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Michelle Knudsen

@michelleknudsen.bsky.social

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NYT bestselling author of 50+ books for kids & teens & sometimes SFF short fiction for the olds. Library Lion, Trelian, Evil Librarian & more. BSFA finalist. VCFA alum. SFWA. Codex. All the links: linktr.ee/michelleknudsen

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

My new middle grade fantasy INTO THE WILD MAGIC is out in the world today! Available in print, ebook, and audiobook wherever you like to buy those things! Also at the library! As always, you can get signed copies of this or any of my books through Lofty Pigeon Books in Brooklyn, NY.

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · 22d

My very first novel, THE DRAGON OF TRELIAN, is finally being released as an audiobook! Narrated by the wonderful Carlotta Brentan, published by @recordedbooks.bsky.social. Coming Oct 7, available for pre-order now! rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...

Audiobook cover image of Michelle Knudsen's middle grade fantasy novel THE DRAGON OF TRELIAN, which is the first book in the Trelian trilogy. The artwork is presented as though looking through a castle window, and it shows a dragon in silhouette against a vibrant sunset-colored landscape. Another castle is visible in the background. The audiobook narrator is Carlotta Brentan, and the audiobook publisher is Recorded Books.

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Hemry, Local Bartender @bartenderhemry.bsky.social · Sep 5

Timeline cleanse here is one of our alley cats coming in for a happy hour tuna-rita (1oz tuna water, 3oz water)

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ccwalum.bsky.social @ccwalum.bsky.social · Sep 1

Summer may be winding down, but Lesley MFA alums are winding up with a whole new lineup of stories, essays, poems, interviews, and more!

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Ready to take your Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror novel to the next level? Check out the fall Whole Novel Workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social ✨

WHEN: October 8 - December 10, 2024

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 30

Are you a DC/MD-area actor? Do you want to originate a role in the new EVIL LIBRARIAN musical?? Landless Theatre Company is accepting submissions now for adult (21+) & teen (16-20) actors who sing. Details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/16mT... #auditions #musicals #rockopera #DCtheater #mdtheater

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 30

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social · Aug 29

I think about this a lot.

Matthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 28

And if she likes this book, she might end up liking my Trelian trilogy - similar friendship/adventure vibes (a few moments of romantic feelings/crushing in those but it’s light and very much not the main story and not between the main characters).

Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 28

I don’t want to post spoilers online, but if you want reassurances about any specific story things please feel free to DM!

Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Aw, too scary? There might be one or two other moments of similar scare level later on but they’re quick! There’s danger in Lorelkey but Bevvy & Cat are up to the challenge!

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 28

I love this so much! I hope she enjoys the book!!! 🩷

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 26

The new audio version of my young adult supernatural-horror-romance-musical-theater-comedy EVIL LIBRARIAN is out in the world today! Narrated by the amazing Sophie Amoss! 😈https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9798897566778/

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Listen to the audiobook Evil Librarian, written by Michelle Knudsen, narrated by Sophie Amoss.

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 23

Yay!! Thank you so much for getting a copy! I hope your nieces enjoy. 💕

Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 21

Brooklyn friends! Signed copies of INTO THE WILD MAGIC are now available at @wordbookstores.bsky.social, @communitybookstore.bsky.social, and Lofty Pigeon Books!

Michelle Knudsen signing a copy of her new middle grade fantasy novel INTO THE WILD MAGIC at Word Bookstore in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

A table at Community Bookstore in Park Slope, Brooklyn displaying signed copies of some of Michelle Knudsen’s books: LIBRARY LION, LUIGI THE SPIDER WHO WANTED TO BE A KITTEN, THE DRAGON OF TRELIAN, and her new middle grade fantasy novel INTO THE WILD MAGIC. (Signed copies of THE PRINCESS OF TRELIAN and THE MAGE OF TRELIAN are also in there, just hidden by the first book in the trilogy.)

Michelle Knudsen sitting behind a giant pile of her new middle grade fantasy novel, INTO THE WILD MAGIC, in the back of room of Lofty Pigeon Books in Kensington, Brooklyn.

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hey I also have a post up on @scalzi.com's Whatever blog today! The Big Idea: Michelle Knudsen whatever.scalzi.com/2025/08/19/t...

The Big Idea: Michelle Knudsen

Escapism through reading fantasy is something we’re all familiar with, but is it always the best idea to ignore the rest of the world and to some extent, yourself? Author Michelle Knudsen exp…

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

I have a Five Things guest post up today on @chuckwendig.bsky.social's Terribleminds blog! terribleminds.com/ramble/2025/...

Michelle Knudsen: Five Things I Learned Writing Into The Wild Magic

Every day at recess, eleven-year-old Bevvy heads for the shade of her favorite tree—a safe space where she can avoid the other kids and escape into her fantasy books. When she finds a new girl sitt…

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

My essay on portals and my new middle grade fantasy is up on Teen Librarian Toolbox today! 💕

Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Perils—and Pleasures!—of Portals, a post by Michelle Knudsen

Entering portals requires bravery, hope & the willingness to see what happens, which are generally good things to apply to life in general

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The Perils—and Pleasures!—of Portals, a guest post by Michelle Knudsen

Entering portals requires bravery and hope and the willingness to see what happens, which are generally good things to apply to living life in general.

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

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spotted at the library: new @michelleknudsen.bsky.social!

a hand holding the book Into the Wild Magic by Michelle Knudsen.

Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

Yay!!! It makes me so happy to see library editions of my books. Thank you for sharing!! 🩷

Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Jul 31

Here's a direct link to pre-order from Lofty Pigeon: shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/fDcyhWd...

Into the Wild Magic by Michelle Knudsen | Lofty Pigeon Books

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Pre-order my new middle grade fantasy novel INTO THE WILD MAGIC before 8/19 and get a gorgeous dragon illustration postcard with your book! More info at my website: www.michelleknudsen.com

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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · Jul 28

The 1st book in my YA musical-theater demon-filled romantic horror comedy EVIL LIBRARIAN trilogy is now a new audiobook narrated by Audie, Earphones, and SOVAS award–winning narrator Sophie Amoss! Available Aug 26, but you can pre-order RIGHT NOW (link in bio). Books 2 & 3 following soon!!

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · Jul 18

This week on Planetside… In “Using Pop Culture as Poetic Inspiration,” Gwynne Garfinkle reveals how familiar stories can fuel personal and surprising poetic expression: www.sfwa.org/2025/07/15/u...
Part of SPECULATIVE POETICS. @gwynnega.bsky.social

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