HeyJaredMelanie Hooyenga – YA Author
YA Author. Designer. Jock. Reader. Swiftie. Anxious Outdoorsy. Mountain Biker. Wife. Feminist. Puppy-Mama. Originator of Pulling a Hooey.
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- Aug 27, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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If you’ve been meaning to check me out (opens the original)
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August has been a blur of biking and editing and ridiculous humidity, so this month’s newsletter will be quick. I finally feel like I’m making progress on the rewrite of It’s Always Been You (a spray-painted cow may have just made an appearance) and I’m gearing up to teach a writing workshop at the end of September.To celebrate what feels like the end of summer, I’ve put the first book in each of my series on sale for $1.99. If you’ve been meaning to see what all the fuss is about, now’s your ch
Summer Beach Reads (opens the original)
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Greetings friends! It’s been a busy month and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. July has been filled with bike rides (when the Canandian wildfire smoke wasn’t forcing us indoors) and yard work (when the oppressive heat and humidity weren’t forcing us indoors). This week has finally been cooler and smoke-free and it’s put me in SUCH a good mood.Do you prefer temps in the lower 70s or do you prefer summer to feel like you stepped into a sauna? No judgment here if you prefer cooking in an oven. ;
Following My Own Advice (opens the original)
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