Whitney McGruder
@whit2ney.bsky.social
👑11/13 The Vindicated Queen
📚10+ years of writing, editing, & publishing
🧝🏻♀️Bookstore questing (113 so far!)
✏️Editing rates & books: https://lnk.bio/whit2ney
📚10+ years of writing, editing, & publishing
🧝🏻♀️Bookstore questing (113 so far!)
✏️Editing rates & books: https://lnk.bio/whit2ney
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February 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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We here in Utah voted overwhelmingly to un-gerrymander our House districts. The Legislature ignored that and made the gerrymandering even worse. They were sued and lost. The judge ordered them to comply with the law. And so now they are adding two more justices to the Utah Supreme Court.
This hasn’t received nearly enough attention:
Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.
Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.
Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
Utah governor signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as redistricting appeal looms
Once the new seats are filled, Gov. Spencer Cox will have appointed five of the seven justices.
www.nbcnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We here in Utah voted overwhelmingly to un-gerrymander our House districts. The Legislature ignored that and made the gerrymandering even worse. They were sued and lost. The judge ordered them to comply with the law. And so now they are adding two more justices to the Utah Supreme Court.
I don't have a strong habit of using Bluesky, but it's always worth reiterating: anyone who hurts/ab*ses another human or enables that behavior needs to go in the bin. Don't care how rich or nice they are. Get in the bin.🗑️
February 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I don't have a strong habit of using Bluesky, but it's always worth reiterating: anyone who hurts/ab*ses another human or enables that behavior needs to go in the bin. Don't care how rich or nice they are. Get in the bin.🗑️
✨NEED A BOOK EDITOR?✨
Considering current events, we all need your stories now more than ever. If 2026 is your year to write and/or publish your book, we can help! You can visit witandtravesty.com/editing-services to learn more about our services and get started.
Considering current events, we all need your stories now more than ever. If 2026 is your year to write and/or publish your book, we can help! You can visit witandtravesty.com/editing-services to learn more about our services and get started.
January 29, 2026 at 12:47 AM
✨NEED A BOOK EDITOR?✨
Considering current events, we all need your stories now more than ever. If 2026 is your year to write and/or publish your book, we can help! You can visit witandtravesty.com/editing-services to learn more about our services and get started.
Considering current events, we all need your stories now more than ever. If 2026 is your year to write and/or publish your book, we can help! You can visit witandtravesty.com/editing-services to learn more about our services and get started.
⚔️ Will I see you on FRIENDS OF FANTASY DAY?⚔️
I recently learned about friends.of.fantasy (on IG) and wanted to help spread the word. Friends of Fantasy Day is an opportunity to visit local indie bookstores and enjoy author signings, activities, sales, and more.
I recently learned about friends.of.fantasy (on IG) and wanted to help spread the word. Friends of Fantasy Day is an opportunity to visit local indie bookstores and enjoy author signings, activities, sales, and more.
January 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM
⚔️ Will I see you on FRIENDS OF FANTASY DAY?⚔️
I recently learned about friends.of.fantasy (on IG) and wanted to help spread the word. Friends of Fantasy Day is an opportunity to visit local indie bookstores and enjoy author signings, activities, sales, and more.
I recently learned about friends.of.fantasy (on IG) and wanted to help spread the word. Friends of Fantasy Day is an opportunity to visit local indie bookstores and enjoy author signings, activities, sales, and more.
Reposted by Whitney McGruder
Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.
30+ TX Indie Bookstores that Opened in 2025 (And Are Coming Soon!)
Hi, hello! What a year of questing for me and for any of you on the hunt for your new local bookshop. I made a big effort to attend as many grand openings…
https://witandtravesty.com/2026/01/08/30-tx-indie-bookstores-opened-2025/
Hi, hello! What a year of questing for me and for any of you on the hunt for your new local bookshop. I made a big effort to attend as many grand openings…
https://witandtravesty.com/2026/01/08/30-tx-indie-bookstores-opened-2025/
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
30+ TX Indie Bookstores that Opened in 2025 (And Are Coming Soon!)
Hi, hello! What a year of questing for me and for any of you on the hunt for your new local bookshop. I made a big effort to attend as many grand openings…
https://witandtravesty.com/2026/01/08/30-tx-indie-bookstores-opened-2025/
Hi, hello! What a year of questing for me and for any of you on the hunt for your new local bookshop. I made a big effort to attend as many grand openings…
https://witandtravesty.com/2026/01/08/30-tx-indie-bookstores-opened-2025/
THE VINDICATED QUEEN is here! Visit my author website to get all the info and links you need to get your copy: witandtravesty.com/our-books/th...
November 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
THE VINDICATED QUEEN is here! Visit my author website to get all the info and links you need to get your copy: witandtravesty.com/our-books/th...
Hi! it's been a minute since I've been here. But my upcoming release, The Vindicated Queen, comes out in a week! Welcome to the vindication era. www.instagram.com/p/DQ7D92lEYho/
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hi! it's been a minute since I've been here. But my upcoming release, The Vindicated Queen, comes out in a week! Welcome to the vindication era. www.instagram.com/p/DQ7D92lEYho/
The Throwaway Queen is part 1 of a romantasy duology that highlights blended families, desi rep, warrior women, and second chances at destiny. Readers can get signed copies at shopwitandtravesty.com
Image by The Image Apothecary
Image by The Image Apothecary
March 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Throwaway Queen is part 1 of a romantasy duology that highlights blended families, desi rep, warrior women, and second chances at destiny. Readers can get signed copies at shopwitandtravesty.com
Image by The Image Apothecary
Image by The Image Apothecary
Reposted by Whitney McGruder
Reposted by Whitney McGruder
If you don't want to participate in the economic blackout today, that's on you. But chill on the dissertation-length think pieces about how "it won't work." That's not what today is. Pls step aside so the rest of us can do the heavy lifting. I'm not arguing with folks Harriet would have left behind.
February 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
If you don't want to participate in the economic blackout today, that's on you. But chill on the dissertation-length think pieces about how "it won't work." That's not what today is. Pls step aside so the rest of us can do the heavy lifting. I'm not arguing with folks Harriet would have left behind.
This week, I’m celebrating that I published an article in volume 2 of Romantasy Illustrated ⚔️
You can now read “Romancing the Bookstore" where I detail the genesis of my bookstore quest and why we should support indie bookstores now more than ever.
You can now read “Romancing the Bookstore" where I detail the genesis of my bookstore quest and why we should support indie bookstores now more than ever.
February 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This week, I’m celebrating that I published an article in volume 2 of Romantasy Illustrated ⚔️
You can now read “Romancing the Bookstore" where I detail the genesis of my bookstore quest and why we should support indie bookstores now more than ever.
You can now read “Romancing the Bookstore" where I detail the genesis of my bookstore quest and why we should support indie bookstores now more than ever.
👑 ANNOUNCEMENT👑 The Vindicated Queen is set to be released in September 2025. Today, I'm emulating most publication announcements with a brief summary of my upcoming release.
Warning, spoilers ahead for The Throwaway Queen:
Warning, spoilers ahead for The Throwaway Queen:
February 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
👑 ANNOUNCEMENT👑 The Vindicated Queen is set to be released in September 2025. Today, I'm emulating most publication announcements with a brief summary of my upcoming release.
Warning, spoilers ahead for The Throwaway Queen:
Warning, spoilers ahead for The Throwaway Queen:
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February 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hi! Recently, I joined the The Scribble App team, and I want to tell you more about this app! We want to provide resources and community for authors. This app can help you determine your own publishing path, set up your publishing team, and take steps to reach your goals.
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As an update, Lana and her family are still alive and hopeful. However, they’re not going to have access to cochlear implants for Lana unless they leave G@z@. They are currently 24% funded. Could we send them something during our next payday? gofund.me/a755cd65
February 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
As an update, Lana and her family are still alive and hopeful. However, they’re not going to have access to cochlear implants for Lana unless they leave G@z@. They are currently 24% funded. Could we send them something during our next payday? gofund.me/a755cd65
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This. Is. Amazing. Finally, an ebook alternative for Amazon, but for independent bookstores. This is amazing for readers who want to be more intentional about where you're spending your money. 📖 #BookSky
Bookshop.org launches new e-book platform that exclusively supports local bookstores
Indie bookstores miss out on millions of e-book sales to big companies like Amazon. Bookshop.org's new platform could help them turn a new page.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM
This. Is. Amazing. Finally, an ebook alternative for Amazon, but for independent bookstores. This is amazing for readers who want to be more intentional about where you're spending your money. 📖 #BookSky
Hi, hello! Today, we're checking out The Book Burrow in Pflugerville, TX. Which bookshops should we visit next on our bookstore quest? www.instagram.com/p/DFqgfn2yYmc/
February 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Hi, hello! Today, we're checking out The Book Burrow in Pflugerville, TX. Which bookshops should we visit next on our bookstore quest? www.instagram.com/p/DFqgfn2yYmc/
Reposted by Whitney McGruder
Hey querying writers.
Agents will be able to tell if you used gen AI to write your query. And I'd be willing to bet that'll make them doubt that you actually wrote your book.
So don't do it. Queries are tricky but there are tons and I mean TONS of free resources on the internet. Use them!
🫡
Agents will be able to tell if you used gen AI to write your query. And I'd be willing to bet that'll make them doubt that you actually wrote your book.
So don't do it. Queries are tricky but there are tons and I mean TONS of free resources on the internet. Use them!
🫡
January 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Hey querying writers.
Agents will be able to tell if you used gen AI to write your query. And I'd be willing to bet that'll make them doubt that you actually wrote your book.
So don't do it. Queries are tricky but there are tons and I mean TONS of free resources on the internet. Use them!
🫡
Agents will be able to tell if you used gen AI to write your query. And I'd be willing to bet that'll make them doubt that you actually wrote your book.
So don't do it. Queries are tricky but there are tons and I mean TONS of free resources on the internet. Use them!
🫡
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Hi. This is a lot. People are hurting. I donate, make calls, educate my kids, and try to live in compassion for all, but this is painful. Hi you. You are hurting too. Maybe for different reasons than I am. I hope you feel seen and heard. I hope you know your infinite worth. You are love.
January 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Hi. This is a lot. People are hurting. I donate, make calls, educate my kids, and try to live in compassion for all, but this is painful. Hi you. You are hurting too. Maybe for different reasons than I am. I hope you feel seen and heard. I hope you know your infinite worth. You are love.
Hi, hello! Today, we're checking out Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, TX. Which bookshops should we visit next on our bookstore quest? www.instagram.com/p/DFZCjrCMruu/
January 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Hi, hello! Today, we're checking out Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, TX. Which bookshops should we visit next on our bookstore quest? www.instagram.com/p/DFZCjrCMruu/
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Hands up everyone who zooms in on every picture posted with a bookshelf in the background to check out the books
January 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Hands up everyone who zooms in on every picture posted with a bookshelf in the background to check out the books
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Hi, hello! Today, we're checking out The Plot Twist in Denton, TX. Which bookshops should we visit next on our bookstore quest? www.instagram.com/p/DFJBe2LSBdx/
January 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Hi, hello! Today, we're checking out The Plot Twist in Denton, TX. Which bookshops should we visit next on our bookstore quest? www.instagram.com/p/DFJBe2LSBdx/
Reposted by Whitney McGruder
"The researchers concluded that the death toll from Israel’s aerial bombardment and military ground operation in Gaza between October 2023 and the end of June 2024 was about 64,300, rather than the 37,900 reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/h...
Death Toll in Gaza Likely 40 Percent Higher Than Reported, Researchers Say
Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"The researchers concluded that the death toll from Israel’s aerial bombardment and military ground operation in Gaza between October 2023 and the end of June 2024 was about 64,300, rather than the 37,900 reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/h...