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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 9h

continuing onward with articles that no doubt make my parents proud....I'll be doing a roundup and if you're a #publicist for a sex toy company - feel free to send me an email. Email in link in my bio. #journorequest

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 5d

working on a horror novel roundup and quick question -

Why do you read terrifying stories? Especially in times like these?

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 7d

I'm just going to leave this here: Since the Nobel Prize in Literature began in 1901 to 2024 there have been 121 total laureates.

18 have been women.
103 have been men.

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 9d

Also who else - like Armentrout's collab w/Hellmann's Mayo are any other bookish publicity collabs happening on that level or similar? #journorequest

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 9d

Hey #food #prs I want to know about niche but popular holiday foods that are launching new flavours. #journorequest

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 9d

AI LinkedIn profile pics creep me the hell out.

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 10d

This month's #huffpost #books newsletter is getting SPOOKY!

I can't wait to share our picks for October!

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 17d

I am afraid to click on this - and am also moderately proud I didn't know this, and ashamed I didn't know this - but for real? Is he co-authoring a book with James Patterson?

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · 17d

I need to write a culture piece to get lost in mentally for awhile.

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Sep 15

If you're still looking for a books section that consistently features author interviews, publishing news and....BOOKS....

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Sep 12

I think I have a speculative fiction problem.

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Maris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm sure you're all dying to read my hot takes on literary awards right now. lithub.com/something-to...

Something to Celebrate: In Praise of Awards Season

My absolute favorite task, when I was the Vice President of Awards for the National Book Critics Circle, was when we had narrowed down all of the titles we’d considered to five finalists for our si…

lithub.com

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Sep 11

Love it when a publicist promises an ARC then ghosts you...and their PR company continues to pitch you every week......loooovvvve it.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

TOMORROW (9/9): Don't miss ALA's next free advocacy webinar! Learn how you can bring Congress to your library - one of the most effective ways to advocate for your library and community.

Join us Sep 9 @ 5pm ET / 4pm CT: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo... #ForOurLibraries

Show up for our libraries. American Library Association.

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Sep 9

I keep thinking about this collection of shorts. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Age of Calamities

Written by an inimitable new voice, The Age of Calamities is a genre-defying, mind-bending collection of absurdist, funny, and speculative short stories. In ...

us.macmillan.com

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'm getting sourdough delivery from a lady in my neighbourhood and it's seriously the happiest $12 I spend all month.

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 27

Looking to speak with #authors who have taken a stand against #AI or openly using it for writing. #journorequest

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 25

Still on the hunt for #publishers who aren't planning on using #AI for books. #journorequest

Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 24

yesssssss variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘Babel’ Author R.F. Kuang’s New Book ‘Katabasis’ in the Works as Amazon TV Series From Writer Angela Kang (EXCLUSIVE)

"Babel" and "Yellowface" author R.F. Kuang's new fantasy novel "Katabasis" is already in the works as a TV series at Amazon

variety.com

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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · Aug 20

Denmark to end book tax to encourage people to read

Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt said that the measure was aimed at fixing Denmark's 'reading crisis.' The Scandinavian country's 25% sales tax on books is currently the highest in Europe.

www.lemonde.fr

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 20

raises hand

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 20

anyone else put your head down for a moment after sending a few pitches. Like, omg, why is it still so intimidating even now?

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 18

any publishing houses that have agreed to be anti-AI? And not use it in any way? #journorequest

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 18

any publishing houses that have agreed to be anti-AI? And not use it in any way? #journorequest

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Emily Bond @emilybondatx.bsky.social · Aug 4

Taking a dive into AI & publishing - from fake accounts to publishing houses integrating AI. If you're an A. Author B. #publishing insider with clear views on either being against or for - would love to chat with you.

#journorequest #books

Emily.Southard.Bond@ gmail. com