Jennifer Ray

Reader. Writer. Movie Goer. Foodie. HR at @HarperCollins. Former @Letterman staffer and 2015 #PitchWars mentee. Opinions my own.

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

Way to support your customers during a pandemic @Macys. Was planning to head Macy’s this weekend to select a replacement, but I will be taking my business elsewhere, now and in the future.

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

Just had the WORST experience with @Macys customer service. Ordered a sofa during lockdown when stores were closed. Told by TWO sales people they would waive the restocking fee if I needed to return, since there was no way to see the item. Just told “sorry that’s not possible.”

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@jessicavitalis @TracyAbell But then you get people who think “Oh, you’re not dyslexic if you don’t have trouble reading” but I had all kinds of other issues: Couldn’t tell time, couldn’t tell left from right, etc. There’s really no “one size fits all.”

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@jessicavitalis @TracyAbell Yeah, I remember being in elementary school and because my parents told the teacher I was dyslexic, they put be in the lowest reading group. The first time I read out loud they were like: “Um, I think you’re in the wrong group” and immediately bumped me to the highest level. 😂

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@jessicavitalis @TracyAbell Got it. I guess I’ve never read anything where a dyslexic character was portrayed that way. The books I’ve read (like Fish in a Tree) have all seemed fairly positive. But they do usually show the dyslexic character not being able to read well. Which I don’t identify with.

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@jessicavitalis @TracyAbell Just curious: what would you consider a false stereotype? I think with something like dyslexia, how it manifests could just be very different from person to person. For example, I’m dyslexic, but I never had any trouble with reading.

[Jennifer Altman @JAltmanAuthor]

So excited to announce that my debut novel To Conquer Pride is now available in audiobook—narrated by the phenomenal Stevie Zimmerman!
https://t.co/ZcRnSIBdab

[Jennifer Altman @JAltmanAuthor]

It’s the last day to vote for my book cover in Cover Wars! I’ve been ahead all week, but anything can happen at the 11th hour. I’d be so appreciative if you could vote one last time by clicking the link below. 🙂
https://t.co/niZg1zPh5s
#JAFF #ToConquerPride #ThankYou

[Jennifer Altman @JAltmanAuthor]

Ugh! Facebook is down, but it’s day 4 of Cover Wars for my P&P variation To Conquer Pride! So, for the 3 people who follow me on Twitter, I’d love it if you could click the link below and vote for my cover!
https://t.co/niZg1zPh5s
#JAFF #ToConquerPride #ThankYou 🙂

[HarperCollins Careers @HarperCareers]

Ever wonder what to put in your cover letter? Check out this awesome post (aka cheat sheet) from our Director of Talent Management!
https://t.co/p2eMnatHRY

[Jennifer Altman @JAltmanAuthor]

Totally gobsmacked to see my debut novel To Conquer Pride on this list alongside so many of my favorite Austenesque authors. Thank you so much @JanetBTaylor1 for including me! ❤️ https://t.co/2AMTZi54VX

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

So glad @lordandtaylor has sent my complaint to their “management team.” Yesterday. I guess if it takes an hour to transfer a call, it must take a week for someone to actually call you back. Time to start shopping at Bloomingdales.

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

Just called @lordandtaylor customer support. Rep completely clueless. Asked to speak to a supervisor and was told the supervisor was “very busy.” I said I’d hold. Rep: “Okay, I’ll transfer you. This should take about one hour.” W.T.F.

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

Just called @lordandtaylor customer support. Rep completely clueless. Asked to speak to a supervisor and was told the supervisor was “very busy.” I said I’d hold. Rep: “Okay, I’ll transfer you. This should take about one hour.” W.T.F.

[Jennifer Altman @JAltmanAuthor]

SALE ALERT! Sunday is Jane Austen's birthday, and to celebrate, I'm offering my debut novel for just $2.99! This weekend only. So, if you've been thinking about purchasing and haven't had the chance, now is the time! :) Go get it! Link is below.
https://t.co/xVtLfF2MqH

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

Mani/Pedi with 13 year old niece.
Niece (gets pink polish on fingers/blue polish on toes): “I’m like a walking gender reveal.” 😂 💅🏻

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@jennybent @stefwass Here’s one for the not-published-yet crowd: “Are you still working on that book? You’d better hurry up or someone will steal your idea.” 🙄

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@KendraElliot @jennybent @ChristiCaldwell This made me laugh out loud. 😂❤️

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

@AshDMacKenzie This! And I’ve had multiple sets of eyes on it, too. Like, how???

[Jennifer Ray @JRayWriter]

Okay, a question for the writing/editing folks: Can “startled” be used as an intransitive verb (e.g. as a synonym for “started”)? For example: “The door banged open and Emily startled.” Correct? Incorrect? Go!

[HarperCollins @HarperCollins]

Calling all #ownvoices writers! @HarperChildrens has launched a Diverse Voices Open Inbox for those interested in writing for the middle-grade audience. Agented or unagented, submissions are welcome. Deadline is 11/16. Learn more and apply at: https://t.co/XVa6pO0pMR