Melany Querida

A writer, book lover and marketer from Sydney with hair too long to be sensible. retweet ≠ endorsement

[Andrew Pippos @andrewpippos]

The Spectrum section of the @smh ran a cover story today on authors who published their debut in 2020. I wore a sash!

@SydWritersFest
https://t.co/dDFLzF73AK

[University of Sydney @Sydney_Uni]

#LoveObjects is author Emily Maguire's new book exploring the relationship between social identity and health through the story of a hoarder.

Discover how her experience as Writer in Residence
@CPC_usyd shaped the novel published by @AllenAndUnwin. https://t.co/NPZNSb1gQS

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

"As a lover of books, I've always seen to-be-read piles as wonderful monuments to optimism - stacks of books assembled dangerously high, ready for my future self to enjoy." Ah what a delightful sentence and sentiment! Pleased to see my own TBR pile included in the article :)

[ABC Everyday @abc_everyday]

'I think I need help': When the to-be-read pile gets out of control https://t.co/jQ3sh6N903

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

Thrilled to get my hands on a copy of the magnificent Emily Maguire’s stunning new book #loveobjects. An incredible piece of art filled with heart @AllenAndUnwin #booklaunch #usyd #usydcpc #cpc

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

Ray Bradbury’s advice to writers: “Go to the library. Live in the library. Fall in love with old movies. Look closely at everything. Don’t be a snob. Be joyful; writing is not a serious business—it’s a celebration.”

[Allen & Unwin @AllenAndUnwin]

"Maguire has proven previously that she’s a writer who wants to investigate the unheard point of view. Given that we’ve all been thinking about our own relationships with people and ‘stuff’, this one has the potential to be a heart-warming tearjerker of a book."
#LoveObjects

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

I adore this thinking from @SquigglyRick about curiosity as a protective mechanism against depression - the real thrill of living is finding things out and discovering stuff. Thank you @TheAusInstitute for the opportunity to hear this fascinating talk

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

@RockJonny It’s so embarrassing on those days when you don’t even reach your stand goals 🙋🏻‍♀️

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

@TrentDalton It was really powerful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

It was so powerful when @TrentDalton said that his wonderful mother gave him the greatest gift - a story. There’s nothing more meaningful than that #boyswallowsuniverse #asa

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

Feeling pretty lucky to listen to the wonderful @asauthors panel of bestselling authors @TrentDalton @CWhiteAuthor and Pip Williams. I’m filled with inspiration after hearing their incredible stories and haven’t stopped smiling. Thank you!

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

I think both the specifics within, and the variety of, my recent searches demonstrates this exactly haha

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

This whole thread is brilliant. Real connection happens through "... a better understanding of the messiness & complexity of human lives". We don't resonate with 'female 25-35' - we resonate with the specifics that are real to us.

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

Thank you for this fantastic article and for sharing this truth. Can’t stop thinking about, “When the amygdala stores these particularly vivid memories, it does so in fragments. Just the “highlights” – a sort of index filing system of hurt and thrill.”

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

I hope it changes how we talk about suicide in Australia. I’m tired of the hush culture. Can we work with the brave publishers who are willing to put out these stories? Survivors are hungry for stories of hope. Bringing it into the light will save lives #SuicideAwareness

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Meghan Markle had a hard time even saying the words "suicidal thoughts" in her recent conversation with Oprah Winfrey. She's not alone. https://t.co/qYa19obXV7

[Jacinta Di Mase @Jacinta_DiMase]

Brilliant longlist of fab women’s voices. We need to hear them loud and clear more than ever.

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

@peterzmedia It’s frightening :(

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

@elissablake @OperaAustralia Great review. Yikes!

[Melany Querida @MelanyClark]

@sophiegreenauth @HachetteAus Gorgeous! 😍