Hello!

Hi, my name is Melissa and I believe that books change everything.

It's not just about the books. It's about transformation and the journey each book takes you on.

A single book can change a life. A library card can change a community. A used bookstore can help change the world.

That's what this is about.

What I Do

I help authors tell their stories and readers find their next book. That’s why I named my business, The Literary Assistant. I really am about the mission of connecting readers to books and bring literacy to everyone.

Where you'll find me…

• Teaching about social media insights and more over at

  The Austen Pathway
  with Caroline Jane Knight
  Jane Austen's Niece

• Bring social media assistance to History Through Fiction with

  Colin’s Substack

• Building community at the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation

• Creating spaces here on The Literary Assistant where book people find their people

Why It Matters

Because somewhere right now, someone is waiting to discover the book that will change everything for them.

Maybe it's in a library. Maybe it's on a used bookstore shelf. Maybe it's yet to be written.

My job is to make sure those books find their way to the people who need them.

This Is For You If...

• You believe staying up late reading isn't just allowed – it's required

• You know that talking about books "too much" is impossible

• You understand that stories aren't just entertainment – they're lifelines

My Promise

Every post will be free. Always.

Your support doesn't buy content – it fuels the mission.

It helps create more spaces where:

• Authors can find their voice

• Readers can find their next adventure

• Communities can build around shared stories

For every upgrade to $5 a month, I will donate a book to my local women’s shelter.

The Back Story

I started as a book blogger (named Probably at the Library – any old-school bloggers remember?).

But I discovered something bigger: the power of connecting people through books.

Now I work with dozens of authors, champion literacy initiatives, and build communities where book people can be book people.

An Open Invitation

This isn't just another book blog. This isn't just another Substack. This isn't just another literary community.

This is a movement for people who believe that reading changes everything.

If that's you – if you believe in the power of stories to transform lives – you're in the right place.

Welcome to the revolution. One book at a time. One reader at a time. One story at a time.

The tea is brewing. The books are waiting. Let's make some change happen.

Want to work one-on-one with an author assistant?

If you are an author looking for assistance with your email marketing, social media, community building, or help with keeping it all together as an author, you can contact me at theliteraryassistant@gmail.com

To learn more about the tech platform that powers this publication, visit Substack.com.