Have you gifted a book lately?

Walking the kid to the bus stop before he’s out for Thanksgiving week. Does anyone else remember only having a few days off, or am I showing my age?

Well, one kid down. The other is on high alert (as he’s usually the bringer of illness into the home). I have Ricola on standby and hope to do some character sketches after work. What’s your day looking like?

I love when Facebook pops up with little memories. My kid really thought I wouldn’t notice this.

Having a final treat before I dig back in to eating better. It turns out, working from the kitchen for 8 hours Monday through Friday is a terrible idea.

Look at me trying to find folks and share my books & writing journey #AddToBlacksky

Felt so many emotions at the museum. The beauty, pain, and perseverance of it all. Powerful.

Hey, world. Have you met Xavier yet? See what’s the big deal with the kid with the small voice. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Was I really too lazy to reset my password, so I haven’t been on here for months?

Over at the Bad Place, I made a tradition of posting Douglass' "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth of July," and I intend to carry on that tradition here. Since most versions you read in classes or in textbooks have parts omitted, the link below has the full text of the speech.

Which comes to you first: title, content, or format?

Do you write on holidays?

Do you write on weekends?

Why do people act like it’s difficult to be kind on the internet?

It’s hot. Why wouldn’t I stay inside and write?

Did I almost miss #nationalpinkday? Happy pink day! It’s me, in pink.

Did you know I’m back in school? Here’s how it’s going: ashleyfranklinwrites.com/2024/06/when...

What has been your most effective pre-order campaign for your book?

Did you know today is Eid?

Can I tell you how weird (yet wonderful) it feels to be in school without being fully worried about grades? My desire to always have an A used to be so strong!

Who’s your favorite literary dad?

The PB Parade group of authors and illustrators, put together this graphic to help promote all of dear friend and author Katey Howes picture books. Our book together, THE REINDEER REMAINDERS publication date has been pushed back to July 9th but is available for preorder! #kidlitcommunity #kidlit

Any good points on AI for the publishing industry? Seems very bleak 😔

When does the sense of feeling accomplished kick in?

Do you have to remind yourself to acknowledge and appreciate your accomplishments?

Where is your favorite place to write or create?

Do you prefer to share your goals or keep them to yourself?

Will I get any more good publishing news this week? I hope so.

What’s your favorite spring time book? Looking for recommendations👀

Do you pleasure read in the same genre you write? I typically don’t.

Help boost fellow kidlit/YA book creators who have upcoming launches in 2024! See full index here. Also: Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec #EduSky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian #BookLaunches

What do you do when “the sads” are bigger than your coping mechanisms?

I think it’s almost poetry month. Have a favorite poet?

Why is it always so hard for me to come up with picture book endings?

Anyone have a favorite writing snack? This is my new one.

Good morning, cooler temperatures!

Good morning! Another chilly morning in the 20s. Why does it feel like Fall doesn’t even try to hold back Winter?

Good morning! I’d asked for a restful birthday weekend and that’s what I got. Now, it’s time to get back to business. 💪🏾

Good morning! Who turned on these winter temperatures?🥶

What’s the first thing I did on my birthday? Unclog my kids’ toilet. 😂 #parenting

Why does the time around my birthday always feel like the catalyst to my feeling like I need to do 10000 more things before the end of the year?

Good morning! How do you start your day?

If you monetize the thing you love, does it change the love you have for it?

How do I get out of this circle? I need more time to write, so I need to work more so I can afford more free time. But, now I have no time. 😨

LUCILLE CLIFTON, everybody

Is having big author dreams keeping me motivated or causing me unnecessary stress?🤔

Why are bubbles so amazing? Every reading I’ve done where the library has a bubble blower has been a huge hit!

I need to take some time to figure out how things work over here. Any tips for someone just getting started?

2 weeks after my wisdom teeth extractions, and the pain is finally completely gone. Here’s to feeling human again