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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · 8d

Here's the link: podcastreview.org/review/the-m...

Notice how the the brand color is yellow. Coincidence?!

The Mel Robbins Podcast: Decoding the 'Let Them' Phenomenon

From the "Let Them" theory to financial tips, The Mel Robbins Podcast offers confidence, but does it deliver real advice?

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · 8d

I reviewed The Mel Robbins for Podcast Review (which is a thing I do) — and wow did this one stick in my craw.

Celebs are not really my focus area, but I think what really drove me bananas is how immensely popular this podcast is, when it ultimately says basically nothing.

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · 29d

From yours truly! 📖 📚

Electric Literature @electricliterature.com · Oct 7

Need more small presses in your literary diet? Oh do we have the list for you!

15 Small Press Books You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall - Electric Literature

These books ask what it means to belong, to stay or leave, or to exist in-between

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Oct 3

On this #FlashbackFriday, we're revisiting @wendyjfox.bsky.social's book list of "14 Short Books for Busy People Who Want to Read More," from SELF Magazine! buff.ly/iuZk94O

Preorder THE LAST SUPPER: buff.ly/cQIcGSu
Get IF THE ICE HAD HELD: buff.ly/JSuYxGh
@susanschulman.bsky.social

14 Books (Mostly) Under 300 Pages for People Who Have No Damn Time to Read

Short but impactful books for busy people.

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Sep 16

Writers, if you are looking for a home for your MS, do this!

I actually almost abandoned submission to @sfwp.bsky.social because I thought had no shot. I knew their catalog. Also, my novel had also been rejected a lot. Like, a LOT.

I took a change & it changed my writing life. 10/10 recommend.

SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Sep 16

T-minus 3 HOURS until submissions for the 2025 Literary Awards Program CLOSE tonight at 11:59pm EDT!

Submit your manuscript for a chance to be the next @lumchanmfa.bsky.social (BITTER OVER SWEET), Rachel Zimmerman (US, AFTER), or @wendyjfox.bsky.social (IF THE ICE HAD HELD). buff.ly/AMZ2510

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Sep 9

I don't set the prices!

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Aug 21

This just in, our summer book sale works on preorders!

Treat yourself to books by @carolinehagood.bsky.social, Lisa K. Friedman, @lumchanmfa.bsky.social, @laurencjohnson.bsky.social, and @wendyjfox.bsky.social, and get 30% off your total purchase when you shop directly from SFWP! buff.ly/S3Jxn7N

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's a little ways out, but my new novel is forthcoming from @sfwp.bsky.social & you can preorder it here:

www.amazon.com/Last-Supper-...

It's a book about a woman looking for her economic and creative agency in the always online era.

SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Aug 18

Check out the #booktrailer for The Last Supper, the new novel from @wendyjfox.bsky.social!

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Aug 14

Reviewer types, check this out!

Sandy Ernest Allen @sandyernestallen.bsky.social · Aug 7

hey good morning, this is gonna be a thread

attn: queer/trans writers/readers especially:

just want to announce this all again, because I've added some more specifics to this page:

www.sandyernestallen.com/announcements

Announcements!
Calls for collaborators, sources, etc…
Updated 8/6/25:

NEW! I’m working on an exciting project with some illustrious co-conspirators, the full details of which will become evident to all, soon enough … For now, I’m interested in receiving recommendations of books written by a trans and queer authors that you feel were overlooked by the NYT book review between ~2013 - 2022 (under Pamela Paul’s leadership). If you are an author and you feel your book was overlooked, feel free to write me (or let me know on Bluesky). If you are a reader and you want to recommend a queer- or trans-authored book you adore that again the NYT did not review when it was released during this time-frame, again please feel free to let me know, either via this site or on Bluesky.

If you’re a book reviewer and you want to pitch a book to review for the aforementioned series, please pitch me via email. If you’re interested in reviewing a book: Send me a paragraph or two explaining why this book in particular (not much longer). Please share a brief bio for yourself and a website. Also include a couple of your best clips, ideally previously published book reviews. Please reach out via my contact form. This is a paid opportunity; I’m just coordinating on behalf of the publication; they’re saying $250 per ~800 - 1000 word review (and we’ll be assigning many so please tell your friends about this too, if they’re also book reviewers). We may have some flexibility, depending on what the outlet decides. I will discuss further specifics with those whose pitches we follow up with. Thank you! No set deadline yet but send in submissions ASAP as our budget is finite and we’ll start assigning pieces soon.

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Electric Literature @electricliterature.com · Jul 4

"It is a dark time in America, but literature has always been a beacon of hope: Even in telling tragic stories, writers resist... In the following fifteen books from small press, resistance is a theme... Each one reminds us of why it matters to create.” (@wendyjfox.bsky.social)

15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Summer - Electric Literature

Resistance is a theme in these new indie titles you won’t want to miss

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The Rumpus @therumpus.net · Jun 18

"I feel I’ve succeeded as a writer if I can humanize the worst and best in my characters."

Take A Risk and Stand at The Edge of a Cliff: @wendyjfox.bsky.social‬ interviews ‪@socalwritergirl.bsky.social‬ about All This Can Be True (Keylight Books).

➡️ buff.ly/WBDKjVb

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jun 15

#sundaysentence

"You cannot form a human body out or potatoes."

@hubcitypress.bsky.social @andyanderegg.bsky.social

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jun 14

You are too kind, Chaya!!

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · May 30

This is going to be a great conference. Come hang!

Mark Stevens @writerstevens.bsky.social · May 29

Meet Wendy J. Fox in Mancos on Saturday, July 12!

11 a.m. at Colorado Ranch & Realty
SHOULD I PUBLISH WITH A SMALL PRESS?

1:30 p.m. at Mancos Community Center
Pane: VOICE, STYLE, AND SUBSTANCE: HOW LITERARY WRITERS MAKE THEIR MARK (Wendy will moderate.)
@wendyjfox.bsky.social

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Miriam Gershow @miriamgershow.bsky.social · May 23

Everything is unbearable, so here's a 🧵 of places/people/publications that regularly highlight small press books. #100smallpress stands on their shoulders. 1/6

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · May 23

Miriam! Thank you!

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thank you!!!!!

Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Apr 23

I've had this news for awhile -- and now it's official!

New novel coming next year from @sfwp.bsky.social, edited by @adamalsirgany.bsky.social!

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Mar 22

Seriously. Thank you.

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jan 31

Yep, East Valley. Maga flags flying and then my 80+ year old next door neighbor texting me anti-Trump memes.

Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jan 18

Your novel is so good, Julian! Messed me up (in the best possible way).

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jan 18

electricliterature.com/15-small-pre...

@twodollarradio.bsky.social & @julianzabalbeascoa.bsky.social - West Virginia University Press & Megan Howell - @regalhouse.bsky.social & Tara Deal - Mandel Vilar Press & Jim Beane - @sfwp.bsky.social & @taracampbell.bsky.social

15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Winter - Electric Literature

As the temperatures drop, warm up with these heartfelt stories

electricliterature.com

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jan 18

electricliterature.com/15-small-pre...

Braddock Ave & Mary Troy - @tinhouse.bsky.social & Melanie Cheng - Autumn House & Marion Crotty - @transitbooks.bsky.social & Ayşegül Savaş - Dzanc & @tarazambrano.bsky.social - @igpublishing.bsky.social & Tyler Wetherall - U of Iowa Press & Sharon Wahl

15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Winter - Electric Literature

As the temperatures drop, warm up with these heartfelt stories

electricliterature.com

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Wendy J. Fox @wendyjfox.bsky.social · Jan 18

Thanks to @electriclit.bsky.social for making space for the many small presses & small press authors who are doing excellent work:

🧵

Cornerstone Press & Heidi Bell - @sfwp.bsky.social & @kesemmel.bsky.social - Stillhouse & @amystuber.com

electricliterature.com/15-small-pre...

15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Winter - Electric Literature

As the temperatures drop, warm up with these heartfelt stories

electricliterature.com

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Tin House @tinhouse.bsky.social · Jan 10

We can't wait to read your debut novels! ✨

Our submission period opens tonight Friday 1/10/25 at midnight PT (technically Sat 1/11/25 @ 12:01 am PT) and stays open until Sunday 1/12/25 @ 11:59 pm PT.

See full guidelines, FAQ, and how to submit your work at the link!

tinhouse.com/book-submiss...

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