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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · 9d

I now have a Substack newsletter! Keep updated on book news and announcements by subscribing. First article, ‘How to Write a Myth Retelling in 4 Easy Step,’ available now.

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How to Write a Myth Retelling in 4 Easy Steps

Retellings are all the rage these days, but how do you write one?

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My Imaginary Brooklyn @myimaginarybrklyn.bsky.social · 15d

Robert Burns, 1926. “Diana and Her Nymphs”

#painting #1920s #RobertBurns

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · 13d

…and now for the UK cover, releasing April 23rd 2026. I think this is one of my all-time faves.

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · 16d

Summary:

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · 16d

It is my honor and privilege to announce my second novel—THE WITCH AND THE HUNTRESS, a sapphic reimagining of the Argonautica focused on Medea and Atalanta

preorder here: bit.ly/3VyYS8R

The Witch and the Huntress

Two of Greek mythology’s most complex and powerful women—Medea and Atalanta—join forces on Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece in this suspenseful, sapphic ...

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Sep 5

This dynamic is like heroin to me

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Sep 5

Right?! Like I’m delighted but also why is this happening right now

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Sep 5

This was not on my bingo card at day job today but hey, I’ll take it

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Sep 5

My coworker read Psyche & Eros and said, “Wow you can really write a s*x scene!”

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Aug 14

It’s my time to shine

Libby Hill @libbyhill.bsky.social · Aug 14

my moment has arrived

A CNN headline reads: "The latest fleeting TikTok beauty trend? Looking tired"

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · Jun 27

This is so true. 99% of book bans have the intended effect: you never hear about those books again. The 1% of banned books that become infamous bestsellers elsewhere are not the norm.

Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · Jun 27

So today is also a good day to reminder everyone that it is not an "honor" to have your book banned. It doesn't increase sales. It doesn't land you on the elusive banned books B&N front table.

What bans do: harm individuals, erase identity, destroy democracy.
Book bans are attacks on freedom.

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Jun 18

I’ll have to check this out

Maya Deane (Wrath Goddess Sing) @mayadeane.bsky.social · Jun 17

Can confirm. I read @wiswell.bsky.social's Wearing the Lion last night on a pair of trains and wept. It's quite good--in the best way, reminded me of @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social's Psyche and Eros.

DAW Books @dawbooks.bsky.social · Jun 17

The highly anticipated novel, Wearing the Lion by @wiswell.bsky.social is out today! Run to your favorite bookstore to get yourself a copy of your next favorite read that will have you roaring for more! 🦁🦁🦁

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Jun 16

So beautiful

Flora 🏺 Ancient History Art @flaroh.bsky.social · Jun 16

Ancient Greek Apollo and Hyacinthus 🌞🦢💏🏺 #art #greekmyth

art by flaroh illustration. Apollo and Hyacinthus kissing while flying in Apollo's golden chariot, drawn and surrounded by giant swans. The illustration is bordered by an art-noveau style hyacinth border.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · Jun 14

Coyote pups at a cemetery in Chicago.

Watch with sound on.

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Jun 15

Simply extraordinary

Katie Whittemore✊🏻💙 @katiewhittemore22.bsky.social · Jun 15

11 MILLION PEOPLE!! 💥💥💥

Are we nearing the magic 3.5%??

Never forget….WE hold the power.

#nokings

June 14
No kings
Over 11 million people protested!

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Jun 13

My short story Eden, which I like to describe as "Eve, Adam, and the Serpent are a found family, also surprise it's sci-fi" is free to read on Kindle Unlimited until August! A quick summer read for your enjoyment

Link: bit.ly/47XCWJI

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Jun 13

I have something good coming for you….

Halfbloodlycan (Christine Cunningham) @halfbloodlycan.bsky.social · Jun 12

@kurellian.bsky.social I don’t know how in demand this is, but I would love to read more Greek Myth (or other myths too for that matter) retellings with queer characters.

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · Jun 13

Happy two year anniversary to Psyche & Eros! When I first dreamed up this story during the height of the pandemic, I never could have imagined she’d make her way into the hands of readers all around the world. Thank you to everyone who has made my book such a success

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · Jun 10

#author #indieauthor #amwriting #writingcommunity #authorsky

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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · Jun 9

The correct way to connect the authoritarian presence in LA and the Big Beautiful Bill is that the bill gives the government the resources to do this in dozens of cities at once. So if you don't like what's happening in LA, it's coming to your town if the bill passes.

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🌙Gaifu // 🌤️Saki @gaifu.bsky.social · Jun 1

happy pride month btw

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · May 29

I love this, thank you

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Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · May 29

BURPS ONE-MILLION

bakoon @bakoon.bsky.social · May 29

had one of those cascading stress nightmares where the phone wouldnt stop ringing and then my camera lens had shattered and all my slides were missing and i couldnt find my wallet and i had to urinate very badly. but then someone named BURPS ONE-MILLION came on tv and the whole thing switched gears

Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · May 29

You voted for this, MAGAts

kingbradentucky.bsky.social @kingbradentucky.bsky.social · May 28

Reddit postings of prices increase at Walmart over the past month.

Luna McNamara @mcnamaraluna.bsky.social · May 28

I sure could use that money

Alex London @alexlondon.bsky.social · May 27

Open AI’s valuation is at $400 billion. They used about 190,000 books to train their plagiarism bot. Randomly saying 25% of their value comes from that stolen dataset, I think they owe the authors about $526,000 per stolen book.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

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