Screenshot of the haiku page
Anyone else participating in the EarthRise Rolling Haiku Collaboration? As an early riser, one particular poem spoke to me and I just added my own contribution as the sun came up. Such a beautiful idea.
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Colorful graphic with the words PBParty Participant.
Good luck to everyone entering #PBParty today and huge thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all of the judges for their volunteer efforts supporting the kidlit community!
Love this annual writing event. Posted my 50-word entry called Slug Salad. Open through today (March 3) to post (or just go be inspired by the incredible breadth of creativity. With huge thanks for Vivian Kirkfield, her volunteer helpers and the many industry professionals offering prizes.
My new blog post explores how everyday creativity is about any activities we find personally creative and useful -- and without always seeking external validation. Curious whether that resonates with others.
Image of a burst of colors around a woman’s head with the test, How Did Your Year Go for Creativity?
Taking stock of our everyday creative practices can help fill our cup and yield surprises. May this new post help in doing your own year-end reflection. Here we come, 2026!
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So true. I'm working on a book now that includes how temperature and other variables change the taste of food and beverages.
Yum. Did you discover a new wine you enjoyed? Love the idea.
Love your reveal. Congratulations!
Lovebird napping on person’s lap
A quiet moment
Rest as a radical act
Don’t disturb my nap
#HaikuSaturday
My Substack post about trying to both manage & embrace FOMO.
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I may have to share this with my brother-in-law from Hawaii. He visited us in Seattle recently and took pictures of our squirrels in the backyard, fascinated with their foraging and tree scrambles. I didn't realize they don't have squirrels, even though I've been to Hawaii several times.🐿
I have a kids book project in development about hair art and Leila's collection was one of my inspirations. I am glad to hear ghe collection items will be preserved.
I'm going all out with this year's costume.
Hi! My latest blog looks at everyday uses of prototyping.
And enter by Oct. 31 for a copy of “This is a Prototype: The Curious Craft of Exploring New Ideas.”
Good for tackling your own life hacks or if you have a budding inventor kid in your life!
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Matrix showing four quadrants: expedition (low time pressure, high creativity); mission (high time pressure, high creativity); autopilot (low time pressure, low creativity); and treadmill (high time pressure, low creativity).
How does time pressure affect you feeling your creative best? This is something I’m trying to be very mindful about and influence when I can. Here’s a graphic I created and link to my latest blog post exploring the realities and offering suggestions.
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North Star Editions is giving away a book bundle that includes my hi-lo novel, Walking on Eggshells, plus A Swing for Samara, Prosthetics, Daisy Woodworm Changes the World, and Joey the Good. Send the link to your favorite teacher or librarian before Aug. 1!
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To take my mind off all disturbing domestic and international events, I’m binging America’s Ugliest House episodes. It just somehow helps.
Sharing my latest post, including a short video, on my Substack! jjpseattle.substack.com/p/getting-cr...
Small greenhouse kit next to plants on a shelf
I finally finished my little greenhouse kit that was a holiday present. Fun overall, with a few frustrating moments!
Overheard postal staff repeatedly chastising a man for not using certified mail to send a social services application now lost in the mail.
1. Many people relying on basic public benefits struggle to spare even a few dollars.
2. Not his fault regular postage doesn’t = reliable service.
Sheesh.
Still waiting for mine to arrive. Looking forward to it!
Covers for biographies on Robert Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and Nina Kosterina
Giveaway! It feels pretty cool that readers continue to find my backlist of indie children’s biographies about Robert Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and Nina Kosterina. As thanks, let’s do a giveaway through June 30. Winners choose one of the books in print or Kindle!
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Got a new blog post up, all about ways to get creative in tackling everyday sticky life problems. Perhaps I’m the ONLY one dealing with this regularly . . . but I doubt it! jenniferphillipsauthor.com/ways-to-get-...
Looking forward to reading this book, so super happy to see a giveaway opportunity. Throw your name in the virtual hat by 5/5.
Shoutout to my Writing Barn advisor Lisa Roger on her latest book. Take a look! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social
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Just bought Debbie some virtual tea. Thanks for all that you’re doing for us! Consider chipping in if you can.
Best title ever!
I look forward to watching the replay!
Just got my copy in the mail! Thanks to @halligomez-author.bsky.social (also a contributor) for the heads up.
Best thing I heard this week happened while visiting our small neighborhood bookstore: a man came in and shared that it had been a tough week and he needed a new book now! Yes….