Melinda Beatty
@melindabeatty.com
Writer, bookseller and crafter. Author of the Heartseeker duology, (Putnum) TELL THE TRUTH, PANGOLIN,(Anne Schwartz Books) THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE DAY, (Dial) THE WITCH'S TABLE, (Little Bee) WHAT IS A PIRATE? (Little Bee, Fall 2026)
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Melinda Beatty
@melindabeatty.com
· Jan 9
Hey Bluesky folks! I'm one of the weirdos that imported like, 11 years worth of tweet into this account, so if you're scrolling back and see something that makes you go, "OMG, read the room, lady" it's my sincere hope that it's ancient history in spite of the date.
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We need to start aggressively shunning anyone even remotely associated with private equity firms bc they are RUINING EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE AND I AM TIRED
“Langston Hughes’ literary estate now belongs to International Literary Properties, which says a Harlem Renaissance licensing program is next on its list.”
Private Equity Is Coming for Authors, Dead or Alive - The Ankler
Like music catalogs, literary estates are now targeted by investment firms and changing how Hollywood will deal with IP
theankler.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM
We need to start aggressively shunning anyone even remotely associated with private equity firms bc they are RUINING EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE AND I AM TIRED
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New webcomic day! This is a fun colour palette to work with.
3 more bonus panels here: tinyurl.com/bvx4ce97
3 more bonus panels here: tinyurl.com/bvx4ce97
September 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
New webcomic day! This is a fun colour palette to work with.
3 more bonus panels here: tinyurl.com/bvx4ce97
3 more bonus panels here: tinyurl.com/bvx4ce97
I truly need everyone I know to read this book so I can ask someone else the billions of hypotheticals that are gathering in my brain as I go along.
September 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM
I truly need everyone I know to read this book so I can ask someone else the billions of hypotheticals that are gathering in my brain as I go along.
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Rough Draft vs Final Draft
September 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Rough Draft vs Final Draft
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i love that this has had literally no impact on my day lol
September 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
i love that this has had literally no impact on my day lol
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Piratical picture book process is the name of the game today. Two creators discuss everything from Edward Gorey to Muppet Treasure Island. I host a discussion between @melindabeatty.com & Stefano Tambellini about What Is a Pirate? #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/03/w...
What Is a Pirate? Creators Melinda Beatty and Stefano Tambellini Hash It Out - A Fuse #8 Production
Piratical process is the name of the game today. Two creators discuss everything from Edward Gorey to Muppet Treasure Island.
afuse8production.slj.com
September 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Piratical picture book process is the name of the game today. Two creators discuss everything from Edward Gorey to Muppet Treasure Island. I host a discussion between @melindabeatty.com & Stefano Tambellini about What Is a Pirate? #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/03/w...
This week’s boards at @curiousiguana.com #ripdolly
August 26, 2026 at 12:50 AM
This week’s boards at @curiousiguana.com #ripdolly
This week’s chalkboards at @curiousiguana.com!
August 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
This week’s chalkboards at @curiousiguana.com!
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never thought short form video would be able to capture a type of humor i can only describe as “the far side-esque” but this comes close.
August 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
never thought short form video would be able to capture a type of humor i can only describe as “the far side-esque” but this comes close.
This week’s chalkboards from @curiousiguana.com
July 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM
This week’s chalkboards from @curiousiguana.com
This week’s chalkboards at @curiousiguana.com
July 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM
This week’s chalkboards at @curiousiguana.com
I'm not a religious sort, but if you want to be remembered well, do good.
July 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I'm not a religious sort, but if you want to be remembered well, do good.
I would like us to leave the era of polite condolences for awful, awful people. This is how legacies are sanitized. Telling the truth about what people did in their lifetimes is VITAL for historical records.
July 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I would like us to leave the era of polite condolences for awful, awful people. This is how legacies are sanitized. Telling the truth about what people did in their lifetimes is VITAL for historical records.
The internet was made for moments like this.
July 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The internet was made for moments like this.
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Frog spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes.
July 8, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Frog spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes.
This week's chalkboards at @curiousiguana.com
July 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This week's chalkboards at @curiousiguana.com
Imagine looking at this and going, “No thanks.”
Incredible moment where Fox News puts up a graphic with all the reasons it opposes the DSA and why people should be afraid of them
July 4, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Imagine looking at this and going, “No thanks.”
The interventions are NOT working.
America keeps trying to get me to go to her birthday party and I’m like no girl u need to go to the hospital
July 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The interventions are NOT working.
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CPSC is here to protect your children even if they are annoying and/or have bad vibes.
What if my kids are annoying or have bad vibes
June 30, 2026 at 1:34 PM
CPSC is here to protect your children even if they are annoying and/or have bad vibes.
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So, apparently this site’s social account decided to shitpost on Threads and then harass a user who pointed out their unwise social strategy. Why isn’t there ONE SOCIAL SITE on the internet that isn’t run by small, mean people who wouldn’t know community if it bit them in the ass?
June 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
So, apparently this site’s social account decided to shitpost on Threads and then harass a user who pointed out their unwise social strategy. Why isn’t there ONE SOCIAL SITE on the internet that isn’t run by small, mean people who wouldn’t know community if it bit them in the ass?
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June 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Celeste has done so much for other folks--please consider helping her to get to where she needs to be!
Hey friends! Our one and only Celeste Pewter needs help after an already awful year. A new medical issue has made things tougher. Please read through her Go Fund Me for details, share and donate if you can. She’s been fighting for the good of our democracy tirelessly for years. gofund.me/4a6bcb3b5
Donate to A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis, organized by C Pewter
Hi everyone - I’m creating a GoFundMe to help me get through a major job, health and h… C Pewter needs your support for A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis
gofund.me
June 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Celeste has done so much for other folks--please consider helping her to get to where she needs to be!
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On July 17 we're talking about the freedom to read and raising money for @authorsabb.bsky.social This is going to be an incredible event (look at that lineup!) so don't forget to register for the Crowdcast.
How to Defend Books Panel & Fundraiser for Authors Against Book Bans
Join Porter Square Books online for a panel discussion and fundraiser for Authors Against Book Bans.
portersquarebooks.com
June 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
On July 17 we're talking about the freedom to read and raising money for @authorsabb.bsky.social This is going to be an incredible event (look at that lineup!) so don't forget to register for the Crowdcast.