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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 27d

Next Friday, Sept 19, Editor Melissa Rechter of Crooked Lane Books & Alcove Press is taking zoom pitches at the WriteNOW! Conference. Let's take a closer look at her manuscript wishlist.

#DSWN #AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity

SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · Aug 29

Get savvy editor Melissa Rechter's undivided attention for 10 minutes on Zoom. Pitch your passion project & see if she's a match. This is an amazing opportunity, JUMP on it!

Register for the WriteNOW! Conference at DesertSleuths.com
#DSWN25 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity @melissarechter.bsky.social

WriteNOW! Conference
Fri-Sat, Sept 19-20, Virtual
PitchNOW! with Melissa Rechter, Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press

Editor/Acquisitions Manager Melissa Rechter has had the pleasure of working with ITW nominees and New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors.

Melissa's Wishlists:
For Crooked Lane: cozy mysterys, psychological thrillers, horror, and historical mysteries.

For Alcove Press: book club fiction, historical and gothic fiction, romantasy, and speculative fiction.

Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($35), an editor's assessment of your first 3 chapters ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($35)

Saturday: One fee for a full day of panels, a workshop, and presentations; $25 Desert Sleuth members; $35 all others

For registration and conference details:
http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Aug 22

So incredibly excited for everyone to get their hands on this project. @stephwrites.bsky.social has a voice that just captures your attention and doesn’t let you go until the final sentence 🎉

Stephanie Binx @stephwrites.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s official!

@alcovepress.bsky.social is bringing HELLBOUND to a bookstore near you in Fall 2026!

A publisher’s marketplace deal announces HELLBOUND has been acquired by Alcove Press for publication in Fall 2026. The background depicts a man and a woman facing away from each other.

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Rae Loverde @raeloverde.bsky.social · Nov 15

*pssssst*

Hey

You know that one project?

That one you've wanted to write FOREVER except it's scary as hell & maybe you don't feel good
enough or brave enough or strong enough?

Spend 15 min on it today

Keep the dream alive

Even a pot on the back burner needs to occasionally be stirred

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Aug 6

It looks fantastic!! 🩷🩷

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Aug 6

@theeyeofsarahn.bsky.social ‘s cover reveal is live on @peoplemag.bsky.social 🎉😍

people.com/our-rogue-fa...

'Our Rogue Fates' Is Like "Gay Lord of the Rings" — See the Cover! (Exclusive)

Author Sarah Glenn Marsh unveiled the new cover for her latest romantasy book 'Our Rogue Fates,' which is set to be released on Apr. 28, 2026.

people.com

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Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · Aug 2

Between today and the end of the year there are about 151 days.

If you write 600 words every day between today and the last day of the year you’ll have a draft of your novel.

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D. M. Rowell @dmrowell.bsky.social · Jun 18

SILENT ARE THE DEAD is $1.99 thru July 11th in Amazon's "2024 Releases to Remember Best Deals"
@crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @melissarechter.bsky.social @crimewoc.bsky.social @queercrimefic.bsky.social
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Silent Are the Dead

Silent Are the Dead - Kindle edition by Rowell, D. M.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Silent Are the Dead.

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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social · Mar 25

Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived 6 whole lives already in this industry and then I look at the clock and it’s only Noon

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · Mar 21

Authors, take note

Megan @writtenmeg.bsky.social · Mar 21

TO REMOVE YOUR BOOK FROM LIBGEN, SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK:

libgen.mx/dmca-contact

DMCA Contact

DMCA Contact | Libgen

libgen.mx

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Mar 14

Love this as someone who has internally been struggling with being an editor and also an author! Sometimes it feels odd to wear two different hats at different times!

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Mar 10

POV: me with secret deals I can’t talk about yet and beautiful covers that can’t be revealed yet. So excited for my authors though!! ❤️

a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket is eating something .

Alt: a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket is zipping her lips figuratively

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Sarah Glenn Marsh @theeyeofsarahn.bsky.social · Mar 7

I am so excited and profoundly grateful to announce my adult debut!!! ❤️🎉

This book is for anyone who has ever had to carry something alone for much too long. For the misunderstood. For those who have had to learn to choose themselves.

@melissarechter.bsky.social and I are going on an adventure!

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Mar 7

Ahh!! SO excited to work together on this!! ❤️🍄🐦‍⬛

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Feb 26

Yes please! Feel free to send it through our submissions email and address it to me!

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Feb 25

Would love to see more cozy mysteries! Whether it’s a traditional one a la Amanda Flower or something a bit more in the vein of DIAL A FOR AUNTIES.
I love bookish or cooking premises, something that is lightly paranormal (think witches or a friendly ghost.) and an animal companion!

#mswl

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Feb 19

Congrats! ❤️🎉

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Feb 13

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Feb 13

If you’re interested in what I’m looking for, my #mswl is always up to date!

www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Rechter – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Feb 12

I’ll be dipping into #questpit if I ❤️ your pitch, feel free to send your first 3 chapters and synopsis to [email protected]

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Jan 29

Only adult books for me!

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you!! ❤️ We had “Concerning Hobbits” playing for the recessional 😉

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Jan 27

I guess you could say we had an eventful weekend!

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Jan 23

Witches will forever be my #1 ✨ especially when it comes to cozy fantasy or speculative fiction

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Jan 22

I’ve been saying this and will keep saying it!

julie gourinchas @literaryfey.bsky.social · Jan 22

honestly, after years of people telling me the contrary, I have this inalienable belief that the next ✨ big thing ✨ in publishing is going to be pirates. it's clear the people yearn for the swashbuckle 🏴‍☠️

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Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social · Jan 16

👋🏻 I’m publishing people ❤️📚

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