Soph | S.J. Montgomery
@sjmontgomery.bsky.social
THE NESTING ROOM (Maverick, 2026)
UK. Queer author of weird, whimsical and unsettling YA and MG. Hot beverage enthusiast. WriteMentor Mentee 2021. They/She. Proudly represented by Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency.
https://sjmontgomery.co.uk
UK. Queer author of weird, whimsical and unsettling YA and MG. Hot beverage enthusiast. WriteMentor Mentee 2021. They/She. Proudly represented by Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency.
https://sjmontgomery.co.uk
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming.
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
Haunted Hotel was a surprisingly decent watch. Easy brain popcorn.
November 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Haunted Hotel was a surprisingly decent watch. Easy brain popcorn.
I have a mailing list now! I guarantee you won't be pestered, as I have neither the will, the want, nor the brainpower to write an interesting newsletter more than twice a year. You might get some exclusive first-peek updates on The Nesting Room though!
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November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I have a mailing list now! I guarantee you won't be pestered, as I have neither the will, the want, nor the brainpower to write an interesting newsletter more than twice a year. You might get some exclusive first-peek updates on The Nesting Room though!
preview.mailerlite.io/forms/192875...
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how did this happen (double ADHD household, that's how).
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
how did this happen (double ADHD household, that's how).
New headshot! The rain stopped just for me, very nice of it really.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
New headshot! The rain stopped just for me, very nice of it really.
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
Realising that one of the things that grinds my gears about gen AI search results and customer support is the overstuffed condescending tone of the writing. You ask a question and instead of getting a simple answer like you used to it's padded with utter waffle that talks to you like you're five.
November 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Realising that one of the things that grinds my gears about gen AI search results and customer support is the overstuffed condescending tone of the writing. You ask a question and instead of getting a simple answer like you used to it's padded with utter waffle that talks to you like you're five.
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming.
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming.
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
PM removed my deal announcement to gather further details, but it was up for several hours before they took it down, no takebacksies lol.
November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
PM removed my deal announcement to gather further details, but it was up for several hours before they took it down, no takebacksies lol.
S.J. Montgomery
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November 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming.
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🎉 I'm beyond excited to share that my debut YA horror-fantasy novel THE NESTING ROOM is coming in September 2026! I can't wait for this dark and strange story to be released into the world. The Magpie Queen is coming.
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
#ukkidlit #kidlituk #YAhorror #YAfantasy #kidlit
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You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about
(RIA 23 M 25, Eoghan Ó Caoimh, 1684; NLI G 113, Uilliam Mac Cartáin, 1703)
(RIA 23 M 25, Eoghan Ó Caoimh, 1684; NLI G 113, Uilliam Mac Cartáin, 1703)
November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about
(RIA 23 M 25, Eoghan Ó Caoimh, 1684; NLI G 113, Uilliam Mac Cartáin, 1703)
(RIA 23 M 25, Eoghan Ó Caoimh, 1684; NLI G 113, Uilliam Mac Cartáin, 1703)
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wibbly train doodle to once again say thank you to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and everyone i spoke to and everyone i didnt, this event is a true creative recharge for me every year x
November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
wibbly train doodle to once again say thank you to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and everyone i spoke to and everyone i didnt, this event is a true creative recharge for me every year x
Happy book birthday Kathy!! 🥳
IT IS HERE
Spooky middle grade
The Nowhere Series book 2
BEWARE THE BLACK
📚🩸
Spooky middle grade
The Nowhere Series book 2
BEWARE THE BLACK
📚🩸
HAPPY RELEASE DAY, @kathleenpalm.bsky.social!
WITHIN THE BLACK, the second book in the Nowhere series, is out now! Heartfelt middle grade horror for the introspective kid in all of us.
GO GRAB A COPY: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
CONGRATS, PEPPERS!!!!! 🌶️ #booksky
WITHIN THE BLACK, the second book in the Nowhere series, is out now! Heartfelt middle grade horror for the introspective kid in all of us.
GO GRAB A COPY: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
CONGRATS, PEPPERS!!!!! 🌶️ #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy book birthday Kathy!! 🥳
Kicked off Thought Bubble weekend in the best way, Betty's style.
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Kicked off Thought Bubble weekend in the best way, Betty's style.
Hey Bluesky... Vague Post!🌟👀
(do we still do this??? if not I think we should bring the practice back. for my sake.) #kidlitUK
(do we still do this??? if not I think we should bring the practice back. for my sake.) #kidlitUK
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Heading in a Thought Bubble direction! A few days early as we thought we'd make a proper holiday of it. Gonna be a 10/10 lovely long weekend.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Heading in a Thought Bubble direction! A few days early as we thought we'd make a proper holiday of it. Gonna be a 10/10 lovely long weekend.
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Hey Bluesky... Vague Post!🌟👀
(do we still do this??? if not I think we should bring the practice back. for my sake.) #kidlitUK
(do we still do this??? if not I think we should bring the practice back. for my sake.) #kidlitUK
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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SO excited. Best comics event of the year + fancy hotel break + posh afternoon tea = 🥰🥰🥰
i'm not tabling thought bubby but i'm there all weekend with @sjmontgomery.bsky.social having a delightful little working holiday, excited to see everyone!!!
November 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
SO excited. Best comics event of the year + fancy hotel break + posh afternoon tea = 🥰🥰🥰
It's my birthday!
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
It's my birthday!
wordpress is besting me
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
wordpress is besting me
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November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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If everything goes according to plan, I should have a little time in December to do some free query edits. If you're querying a novel now or plan to be next year, follow me here (and tell your friends!)
kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .
ALT: kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .
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November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If everything goes according to plan, I should have a little time in December to do some free query edits. If you're querying a novel now or plan to be next year, follow me here (and tell your friends!)