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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 17h

I obviously know a bit from on-the-job work, but my degree is Writing, Literature & Publishing (aka a glorified English major, but with Indesign lessons!!).

Anyway, very much interested in business/ops to expand the stuff I know and apply it to helping authors & creators

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 17h

Asking the hivemind: Has anyone taken online business degree courses or certifications? Any tips/recs?

I'm thinking about what will be most beneficial for me in January & if there's a possibility of a 10 or 15 hour a week course, I'd like to explore it.

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

People keep asking me what's next and the idea of returning to do some picture books is really, really nice. So nice I almost cried. You can ask my fiance. It happened!

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 2d

Librarians, booksellers, & educators— when you talk about banned books, please focus on the thousands of CONTEMPORARY books that are being banned right now.

For example….
#BannedBooksWeek

Book cover: last night at the telegraph club

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

tldr; I have great things to say about Andrews McMeel & do not want any rumors to imply otherwise. I found out about Quirk through PubLunch, just like you. I do not have any more info & likely won't.

Thank you <3

Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway, I just wanted to shut down any rumors about me personally.

BTW, this kinda thread makes me really nervous haha. I *wish* I ran it by HR or something to see if it's cool or not to post, but it's all 100% authentically me. /c

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

This is my first layoff, but I've seen a lot of friends laid off (at other companies) through the years. To my knowledge, AMP was open & honest with me

I also think having until 12/31 to wrap things up speaks very highly of the company. Most of corporate America wouldn't do that, sadly /c

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

I ask that you don't insinuate any rumors about me. I have loved my time at Andrews McMeel, truly. I will always support its team, creators, books, calendars, et all!

No one's making me say this, btw. This is the truth. /c

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

I'm obviously very sad. And I am also very grateful. These two feelings can and *do* co-exist.

Andrews McMeel has given me an abundance of opportunities in the past 4+ years, and I am not the same person I was before I started because of it. /c

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

Hi pub friends!

Pub industry is obviously really small & news travels fast

Yes, I will be looking to begin a new role in publishing (or licensing!) on 1/1

I kindly ask that you read my LinkedIn post if you are curious on my thoughts (or have open roles for me!)

www.linkedin.com/posts/erinnp...

books/authored | Erinn Pascal | 34 comments

Well, this moment comes for many of us at some point in our careers, and sadly, I was informed last week that my position at Andrews McMeel will be eliminated, effective December 31. I’m incredibly ...

www.linkedin.com

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

(Well, obviously I'm now trying to find work, so I guess I do have another motive haha, but absolutely not in opposition to AMP. I remain a fan and will continue to be one in 2026 & beyond.)

If you have any further q's, happy to chat: [email protected] /d

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

I am also still at AMP through 12/31!

For myself, I'm just looking for a new role tbh. Andrews McMeel gave me a ton of opportunities and mentorship that I am very grateful for. In no way am I try to making this anything other than positive for the team. /c

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 1d

Hi, Samuel! While I genuinely appreciate the support (<3) and send lots of love to Quirk & its employees (and I don't know anything other than what's public on that tbh), I don't hold anything against Andrews McMeel & remain a fan. My colleagues are brilliantly talented and hard workers. /c

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 2d

if you're going to NYCC, please consider masking!! 😷

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Joshua Pruett @zombietardis.bsky.social · 2d

So gratifying to see people enjoying my goofy little book

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thank u, hexed @lindsaykingmiller.bsky.social · 2d

Gaby was an absolute DREAM to work with on THE Z WORD and THIS IS MY BODY. If you're looking for a freelance publicist I can't imagine a better option!

gaby iori @gabyiori.bsky.social · 2d

...anyway! I am looking for work (and have been for months actually!!) and also soft-launching that I'm doing freelance marketing and publicity. if you have a book coming out that you think would benefit from a thoughtful publicist/marketer, I'd love to help you get it into the world!

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gaby iori @gabyiori.bsky.social · 2d

...anyway! I am looking for work (and have been for months actually!!) and also soft-launching that I'm doing freelance marketing and publicity. if you have a book coming out that you think would benefit from a thoughtful publicist/marketer, I'd love to help you get it into the world!

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Publishers Lunch @publisherslunch.bsky.social · 2d

After a rough stretch, Quirk Books has been sold to Andrews McMeel Publishing.
lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/10/quir...

Quirk Books Is Sold to Andrews McMeel - Publishers Lunch

Quirk Productions, which has been on an acquisitions pause since early this summer after “facing marketplace and operational challenges for the past few years,” has been acquired by Andrews McMeel Pub...

lunch.publishersmarketplace.com

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Jhanteigh Kupihea @jhanteigh.bsky.social · Jul 1

Hi! I’m here to support my former colleagues at Quirk Books, which includes a laid-off woman who is currently on maternity leave, an editor who resigned due to working conditions, and seven members of the recently recognized union. All of this happened within 8 months of my own resignation.

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 2d

So for those who didn't know, LinkedIn is just AI recruiter land now lol. Just learned that today. Same vibes as the "people" on Facebook marketplace asking to Zelle you.

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Kitsu 🌸 @kitsu.bsky.social · 7d

hallo i have chibi commissions open on my ko-fi & vgen ♡ ko-fi.com/awkitsu/comm... / vgen.co/awkitsu

#art #digitalart #chibi #commissions #artcommissions #feral #creature #oc #vgen #kofi

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · 15d

Life update: I have a fiancè! And I am a fiancèe!

Nick proposed at Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como on 9.14.25, steps away from where Anakin and Padme had their first kiss/got married (because we're nerdssssss).

Can you believe we met on Tinder in 2018?!?

:) :) :) :)

couple overlooks lake at villa del balbianello in lake como

showing off the ring with my fiance in the background at villa del balbianello

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Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is a heads up that I am on PTO, btw.

Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · Sep 6

"Hi, attaching here [whatever the deliverable is]. Please note I will be unavailable from 9/8-17 with no access to email. Introducing you to Cindy, who is my lifeline [they really are], for any emergencies when I'm in the Shadow Realm. If not, I will get back to you on the other side. Thanks!"

Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · Sep 6

"Hi, attaching here [whatever the deliverable is]. Please note I will be unavailable from 9/8-17 with no access to email. Introducing you to Cindy, who is my lifeline [they really are], for any emergencies when I'm in the Shadow Realm. If not, I will get back to you on the other side. Thanks!"

Erinn Pascal (she/her/hers) @erinnpascal.bsky.social · Sep 6

All my emails the last day before a week-long PTO sound like I'm preparing to die

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