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Join me in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day at Old Haunts Bookshop—the perfect home for my ghost stories. I’ll be signing copies of Ollie Oxley and the Ghost and Hart & Souls. Stop by, say hello! 👻 #independentbookstoreday #granitebay @jollyfishpress.bsky.social

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Spring into a new paranormal series with the Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife! www.amazon.com/dp/B0G34S6R9T

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I'm so glad you said something! I immediately took it down. UGH!!!

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Ooof! Thanks for the head-up. I took it down.

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Hey, NorCal friends! 😍 If you are in the neighborhood stop by and see me at the Sacramento Book Festival 📚 I will be on a middle grade panel & signing books immediately after.🖋️ I hope to see you there! 😍 #sacramentobookfestival @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social

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I got it from Canva.

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What The Heck Is Going On With Publishing? Send us Fan Mail Beth and Lisa discuss the 2026 publishing landscape. From the end of prestige imprints like Dial Books to the flood of AI content, they explore why…

Bonus Episode! 🎉 These days, publishing feels like the Wild, Wild West. 🧐 We could easily devote an entire podcast to the daily scandals and upheaval in the industry. 😟 Sigh. Just trying to keep up one day at a time. #writingcommunity
www.writerswithwrinkles.net/what-the-hec...

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It's a sad day for the Nor Cal book community. 😭 Face in A Book you will be missed. Thanks for the sweet memories. ♥

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It is such a great book. I learned so much!

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GET A CLUE with Author Fleur Bradley - From The Mixed Up Files I’m delighted to welcome award-winning author Fleur Bradley to the blog. I first discovered Fleur when I devoured her middle grade mystery Midnight at the Barclay Hotel. With its clever clues and spec...

I chatted with @fleurbradley.bsky.social about her new book GET A CLUE, a practical guide to writing MG & YA mysteries. If you're writing a mystery you want this book! . 🔍 You need this book! 😁 Check it out! 🧐
fromthemixedupfiles.com/get-a-clue-w... #ya #mg #writers #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Best advice ever.

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Images: 2 collage pieces by Mark Hoffmann: dinosaurs skateboarding 
And one mixed media piece by Raúl the Third
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AUCTION!
ALL OF THE PROCEEDS GOING TO THE IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA.
MARKHOFFMANN @studiohoffmann
RAÚL THE THIRD @raulthethirdvamos
BID ON THESE STARTING AT 12pm SAT. 14th
MORE INFO IN MY BIO LINKS

Images: 2 collage pieces by Mark Hoffmann: dinosaurs skateboarding And one mixed media piece by Raúl the Third Text: AUCTION! ALL OF THE PROCEEDS GOING TO THE IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA. MARKHOFFMANN @studiohoffmann RAÚL THE THIRD @raulthethirdvamos BID ON THESE STARTING AT 12pm SAT. 14th MORE INFO IN MY BIO LINKS

Let’s do some good! RAÚL THE THIRD @raulthethird.bsky.social & I made art together on Gab ‘n’ Doodle. We’re auctioning our pieces to raise $ for the Immigrant Law Ctr. of MN.

The auction will last 1 week. To bid: galabid.com/art-auction-...

#kidlitart #illustration #art
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Honored to be serving on a Middle Grade panel at the Sacramento Book Festival alongside an incredible lineup of storytellers—Laura Atkins & Stan Yogi, Lisa Moore Ramee, and Lisa Riddiough. Come celebrate books, young readers, and the power of story with us. 📚 #sacramentobookfestival #middlegrade

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Calling all Sacramento area educators! 🍎 I will be at @clairelynnbone.bsky.social signing books and chatting about all things middle grade! 🎉 I hope to see you there. ❤️ #teachers #librarians #sacramento @jollyfishpress.bsky.social
@andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social

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I grew up in Minneapolis, please help me help my home state as they keep fighting for their lives, democracy, and that of the entire country. 💜

www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Hey, friends! Did you know the Publishing for Minnesota auction starts tomorrow (Thursday, 1/29) and ends Friday? There are so many amazing offers--including a few from me! Take a look, don't miss out, and THANK YOU!

www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Pic of donation graphic for Publishing for Minnesota

I’m donating a portfolio or picture book manuscript/dummy review to this auction to benefit folks in Minnesota!

You can bid here: tinyurl.com/476wtx8n

#kidlit #books

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I’m proud to support #PublishingforMinnesota. 💙 My publisher for Ollie Oxley and the Ghost, @jollyfishpress.bsky.social, is headquartered just outside of Minneapolis, which makes this especially near and dear to my heart. Bids open 1/28 at midnight EST and close 1/30 at 11:45 PM EST. ❤️ #mg #mglit

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Hi Friends! I have a friend launching an indie book and am looking for recommendations for a reasonably priced pr person. Any suggestions? #selfpublishing

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Let's support our friends in Minnesota. ❤️ I have donated a signed copy of OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST (@jollyfishpress.bsky.social) with an mg critique. There are so many wonderful items I have my eye on. Please take a moment to check it out, bid, support, and spread the word! #publishingforminnesota

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It is such a great episode! I hope you enjoy!

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Yay! Thanks so much for listening! Welcome to the WWW gang!

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Want to know what is happening in the #kidlit market? Check out this episode of Writers With Wrinkles. We ask what you want to know. 🤗 #writingcommunity

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Kidlit Chat happening this Tuesday over On Threads! Please join us! #writingcommunity #kidlit #kidlitchat #wwwkidlitchat

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Ahhhhh! Thank you so much! You made my day and I am so happy you are enjoying Writers With Wrinkles!

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New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.

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I had so much fun chatting with @allyoutthere.bsky.social about her new book! Check it out! Just in time for the spooky season! 👻🪦🧛

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So it must be good!

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Thank you! Someone else mentioned this book on another page.

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a book set in Napa or Sonoma? #booksellers #librarians

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