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 https://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lrxy76qlko2qSpending 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. 🤎19 Jun 2025 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxy76qlko2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3loinpkqu6n2aNew client deal alert! So proud to rep THE @jlseegars.bsky.social!! https://www.instagram.com/p/DJTuqXcgQCR/?igsh=bzhyc3g4NDV5MXd406 May 2025 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3loinpkqu6n2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lo6jvq45xc26Huge thanks to @bookriot.bsky.social for including ZORA in their most recent list of swoon-worthy bookish romances!! 🥰📚 https://bookriot.com/bookish-romances/02 May 2025 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6jvq45xc26https://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lmuhdbslb22wNew cover, new Substack, new trope unlocked! https://open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy/p/brothers-best-friend-is-he-off-limits?r=1wiim4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true15 Apr 2025 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmuhdbslb22whttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lkdkoeczqv2uNothing 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. 😅14 Mar 2025 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdkoeczqv2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lkbzbjhsmw2tCongrats to @kellyamangan.bsky.social and @alexace.bsky.social for this first starred review!! ✨ [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2025 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbzbjhsmw2thttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lk5fo4qfir2vTHURSDAY!! It’s not too late to sign up. ☺️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Mar 2025 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk5fo4qfir2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lk2qnk2c5c2jAnyone else having allergies flare after the time change or is it just me?10 Mar 2025 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2qnk2c5c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lk2qhd5bj32xIt’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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Mar 2025 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2qhd5bj32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lk2qawpx6e2kAs 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. 🙃 https://open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy/p/author-maintenance?r=1wiim410 Mar 2025 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2qawpx6e2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3ljfppmiuml2oHey, friends. What is your least favorite author admin/maintenance, and why is it updating your website?02 Mar 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljfppmiuml2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lje7wedeks2cAs 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!02 Mar 2025 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lje7wedeks2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3ljbyq6eexz26Psst… I have updates. 🥰 And my inbox is opening this weekend! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Mar 2025 03:39 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljbyq6eexz26https://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lhtby7ev362yJust 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/3Eq2uVe10 Feb 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtby7ev362yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lhljli6io52dI 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Feb 2025 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhljli6io52dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lh5nrozceh22Black History Month, day 1 with @miasosaromance.bsky.social @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social & Tracey Livesay. 🥰🤎 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFjA9YlSyxV/?igsh=MTlrdmExeTNhZml4bQ==01 Feb 2025 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh5nrozceh22https://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lgtalvrl6d23Greetings, 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!28 Jan 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgtalvrl6d23https://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lgls3rzdj624I’ve officially had my first mahjong experience and I’m in love. 🥰25 Jan 2025 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgls3rzdj624https://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lgdpbkmvmk2pThis 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... https://open.substack.com/pub/tajmccoy/p/new-year-new-mindset?r=1wiim4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true22 Jan 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdpbkmvmk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/tajmccoy.bsky.social/post/3lg6ktkcgxp27Coffee, reading, nap. I sometimes get a bit of work done on federal holidays, but I do not people until the next business day.20 Jan 2025 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:ty3d7jyck57irvrtkcsj5emt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg6ktkcgxp27