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Sheila Jenné @jennelikejennay.bsky.social · 3d

The really frustrating thing about my publisher is that I don't think this is a classic case of publishing not being as profitable as people think. It isn't, but I can count up the profits I know they made, subtract the few expenses they did have, and there still should've been lots left!

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

Why I left MM as well

Sheila Jenné @jennelikejennay.bsky.social · 3d

The really frustrating thing about my publisher is that I don't think this is a classic case of publishing not being as profitable as people think. It isn't, but I can count up the profits I know they made, subtract the few expenses they did have, and there still should've been lots left!

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

THE TEA SYNDICATE is a queer, upper YA fantasy following eighteen-year old Emory, a tea-loving spy, who must lead a hedonic yet bickering syndicate to pull off the ultimate tea heist to save her childhood best friend from a cursed slumber. #YA #F #DVPit #POC #LGBT #BVM

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much!!

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

And really good at it!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

Due to the technical difficulties with #DVpit hashtag searches this morning, we've increased the total pitch limit to 7 maximum pitches per project (please still only post once/hour)! Pitching still takes place between 8AM-8PM ET today, Oct 8th
For more complete rules/guidelines go to dvpit.carrd.co

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

Those comps!! I need this!

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 3d

MONEY HEIST x A MAGIC STEEPED IN POISON

Emory needs help stealing a rare tea plant to break her BFF’s Sleeping curse.

Who is she working with?

A witch who raps her spells
Her apprentice who loves to dance
A whimsy thief with a sweet tooth
A moody assassin who knits

#YA #F #DVPit #POC #LGBT #BVM

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 4d

You have my attention 👀

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 4d

Yes to this whole pitch!!

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 4d

Oooooh 👀👀

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · 4d

Emory watches her best friend, Xana, sleep for 3 years & awaken for 3 weeks—a curse since childhood. When rumors surface of a tea plant that cures magical ailments, Emory finds a thief, witch, & assassin for an epic tea heist. But only greed can determine their fates. #YA #F #DVPit #POC #LGBT #BVM

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Small Spec Book Awards @specawards.bsky.social · Sep 2

It has come to our *attention that some authors at Midnight Meadow Publishing (MMP) are asking for a return of their rights to their books from the publisher. This is due to a number of reasons, one of which includes a lack of royalty payments for published books.

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erica hollis is taking a break (sort of) @ericahollis.bsky.social · Sep 1

Is your favorite trope in this sapphic #romantasy?

📖: shorturl.at/vBMec

#fantasybooks #sapphicbooks #queerbooks #booksky #queerbookworms #sffbooks #lgbtbooks

A promotional image for "Hearts Forged in Dragon Fire" by Erica Hollis. The book's cover is shown on top of a lavender background. Purple arrows point at the cover, each with text listing a different trope. The tropes listed are: "fish out of water", "mildly broody love interest", "friends to lovers", and "opposites attract".

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Sheila Jenné @jennelikejennay.bsky.social · Sep 1

Well, this isn't how I wanted to say this. I wanted to announce that I had ended my relationship with my publisher amicably, had my rights back, and would be re-releasing my books soon.

Instead I have to say that I have not received my rights back yet nor been paid.

sheilajenne.com/2025/09/01/p...

Parting ways with my publisher

I am parting with Midnight Meadow Press and waiting for payment and the return of my rights.

sheilajenne.com

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Important TDTBU Announcement
Hi everyone, I'm writing to let you know that lve terminated my contract and requested rights back for THE DIVIDE THAT BINDS US from Midnight Meadow Publishing. While it's starting to disappear from some websites, effective 9/1, it will no longer be available for purchase and distribution.
The future of TDTBU is unknown, but l'm optimistic I will find it a new home and finish the series.
In the meantime, I have a secret project Ive been dedicating my time to and hope to share more of soon.
I owe my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me on my journey!

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · Aug 27

Midnight Meadow Publishing has a submission window coming up this October...but if you're thinking of submitting, you should know that MM authors are reporting a variety of problems, including delayed royalty reports & payments, & MM is offering rights reversions

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Sheila Jenné @jennelikejennay.bsky.social · Aug 20

Small presses can be wonderful or a nightmare, and unfortunately you have to vet them yourself. There's no list out there, like there is for agents, of legit ones.

So here are a couple red flags that should make you run away from a small press—yes, even if you've been waiting so long for an offer:

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Courtney Floyd @courtney-floyd.com · Jul 1

“What would a world radically shaped by disabled knowledge, culture, love, and connection be like?” – Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

These 2025 debuts will help you start answering that question! Join us as we celebrate Disability Pride! #2025Debuts #DisabilityPride #BookSky #BookRecs

15 books with the Disability Pride Flag in the background and the caption: 2025 debuts to read & preorder for Disability Pride.

A. Zaykova, GALAXY GRIFTER. Symbols denote: Physical Disabilities,Neurodiversity rep, Multiple Disabled Characters
Alby C. Williams, WHERE THERE BE MONSTERS. Symbols denote: Neurodiversity, Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities rep, Neurodivergent MC, Multiple Disabled Characters,
Amy DeBellis, ALL OUR TOMORROWS. Physical Disabilities, Neurodiversity rep
Brittney Arena, A DANCE OF LIES. Physical Disabilities, Neurodiversity rep
Courtney Floyd, HIGHER MAGIC. Physical Disabilities, Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities, Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities rep, Neurodivergent MC, Multiple Disabled Characters
Emily Zipps, ALICE RUE EVADES THE TRUTH. Physical Disabilities, Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities rep
Erica Rose Eberhart, THE ELDER TREE TRILOGY. Neurodiversity, Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities rep, Neurodivergent MC, Multiple Disabled Characters
Eshani Surya, RAVISHING. Physical Disabilities, Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities rep, Disabled MC, Multiple Disabled Characters
Georgina Frankie, THE CHEMISTRY TEST. Physical Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities, Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities rep, Neurodivergent MC, Multiple Disabled Characters
Kalla Harris, THE GROUND THAT DEVOURS US. Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities rep
M. Stevenson, BEHOOVED. Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities rep, Disabled MC
Michelle J, THE DIVIDE THAT BINDS US. Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities, Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities rep
Rachael A. Edwards, A FATE UNWOVEN. Invisible & Undiagnosed Disabilities, Neurodiversity rep
Samantha Joyce, NOT TODAY, SATAN. Neurodiversity, Physical Disabilities rep
Saratoga Schaefer, SERIAL KILLER SUPPORT GROUP. Emotional & Psychiatric Disabilities, Neurodiversity rep.

Each book is also marked by a smiley face to indicate that the author is disabled and/or neurodivergent.

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · Jun 25

Hey y’all.

Folks are doing the work of trying to identify and unmask ICE agents.

Please circulate far and wide so we can keep adding to it. #NoGestapo #NoFuhrers #NoKings

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Home - ICE List

The ICE List: Tracking Deportation Agents Across America Crowdsourced database of individuals involved in deportations, ICE operations, and associated abuses. The ICE List is an open journalistic pro...

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Midnight Meadow Publishing @midnightmeadowpub.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations on an amazing debut! @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social

Like always, you can still preorder The Divide that Binds Us until midnight and get all the goodies!

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🌌Sia is a numinous nebula atm🌌 @raenbowpunk.bsky.social · May 12

EIGHT new books this Must-Have Monday! Incl

🎇magic school from the pov of a teacher by @emilytesh.net
🪴a creepy pot of basil from @deathbybadger.bsky.social
🐉 dragons as life-force with @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social

Must-Have Monday #236 - Every Book a Doorway

Magic schools, a creepy pot of basil, and dragons!

buff.ly

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · May 12

Thank you for including TDTBU! 🥰

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Midnight Meadow Publishing @midnightmeadowpub.bsky.social · May 12

This week 🧍🏻‍♀️

Someone pinch me? @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social
pinch me! Is this a dream???

Do you want a dual ace POV about rivals who stay rivals and dragons?

Of course you do.

@midnightmeadowpublishing

Blue background with white and grey floral corners

Inside the book!
Useless deities
Shady monarchs
Hate at first sight
Ace FMC
Demi MMC
Found family

Purple dragon scale background with the cover for The Divide that Binds Us by Michelle J in the center

Book reviewer testimonial

"A mystical debut that leaves you enthralled. The Divide that Binds Us is filled with mythical creatures and a plot that will keep you up late at night, turning the page. Featuring a unique magic system, dragons, and an enemy that will bring two opposite sides together, Michelle J offers it all with an incredible touch." - Bri Eberhart, author of Strangers in Our Heads

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