Maria Z. Medina
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Maria Z. Medina
@mzmauthor.bsky.social
You won't live forever, but your words might! MISTRESS OF BONES - Out Now! Repped by Dorian Moffei. She/Her
mariazmedina.com
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61220759-mistress-of-bones
She's watching.
Judging.
Might bring you back to life.
Or let you rot in ignominy.
October 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I have been in drafting cave and now in editing cave and discord cave (which is a very dangerous cave to be in considering I'm supposed to be doing the second item on the list, lol) but here's some photos from friends who spotted MISTRESS OF BONES in the wild! 😍 (have you?! Send me the pics!!!)
September 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Banter? You got it. Weird magic? Heck yeah! Fun worldbuilding? Well, of course. Different kinds of love, romantic and otherwise? Definitely! Two separate, intersecting storylines? Right here, right now. Exploration of souls and greed? Compliments of the house.
mariazmedina.com/books/mistre...
August 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
UK edition of MISTRESS OF BONES is here and IT HAS FOIL 😱
July 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
ASDAFAGHDGAJHGDWJAHGD final copies are here!
July 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Thank you so much @publisherswkly.bsky.social for the lovely review of MISTRESS OF BONES!!

"Confident prose, strong characterizations, and imaginative Spanish-tinged mythology blend to deliver a rich and intricately crafted fantasy world."
July 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Barnes & Noble is having a pre-order sale this weekend! You can get up to 25% off any pre-orders (hardcover, ebook, audiobook) with the code: PREORDER25
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mistress-o...
July 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Thank you so much Booklist for the lovely review!! 😊

"Medina’s high-concept world building permeates the story in fascinating detail... A compelling read, ending with a cliff-hanger sure to draw readers back for the rest of the duology."
- Booklist
July 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
INDIE BOOKSTORE PARTY TIME!! 🎉🎉🎉
Pre-order any book at the participating bookstores to get 15% off! Code: PARTY2025
(And that includes the awesome pre-order goodies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social !)
Find more info at:
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June 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Remember, if you preorder my YA/crossover fantasy debut at Mysterious Galaxy, you'll get this gorgeous art by Jacqueline Brianne, a signed bookplate, and a bookmark!
www.mystgalaxy.com/preorder-cam...
(PS. Book is about necromancers, rapiers, gods, greed, siblings, and love!)
June 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I'm SO EXCITED to announce MISTRESS OF BONES is having a pre-order campaign in collaboration with @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social ! It includes a gorgeous art print, bookmark (not shown), and a signed bookplate! 🎉
www.mystgalaxy.com/preorder-cam...
May 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
😭
May 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I came up with Azul many many years ago, although she had no name and her story was quite different! A lot of that initial Azul has remained--her fierce loyalty, her need for adventure, and her stubbornness. Good luck to anyone who gets in her way because she's getting things done!

Art by Aseriaart
May 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
You can preorder MISTRESS OF BONES for 25% off (for members - easy to sign up) at Barnes & Noble for the next three days!
Preorders help authors immensely whether you use this opportunity or amble to your closest indie bookstore!! 😊
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mistress-o...
April 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Less than four months to go until my YA/crossover fantasy debuts!! 😍
April 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Banter? You got it. Weird magic? Heck yeah! Fun worldbuilding? Well, of course. Different kinds of love, romantic and otherwise? Definitely! Two separate, intersecting storylines? Right here, right now. Exploration of souls and greed? Compliments of the house.
tinyurl.com/mh73f2u7
March 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The neighborhood is getting pretty now! 🌸
March 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Rati is the author of Indian-inspired Fantasy as well as an incredible writer of short stories. Please check out her writing at:

ratiwrites.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Thank you SO much @rati.bsky.social for the wonderful, amazing blurb for MISTRESS OF BONES. You're one of the most generous authors I know, and your praise bowled me over. It's one I keep coming back to whenever I have a hard writing day!!
February 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I am SO IN LOVE with this amazing illustration of the Emissary of the Lord Death, one of the main characters of MISTRESS OF BONES, done by the wonderful @spookgeist.bsky.social (also on Instagram)!! 😍
February 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
If you're on the fence about pre-ordering MISTRESS OF BONES, this is a great opportunity to take the plunge! 💖

Use the code PREORDER25 today and tomorrow to enjoy the sale!

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February 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
There's apparently only 6 months left until MISTRESS OF BONES is out in the world! Get your dose of banter, twists, stabbing, back stabbing, and even some bone throwing!
(There is also necromancy and stuff! 😏)
February 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Me, realizing I alt-tabbed to a Firefox window to check on something but I've now made two bank transfers, replied to 2 emails, giggled at someone's meme and uh... what was I supposed to check in the first place
January 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
How far are you willing to go, when you serve the god of death?

“I am Virel Enjul, Emissary of the Lord Death.” He lifted his hands. Big, with long fingers ending in blunt nails blackened at the ends. “My hands are his hands. My reasons, his reasons.”
January 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
January 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM