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Posts by Frank Morelli

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Author enjoys writing and teaching Frank Morelli has been interested in writing for almost as long as he can remember. Hearing stories told by his grandparents during Sunday lunches created a desire to write them.

Special thanks to Yes! Weekly for featuring my keynote at the Women’s Club of Southwest Guilford’s first annual Novel Tea for charity. 💙📚

www.yesweekly.com/news/jamesto...

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Two best friends just enjoying a #caturday in the sun. 📚💙

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How many points would you give today’s cat?

📚 《Slow Living Under Mount Fuji》
#pet #cozy #Meow #catlover #CatsofBluesky

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All four fit that description for me, but I’m undecided about which direction to go with design. Any thoughts?

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"Love Letters Mostly" by Deborah Digges. — alina Ştefănescu

www.alinastefanescuwriter.com/blog/2026/4/2/love-letters-mostly-by-deborah-digges

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Submissions. 4.4.26. 6pm BST, 10pm, PDT, 1pm EDT. Woodpigpress.com

Submissions. 4.4.26. 6pm BST, 10pm, PDT, 1pm EDT. Woodpigpress.com

Please share: Reopening to submissions this Saturday.

#books #writing #authors #submissions #booksky

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Writing Across Genres Visit the post for more.

Writing Across Genres kimwrtr.wordpress.com/2026/04/02/w...

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The Flipping of the Bird, The Scalar Comet Twenty years.

Check out my latest piece “The Flipping of the Bird” for a few #AprilFoolsDay laughs.

#humor #humorwriting 📚💙

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Getting some new #ink in the very near future and I’m looking for advice. Which concept do you like best - 1, 2, 3, or 4? #tattoo 📚💙

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It’s #Caturday somewhere.

#CatPics #Cat #Cats #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsOnBlueSky #Feline #Felines #Furbabies #Pets #PetSky #AnimalPics #Animals

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Thank you!

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Some great finds at Aldi today.
#caturday

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Kitten is pro sushi, anti table manners. #caturday

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Frank Morelli Frank Morelli is the author of the young adult novel, No Sad Songs (2018), a 2019 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers nominee and winner of an American Fiction Award for best coming-of-age story.....

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Big news! I’m writing more books for y’all. I’m excited to announce I’ve signed on with Stag Beetle Books to release a new YA horror trilogy in the latter parts of 2026 and on into the new year. I can’t wait to share more about this spine-tingling series in the coming weeks and months. Stay tuned!

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In case you missed it, you’re getting more @kaylaancrum.bsky.social novels, and soon.

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“…books are largely ephemeral, some for the moment, a rare few for all time, and most in between. That’s how it’s always been, and if you embrace the journey, the next writing day, you’ll find there are always new stories.” —Cynthia Leitich Smith, interviewed by AJ Eversole for Cynsations

Headshot of Cynthia in glasses indoors, vertical row of hearts in different shades of blue, cover art for HERE COME THE AUNTIES! Child with arms up stands in front of aunties. Quote from post in purple, all on orange background

“…books are largely ephemeral, some for the moment, a rare few for all time, and most in between. That’s how it’s always been, and if you embrace the journey, the next writing day, you’ll find there are always new stories.” —Cynthia Leitich Smith, interviewed by AJ Eversole for Cynsations Headshot of Cynthia in glasses indoors, vertical row of hearts in different shades of blue, cover art for HERE COME THE AUNTIES! Child with arms up stands in front of aunties. Quote from post in purple, all on orange background

“…books are largely ephemeral, some for the moment, a rare few for all time, and most in between...the next writing day, you’ll find there are always new stories.” Cynthia Leitich Smith, interviewed by @ajeversole.bsky.social: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2026/02/auth... #KidLit

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Always, always, always grateful for indie booksellers.

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Plant a Seed: Teen Summer Reading (3) This is the final post for SUMMER READING ideas.  Previously I shared flower crafts and nature crafts This week is all about the books. Mid...

The last of my summer reading idea series is on the blog today - this one is flowers/garden/outdoor books for middle grade and YA readers

yabooknerd.blogspot.com/2026/02/plan...

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Truly missing this view in Santa Cruz, CA. 📚💙

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YALSA Logo: 2026 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers. Pink background. Two rows of three book covers. 
BLOOD WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson (Scholastic)

LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Heartdrum). Additional contributors: Kate Hart, Eric Gansworth, Marcella Bell, Darcie Little Badger, Karina Iceberg, Kaua Mahoe Adams, Andrea L. Rogers, Cheryl Isaacs, Christine Hartman Derr, Brian Young, K. A. Cobell, Jen Ferguson, A. J. Eversole, Byron Graves, Angeline Boulley, David A. Robertson.

STARSTUFF: TEN SCIENCE FICTION STORIES TO CELEBRATE NEW POSSIBILITIES, edited by Wade Roush and William Alexander (MIT Kids Press). Additional contributors: A. R. Capetta, Maddi Gonzalez, Carlos Hernandez, Kekla Magoon, Jenn Reese, David A. Robertson, Eliot Schrefer, Fran Wilde.

THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES by Kate Messner (Bloomsbury)

THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS by Heidi E.Y. Stemple (Word Song)

WE FELL APART by E. Lockhart (Delacorte)

YALSA Logo: 2026 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers. Pink background. Two rows of three book covers. BLOOD WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson (Scholastic) LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Heartdrum). Additional contributors: Kate Hart, Eric Gansworth, Marcella Bell, Darcie Little Badger, Karina Iceberg, Kaua Mahoe Adams, Andrea L. Rogers, Cheryl Isaacs, Christine Hartman Derr, Brian Young, K. A. Cobell, Jen Ferguson, A. J. Eversole, Byron Graves, Angeline Boulley, David A. Robertson. STARSTUFF: TEN SCIENCE FICTION STORIES TO CELEBRATE NEW POSSIBILITIES, edited by Wade Roush and William Alexander (MIT Kids Press). Additional contributors: A. R. Capetta, Maddi Gonzalez, Carlos Hernandez, Kekla Magoon, Jenn Reese, David A. Robertson, Eliot Schrefer, Fran Wilde. THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES by Kate Messner (Bloomsbury) THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS by Heidi E.Y. Stemple (Word Song) WE FELL APART by E. Lockhart (Delacorte)

"Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for whatever reason." 2026 list: www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/... #BookSky

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Rob Reiner's Trending Movie On Netflix Is An Underrated Coming-Of-Age Gem Netflix just added the best coming-of-age movie ever.

"A young adult masterpiece that deserves its sudden streaming success on Netflix." Such a thoughtful article. It's a joy to see this happening. Thank you for watching & sharing! screenrant.com/rob-reiner-f... #Flipped #Movie #RobReiner
@netflix
#trending

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An honor to have Justina Barrett, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, read and blurb my upcoming middle grade historical fiction novel, THUNDER AND MERCY. I’m deeply grateful for your generosity, expertise, and belief in this story!

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Last day for this! You can also pre order the exclusive waterstones hardback with super fancy sprayed edges!

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Top 5 Best Literary Spy Novels as selected by Alex Preston: fivebooks.com/best-books/t...

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winter doldrums (study/work in progress)

#drawing #workinprogress #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #ballpointpen #booksky

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I got my first trade review for You’re Déäd To Me, Reed Walker & it's a glowing one from Kirkus!

It's such a pinch me moment to see reviews roll in & this book find its readers!

Intrigued: My bïø has the review, pre-ørder + Goodreads 🔗s

#booksky #writingcommunity #amreading #tbr #debut #romcom

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The ingredients of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦:

♟️ Puzzles hidden in the corners of Cleveland after WWII
🍊 A fragile flavor-laced narrative, concerned with a girl who can taste names
🗝️ 7 players, 1 mastermind, 1 murderer, and a little locked box

#mystery #litfic #tbr #bookish #writingcommunity #reading 💙📚

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Hanging with Little Sally, one of Thomas Dambo’s mystical creations. 📚💙

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Celebrate the Year of the Horse! Wishing a Happy Lunar New Year to readers of all ages from teacupsandtomes.com.

www.teacupsandtomes.com/shop/p/in-th...

#bookstore #usedbookstore #onlinebookstore #indiebookstore #womanownedbusiness #lunarnewyear #booksky

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