Melissa Ann Singer
@masinger.bsky.social
freelance book editor specializing in genre fiction, former Senior Editor at Tor; loves theater & art; basically a nerd. has a cat
she/her
demi/ace
Jewish
NYC, HCHS, SMC
(cover image: "59th Street Bridge" by Jeffrey is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.)
she/her
demi/ace
Jewish
NYC, HCHS, SMC
(cover image: "59th Street Bridge" by Jeffrey is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.)
It was both a wonderful and terrible place to work. But we loved her, creaky and drafty though she was.
The summer before we moved out, I got this:
The summer before we moved out, I got this:
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It was both a wonderful and terrible place to work. But we loved her, creaky and drafty though she was.
The summer before we moved out, I got this:
The summer before we moved out, I got this:
the message is vague about exactly what functionality is impaired, but yesterday my shelf would not synch at all, though I was able to return a book.
I haven't opened the app today.
here's the official status report:
I haven't opened the app today.
here's the official status report:
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
the message is vague about exactly what functionality is impaired, but yesterday my shelf would not synch at all, though I was able to return a book.
I haven't opened the app today.
here's the official status report:
I haven't opened the app today.
here's the official status report:
Exercised the franchise. Got my sticker.
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Exercised the franchise. Got my sticker.
Clearing out my purse.
Here's my last MetroCard, which expires on Halloween.
The MetroCard machines at my station were replaced by OMNY machines a couple of months ago, so I switched.
I feel no significant connection to the MetroCard, unlike the Y-slit subway tokens of my younger years.
Here's my last MetroCard, which expires on Halloween.
The MetroCard machines at my station were replaced by OMNY machines a couple of months ago, so I switched.
I feel no significant connection to the MetroCard, unlike the Y-slit subway tokens of my younger years.
October 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Clearing out my purse.
Here's my last MetroCard, which expires on Halloween.
The MetroCard machines at my station were replaced by OMNY machines a couple of months ago, so I switched.
I feel no significant connection to the MetroCard, unlike the Y-slit subway tokens of my younger years.
Here's my last MetroCard, which expires on Halloween.
The MetroCard machines at my station were replaced by OMNY machines a couple of months ago, so I switched.
I feel no significant connection to the MetroCard, unlike the Y-slit subway tokens of my younger years.
Current position:
October 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Current position:
Peri is purring particularly loudly today so I tried to catch it...
The weird bit at the end is me repositioning the phone one-handed, to stop recording.
The weird bit at the end is me repositioning the phone one-handed, to stop recording.
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Peri is purring particularly loudly today so I tried to catch it...
The weird bit at the end is me repositioning the phone one-handed, to stop recording.
The weird bit at the end is me repositioning the phone one-handed, to stop recording.
Peri demanding petting yesterday morning about 10 minutes after I got out of bed.
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Peri demanding petting yesterday morning about 10 minutes after I got out of bed.
Morning cat who wants pets.
October 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Morning cat who wants pets.
and @kradec.bsky.social's SUPERNATURAL CRIMES UNIT: THE THIN BLUE LEY-LINE
October 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
and @kradec.bsky.social's SUPERNATURAL CRIMES UNIT: THE THIN BLUE LEY-LINE
Seen at the Blackstone booth at NYCC, @ericlarocca.bsky.social's AT DARK, I BECOME LOATHSOME
October 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Seen at the Blackstone booth at NYCC, @ericlarocca.bsky.social's AT DARK, I BECOME LOATHSOME
He's beautiful!
My current cat is a former feral but her foster mom did a LOT to make her more domestic. She finished her journey with me.
My current cat is a former feral but her foster mom did a LOT to make her more domestic. She finished her journey with me.
September 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
He's beautiful!
My current cat is a former feral but her foster mom did a LOT to make her more domestic. She finished her journey with me.
My current cat is a former feral but her foster mom did a LOT to make her more domestic. She finished her journey with me.
Sometimes I worry that the heat of summer has permanently disrupted our routine but then it starts to get cool in the evening and Peri gets back into her happy place....
September 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Sometimes I worry that the heat of summer has permanently disrupted our routine but then it starts to get cool in the evening and Peri gets back into her happy place....
3 of my right answers were complete guesses. Very tough quiz.
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
3 of my right answers were complete guesses. Very tough quiz.
If you see this, I implore you to post an image from your device without context.
July 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you see this, I implore you to post an image from your device without context.
It's only 80°F and not humid which means Peri must press as much of herself as possible against my thigh.
July 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
It's only 80°F and not humid which means Peri must press as much of herself as possible against my thigh.
The amount of emotion & information about Charlie's personality conveyed by this profile is marvelous.
July 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The amount of emotion & information about Charlie's personality conveyed by this profile is marvelous.
This belonged to my grandfather but I used it regularly growing up.
July 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This belonged to my grandfather but I used it regularly growing up.
I am satisfied with this as I had zero awareness of several of these.
June 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I am satisfied with this as I had zero awareness of several of these.
The final product. In which my stylist has put some product to make it stand up a little. My hair always looks surprised at this stage.
June 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The final product. In which my stylist has put some product to make it stand up a little. My hair always looks surprised at this stage.
Now fully bleached and cut nice and short.
June 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now fully bleached and cut nice and short.
With the bleach applied.
Usually my stylist cuts my hair first but sometimes she bleaches first. This was bleach before cut.
Usually my stylist cuts my hair first but sometimes she bleaches first. This was bleach before cut.
June 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
With the bleach applied.
Usually my stylist cuts my hair first but sometimes she bleaches first. This was bleach before cut.
Usually my stylist cuts my hair first but sometimes she bleaches first. This was bleach before cut.
If you've ever wondered about how I turn purple...
Here's what I looked like the morning of my hair appointment. Last time I got my hair done, it was January 2025.
Here's what I looked like the morning of my hair appointment. Last time I got my hair done, it was January 2025.
June 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If you've ever wondered about how I turn purple...
Here's what I looked like the morning of my hair appointment. Last time I got my hair done, it was January 2025.
Here's what I looked like the morning of my hair appointment. Last time I got my hair done, it was January 2025.
The softest fluff ever!
May 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The softest fluff ever!
Aaaaaahhhhh! My two latest Reedsy clients left me the most fabulous reviews!
May 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Aaaaaahhhhh! My two latest Reedsy clients left me the most fabulous reviews!