Kelsey B. Toney

a little pressure. a little grace.

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Book Deal Announcement: The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday

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I am so thrilled to announce the publication of my YA novel, The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday, a dark-comedy about a high school senior whose entire life plan is ruined by her period’s early arrival.

This book means so much to me… talking about periods in YA is something I’m deeply passionate about, and I am so happy to be a part of this movement. The main character in this story has endometriosis, and it impacts every facet of her life. I am honored that I get to tell so much of my own story through her.

My wonderful editor, Kelly Delaney from Crown Books for Young Readers (which is an imprint of Penguin/Random House), is such an enthusiastic partner and I am excited for the development the next many months will hold.

My agent, the unmatched Moe Ferrara at BookEnds Literary, has been by my side, in the trenches with me for the past few (very difficult) years of this publishing journey, and her unwavering support of this book has truly changed my life as an author.

Publication is currently planned for Summer 2025, but I will keep you posted as more news develops!

 

My new partnership!

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I’m so excited to announce that I have signed with Moe Ferrara of BookEnds Literary!

If you know anything about the publishing industry, you know that finding and connecting with the right people makes all the difference. A few years ago, I parted with my first agent and set out to look for the next hand to hold during my writing journey. As is typical in this life, my world took so many unexpected turns in 2019 and 2020. Almost everything about my life changed during such a short period of time. And when the dust cleared a bit in 2022, I am so grateful to look around and see where I am and how far I’ve come.

The connection I felt with Moe during every interaction we’ve had has given me so much confidence in her vision for my work and my career at large. I can’t wait to see what we make together, and I have my fingers crossed that this first venture in to the submission-trenches will mean more books with my name on the cover will be in your hands before too long.

The team over at BookEnds has posted a FRESH interview where I talk about what my writing life looks like now. Be SURE to go check it out right here: https://bookendsliterary.com/2022/02/15/new-client-alert-kelsey-b-toney/

Old news is good news.

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I’ve rounded up a pile of old press from another time–another life–another name.

For a walk down memory lane, check out some of these old articles, interviews, and reviews.

 

Kelsey Macke’s DAMSEL DISTRESSED, About 17-Year-Old Imogen Keegan And Her Struggle With Obesity, Self-Harm, And The Infuriatingly Perfect Stepsister Who Makes Her Want To Drown Herself In A Vat Of Nutella, With Accompanying Soundtrack Of Original Songs Written And Performed By The Author’s Band, Wedding Day Rain, In An Innovative Mash-Up Of Prose, Technology, Drawings, And Music, To Danielle Ellison At Spencer Hill Contemporary, For October 2014, By Jessica Sinsheimer At The Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency (World).
  • I attended the Dallas area writers’ conference, DFWcon, and filmed a special vlog full of tips for attending such events.
  • One of my very first writer buddies, Simon P. Clark interviewed me about my writing process on his blog.
  • I visited Sophia Chang‘s blog to talk about a typical day in my life.

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