Melissa Rousu Author

Hi everyone! Get to know me and let’s be friends!! #BookSky #authorsofbluesky #contemporaryromance #WIP #gettoknowme #authors #WriterLife #AmDrafting #Debut #WriteSky #WriterWednesday

Trying to focus on writing everyday and #FirstDraftFall! Let’s get this done! Here’s a bit of my vision board for my contemporary romance novel. 💙📚 #WIP #booksky #romance #contemporaryromance #romancebooks

Four chapters into a contemporary romance novel! Send me your feeds for romance novels, pitch events, agents/editors in the contemporary romance space 📚💙 #romancewriter #contemporaryromance #pitchevents #writesky #booksky #WIP #authorsky

Looking for publisher or agent recommendations.

I have 3 manuscripts ready with 3 more ideas in the pipeline. Currently write 0-5 age picture books. I have two self published books already. Hoping to find a small indie publishers looking to grow who needs a great partner. #kidslit #publishers

So excited to be a part of Voyage Minnesota Magazine! #kidslit

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Theres only 13 days left to cast your vote for Grandpa Loved Wild Things. It’s been a finalist for 8 different book awards so it’s time for a win!! I can only do it witb your help! #kidslit peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/g...

Yes I plan on framing it and adding it next to my framed copy of my book

Today I got a letter from Sir David Attenborough. He is a UK naturalist and biologist. I sent him a copy of my book, Grandpa Loved Wild Things, a few months ago and today I received a letter back, and on earth day, how fitting!! He’s 98 so I am so impressed he sent a hand written note back.

Another day another award for Grandpa Loved Wild Things!!! Story Monsters Approved winner in the Environmental category! #kidslit

Thanks, I never thought about having prepared questions! I only have 10 min

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Pitching to my first ever agent tomorrow. I have 10min. Give me your tips, tricks and insights! #kidslit #querying #agent

Come help me out at vote for Grandpa Loved Wild Things!! peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/g... #fyp #selfpublishing #kidslit

Hello! Asking for everyone help! Please go this site: peoplesbookprize.com/2024-cat/chi... and vote for Grandpa Loved Wild Things and leave a comment if you've read the book! #kidslit

Look what came today. Order your signed copy at www.invisblestringstories.com #kidslit

My birthday is next Friday! Want a great way to celebrate and show support..grab my new book Grandpa Loved the North Shore on Amazon a.co/d/eO4XuuS or preorder a hardcover signed version on my website www.invisiblestringstories.com #kidslit

“This book shows how good it can be between grandparents and grandchildren.
My grandad is so boring and hardly says a word. I think I’ll give this book to him.”
Girl, aged 6 – with a little help from mum (who agrees her dad’s a bit of a wet
blanket)

So I entered a UK book contest and this one puts your book in the hands of children who judge them. You the receive feedback from the kids. I added my favorite below! While I wasn’t a finalist I did recieve a red ribbon award from them which Is still exciting. #kidslit

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Check out a reading of Grandpa Loved Wild Things on the Little Curiosity Chronicles podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/7dBo... #kidslit

This week my new childrens book, Grandpa Loved the North Shore, is free for download. I’d appreciate anyone who’s interested in downloading it and providing a review! #kidslit #freekindle

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Head to my website www.invisiblestringstories.com to get some free coloring pages and buy a book while you’re there! #kidslit #coloringpages #selfpublished #authorsofbluesky

Reading messages like this, from a stranger, is why I keep going! Knowing my simple stories are resonating with people and making them remember times shared with their loved ones is why I do this! #kidslit #PBauthor

That was kind of my thought. I have my name one and two there that are a bit more unique. And I wondered if I should bring along the ones I’ve already published?

I’d love some advice. I’m doing an in person agent pitch the beginning of April and I’ve never done one before..help!!! Any tips or tricks? What should I bring or prepare? #kidslit #pbagent #pbauthor #pbbook

Did you reach out directly to them or did they hear about the book and reached out about carrying it?

Can I ask how you got your book in the Scholastic Book club? Are you trad published?

Here are a few photos of the new book, Grandpa Loved the North Shore. Head to my website www.invisiblestringstories.com to preorder your signed copy! Similar to the first book I added an interactive page for kids to color on as well as real life photos of Grand Marais. #kidslit #authorsofbluesky

Hello!! I’m so excited to announce that pre-orders have launched for my next book Grandpa Loved the North Shore! This book celebrates my family’s love of Lake Superior! Order your signed copy today!

Head to my website www.invisiblestringstories.com to order! #kidslit #kidlit

I love the kidlit community, so supportive and I have learned so much! I’ve been an outside observer of the 12x12

Thanks for the feedback! It seems like such a daunting process!

It’s so hard to pick the best one! 1. Is more of a tradition conquering fears book 2. Is about how it’s ok to be a girl and angry 3. Is about a girl discovering her mom’s tattoos. I love them all and see a space for them all! This is so hard!