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Melissa Marr

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I write books (Wicked Lovely, Bunny Roo, Remedial Magic, The Strange Case of Harleen & Harley, etc) for adults, teens, & kids + photography (Book: Wild Horses). Wife to Amber. Mother to Chaos. Pronouns: she/her

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A Treason of Magic Amazon.com: A Treason of Magic eBook : Marr, Melissa: Kindle Store

A Treason of Magic. Print, audio, & ebook. Think Buffy meets Regency with a murder mystery, deadly faeries (and folklore), Beauty & the Beast vibes.

If you read Wicked Lovely as a teen (or adult!), this is for you. www.amazon.com/Treason-Magi...

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Greta Gets the Girl Greta Gets the Girl [Marr, Melissa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Greta Gets the Girl

Greta Gets the Girl (contemp romance again). Publishing world romance meets graduate school and a family secret that made the protag change her name & flee. Out on Jan 2026 via Bramble/Tor. (Also in KU.) (Post 5 of 6)

www.amazon.com/Greta-Gets-G...

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F(r)iction # 25. November 2025 edition.

I melded a fairy tale with this idea: "Most of the world knew of only two faery courts, the Seelie and Unseelie, but there was a third."

Honesty, if I were to write another YA book, I think this story is the seed of it. I ADORED working on this. (Post 4 of)

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Frankenstein Amazon.com: Frankenstein: 9798337202365: Shelley, Mary, Shaffer, Amanda, Marr, Melissa: Books

Next up, I wrote an intro for a new edition of a book I taught in my university & college classes (my pre-novelist job). Mary Shelley is a major influence, so this was a huge honour.

Out in Oc 2025 in an edition of Frankenstein with my introduction. (Post 3 of ?)

www.amazon.com/Frankenstein...

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Remedial Magic Amazon.com: Remedial Magic (Audible Audio Edition): Melissa Marr, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Max Meyers, Macmillan Audio: Books

and a contemporary romance-- Toni & Addie Go Viral (a sapphic romance about a broke history prof whose 1 night stand gets cast in the TV adaptation of her debut book).

I have 5 things coming up btw now & June too. (Post 2 of ?)

www.amazon.com/Toni-and-Add...

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Remedial Magic Amazon.com: Remedial Magic (Audible Audio Edition): Melissa Marr, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Max Meyers, Macmillan Audio: Books

It's always hard to keep up with books, but last yr & this yr, I had a lot--

Remedial Magic, re-issues of 5 Wicked Lovely books in the UK, 2 in the US, 1 new WL book in the UK, an Illumicrate set of all 6, the sequel to RM (Reluctant Witch) . . . (Post 1 of ?)

www.amazon.com/Audible-Reme...

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Finn MacCoul and the Well of Wisdom An adventure for young readers from Irish mythology, retold in an all-new original story!

I just backed Finn MacCoul and the Well of Wisdom on @kickstarter.com. Check it out.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/213...

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Wyoming library director fired amid uproar over books with LGBTQ+ themes wins $700,000 settlement Terri Lesley was fired amid an uproar over books ​with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters.

YES!!!! THIS has me cheering. A hopeful victory in the onslaught of attacks against our constitutional freedoms!

Share the good news when you see it. Resisting AND keeping hope alive in the face of the authoritarian advances is critical.

www.cbsnews.com/news/wyoming...

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Finn MacCoul and the Well of Wisdom An adventure for young readers from Irish mythology, retold in an all-new original story!

Bill was the only FT historical swordfighting coach at a Olympic level US gym. He was MY coach & continued to instruct me after I moved across the country. ANY sword in my books? Bill's teaching.

So I edited his beautiful book.

Please consider backing it.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/213...

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A red arch with vines, thistles, & a crown surrounds crossed swords and a scroll saying "a treason of magic" (the title). At the bottom 1/4 of the image is a manor house with a moon behind it, a tree on either side, & one red window.

A red arch with vines, thistles, & a crown surrounds crossed swords and a scroll saying "a treason of magic" (the title). At the bottom 1/4 of the image is a manor house with a moon behind it, a tree on either side, & one red window.

I wanted to share this amazing new cover for my upcoming fantasy novel. Think Buffy meets Bridgerton but with faeries instead of vampires. Out in June 2026. www.amazon.com/Treason-Magi...

The cover for A Treason of Magic was designed by the incredibly talented Edward Bettison. edwardbettison.com

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Thank you.

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16 Enchanting Books About Witches That'll Cast a Spell on Youβ€”And Inspire You to Tap Into Your Divine Feminine Your spooky season reading list has arrived.

My book popped up in Marie Claire today. I've read almost every book on their list here, so that's extra nice company to be in!

www.marieclaire.com/culture/book...

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Getting things shipped internationally is such a headache right now with the US president's absurd tariffs. I am hoping to visit a store & pick them up when I visit my daughter next spring. (She lives in Norway.)

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Thank you! I'd trying to figure out how to get a copy of the Spanish edition (and the Italian & German ones). Once I do, I'll look forward to reading your prologue!

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My eldest lived in Guatemala for a while, and when she came home, she'd wake up in Spanish. I got great practice before coffee brewed. The (then)baby knew a lot of Spanish as a toddler as a result. Then my daughter was with the Maya, & now in Norway or S Africa. So my household is all ENG again.

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Thank you!!!

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I took 6 months of it. My reading was starting to get clearer, but I think I may need hearing aids. I had to redirect sound to one ear, use headphones, & ultimately I now have a Dr appt. . .

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"Only" 3 + English . . . I continue to be impressed by you.

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How many languages are you up to now?

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So very thrilled to see this! My My Harley Quinn graphic novel is out in Spanish this week (joining the German, Italian, & English versions).

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THE ANSWER: Racism.

THE QUESTION: How in the hell did we get here?

Go ahead and say what you want about this wretched, burnt-orange monster (please), but it's your friends and family who still support him who are to blame for this terrible mess we are in right now.

Without them, there is no him.

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What an absolutely lovely review of my Harley Quinn comic!

Bonus YAY for mentioning Jeremy Lawson (colorist).

I'll add that Lucas Gattoni's lettering is a highpoint for me in this book. Jenn & Lea's art, Jeremy's palate & Lucas' lettering combine to make the book gorgeous, IMO.

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I read The September House (Carissa Orlando), & I am not okay. I adore haunted house stories, good writing, & voice that says to me "I could totally be friends with this person" (the character not the live human who wrote it!). But also it is such a brilliantly delicious, disturbed, lovely book!!!

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Looking for a book to binge over the long weekend? Here are 5 titles from Arizona authors you can read poolside. Not ready for summer to end? These books are beachy, fun, and can be read in just one sitting by the pool.

Away in Tucson ComicCon this weekend, but I wanted to pause & drop this here:

www.12news.com/article/life...

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Flowers (roses and baby's breath) in a clear jar behind a book--GRETA GETS THE GIRL. Several rose petals fall. The text on the image says: "ARCs are out!" and "In NetGalley NOW!" with curlicues under and over the words.

Flowers (roses and baby's breath) in a clear jar behind a book--GRETA GETS THE GIRL. Several rose petals fall. The text on the image says: "ARCs are out!" and "In NetGalley NOW!" with curlicues under and over the words.

My last release has only been out for 12 days, but ARCs are already mailing for the next book (Out January 2026). Greta Gets the Girl is also in NetGalley for reviewers now.

#SapphicRomance #LesFic #AdvanceReaderCopies #AdvanceReviewerCopies #BookNews

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Graveminder eBook : Marr, Melissa: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Graveminder eBook : Marr, Melissa: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

In the UK, they seem to have put it in Kindle Unlimited, so . . . it's $0 there if you're a subscriber (which TBH, I just discovered bc of your question! No one told me. So thank you for asking).

www.amazon.co.uk/Graveminder-...

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Three book jackets-- Wicked Lovely, which is blue vines around a moon with a crown; Toni & Addie Go Viral, which is a couple kissing in front of a gate; and The Wicked & The Dead, which is a sword through a crown--on a pastel background with butterflies.

Three book jackets-- Wicked Lovely, which is blue vines around a moon with a crown; Toni & Addie Go Viral, which is a couple kissing in front of a gate; and The Wicked & The Dead, which is a sword through a crown--on a pastel background with butterflies.

A book standing upright, & the same book flat. Both books are GRAVEMINDER by Melissa Marr, which has a stylized red stained glass looking roses with thorns, surrounding the title.

A book standing upright, & the same book flat. Both books are GRAVEMINDER by Melissa Marr, which has a stylized red stained glass looking roses with thorns, surrounding the title.

Sometimes, I feel like a dealer-- What's your genre of interest? I have a book for you. ;)

Right now, The Wicked & The Dead is free (8/20-8/22) on Amazon, and the original 5 book Wicked Lovely series is in KU (for 10 more days).

Graveminder (Goodreads Best Horror of the Year) is on sale in ebook.

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Skull, vial, book, loose papers, and the novel The Wicked & The Dead. Words say: Need a Witchy Read? Free ebook on Amazon from 8/20-8/22

Skull, vial, book, loose papers, and the novel The Wicked & The Dead. Words say: Need a Witchy Read? Free ebook on Amazon from 8/20-8/22

Free ebook for a couple days. Witches. Faeries. Fangs. Necromancy & murder...

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

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NL Sapphic Swap Searching for your next favorite sapphic story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Looking for sapphic reads? Check these out:

books.bookfunnel.com/nlsapphicswa...

#sapphicromance #queerromance #lgbtbooks #sapphicbooksky #queerbooksky #readqueerallyear #booksky #romancelandia #WLWbooks

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