Melissa Bandy

Lawyer by day, writer by nights and weekends and any other time I can find. Words @LiteraryMama, Zibby Mag
Reader @MastersReview

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

@lwheatma Takes me back

[The Masters Review @MastersReview]

Submissions to the 2024 Novel Excerpt Contest open on August 28, and we are excited to announce that Tania James (@TaniaJames), author of "Loot," will select this year’s winning excerpts! The full details can be found below, or on our contest page.

https://t.co/HAjDrIPJJm

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

Congrats @hadl !!

[Hadley Leggett @hadl]

I don't post much here anymore, but I had to come back and say: TODAY I'M A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!
I couldn't be more excited to share my debut novel about motherhood, mistakes, and second chances. Thanks to everyone who has supported me on this wild publishing ride 🩵💛🩵

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

@jessicamanack Woohoo!

[The Masters Review @MastersReview]

Closing soon: Our Best Emerging Writers Anthology Prize!

Each of our ten winners, chosen by Guest Judge @ginathechung, will receive a $700 award and a print copy of the book.

Deadline: June 2, 2024, 11:59 PM Pacific

Learn more: https://t.co/WzDNhWmVYB

[Pen Parentis helps writers who are parents! @PenParentis]

Don't miss this post if you're the parent of a kid under 10 and also a great writer:
https://t.co/dOyxKOHFdV

[WFWA @WF_Writers]

Registration for the Albuquerque Writing Retreat is now open. You won't want to miss this!" To register or get more information, visit the #WFWA website. #writingcommunity #womensfiction

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

Congrats @hadl !!
Can’t wait to read!

[Hadley Leggett @hadl]

Ahhh, my debut is up on NetGalley!! And I'm one person away from 100 to-reads on Goodreads 🎉

I started this book -- my first-ever attempt to write a novel -- in 2018 and then revised it approximately 8,426 times. Surreal to know my words are finally reaching readers.

[WFWA @WF_Writers]

Meet award-winning, bestselling author Denny S. Bryce during this month’s live Office Hours event. Bring your questions for our Guiding Scribe. They’ll be answered live during Office Hours: Thursday, March 21 at 1:00pm ET. #WFWA #WritingCommunity #womensfiction

[The Masters Review @MastersReview]

Open now: Our 2024 Featured Flash Contest!

We want to continue to feature your remarkable flash in our magazine. Submit previously unpublished Flash and/or Sudden fiction. Two grand-prize winners will each receive $1,500 + publication.

Learn more: https://t.co/hcd7nM2yAX

[Pen Parentis helps writers who are parents! @PenParentis]

Up late? Get a head start on your submission! You just have to have a kid under 10…and writing talent.

Fiction story. New. Under 499 words. Opens March 1. Impress us. #parentingdonewrite

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

@ChrisLTerry 😂

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

Survived Halloween, survived random school closure. Made it through coaching two soccer games and got a sunburn in November. Came home with an extra hour and feeling the Nano energy. #NaNoWriMo #Nanowrimo2023 #WritingCommunity #amwriting

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

Are you in Chicago for work or fun?
Me: yes

Had so much fun with the @WF_Writers over the weekend

#2023wfwachicago #WritingCommunity #wfwa #womensfiction

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

New accountability partner joined me @writerscolonydh

#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writingretreat #wcdh #ohdeer

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

Kicking off my residency @writerscolonydh with #5amwritersclub

#writerscolonydairyhollow #wdch #WritingCommunity #amwriting

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

@AlwaysBMyahBaby @authorjesspayne Yes! I found a not very expensive hotel close to my house. I ask for a late checkout and can usually check in early. Then I load up on prepared meals and snacks and get a 24-hour writing retreat! That's my ask for every holiday. :)

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

@mclancyauthor @authorjesspayne agree that planning is key!

[Melissa Bandy @mbandyland]

@LiteraryMama @KatiaWish Love!

[Jessica Payne | Thriller Author 📚😈 @authorjesspayne]

Reminder that #MomsWritersClub chat is tonight! I have some GREAT mom-ing (that a word?) + writing questions all set to go. Looking forward to it! And if you're new, please know you're welcome to join in. 6pm Pac/8pm Central here on my profile.