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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 12h

The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway is on sale for the first time EVER!

A kidnapped baby.
The sister left behind.
A secret no one would believe.

books2read.com/QuietUnravel... #booksky

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 12h

This makes me incredibly angry.

The Clear Cider @theclearcider.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is destroying this portion of the White House complex for his twinkle-toed dancing ballroom.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 3d

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 3d

No Kings in red Grand Haven, MI. 🚫👑 Roughly 1000 people on a busy intersection. Lots of honks and cheers and smiling faces, only a few thumbs down and screeching tires. We settled on chanting “USA!” at the haters. 😍

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 5d

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had plenty of times in your life when you were faced with a decision and your gut screamed one thing while your logical ol’ brain insisted on another.

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Trusting Your Gut

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had plenty of times in your life when you were faced with a decision and your gut screamed one thing while your logical ol’ brain insisted on another.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 7d

When a book is no longer carried in libraries or bookstores, people can’t read it. They can’t buy it. And eventually publishers choose not to buy more books from that author. #censorship #bannedbooks #writingcommunity

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Censorship, Banned Books, and Being Silenced - Melanie Hooyenga

Some say it's a badge of honor to have a book banned, but many authors have chosen to stop writing for teens and children because of the controversy.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations!!

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Jun 5

When I first declared my sabbatical I told people it would be roughly a year, but I knew it might be longer, and while I’ve been back at it for many months, reflecting on my time “off” now feels like an official conclusion to that chapter of my life. www.melaniehoo.com/2025/06/03/t...

The Importance of Taking a Break - Melanie Hooyenga

Two years ago I announced that I was taking a sabbatical from writing. I was burned out, exhausted, frustrated, and ready to be done with all this.

www.melaniehoo.com

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Jun 5

When I first declared my sabbatical I told people it would be roughly a year, but I knew it might be longer, and while I’ve been back at it for many months, reflecting on my time “off” now feels like an official conclusion to that chapter of my life.

www.melaniehoo.com/2025/06/03/t...

The Importance of Taking a Break - Melanie Hooyenga

Two years ago I announced that I was taking a sabbatical from writing. I was burned out, exhausted, frustrated, and ready to be done with all this.

www.melaniehoo.com

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Jun 3

Two years ago I announced that I was taking a sabbatical from writing. I was burned out, exhausted, frustrated, and ready to be done with all this. Shortly after I announced my break, I also stopped writing. www.melaniehoo.com/2025/06/03/t... #mentalhealth

The Importance of Taking a Break - Melanie Hooyenga

Two years ago I announced that I was taking a sabbatical from writing. I was burned out, exhausted, frustrated, and ready to be done with all this.

www.melaniehoo.com

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Apr 23

You definitely want to read this book! I couldn’t put it down!

Alan Orloff @alanorloff.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thanks for the nice blurb, @melaniehoo.bsky.social!

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Mike Levin @mikelevin.org · Apr 9

This is a must read. Ronald Reagan on tariffs, 11/26/88.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Apr 8

Good luck!

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Apr 7

The worst catastrophes of history are caused by men who are malevolent, ignorant, and have exceptional wills.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Apr 6

Over 5000 people in Muskegon said #HandsOff!

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Apr 5

On my way to rally! 👊🏼🚺🏳️‍🌈⚖️ #HandsOff

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 27

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...

Investigate Trump officials for putting our national security at risk!

It's not only dangerous to the American public that this happened, but the fact that a reporter was inadvertently given access to these current plans in real time shows that Pete Hegseth and the rest ...

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 21

Love books but not feeling Amazon anymore? My newest release is on other bookseller sites, including @barnesandnoble.com!

A kidnapped baby. The sister left behind. A secret no one would believe. #publishing

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The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway|Paperback

All Eve Ellaway wants is to escape to college, start a life of her own, and finally sever the connection to her twin sister Gen who disappeared when they were babies. Because while the rest of the wor...

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 17

Today is my 50th birthday! That’s 18,262 days if I’ve counted leap days correctly. I’ve thought about this milestone A LOT in the past year, mostly with excitement, but also with a tinge of trepidation. www.melaniehoo.com/2025/03/17/1... #lifegoals #bucketlist

18262 Days - Melanie Hooyenga

Each new decade has brought more wisdom, less f---s, and an increased sense that the best way to be happy that is to follow my passions.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 15

The story above this 😬

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · Mar 14

I think what is making everyone so angry isn’t just the cowardice of Senate Democrats, it’s their cowardice in comparison to the random normal person who runs for school board to oust a Moms for Liberty freak

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 5

He talked about the guy who was killed in his “assasination attempt” like he drove between Trump and the bullet. Yeah, it’s awful he died but he was just standing in the crowd.

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Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Melanie Hooyenga @melaniehoo.bsky.social · Mar 5

Dumpty’s acting like Corey jumped in front of the bullet for him.

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