Looking for more of these. Who wants to join me? #MGWriter #PBWriter #SCBWI #KidLit #amwriting

The kids are back in school and I am finally sitting down to do some revisions.

Now… what to do about the husband? 😜🤣

#distractions #snowdayisover #backtowork #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit #pbwriter

This is going to be so much fun! Can't wait to see everyone! #SCBWIMidsoutn25 #Kidlit #PBwriter

Sitting with my favorite player games, doing one of my favorite things, while waiting for the other favorite thing to start ⚾💖

#amwritingkidlit #pbwriter #author #kidlit @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

Yay! Just got my 3rd set of badges from @12x12challenge.bsky.social for submitting my March draft and revision PBs. Why are these so satisfying to get?

Thank you Lisa Fraustino who introduced me to 12x12 in her amazing PB writing class at Hollins last fall!

#kidlit #pbwriter #amwriting

Just entered the #50preciouswords contest! So excited to be entering for the first time! I had to make a collage for this story!!
#art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #illustration #writer #PBwriter

Do you have a favorite Valentine’s/love themed book? I can’t think of a PB off the top of my head. Any suggestions? #amwriting #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitwriter #author #pbwriter #picturebooks #childrensbooks #valentinesday

Digging deep into my British culture to write about a national event that I lived through as a 9 year old. I’ve researched weather, tv, radio, new articles to keep accurate. But the best sources are mom & dad. #amwriting #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitwriter #author #pbwriter #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Does anyone know how I can get my handle added to any of the #KidLit, #AmWriting, #PBChat #SCBWI #KidLitCreators #PBWriter #KidLitMegFeed BlueSky starter packs so that others can follow me too? I am having trouble figuring out how to add my name to those lists. ---Thanks in advance!

I may have finally found a spot for my recently offed “darlings” (yes, the ones I killed in the name of word count!). A lovely, final resting place in their own google doc. I can visit them whenever I want and who knows! Maybe they’ll have a second shot someday. #kidlit #12x12 #pbwriter #pbparty

Wasn't going to jump over here yet. But there's an agent I want to submit work to who said they said they'll post here when they open, so here I am! The dream of being an agented writer is powerful motivation. #PBwriter #12x12 #12x12gold

You are never too old to read picture books. 📚 #amwriting #amreading #pbwriter #writingcommunity #writers #SCBWI

Everyone on my Christmas list is getting a book from the banned books list! It was a fun excursion to find them and decide who gets what!
#kidlit #writer #bannedbooks #freedom #pbwriter

Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social ❤️ for featuring my journey.
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#kidlit #pbwriter #author #agented #WritingCommunity

Trying to shift my social media for #kitlit over to here. If we followed each other on Twitter, happy to follow again!

#12x12 #pbwriter #amquerying

Just entered the 2024 PBParty Contest! First contest of the year and first post here! #PBParty #pbwriter

Day 1 of taking the #storytelleracademy illustration beginners class. Check out those straight lines 😆 #pbwriter #scbwi #scbwiaz #picturebookwriters

Just discovered this fun challenge. I'll be joining in for 2024. Excited to keep improving my writing. #amwriting #pbwriter #picturebookwriter #kidlit #kidlitwriter

Excited to join in for my first year doing story storm #storystorm #pbwriter #amwriting

We celebrate jólabókaflód on Xmas Eve. We get books, chocolate, blankets, and all things hygge. We read, snuggle, play board games. It's the best way to rest and relax before the chaotic fun of Christmas morning. #amwriting #pbwriter #scbwi #jolabokaflod #picturebookwriter

That feeling when a picture book story writes itself in your head in the shower, but you're a mom 3 days before christmas and have a to-do list a mile long. So you jot down a few notes and hope you remember on the 26th. #kidlit #pbwriter #picturebooks #amwriting

Going to start submitting two polished manuscripts. Keeping my fingers crossed. #kidlit #Pbwriter

We just finished chatting with the incomparable Ame Dyckman. Brace yourself for a #PB explosion of good information and a great time! She is an exuberant bundle of JOY! The episode airs on 10/1. #SCBWI #Kidlit #PictureBook #PBWriter #Writer #WritingPodcast #Podcast