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tajmccoy.bsky.social
Author, Literary Agent (closed to queries), Higher Ed Consultant, Private Chef… tumbleweed. Author website: https://tajmccoywrites.com Agency website: https://reesagency.com Rep: https://bsky.app/profile/jemiscoe.bsky.social
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Just 10 days until THROW AWAY THE KEY is out in the world! If you miss Zora and Granny Marion, you're sure to get your fix, but Emma is the highlight of this story. I thought I'd share a little taste of the tropey goodness from this sapphic romance. Preorder: https://buff.ly/3Eq2uVe

I got to speak with @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social about my wishlist recently to talk about the kinds of stories I’ll be searching for this year. An announcement on when I’ll be reopening for query submissions is coming soon! #mswl

#Kidlitartpostcard for February! I've been redrawing some old pieces in my new style. and I'm open to picture books, early readers, middle grade and more! repp'd by @tajmccoy.bsky.social at Rees 🫶 Updated Website 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com

DC area folks: Save the date! Join me & @tajmccoy.bsky.social to celebrate the release of SOMETHING CHEEKY on March 6 at @loyaltybooks.bsky.social RSVP here www.loyaltybookstores.com/somethingche...

Black History Month, day 1 with @miasosaromance.bsky.social @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social & Tracey Livesay. 🥰🤎 www.instagram.com/reel/DFjA9Yl...

Greetings, queriers! Initially, I’d planned to reopen QM right around now, but January has thrown some wrenches into my process. The plan is to reopen the second half of February now, but do check back here for updates!

I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too? 1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there. 2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.

I’ve officially had my first mahjong experience and I’m in love. 🥰

The ROMANCE FOR LOS ANGELES auction is live! I’ve offer up a signed set of my Beards & Bondage trilogy and a cute HARBOR character postcard. www.32auctions.com/organization...

This morning, I got to bear witness to snow in Florida––something I wasn't sure was actually possible. I also wasn't sure I'd get around to posting to my newsletter, but I've finally gotten that together too. Maybe I should play the lottery... open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy...

Coffee, reading, nap. I sometimes get a bit of work done on federal holidays, but I do not people until the next business day.

Just crossed 1000 downloads of my podcast. 4 weeks, 4 episodes, consistency. 🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽🍷 Episode 5 lands Tuesday: Consent in the Time When a Black Woman Can Say No Join me: Podcast: spoti.fi/3ZLb8om Substack: bit.ly/vrstack

Great tip!

Welcome, new followers!! Social media is chaos, but I have a whole bunch of updates and am (finally) preparing to update my newsletter this week––I've got new clients, project and event updates, and I may have visited a movie set. 👀 If you want the deets, subscribe to tune in: tajmccoy.substack.com.

Trolls are among us. Block freely, friends.

I intend to be fully unplugged tomorrow. Planned my travel so that I’d stay away from DC for any potential foolery. Make sure you’re taking care of yourself through this transition.

If you’re looking to do some good today.

Lights out Meta for the next week. Honestly, I’m looking forward to seeing how productive I can be without all of the doomscrolling. I set app limits to have that protective barrier in case the temptation is too strong, because I know myself lol. *cleansing breaths*

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm Ronni, a #kidlit illustrator who loves to create whimsical and heartfelt art. I'm open to work on pbs, mg and more. Please do reach out if you have a project for me! ❤️ Repp'd by @tajmccoy.bsky.social 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com

Happy #PortfolioDay ! I’m a kidlit illustrator who likes quirky subjects, sketchy lines, moody lighting, playful patterns, & tons of texture. Hit me up with your geeky, odd, whimsical, & humorous illustration projects! Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio

When I tell y’all this story has been imprinted on my mind… I’m so lucky to be working with you! Welcome to the squad!! 🥰

I lived in LA for 12 years. So many friends and chosen family members have had to evacuate, and many of them have relatives who lost their homes. Others are packed and waiting for an order. Check on your people and ask how best you can support them. They may be safe, but they are not okay.

Times like this I get frustrated with hopeless, selfless narratives about this country. Yeah some people suck, including our elected officials but for two straight days all over LA County, there are so many people helping each other.