Anna Hecker

YA author of WHEN THE BEAT DROPS from @skyponypress. Creative Director @dentsu_mb. Repped by @ericsmithrocks. Into books, beats, babies, Brooklyn.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@TanyaEverywhere There IS a lot of housing injustice in Brooklyn. This “dirty gentrifier”
DID move out, tho unsurprisingly that didn’t do much to move the needle toward equity. But attacking one of the pitifully few organizations doing something about it is maybe not the most effective tactic?

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@TanyaEverywhere Also it seems like maybe you misplaced a decimal point when you read the invite—tickets cost $150, not $1500. But if that’s still too much I can offer you an even more deeply discounted ticket. We really want new people at this event so they can learn all about the work we do!

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@TanyaEverywhere If you think we’re “doing it wrong” and you have a better solution, I’d also be glad to begin the process of interviews to have you join the Board of Trustees. We really need people who are passionate about helping this population!

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@TanyaEverywhere I’d also be happy to show you the laundry list of advocacy work we do for affordable housing and other anti-poverty measures.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@TanyaEverywhere Tanya if you’d like to take a look at the annual budget for this organization and the specific budget for event I’d be happy to show it to you.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@XfinitySupport Thanks for your reply; unfortunately your customer service rep was so rude to me on the phone that we're switching to a different service provider.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@XfinitySupport could you please help me set up an appointment to restore our internet following the massive snowstorm that hit New England? After 45 minutes on hold I was told the soonest someone could get here is 3/27. Seriously?

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

Crawling out of my Twitter hole to share this list of my top 5 YA books about girls who rock, where I got to gush about @goldywrites, @SarahNSmetana, @lindsaychampion, @LeilaSalesBooks, and Riley Redgate. https://t.co/Fzn2GFH6zg

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@moxieingreen That was certainly something that came up during my interviews, particularly in the 23-and-me era when it’s pretty easy to trace your genetic line. But this was a print piece, and there was only so much I could say in 1200 words.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

My silly list that I mostly wrote on the subway is the #1 trending article on @mcsweeneys right now and I’m pretty sure this type of news is exactly what they invented Twitter for.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

Achievement unlocked: my byline in @mcsweeneys. https://t.co/0KJvx7ufLp

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

This morning I asked Alexa to play Erykah Badu. I then went to yoga, a coffee shop for work/coffee, and a cafe for work/lunch. Each played at least one Erykah Badu song.

What does it MEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAN?

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

@ericsmithrocks @SarahNSmetana But also write a book every year or your career will tank...

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

The giveaway ends today! Don't miss your chance!!

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

What happens to your brain when the beat drops, according to science: https://t.co/qleBTUP3YZ

[Maxine Kaplan @MaxineGKaplan]

Appreciation post Part 2! Thread.

WHEN THE BEAT DROPS by @heckerbooks is truly a rare treat. Tense, funny, sexy, heartbreaking, exciting--it is All. The. Things. The relationships are complex, rooted and surprising. This book also passes the Bechdel Test with flying colors. (1)

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

Just 3 days left to win annotated books and swag from me, @MaxineGKaplan and @Nishawrites! Follow us and tag a friend to get in on the winning.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

Giveaway time! I'm teaming up with @Nishawrites and @MaxineGKaplan for a one-year anniversary #YA mega giveaway. Get annotated books, cool swag, and more! Follow us and tag a friend for your chance to win.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

The heart wants what the heart wants, and right now the heart wants a bucket of almond milk matcha latte.

[Anna Hecker @heckerbooks]

Just taught a writing class while bouncing a baby to sleep, because apparently we can do it all.