Erin Al-Mehairi, Editor & Author
@erinalmehairi.bsky.social
Published author & poet / Professional Editor for Hire, Journalist, PR Pro / BA Degrees in English, Journalism, History / Book News&Views / she•her / 🇬🇧🇺🇸🧿
https://hookofabook.wordpress.com/editing/
https://hookofabook.wordpress.com/editing/
Ughhh! Not only do I still want to see Wicked for Good, I want to see Hamnet so badly, too!! I hope it’s good? Anyone see? I don’t have anyone to see the latter with though my daughter would go to Wicked, just need to make time to get to it when she can, too. 🥰
December 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Ughhh! Not only do I still want to see Wicked for Good, I want to see Hamnet so badly, too!! I hope it’s good? Anyone see? I don’t have anyone to see the latter with though my daughter would go to Wicked, just need to make time to get to it when she can, too. 🥰
I can do one more novel or novella edit in December if anyone is ready. I’d love to help with developmental,
copy, or line edits. 30 yes exp. Info at link in the bio. Willing to discount as holiday gift. Email me asap.
Shares are appreciated! 🙌🏼😊
#editor #writingcommunity #editing
copy, or line edits. 30 yes exp. Info at link in the bio. Willing to discount as holiday gift. Email me asap.
Shares are appreciated! 🙌🏼😊
#editor #writingcommunity #editing
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I can do one more novel or novella edit in December if anyone is ready. I’d love to help with developmental,
copy, or line edits. 30 yes exp. Info at link in the bio. Willing to discount as holiday gift. Email me asap.
Shares are appreciated! 🙌🏼😊
#editor #writingcommunity #editing
copy, or line edits. 30 yes exp. Info at link in the bio. Willing to discount as holiday gift. Email me asap.
Shares are appreciated! 🙌🏼😊
#editor #writingcommunity #editing
The snow and trees today on the drive over to work on some writing and editing at a local cafe. ❄️🥶
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The snow and trees today on the drive over to work on some writing and editing at a local cafe. ❄️🥶
The other day I had been wishing for hot chocolate and/or coffee at the library! And Monday, I found one that has a machine for both! I had a mokkacino, which I found out was a cafe mocha. So cool! 😅📚☕️
#librarylove #libraries
#librarylove #libraries
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The other day I had been wishing for hot chocolate and/or coffee at the library! And Monday, I found one that has a machine for both! I had a mokkacino, which I found out was a cafe mocha. So cool! 😅📚☕️
#librarylove #libraries
#librarylove #libraries
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
I’m Erin and I’ve been reading, writing, and editing horror of all types for decades. I love writing dark poetry and short stories the most, and I lean toward the Gothic and domestic horror as well as creatures and fairy tale.
It’s nice to have this community. RIP Matt. 🕯️
I’m Erin and I’ve been reading, writing, and editing horror of all types for decades. I love writing dark poetry and short stories the most, and I lean toward the Gothic and domestic horror as well as creatures and fairy tale.
It’s nice to have this community. RIP Matt. 🕯️
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
Thanks for attending our gathering today.
First, introduce yourself & share the horror subgenres you write.
Then, please share a happy memory you have of Matt OR a happy memory of being part of this community he started.
If the feelings are too raw right now, post a candle 🕯️
Thanks for attending our gathering today.
First, introduce yourself & share the horror subgenres you write.
Then, please share a happy memory you have of Matt OR a happy memory of being part of this community he started.
If the feelings are too raw right now, post a candle 🕯️
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
I’m Erin and I’ve been reading, writing, and editing horror of all types for decades. I love writing dark poetry and short stories the most, and I lean toward the Gothic and domestic horror as well as creatures and fairy tale.
It’s nice to have this community. RIP Matt. 🕯️
I’m Erin and I’ve been reading, writing, and editing horror of all types for decades. I love writing dark poetry and short stories the most, and I lean toward the Gothic and domestic horror as well as creatures and fairy tale.
It’s nice to have this community. RIP Matt. 🕯️
#HorrorWritersChat
Horror means safety. It means vulnerability and openness. It’s curiosity and facing fears. It’s a friend.
Horror means safety. It means vulnerability and openness. It’s curiosity and facing fears. It’s a friend.
#HorrorWritersChat Q2
This is one of Matt’s favourite questions to ask us:
What does horror mean to you?
This is one of Matt’s favourite questions to ask us:
What does horror mean to you?
December 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Horror means safety. It means vulnerability and openness. It’s curiosity and facing fears. It’s a friend.
Horror means safety. It means vulnerability and openness. It’s curiosity and facing fears. It’s a friend.
Working on some of my own writing tonight after finishing some editing work. After all these years, writing is a flame that sits in my belly. It gives me passion and hope. I feel alive because of it. Can’t wait to dive in!
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Working on some of my own writing tonight after finishing some editing work. After all these years, writing is a flame that sits in my belly. It gives me passion and hope. I feel alive because of it. Can’t wait to dive in!
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#Booksky, if you're looking for a cozy urban fantasy with a touch of horrormance, my novel, FALLEN DESTINY, is now available: mybook.to/FallenDestiny 😈
Kirkus Reviews gave FALLEN DESTINY a GET IT verdict!!
Kirkus Reviews gave FALLEN DESTINY a GET IT verdict!!
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#Booksky, if you're looking for a cozy urban fantasy with a touch of horrormance, my novel, FALLEN DESTINY, is now available: mybook.to/FallenDestiny 😈
Kirkus Reviews gave FALLEN DESTINY a GET IT verdict!!
Kirkus Reviews gave FALLEN DESTINY a GET IT verdict!!
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If you love science fiction, fantasy, and horror you MUST already subscribe to Locus Magazine... Right?
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December 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
If you love science fiction, fantasy, and horror you MUST already subscribe to Locus Magazine... Right?
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link in bio!
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link in bio!
A snowy day in working on book business stuff & editing for a book client. Lots of work on my own Hook of a Book site, too, & organizing plans for it, plus sharing a new post. Also, writing & sharing a small book review for a pleasure read. I’m done for the day! 🙌🏼
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A snowy day in working on book business stuff & editing for a book client. Lots of work on my own Hook of a Book site, too, & organizing plans for it, plus sharing a new post. Also, writing & sharing a small book review for a pleasure read. I’m done for the day! 🙌🏼
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Save the Date for ghosts, 12/22! Yuletide ghost stories have historical precedent & we'd love to tell you some of our favorite tales in honor of our latest book, AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC, thanks to the amazing folks @morbidanatomy.bsky.social! Free talk, RSVP:
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Free Online Book Talk · Haunted Histories for Yuletide · Tales from America's Most Gothic with Authors Andrea Janes and Leanna Renee Hieber — Morbid Anatomy
Monday, December 22, 2025 7pm ET (NYC time) Free! RSVP with email at checkout PLEASE NOTE: Video playback of free events is only available to Patreon members. Become a Member HERE ...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Save the Date for ghosts, 12/22! Yuletide ghost stories have historical precedent & we'd love to tell you some of our favorite tales in honor of our latest book, AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC, thanks to the amazing folks @morbidanatomy.bsky.social! Free talk, RSVP:
www.morbidanatomy.org/events-ticke...
www.morbidanatomy.org/events-ticke...
The first essay in my essay/article series, The Writing Adventure, is posted on my Hook of a Book site! Thank you to author Lisa L. Trujillo for submitting and writing about how writing heals writers, too!
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#TheWritingAdventure #WritingCommunity
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#TheWritingAdventure #WritingCommunity
How Writing Can Help Heal Writers, Too: Guest Article by Lisa L. Trujillo / The Writing Adventure Series
Author Lisa L. Trujillo discusses how writing can help heal!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The first essay in my essay/article series, The Writing Adventure, is posted on my Hook of a Book site! Thank you to author Lisa L. Trujillo for submitting and writing about how writing heals writers, too!
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/h...
#TheWritingAdventure #WritingCommunity
hookofabook.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/h...
#TheWritingAdventure #WritingCommunity
Up late working on my first upload to my site in my new series of collected articles & essays for writers called The Writing Adventure. I hope it inspires & helps other writers & authors! Thanks to those contributing so far. Let me know if you’d like to in the future!
December 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Up late working on my first upload to my site in my new series of collected articles & essays for writers called The Writing Adventure. I hope it inspires & helps other writers & authors! Thanks to those contributing so far. Let me know if you’d like to in the future!
Any writers able to get some writing done over the weekend? How did it go? What are you working on?
#writingcommunity #writing
#writingcommunity #writing
November 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Any writers able to get some writing done over the weekend? How did it go? What are you working on?
#writingcommunity #writing
#writingcommunity #writing
Kindle book deals! Grab yours now for the weekend. Plus a list of other titles by Tom. Type Tom Deady into the search bar on the Zon! 💀
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Kindle book deals! Grab yours now for the weekend. Plus a list of other titles by Tom. Type Tom Deady into the search bar on the Zon! 💀
Though this holiday isn’t a celebration to me, & it’s complex & we’re on stolen land, I do enjoy being with family & centering on what I’m grateful for. I hope people take a chance to educate themselves, but also can enjoy restful days with loved ones. Grateful for the art & writing commmunities! 💛
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Though this holiday isn’t a celebration to me, & it’s complex & we’re on stolen land, I do enjoy being with family & centering on what I’m grateful for. I hope people take a chance to educate themselves, but also can enjoy restful days with loved ones. Grateful for the art & writing commmunities! 💛
I love watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade every year! What has been your fave float or balloon so far? I loved the Snoopy balloon and the TMNT float with Busta Rhymes. lol! 🎈
#MacysThanksgivingParade
#MacysThanksgivingParade
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I love watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade every year! What has been your fave float or balloon so far? I loved the Snoopy balloon and the TMNT float with Busta Rhymes. lol! 🎈
#MacysThanksgivingParade
#MacysThanksgivingParade
Pies are ready and all the prep! Looking forward to watching the Macy’s day parade in the morning after my daughter runs the local Turkey Trot 5k and making dinner later to eat and hang out with my family. So grateful for them.
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Pies are ready and all the prep! Looking forward to watching the Macy’s day parade in the morning after my daughter runs the local Turkey Trot 5k and making dinner later to eat and hang out with my family. So grateful for them.
Leftover homemade veggie today on this dreary Ohio day as we clean out the fridge to make room for Thanksgiving prepped foods tonight - pies, cranberry jello salad, homemade stuffing…
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Leftover homemade veggie today on this dreary Ohio day as we clean out the fridge to make room for Thanksgiving prepped foods tonight - pies, cranberry jello salad, homemade stuffing…
Traveling today to retrieve my daughter from college for Thanksgiving break! So excited to see her and can’t wait. 🥰
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Traveling today to retrieve my daughter from college for Thanksgiving break! So excited to see her and can’t wait. 🥰
On Friday, I finished up the final book editing project I was working on. I have openings for a few developmental, copy, and/or line editing projects for the writing community. 30 years exp, 10+ in fiction. Let me know if I can help you polish! 👩🏻💻
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
On Friday, I finished up the final book editing project I was working on. I have openings for a few developmental, copy, and/or line editing projects for the writing community. 30 years exp, 10+ in fiction. Let me know if I can help you polish! 👩🏻💻
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
Website in bio.
Shares are appreciated! 🙏
I’m out on this 50F sunny Sunday (won’t last) for errands and a nature fall walk!! Then, I’m planning on getting lunch, coffee, & working on putting together my long waiting poetry for new collections and editing them. This little one this morning said, “no, you can’t go without me!”
#cats #writing
#cats #writing
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
After thrifting, we ate at Choolah (I had Paneer!), stopped by B&N, and checked out Christmas trees and decor in a few areas/towns! 🎄😍
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
After thrifting, we ate at Choolah (I had Paneer!), stopped by B&N, and checked out Christmas trees and decor in a few areas/towns! 🎄😍
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
I’m getting in the spirit! Anyone else? ✨
#holidayseason
Some thrifting tonight (grabbed some fun Christmas stuff & fhis bird book for my collection) before dinner and driving to see some Christmas tree lightings! Thrifting is so therapeutic for me.
😂😅🥰🎄
😂😅🥰🎄
November 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Some thrifting tonight (grabbed some fun Christmas stuff & fhis bird book for my collection) before dinner and driving to see some Christmas tree lightings! Thrifting is so therapeutic for me.
😂😅🥰🎄
😂😅🥰🎄