Melissa Ann Singer
@masinger.bsky.social
freelance book editor specializing in genre fiction, former Senior Editor at Tor; loves theater & art; basically a nerd. has a cat
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(cover image: "59th Street Bridge" by Jeffrey is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.)
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demi/ace
Jewish
NYC, HCHS, SMC
(cover image: "59th Street Bridge" by Jeffrey is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.)
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Melissa Ann Singer
@masinger.bsky.social
· Oct 22
Melissa Ann Singer - Editor | Reedsy
New York City, NY, USA Editor: Former Senior Editor at Tor/Forge, edited award-winning & bestselling genre fiction for adult readers: sf/f, horror, mystery, thriller, etc.
reedsy.com
If you're looking for a freelance editor for novella or novel-length genre fiction for adult readers, check me out here:
reedsy.com/melissa-singer
Or on Fb, which is pretty moribund but I kept it around for DMs when I left Twitter: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Or you can DM here on Bluesky.
reedsy.com/melissa-singer
Or on Fb, which is pretty moribund but I kept it around for DMs when I left Twitter: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Or you can DM here on Bluesky.
Do I believe that somewhere else in the universe, life exists? Yes. "Intelligent" life as we define it? Also yes.
Pyramids, anal probes, gods? Not at all.
Pyramids, anal probes, gods? Not at all.
The “aliens” one is way too vague because do you mean other life of any kind on other planets existing or do you mean Roswell UFOs with little green men that anal probe you?
New polling on aliens
% of U.S. adult citizens who believe the following definitely or probably exist:
Aliens 56%
Bigfoot 28%
The Yeti 23%
The Loch Ness Monster 22%
Chupacabra 16%
today.yougov.com/health/artic...
% of U.S. adult citizens who believe the following definitely or probably exist:
Aliens 56%
Bigfoot 28%
The Yeti 23%
The Loch Ness Monster 22%
Chupacabra 16%
today.yougov.com/health/artic...
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Do I believe that somewhere else in the universe, life exists? Yes. "Intelligent" life as we define it? Also yes.
Pyramids, anal probes, gods? Not at all.
Pyramids, anal probes, gods? Not at all.
I kept an earlyish model iPhone for a decade. It worked, why would I replace it?
Replacement phone (Samsung) died after about a year. Replacement for that needed a new screen less than 6 months later.
Replacement phone (Samsung) died after about a year. Replacement for that needed a new screen less than 6 months later.
Device…hoarding. Because you don’t go get a new one while yours is still fine.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
stupid young people, stop buying a new phone every year if you don't want to be broke. wait no, not like that.
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I kept an earlyish model iPhone for a decade. It worked, why would I replace it?
Replacement phone (Samsung) died after about a year. Replacement for that needed a new screen less than 6 months later.
Replacement phone (Samsung) died after about a year. Replacement for that needed a new screen less than 6 months later.
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Careful the spell you cast.
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Careful the spell you cast.
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Get a Highland Coo of your own!
When my child was a child she would have looooooved this. There was a Highland Cow at our local children's zoo and it was the Best Thing when he came over for a scritch, giant horns and all.
When my child was a child she would have looooooved this. There was a Highland Cow at our local children's zoo and it was the Best Thing when he came over for a scritch, giant horns and all.
One of the greatest joys in my life is every time someone whose child has a Highland Cow Special Interest finds this extremely niche and extremely adorable clicky toy!
The pasture comes with a bale of hay you can click, and two absolutely precious cows, now 25% off!
http://thebrokencirc...
The pasture comes with a bale of hay you can click, and two absolutely precious cows, now 25% off!
http://thebrokencirc...
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Get a Highland Coo of your own!
When my child was a child she would have looooooved this. There was a Highland Cow at our local children's zoo and it was the Best Thing when he came over for a scritch, giant horns and all.
When my child was a child she would have looooooved this. There was a Highland Cow at our local children's zoo and it was the Best Thing when he came over for a scritch, giant horns and all.
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(American) Robins are pretty enough birds, and they often pose nicely in bright sunlight, but every time I get a shot of one that's looking at the camera they always look pissed, or at the very least deeply disappointed.
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
(American) Robins are pretty enough birds, and they often pose nicely in bright sunlight, but every time I get a shot of one that's looking at the camera they always look pissed, or at the very least deeply disappointed.
My mom is old enough to have grown up before this started.
Even when she later worked in schools, she rarely said the pledge and never the under God part.
Even when she later worked in schools, she rarely said the pledge and never the under God part.
This is actually relatively new (existed all my lifetime tho) and was a batshit response to THE RED SCARE of Communism.
And yes, it's a creepy loyalty oath for kids that we shouldn't do. It also contains religious references which should be illegal. It's been challenged in court maaaaany times.
And yes, it's a creepy loyalty oath for kids that we shouldn't do. It also contains religious references which should be illegal. It's been challenged in court maaaaany times.
In the US, schoolkids pledge allegiance to the flag. Guess why no one else does this.
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
My mom is old enough to have grown up before this started.
Even when she later worked in schools, she rarely said the pledge and never the under God part.
Even when she later worked in schools, she rarely said the pledge and never the under God part.
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Melissa also edited my ETERNA FILES trilogy (Books 1 & 3 are currently on eBook sale!) AND the final STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL book, MISS VIOLET AND THE GREAT WAR. That series was caught up in publishing demise of Dorchester, so the last book wasn't released until Melissa was able to resurrect the saga 🖤
Thank you! I loved working on those with you
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Melissa also edited my ETERNA FILES trilogy (Books 1 & 3 are currently on eBook sale!) AND the final STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL book, MISS VIOLET AND THE GREAT WAR. That series was caught up in publishing demise of Dorchester, so the last book wasn't released until Melissa was able to resurrect the saga 🖤
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Oh! I'm late to this party but I've had the privilege to work with so many great folks through the years!
Loved working w/ @juliajoyce.bsky.social & @melissafrain.bsky.social on novellas for Everand, with @masinger.bsky.social @ Tor, who restored my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL books into the world.
(1/2)
Loved working w/ @juliajoyce.bsky.social & @melissafrain.bsky.social on novellas for Everand, with @masinger.bsky.social @ Tor, who restored my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL books into the world.
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By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Oh! I'm late to this party but I've had the privilege to work with so many great folks through the years!
Loved working w/ @juliajoyce.bsky.social & @melissafrain.bsky.social on novellas for Everand, with @masinger.bsky.social @ Tor, who restored my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL books into the world.
(1/2)
Loved working w/ @juliajoyce.bsky.social & @melissafrain.bsky.social on novellas for Everand, with @masinger.bsky.social @ Tor, who restored my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL books into the world.
(1/2)
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We are doing 25% off in the shop this week, for all your stocking stuffer and fidget toy and geeky rainbow needs!
And because they might be our most popular item of 2025 (can't guess why) I made A LOT of clicky dumpster fires!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
And because they might be our most popular item of 2025 (can't guess why) I made A LOT of clicky dumpster fires!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We are doing 25% off in the shop this week, for all your stocking stuffer and fidget toy and geeky rainbow needs!
And because they might be our most popular item of 2025 (can't guess why) I made A LOT of clicky dumpster fires!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
And because they might be our most popular item of 2025 (can't guess why) I made A LOT of clicky dumpster fires!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
I went to school with a girl who was basically this kid except for the subway.
She taught me a huge amount about the system.
& when she grew up, she drove the subway. & later she drove for MetroNorth.
Public transit kids are The Best.
She taught me a huge amount about the system.
& when she grew up, she drove the subway. & later she drove for MetroNorth.
Public transit kids are The Best.
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I went to school with a girl who was basically this kid except for the subway.
She taught me a huge amount about the system.
& when she grew up, she drove the subway. & later she drove for MetroNorth.
Public transit kids are The Best.
She taught me a huge amount about the system.
& when she grew up, she drove the subway. & later she drove for MetroNorth.
Public transit kids are The Best.
taking mom to and from a dr. appointment today I saw TWO Cybertrucks driving along, one in Manhattan and one in Queens. one had like weird white trim on all the edges? the other was caked in dust to the point where I was surprised no one had written "wash me" on it.
both ugly.
both ugly.
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
taking mom to and from a dr. appointment today I saw TWO Cybertrucks driving along, one in Manhattan and one in Queens. one had like weird white trim on all the edges? the other was caked in dust to the point where I was surprised no one had written "wash me" on it.
both ugly.
both ugly.
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To anyone who has experience working with fonts and typefaces, I sincerely apologize for the monstrosity I’m about to show you.
I’m very sorry to announce this to the rest of the country & the world, but a transitional logo has been chosen for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics & this is it. Why does it say Utah? We don’t know. Why is the font illegible? Yet another mystery. Did they go ugly on purpose? Again, no idea.
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
To anyone who has experience working with fonts and typefaces, I sincerely apologize for the monstrosity I’m about to show you.
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I wrote 12 novels.
Hit #2 on the NYT bestseller list.
Optioned three works for film and TV.
Have close to 20 short fiction works in anthos.
I have 35,000 BSky followers.
Have you seen my jewelry shop that keeps my lights on.
www.peculiarityshop.com
Hit #2 on the NYT bestseller list.
Optioned three works for film and TV.
Have close to 20 short fiction works in anthos.
I have 35,000 BSky followers.
Have you seen my jewelry shop that keeps my lights on.
www.peculiarityshop.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I wrote 12 novels.
Hit #2 on the NYT bestseller list.
Optioned three works for film and TV.
Have close to 20 short fiction works in anthos.
I have 35,000 BSky followers.
Have you seen my jewelry shop that keeps my lights on.
www.peculiarityshop.com
Hit #2 on the NYT bestseller list.
Optioned three works for film and TV.
Have close to 20 short fiction works in anthos.
I have 35,000 BSky followers.
Have you seen my jewelry shop that keeps my lights on.
www.peculiarityshop.com
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It doesn't matter if you're on the naughty or nice list, Hill has *something* you'll want on your wish list - start yours soon!
✨💙🖤💜✨
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
✨💙🖤💜✨
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It doesn't matter if you're on the naughty or nice list, Hill has *something* you'll want on your wish list - start yours soon!
✨💙🖤💜✨
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
✨💙🖤💜✨
www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...
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Do not steal books, I beg. Borrow from a library. Libraries lend e-books!
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Do not steal books, I beg. Borrow from a library. Libraries lend e-books!
Lol last post was supposed to be a QT of this one. Oops.
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Lol last post was supposed to be a QT of this one. Oops.
And don't keep offering, either.
"Are you sure?"
"It's open bar!"
"Just one."
"Keep me company."
"No one's keeping track."
"It's a party!"
"The bottle's already open."
"My treat!"
"Everyone else is..."
"Are you sure?"
"It's open bar!"
"Just one."
"Keep me company."
"No one's keeping track."
"It's a party!"
"The bottle's already open."
"My treat!"
"Everyone else is..."
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
And don't keep offering, either.
"Are you sure?"
"It's open bar!"
"Just one."
"Keep me company."
"No one's keeping track."
"It's a party!"
"The bottle's already open."
"My treat!"
"Everyone else is..."
"Are you sure?"
"It's open bar!"
"Just one."
"Keep me company."
"No one's keeping track."
"It's a party!"
"The bottle's already open."
"My treat!"
"Everyone else is..."
Both my current editing projects are at a "brain must percolate" stage so I'm sort of vegging out today.
Reading @nnedi.bsky.social's Space Cat book, which is charming. Great pictures, very expressive.
Wondering if my 4-yo cousin is still too young for it....
Also reading a P. D. James novel....
Reading @nnedi.bsky.social's Space Cat book, which is charming. Great pictures, very expressive.
Wondering if my 4-yo cousin is still too young for it....
Also reading a P. D. James novel....
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Both my current editing projects are at a "brain must percolate" stage so I'm sort of vegging out today.
Reading @nnedi.bsky.social's Space Cat book, which is charming. Great pictures, very expressive.
Wondering if my 4-yo cousin is still too young for it....
Also reading a P. D. James novel....
Reading @nnedi.bsky.social's Space Cat book, which is charming. Great pictures, very expressive.
Wondering if my 4-yo cousin is still too young for it....
Also reading a P. D. James novel....
Artist is Joseph Urban
Table is from 1920, wood and silk
Table is from 1920, wood and silk
November 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Artist is Joseph Urban
Table is from 1920, wood and silk
Table is from 1920, wood and silk
Just make sure you go back!
I've had writers deliver with [battle scene] and [something magic] and similar things in their mss.
I've had writers deliver with [battle scene] and [something magic] and similar things in their mss.
This is the way. A lot of writers' block stems from the belief that you MUST write scenes in sequence.
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Just make sure you go back!
I've had writers deliver with [battle scene] and [something magic] and similar things in their mss.
I've had writers deliver with [battle scene] and [something magic] and similar things in their mss.
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I really did not have “Kathy Hochul understands this political moment better than almost anyone else in the Democratic Party” on my bingo card but here we are
Governor Hochul on Elise Stefanik doubling down on her claims that Mamdani is a “jihadist.”
Video: Kathy Hochul via X (@KathyHochul)
Video: Kathy Hochul via X (@KathyHochul)
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I really did not have “Kathy Hochul understands this political moment better than almost anyone else in the Democratic Party” on my bingo card but here we are
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They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Circular Forms by Robert Delaunay, 1930
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137353
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137353
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Circular Forms by Robert Delaunay, 1930
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137353
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137353
When Tor first moved into the Flatiron, Macmillan rented only part of the building. Among the many other businesses was a typewriter repair place, which I believe was a 1-man shop.
Very dapper fellow, a bit older than I was at the time. You'd see him going in and out at various times of day
1/
Very dapper fellow, a bit older than I was at the time. You'd see him going in and out at various times of day
1/
November 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
When Tor first moved into the Flatiron, Macmillan rented only part of the building. Among the many other businesses was a typewriter repair place, which I believe was a 1-man shop.
Very dapper fellow, a bit older than I was at the time. You'd see him going in and out at various times of day
1/
Very dapper fellow, a bit older than I was at the time. You'd see him going in and out at various times of day
1/