writers Sat morning to learn how to better promote them:
firstcoastromancewriters.com
Workshops - First Coast Romance Writers
West Regional Library, 1425 Chaffee Road, Jacksonville, Fl 32221 When: Sign in begins at 10:00 AM unless otherwise posted. * OUR MEETINGS * We LOVE visitors! Unless otherwise stated, our meetings are…
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
On landing book signings & other store events:
booksellinguniversity.com
BSU - 177 Be a Sellebrity During Store Events - Bookselling University
Handouts: Handout
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Terena Elizabeth Bell @terenabell.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
For those hoping for book reviews, a heads up Book World is one of the sections eliminated at Washington Post today.
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