Taj McCoy (she/her)
@tajmccoy.bsky.social
Author, Literary Agent (open to queries), Higher Ed Consultant, Private Chef… tumbleweed. Author website: https://tajmccoywrites.com Agency website: https://ldlainc.com Rep: https://bsky.app/profile/jemiscoe.bsky.social
How lucky we are to spend the afternoon talking memoirs with agents Taj McCoy, Stephanie Winter and Katharine Sands! @tajmccoy.bsky.social @stephaniewinter.bsky.social What a wonderful discussion! Many thanks to our panelists. Replay here soon! manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live-ag...
Spending Juneteenth in a space with some of the best and brightest in DC. If you’re supporting Black businesses and creatives with intention today, I challenge you to keep that same energy year round. 🤎
Torrential storms did not keep devoted fans of @novelsbyapril.bsky.social from the launch event for A SIMPLE TWIST OF FATE. And it did not damped the excitement. Readers were treated to a lively conversation between April and @tajmccoy.bsky.social . April, may the sun shine on your next event!
New client deal alert! So proud to rep THE @jlseegars.bsky.social!! www.instagram.com/p/DJTuqXcgQC...
Huge thanks to @bookriot.bsky.social for including ZORA in their most recent list of swoon-worthy bookish romances!! 🥰📚 bookriot.com/bookish-roma...
More Than Words: 6 Swoon-worthy Bookish Romance Novels
This bookish romance novels, set in bookstores or starring authors, are the perfect match for those of us obsessed with love and reading.
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Nothing like making an early morning spectacle of yourself! I’m the one who tripped and dropped my iced coffee as I was boarding my flight. Yep… TGIF. 😅
THURSDAY!! It’s not too late to sign up. ☺️
SCBWI Eastern PA@scbwiepa.bsky.social · last yr.2️⃣Just 2 more days until we meet with Taj McCoy, literary agent with Laura Dail Literary Agency to discuss Dialogue in kidlit! 💬 signup www.scbwi.org/events/webin... ✏️ #lauradailliterary @tajmccoy.bsky.social #scbwi #scbwiwebinar #writingdialogue #kidlitwebinar #SCBWIEPA #amwriting
Anyone else having allergies flare after the time change or is it just me?
It’s always a pleasure spending time with Jessica and Julie! Lots of (hopefully helpful) information to unpack in the upcoming podcast episode for those querying or looking to start.
Manuscript Academy by #MSWL@manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · last yr.We were lucky enough to talk with @tajmccoy.bsky.social yesterday! This episode is about going from hybrid to traditional (and the new requirements from publishers in 2025), romantic mysteries and thrillers, and your game plan if your dream agent (like so many right now) is closed to submissions.
As an author, I relate to my writer friends most when we’re buried under deadlines and executive function isnt quite… functioning. The squad gets me when no one else does. 🙃
Author Maintenance
Indulgent Behavior with Taj, March 2025
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Hey, friends. What is your least favorite author admin/maintenance, and why is it updating your website?
As promised, my QM is open, but please don’t think that you have to rush. Take your time and submit when your manuscript is revised and polished. If I have your full, thank you for your patience!
Just 10 days until THROW AWAY THE KEY is out in the world! If you miss Zora and Granny Marion, you're sure to get your fix, but Emma is the highlight of this story. I thought I'd share a little taste of the tropey goodness from this sapphic romance. Preorder: https://buff.ly/3Eq2uVe
I got to speak with @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social about my wishlist recently to talk about the kinds of stories I’ll be searching for this year. An announcement on when I’ll be reopening for query submissions is coming soon! #mswl
Manuscript Academy by #MSWL@manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · last yr.Have you met @tajmccoy.bsky.social? She's delightful! Find out if you'd be a good fit for her list by viewing her new #MSWL video here: youtu.be/jeGOLBwf8kE?...
#Kidlitartpostcard for February! I've been redrawing some old pieces in my new style. and I'm open to picture books, early readers, middle grade and more! repp'd by @tajmccoy.bsky.social at Rees 🫶 Updated Website 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com
DC area folks: Save the date! Join me & @tajmccoy.bsky.social to celebrate the release of SOMETHING CHEEKY on March 6 at @loyaltybooks.bsky.social RSVP here www.loyaltybookstores.com/somethingche...
Black History Month, day 1 with @miasosaromance.bsky.social @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social & Tracey Livesay. 🥰🤎 www.instagram.com/reel/DFjA9Yl...
Greetings, queriers! Initially, I’d planned to reopen QM right around now, but January has thrown some wrenches into my process. The plan is to reopen the second half of February now, but do check back here for updates!
I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too? 1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there. 2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.
I’ve officially had my first mahjong experience and I’m in love. 🥰
The ROMANCE FOR LOS ANGELES auction is live! I’ve offer up a signed set of my Beards & Bondage trilogy and a cute HARBOR character postcard. www.32auctions.com/organization...
This morning, I got to bear witness to snow in Florida––something I wasn't sure was actually possible. I also wasn't sure I'd get around to posting to my newsletter, but I've finally gotten that together too. Maybe I should play the lottery... open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy...
New Year, New Mindset
Indulgent Behavior with Taj, January 2025
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Coffee, reading, nap. I sometimes get a bit of work done on federal holidays, but I do not people until the next business day.
Just crossed 1000 downloads of my podcast. 4 weeks, 4 episodes, consistency. 🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽🍷 Episode 5 lands Tuesday: Consent in the Time When a Black Woman Can Say No Join me: Podcast: spoti.fi/3ZLb8om Substack: bit.ly/vrstack
